Looking for something epic to do in Tampa Bay? Search no further than our top picks of things to do this week in Tampa Bay! From crafty workshops to fitness, theater shows, concerts, community events, and markets, there's so much to do in the area.
Gasparilla Music Fest and the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival is happening this week and we've got all the details you need to know for a great time!
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Busch Gardens Food, Wine, and Garden Festival
- Date: Through May 10, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during park hours
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Cost: included with Park Admission
During this weekend's Food & Wine Festival, you can enjoy delicious bites alongside thrilling roller coasters, animal encounters, and more!
Inventors After Dark at MOSI
- Date: Friday, April 10, from 6-9 p.m.
- Location: 4801 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa 33617
The ultimate adults-only event where couples can explore the wonders of science in a fun and engaging environment, try a variety of food & drink samples, and treat yourself to liquid nitrogen ice cream! Offering a range of hands-on science experiments that let you dive into the exciting world of discovery, whether you’re experimenting with new technologies, creating your own chemical reactions, or exploring scientific principles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Save $5 by purchasing your tickets online in advance.
Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival
- Dates: Friday & Saturday, April 10-11; doors at 4:30 p.m., rodeo at 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover
Round up the family – rodeo thrills and patriotic celebrations await! Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, April 10-11 at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Tampa’s thrill-packed spring tradition delivers two action-packed nights of FULL RODEO competition, featuring bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping and more. The event also honors the brave men and women in law enforcement, fire and rescue who serve and safeguard our communities. Arrive early for the Family Festival to enjoy delicious food and interactive fun, including an expanded animal experience with more than 100 animals, including tigers and lions.
Bloom: Two-Day Flower Festival
- Dates: April 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland
Spring into Flowers at Bonnet Springs Park, for a vibrant, FREE, two-day Flower Festival celebrating nature, creativity, and horticulture! The park will transform into a lush wonderland filled with floral installations, botanical art displays, garden tours, live entertainment, and a variety of food and beverage vendors. Guests can also explore a sprawling outdoor market featuring local artists and makers, as well as the Bonnet Springs Park Plant Sale. Featuring live performances on the Main Stage plus a DJ spinning music in the Lounge, families can also experience stunning aerialist performances by The Circus Arts Place and much more.
Fashion Funds the Cure
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Location: The Motor Enclave
Get Your Ticket to Style, Stories, and Hope on the Runway and join the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation on April 18 at the stunning Motor Enclave in Tampa for Fashion Funds the Cure, an evening where glamour gives back. Enjoy delicious food and great company as you watch incredible pediatric cancer warriors steal the spotlight on the runway. Every ticket fuels life-saving research for better treatments. Come dressed to impress and ready to be moved.
Laser Light Shows
- Dates: Select Fridays, showtimes at 6:30 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.
- Location: MOSI – Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre
Step inside America’s second-largest planetarium and experience vivid lasers, dynamic music, and dazzling special effects for an exciting mix of science, music, and light! Designed for all ages, each performance pairs stunning visuals with your favorite soundtracks – from Taylor Swift to Pink Floyd! Before the lasers hit the dome, our astronomer will guide you through a live star show, taking you on a journey into the night sky. Tickets are limited, snag yours today before they sell out!
- April 24: Prince
- May 29: Taylor Swift + iPop
- June 26: Led Zeppelin + Metallica
- July 31: Pink Floyd
- August 28: Rush + Phil Collins
- September 25: Country + U2
Things to Do This Week Tampa Events April 6- April 12, 2026
“A Magnificent Life”
- Date: April 6-9
- Location: Tampa Theatre
Watch the biography “A Magnificent Life” about Marcel Pagnol, who was commissioned to write a weekly literary serial about his childhood, his hometown of Provence, and his first loves.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago Cubs
- Dates: April 7-8
- Location: Tropicana Field
The Tampa Bay Rays are back in season with their highly anticipated opener against the Chicago Cubs!
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival
- Date: April 7-11
- Location: Downtown Tampa
The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival is back this year, taking place from April 7-11, 2026, on Water Street, Hyde Park Village, and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, featuring some of Tampa Bay's BEST eateries! Check out our full blog for all the details for a delicious time in Tampa!
Guy Fieri Appearance & Santo Tequila Bottle Signing
- Date: Wednesday, April 8
- Location: Luekens Wine & Spirits
Meet EMMY Award-winning chef and philanthropist Guy Fieri for a meet and greet and bottle signing in support of his and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar’s Santo Spirits brand!
Community Mural Painting Day
- Date: Friday, April 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: Franklin St and Henderson Ave.
Join in on something bigger than yourself for Community Mural Painting Day as local artist Dylan Perry brings a new mural to life!
Inventors After Dark at MOSI
- Date: Friday, April 10, from 6-9 p.m.
- Location: 4801 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa 33617
The ultimate adults-only event where couples can explore the wonders of science in a fun and engaging environment, try a variety of food & drink samples, and treat yourself to liquid nitrogen ice cream! Offering a range of hands-on science experiments that let you dive into the exciting world of discovery, whether you’re experimenting with new technologies, creating your own chemical reactions, or exploring scientific principles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Save $5 by purchasing your tickets online in advance.
Gasparilla Music Fest
- Date: April 10-12
- Location: Meridian Fields, Tampa
Enjoy good vibes and live music all weekend long with festival headliners Mt. Joy, Two Friends, and Gov't Mule!
MudGirl Obstacle Race
- Dates: April 10 and 12, 2026, at 7:45 a.m.
- Location: Little Everglades Ranch, Dade City
- Cost: $47 (price increases on December 12)
Enter into this uniting and empowering experience with over 17 obstacles. There is only one goal—run together to remember it forever. Participants will face mud, obstacles, and inflatables in an amazing atmosphere surrounded by women of all ages, all fitness levels!
Gasparilla Music Festival Afterparty
- Date: April 10, 2026, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
- Location: Arts Club at The Tampa EDITION
Arts Club is hosting an exclusive Gasparilla Music Festival after party featuring a lineup of musical talent hand-selected by Sam E. Hues! Dress code is effortlessly refined – guests will need to leave festival wear behind (think no shorts, tanks, or flip flops) to match the setting.
TPA's 5K on The Runway
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8 a.m.
- Location: Tampa International Airport
Going into its 12th year, the proceeds of the race benefit United Way Suncoast, a nonprofit organization that focuses its efforts on community assistance, early learning, and financial stability in the Tampa Bay region.
Participants will have the rare opportunity to complete a 3.1-mile race on a real airport runway alongside Fixed Base Operators and dormant aircraft.
For more details on registration, visit here.
MacDill's Paws 4 Heros 5K
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Location: 6901 S MacDill Ave., Tampa
- Cost: $30-35 (price increases after January 31)
The Southeastern Guide Dogs MacDill's Paws for Heroes 5K promises to be a fun event with all funds raised benefitting the Paws for Patriots Program.
The cost to provide a guide dog for a veteran with a visual impairment or a service dog for a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder is tens of thousands of dollars, yet veterans receive these extraordinary dogs at no cost.
Thunderbug Pajama Jam
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2–5 p.m.
- Location: Midtown Tampa
Emerson and Friends, a Clearwater-based children’s apparel brand, has launched an official collection in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and to celebrate, they're hosting Thunderbug’s Pajama Jam! The event is free to the public and will include a retail pop-up along with family-friendly activities like a bounce house, DJ, balloon artist, raffles, cotton candy, and more, plus a special appearance by Thunderbug.
Next Week Tampa Events April 13 – April 19, 2026
MITA Dinner
- Date: April 14, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: Lilac at The Tampa EDITION
Chef John Fraser welcomes Chef Miguel Guerra of D.C.’s MITA for a one-night-only collaboration between two MICHELIN-Starred chefs featuring vegetable-focused cooking.
Taste of Water Street
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Water Street
Experience Taste of Water Street with more than 25 of the city's standout chefs, restaurants, and bars! Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a deliciously fun evening, this 21+ only event is the perfect setting to eat, hang out, relax, and enjoy some local tunes!
Tampa Bay Empanada Festival
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Location: 10490 Gandy BLVD., St. Pete
Love Empanadas? Get ready for the Tampa Bay Empanada Festival with more than 20 food vendors, live music, cocktails, contests and more!
TASTE at Straz Center
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Location: Straz Center
TASTE at Straz Center is back with bold flavors, great drinks, and a night full of music and fun!
Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival
- Date: Sunday, April 19
- Location: River Tower Park
City of Tampa Earth Fair
- Date: Sunday, April 19
- Location: Al Lopez Park
Experience the first annual Earth Fair with hands-on activities, educational sessions, live demonstrations, interactive art installations, live music, food trucks, plant and compost giveaways, and more!
Looking Ahead, April 20, and beyond
Earth Day Yoga on the Rooftop
- Date: April 22
- Location: The Tampa EDITION
Vinyl Nights
- Date: April 23, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Location: Punch Room
DJ Jay Marley shares themed songs played on vinyl with the curated-on-wax soundtracks complementing the diverse yet themed “The Americas” cocktail menu offerings featuring Mexico, Canada, and of course, the United States.
Laser Light Shows
- Dates: Select Fridays, showtimes at 6:30 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.
- Location: MOSI – Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre
Step inside America’s second-largest planetarium and experience vivid lasers, dynamic music, and dazzling special effects for an exciting mix of science, music, and light! Designed for all ages, each performance pairs stunning visuals with your favorite soundtracks – from Taylor Swift to Pink Floyd! Before the lasers hit the dome, our astronomer will guide you through a live star show, taking you on a journey into the night sky. Tickets are limited, snag yours today before they sell out!
- April 24: Prince
- May 29: Taylor Swift + iPop
- June 26: Led Zeppelin + Metallica
- July 31: Pink Floyd
- August 28: Rush + Phil Collins
- September 25: Country + U2
Breakfast Club
- Date: April 25
- Location: Market at The Tampa EDITION
Market at EDITION is hosting Breakfast Club in partnership with BODYROK! Guests are welcome to attend the party at Market, where a curated menu will be offered, helping guests feel energized and refreshed.
Ongoing Things to Do in Tampa Bay
happy hour at J.W. Marriott clearwater beach
- Date: Sunday – Thursday, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Location: J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach Lobby Bar: 691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Unwind at the luxurious Lobby Bar at the JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa during our weekly Happy Hour, Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a variety of featured cocktails each evening, including Monday’s classic Gin & Tonic, Tuesday’s refreshing Rum & Coke, Wednesday’s crisp Vodka Soda, and Thursday’s vibrant Ranch Water.
Plus, savor $5 domestic beers and $8 house wines, with a delightful selection of bar bites available to complement your drinks. No need to stick to just one—our full cocktail menu is always at your fingertips. Join us for a perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence!
TASTING TUESDAYS at J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach
- Date: Every Tuesday, at 5 p.m.
- Location: J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach Lobby Bar: 691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Spice up your week with Tasting Tuesday! Each week, explore a rotating selection of bourbon, tequila, or rum flights—perfectly curated to expand your palate. Which spirit will you choose this time?
Line Dancing with Simone
- Date: Every 1st and 4th Wednesday of the month
- Location: 6034 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Get your boots on for Line Dancing with Simone. Lessons start at 7:00, followed by dancing! Arrive early for dinner and Boneless Wing Specials.
Wine Wednesdays
- Date: Every Wednesday
- Location: The Library
Enjoy half price on all bottles under $110!
Trivia Night at CHeeky's
- Date: Every Thursday, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: 2823 Central Ave, St. Pete
Join in on a family-friendly trivia night with four rounds, including music, pop culture, history, and more! Prizes are given for first, second, and third place, and a grand prize will be given at the end of the eight-week season.
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
- Date: Every Thursday, 2 p.m.
- Location: Tampa Bay History Center
Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories, shaping the city’s cultural identity!
Happy Hour Sunset Paddle
- Date: Every Friday
- Location: Urban Kai, Armature Works
Enjoy special pricing for a sunset paddleboard or kayak!
INest in Funk | All vynl rare & classic grooves dj set by aj hall
- Date: Recurring every third Friday of the month for 2026, 8 p.m.
- Location: Hotel Haya's Flor Fina restaurant and lounge, 1412 E 7th Ave., Tampa
Bring it back to the old-school days with AJ Hall's Finest in Funk Rare & Classic Grooves DJ setlist at Flor Fina located in Hotel Haya.
SUNSET YOGA AT ST. PETE PIER
- Date: Occurs monthly on the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.
- Location: 600 2nd Ave NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Unwind with Sunset Yoga at the St. Pete Pier, hosted by The Body Electric Yoga Company. It's a relaxing, all-levels class held under the Bending Arc sculpture with views of the bay as the sun sets. Free to join, just bring your mat!
The Market at Water Street Tampa
- Date: Recurring every third Sunday of the month
- Location: Water Street Tampa
Peruse more than 60 local vendors offering fresh produce, delicious snacks, and handcrafted or artisan goods!
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Channel District Date Nights
- Date: Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m.
- Location: Channel District
Enjoy a couple's night out for a Channel District Date Night! Participation is FREE, but registration is highly recommended!