Fall in Tampa Bay does not arrive with changing leaves or a sudden drop in temperature. Instead, you notice it in the calendar.September brings the return of football, October fills up with festivals and Halloween events, and by November, the holiday season begins to make its appearance. Between professional sports, local traditions, food festivals and cultural events, the next few months offer plenty of reasons to get out and explore.For sports fans, the season starts early. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open their 2026 regular season on September 13 before returning to Raymond James Stadium for home games against the Cleveland ...