A Date at ZooTampa and the NEW Florida Waters Exhibit
Calling all animal lovers! A trip to ZooTampa at Lowry Park is in order with their new Florida Waters expansion now open!
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Calling all animal lovers! A trip to ZooTampa at Lowry Park is in order with their new Florida Waters expansion now open!

There’s so much to do around Tampa Bay this week! Check out our picks of things to do this weekend.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is leveling up its festival food game, and this year’s spring festival is no joke! Since we got to try a lot of items on the first day, we’re sharing our top 5 favorite bites from Busch Gardens’ Food, Wine & Garden Festival! If you don’t already know, this festival is…

The Florida Strawberry Festival is a staple experience, whether you live locally or are just visiting; it’s not a shindig you’ll want to miss! As adults, the festival rides don’t call to us as much as the (nearly) never-ending food selection does, and there are a LOT of options Florida Strawberry Festival food. This year,…

Tampa’s annual River O’Green Fest returns this year on March 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! The name says it all—you can watch the river turn a bright shade of green in celebration of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. This is done using environmentally safe dyes, non-toxic and biodegradable dyes that meet the…

The Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF), a fan favorite, returns on March 3-8, 2026.

Valentine’s Day Guide to the best restaurants, activities & more for the best Valentine’s Day dates ever in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Pete!

Mardi Gras is nearly here, and some celebrations have already kicked off in Tampa Bay and around the country! If you’re local to the Tampa area and aren’t sure where or how to celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, you’re in luck. We’re listing the local Mardi Gras events you should attend this year. Check…

Unplug and unwind with our list of spas perfect for a great Valentine’s Day experience with your love!

The biggest football game of the year is this Sunday, February 8, and if you don’t already have plans, there are some great watch parties and events in Tampa. Whether you’re a football enthusiast planning a touchdown celebration or a casual viewer looking for a festive atmosphere to watch the commercials and halftime show, we’ve…

The Gasparilla Festival of The Arts returns to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park from February 28 to March 1, 2026.

Impressing your date can be as simple as knowing what’s new in town. Luckily there are plenty of new Tampa Bay restaurants, experiences, and attractions on the way, and many are already open. Read on for the scoop on the best new date night experiences for couples in the year ahead. Check back often as…

We’re sharing everything you need to know to plan your most epic date ever at the Florida State Fair!

If you’re trying Hot Pot in Tampa for the first time, here are some beginner tips for building the best experience!

Start warming up and check out the awesome list of Tampa Bay races for 2026, including the Gasparilla Distance Classic in February.

If you’re feeling inspired by all the beautiful Paris scenery from the Olympics, here’s how to plan a French date night in Tampa Bay.

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Brandon on January 10 and Tampa on January 17, 2026!

Busch Gardens’ Real Music Series returns this year with all-new performances showcasing rock, soul, pop, and R&B!

We’ve got a list of tea rooms and tea services in Tampa Bay where you can experience life like you’re in the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton!

If your holiday season was anything like mine, taking a few weeks off from drinking might sound like a great idea. Enter: Dry January—a whole month of sobriety to start off the new year. These alcohol-free date ideas for Dry January can inspire better date ideas, well beyond the beginning of the year. Dry January…