Beaches Weekender: Box Car Rally, Pet Fest, Weekend Storms

Box Cars Rally in Clearwater: On the hunt for some good, clean family fun? Check out the fourth annual Achieva Box Car Rally in Clearwater this Saturday, Oct. 5. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and features a number of age categories, including children, teens and adults. 

Enjoy Crafts on the Lake: Fall is in the air and that means it’s time for craft shows. The Creative Crafts Guild is kicking off the season with its Crafts on the Lake in Tarpon Springs Oct. 5. For more details, check out Palm Harbor Patch.

Cast a Line for a Cause: Feel like doing a little fishing this weekend? The Fall Classic Fishing Tournament to benefit Sarasota Christian School takes place Oct. 4-5. The red fish, snook and trout catch-and-release tourney awards a number of prizes. Check out Sarasota Patch for all the details.

Go to the Dogs: Looking for a pet friendly event this weekend? Check out the Pasco Pet Fest Oct. 5 at Florida Estates Winery in Land O’ Lakes. The event benefits a local dog rescue and features wine tastings, vendors, music, food and more in a pet-friendly setting. Check out New Port Richey Patch for all the details.

Weekend Storms Possible: Rain chances are present throughout the weekend, so keep an eye on the forecast before heading out for some fun. The greatest chance for showers comes on Friday with a 40 percent possibility in the daytime hours.