The next date that will not waitevent
8th Annual POWer in Pink 5K
5K. Gun at 7:30am, sunrise 7:16am — the field runs straight into low sun, which is the whole reason to be at the start rather than the finish. Public road race: outdoors, no ticket, no lens restriction, and a fixed point every runner passes at a known minute.
Go when runners into low sun at the start, short local drive makes this an easy paid gig
741 subjects within two hours of Lakeland · 10 of them in season right now
This is the index built for the week of 2026-09-13, not this week — the newest one did not finish. The times below were computed for that week, so treat them as a guide rather than as tonight.
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254 of 741 match, in the order they happen.
Each one is a subject, a spot, and the season it runs — grouped by how soon it matters. 10 of the 90 on the map are in season right now, in Nov. Say what is in your bag and it will tell you which of these your longest lens actually reaches.
Show me anythingwildlifenight skieswaterweathereventsbloomswithin any drive30 min60 min90 min120 minand anywherewhere I can flywhere flying might be allowed
No account needed — your kit stays in the address bar.
18 subjects in Nov, soonest first · open one to see what fires it
On now
Conditions are met, or the season is open. Go this week.
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John Robert McPherson · CC0 1.0Negative low tides — Gulf sandbar fieldsAnclote Key / Caladesi / Shell Key · 70 min · drone yesIn seasonnowFires when predicted low ≤ -0.2 ft within 90 min of golden hour
Braided-water abstracts from altitude. Boat access; the light window is too short to paddle.
In the next few weeks
Close enough to protect a date and book the time off.
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Sonny SideUp · CC BY 2.0Supermoon rises over the Tampa skylineBallast Point / Riverwalk sightlines · 45 min · drone check TPA gridOct 25in 3 weeksFires when full moon ≥ 360,000 km perigee from the celestial feed; azimuth aligned with a skyline sightline
Next Sun, Oct 25 — the full moon. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
The size is the least of it. The picture is the moon against something built, which needs a sightline scouted in advance and a long lens from a long way back.
the venue, not this eventJosh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to LifeWalt Disney World · 46 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 1in 4 weeksFires when repeat Cirque date at Disney, same gig-lead value as prior showing
Next Sun, Nov 1 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO, continuous AF for movement
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
elisfkc from Orlando, FL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0EPCOT Festival of the HolidaysEPCOT · 50 min · drone check the venueNovseason opensFires when Nov-Dec
the venue, not this eventEbyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Plant City Pig JamPlant City · 20 min · drone check the venueNovseason opensFires when annual
Later this season
Worth knowing now so the gear and the drive are ready.
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Prayitno / Thank you for (12 millions +) view · CC BY 2.0Blue Man GroupICON Park · 55 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 4in 5 weeksFires when repeat Blue Man Group date, same gig-lead value as prior showing
Next Wed, Nov 4 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–105mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO, continuous AF for movement
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventEbyabe · CC BY 2.5EDC OrlandoTinker Field · 63 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 7in 5 weeksFires when large EDM festival draws big crowd-energy demand and strong gig-lead/resale potential despite TFR risk
Next Sat, Nov 7 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 14–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, wide aperture, high ISO, slow shutter for light trails
Music event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventjahebert 7 · CC BY 2.0Kissimmee Home & Holiday Market - SundayEvents Center at Osceola Heritage Park · 54 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 8in 5 weeksFires when first-time regional market event, modest local-vendor gig-lead but low visual ceiling
Next Sun, Nov 8 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/4 or faster, moderate ISO, f/4-5.6 for depth
Miscellaneous event in Kissimmee. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventNihonjoe · CC BY 3.0Girl of Glass in OrlandoConduit · 72 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 10in 6 weeksFires when first-time regional act at small venue, niche gig-lead value only
Next Tue, Nov 10 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–105mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO for stage light
Music event in Winter Park. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
a live music, not this oneMickey Đại Phát · CC BY-SA 4.0O.A.R. With Gavin DeGraw and KT TunstallThe BayCare Sound · 68 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 12in 6 weeksFires when amphitheater triple-bill draws solid gig-lead demand for concert coverage
Next Thu, Nov 12 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/500s, continuous AF, high ISO for stage light
Music event in Clearwater. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventwww.fayettevillestreet.com · CC BY-SA 4.0David Foster & Katharine McpheeDuke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater · 61 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 13in 6 weeksFires when arena concert two months out, unpublished camera policy caps access more than any conditions factor
Next Fri, Nov 13 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s or faster, high ISO, continuous AF on stage
Music event in St Petersburg. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
- the venue, not this eventNihonjoe · CC BY 3.0Chrissy Chlapecka (18+ Event)Conduit · 72 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 16in 6 weeks
Fires when 18+ club show, unpublished camera policy is the gating factor for access
Next Mon, Nov 16 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s or faster, high ISO for club lighting
Undefined event in Winter Park. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventGlemmen1 · CC BY-SA 4.010 Years of 6LACK TourHouse of Blues Orlando · 49 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 19in 7 weeksFires when touring hip-hop act at House of Blues, decent regional draw but access unconfirmed
Next Thu, Nov 19 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s or faster, high ISO, continuous AF on performer
Music event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
- the venue, not this eventJosh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to LifeWalt Disney World · 46 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 22in 7 weeks
Fires when Cirque du Soleil brings strong stage visuals and repeat-client resort clientele, but venue photo policy unconfirmed
Next Sun, Nov 22 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter, high ISO, continuous AF for aerial performers
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Clockmaker's DaughterUSF Theatre 2 · 41 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 21in 7 weeksFires when university theatre production, modest audience but a first-time regional subject with limited paid upside
Next Sat, Nov 21 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 35–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, moderate ISO, fast enough shutter for stage movement
Arts & Theatre event in Tampa. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
- Prayitno / Thank you for (12 millions +) view · CC BY 2.0Blue Man GroupICON Park · 55 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 26in 8 weeks
Fires when long-running Blue Man Group show, steady tourist draw but camera policy unconfirmed
Next Thu, Nov 26 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 35–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter, high ISO for colored stage light
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this event(Colin Rose) · CC BY-SA 2.0Takedown: K-Pop Dance Battle! Presented by No Sitter NecessaryThe Abbey · 65 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 29in 8 weeksFires when niche dance battle event, small paid upside but first-time subject for the region
Next Sun, Nov 29 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter for movement, high ISO for club lighting
Music event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
When the conditions are not there, this says watch, not go — and names what is missing. A wrong moon or a front that never arrived is worth more to you than a confident guess.
The region90 spots
Everything within two hours of Lakeland.
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Ocala to Sarasota, coast to coast. The shaded ground is a two-hour drive from Lakeland on real roads, not a radius — generalised to about a mile for drawing. Dashed rings are 30, 60 and 90 minutes. Coastline from Natural Earth, served from a file in this repository: no tile vendor, no key, and nobody outside this site learns where you shoot.