Author: Brie Gorecki

One of ZooTampa’s most popular events is back! ZooBrews returns on March 4 from 7:30pm-11:30pm for a WILD night filled with beer, wine, spirits, and food! Guests will enjoy food and drinks from some of Tampa’s best restaurants and breweries while…

Your Ultimate Guide to Gasparilla   Gasparilla is BACK for 2023! The Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest is the quintessential uniquely Tampa holiday, festival, event, party, boat show, costume contest, and most of all party. More than a day or…

For years, Jim Gaffigan has been a household name. The comedian, known best for his stand-up comedy, is bringing his latest tour, The Dark Pale Tour, to Tampa from February 9-11 at The Straz Center. Not only will guests be…

Ahoy! On Saturday, January 28 from 11:30am-1pm, the world’s only fully rigged pirate ship, the Jose Gasparilla, will set sail from the south end of Hillsborough Bay to kick off Gasparilla Pirate Fest.   Shouts of “Land, ho!” will ring out…

To some locals, you aren’t a true “Tampanian” until you experience your first Gasparilla and all that it entails!  Gasparilla, named in honor of mythical pirate, Jose Gaspar, is a long-standing Tampa tradition. But what exactly is Gasparilla and why…

It’s Gasparilla season which means the return of some of Tampa’s favorite annual events. This March, two of the city’s biggest events will both make their welcomed return. The fun begins with the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts (GFA) March…

Runners rejoice! With the new year comes a new list of local races – including the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic in February. What’s great about Tampa’s upcoming race lineup is that there is something for everyone! Perhaps your goal is…

It’s that time of year when regular college football games wrap up and bowl season begins. This year, Tampa’s signature bowl game, the Gasparilla Bowl, will be hosting teams from The University of Missouri and Wake Forest University on December…

2023 is right around the corner and nothing says “New Year’s Eve” like a fun night out. Whether you want to stay out until midnight or enjoy a cozy dinner out followed by a low-key night at home, here are…

Tis the season to pop some popcorn, grab a mug of hot cocoa and put on your favorite festive flicks. From modern favorites like Elf to classic favorites like Miracle on 34th Street, there are plenty of holiday and Christmas…

If you frequent TikTok and Instagram, then you’ve probably heard the term “butter board.” It’s the new trend that recently went viral, being dubbed “the new charcuterie board.” Being that I could eat charcuterie boards every day and not get…

While physical gifts are nice, gifting someone with an experience is a great way to create lasting memories. It could be an annual pass to their favorite theme park, tickets to their favorite show, or a culinary adventure. And this…

Doing some holiday shopping? Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up and, while there are plenty of retail items you can save on, you can also save on annual passes, upcoming events, and even vacations. There are several places…

*Update – as of 11/21/22, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is completely sold out. Be sure to keep an eye out for tickets when they go on sale for 2023! It’s time for a festive frolic at Disney. Mickey’s Very…