Awesome Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend and Beyond!
There’s so much to do around Tampa Bay this week! Check out our picks of things to do this weekend.
2026 Gasparilla International Film Festival: Schedule, Packages, and Details
The Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF), a fan favorite, returns on March 3-8, 2026.
Ultimate Valentine’s Day in Tampa Bay Guide 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!
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Tampa – Events and Things to Do
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…
Tampa Bay Spas That are Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Unplug and unwind with our list of spas perfect for a great Valentine’s Day experience with your love!
Big Game Watch Parties and Events in Tampa
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…
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Tampa’s River O’ Green Fest
Tampa’s annual River O’Green Fest returns this year on March 14, 2026! 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 National Sanitation Foundation Standard 60 certification…
Gasparilla Festival of The Arts Returns – Admission, Parking, Exhibits, and More! (2026)
The Gasparilla Festival of The Arts returns to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park from February 28 to March 1, 2026.
Best New Tampa Bay Restaurants + Experiences for Couples in 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…
The Ultimate Date Night Adventure: The Florida State Fair
We’re sharing everything you need to know to plan your most epic date ever at the Florida State Fair!
Tampa Hot Pot: Beginner Tips for The Best Experience
If you’re trying Hot Pot in Tampa for the first time, here are some beginner tips for building the best experience!
Lace Up! Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic + More Tampa Bay Races in 2026
Start warming up and check out the awesome list of Tampa Bay races for 2026, including the Gasparilla Distance Classic in February.
How to Plan the Perfect French Date Night in Tampa Bay
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.
THIS WEEKEND: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Coming to Tampa Bay Area
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Brandon on January 10 and Tampa on January 17, 2026!
Busch Gardens’ Real Music Series: FREE with Park Admission
Busch Gardens’ Real Music Series returns this year with all-new performances showcasing rock, soul, pop, and R&B!
Tea Service in Tampa Bay: 8+ Places for The Perfect Bridgerton-Inspired Date
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!
- Do | Well Being
Alcohol-Free Date Ideas for Dry January and Beyond
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…
Axe Throwing and Smash Rooms – Break Out Your Adventurous Side!
Sometimes we get stuck in a routine of doing the same old, same old, whether it’s with dating or just our everyday lives. There’s plenty of different things to do out in the Tampa Bay area that will give us a variation of what we are used to. Why not recreationally throw axes at wooden…
- Events | Do | Holidays | New Year's
New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Tampa Clearwater St Pete!
Say goodbye to 2025 because it is time to celebrate its end and welcome 2026! Make a date night out of the Tampa Bay area’s great New Year’s Eve fireworks. Counting down to the new year, getting that midnight kiss, and watching fireworks together is the perfect way to start your new year off right….
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure at FloridaRAMA
As of June 2024, Fairgrounds St. Pete is now FloridaRAMA FloridaRAMA (formerly Fairgrounds St. Pete) plunges viewers into a whimsical world of artistic wonder and mystery. The 15,000 square foot exhibit hall in St. Pete is a celebration of all things that make Florida weird, wacky, and wonderful. What is FloridaRAMA? FloridaRAMA is not your…
