Tampa has several food, wellness and entertainment events scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026.
Hack Your Health 2026, formerly known as KetoCon, is set for the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St. The wellness event includes speakers and workshops focused on nutrition, biohacking, fitness and human performance, along with more than 100 exhibitors. Organizers also list cold plunges, metabolic testing and red light therapy among the experiences. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $197.
For a free outdoor option, the 14th annual Tampa Bay VegFest will run Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 E. Harrison St. Presented by Florida Voices for Animals, the festival is expected to include more than 100 vegan-friendly vendors, plant-based food, cooking demonstrations, talks, yoga, live music and a panel about Florida panthers, black bears and Rice’s whales. A Kids Fun Zone is also planned. Admission is free, though vendors will have items for sale.
The Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival is also Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m. at The Shop, 4813 N. Grady Ave. The free-admission event will feature vendors and food trucks offering chocolate desserts, chocolate-covered treats, savory dishes, snacks and drinks. Activities will use the venue’s open-air grounds and indoor hall; vendors will have items available for purchase.
Other weekend options include the Holiday Gift Market at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall and Entertainment Hall, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N. It is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Sunday, with Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The North Tampa Branch Library hosts Coding With Ozobots on Friday from 4 to 5 p.m., while comedian Lavell Crawford has multiple shows Friday through Sunday at Funny Bone Comedy Club Restaurant in Tampa.
