1. Emeril Lagasse: Bam! Here's Emeril, who will sign copies of his new book 20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast at 3 p.m. Sunday at Books-A-Million at Westfield Brandon, Interstate 75 and State Road 60. Line numbers will be distributed at the store beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Call the store for more information at (813) 661-5100.
2. Tampa Comic Book Convention: It features a wide variety of options, with 85 tables of comics, videos, toys, action figures, anime, Star Wars memorabilia, artwork, trading cards and more. But it couldn't be a comic-con without a costume contest, so dress up. Guests include Todd Nauck of Spider-Man and Teen Titans Go, Billy Tucci of Sgt. Rock and Shi, Amanda Stevens, Tommy Castillo, John Beatty, Joel Wynkoop, WWF Star Lanny Poffo and Santa Claus autographing copies of Santa Claus Funnies. It runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Minnreg Building, 6340 126th Ave. in Largo. $5, 12 and younger free. tampacomicconvention.com.
3. Art Arbor at Boyd Hill: Friends of the wild nature park on Lake Maggiore in St. Petersburg present an autumn family festival on Saturday with arts and crafts vendors, live music, food court, plant sale, wildlife presentations and environmental exhibits, guided tours and children's activities. It runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Free; $2 suggested donation.
4. Boxer Bash: No need for gloves, this bash is for fans of the cute dog with the intelligent face. There will be food, raffles for a Bucs game package and other prizes, contests, adoptable dogs and shopping for both people and pets, and lots of doggie activities and agility demonstrations. It runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave., Tampa. Free.
5. Ruskin Seafood Festival: One of south Hillsborough County's largest events features savory seafood specialties, crafts, a boat show, live island music, kids' area with rides, games, strolling entertainment and more. Leashed pets are welcome 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin. Admission is $5, 11 and younger free, and there's a free shuttle to the front gate from the parking area. See ruskinseafoodfestival.org.
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