<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>It’s a busy time of year with local events, festivals, and more and we’ve got them all on our top picks of things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay! Local strawberry farms are ready for u-pick season and the weather is right to see manatees in the wild!
Can you believe it? Next week is Gasparilla 2025 of course!
Featured Tampa Bay Events
Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival
- Friday and Saturday, January 17 & 18, 2025
- Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover, Florida
Get ready for Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival when it thunders into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds on January 17 & 18, 2025! Two nights of heart-pounding Bull Riding and toe-tapping Live Country Music combine for an exhilarating, action-packed event. The best bull riders in the region will be competing for the title and cash prizes in this single-event competition. Country music artists Chris Janson (Friday) and Clay Walker (Saturday) headline the festival, delivering unforgettable performances during the extended 90-minute Bull Bash intermission.
Come early to enjoy LIVE music from local favorite Crossfire Creek Band, delicious food, cold beer and to test your skills on the mechanical bull before the Bull Bash begins. Don’t miss this riveting showcase of bull riding and live country music!
Gates open at 5:00 p.m., live music begins at 5:45, and the Bull Bash begins at 8:00 p.m. The headlining artists take the stage nightly at approximately 9:00 p.m. during intermission. After the music festival at intermission, the Bull Bash resumes with the final rounds to crown the winner.
Wickedly Good Cruise with Yacht Starship in Tampa
- Sun., Jan. 19 from 5 pm-7 pm; boarding begins at 4:30 pm
- Departs from Yacht Starship Dock, 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Spend a magical evening on the water with the Good and Bad Witch, a wicked good dance party with live performances, and a thrilling costume contest for a chance to win fun prizes. Celebrate under the stars with stunning views of Tampa Bay and a night filled with music, magic, and unforgettable moments. Tickets start at $69.95 for adults and $49.95 for children (ages 2-12).
Sip & Savor: A Food & Wine Event
- Amber Brooke Farms – locations in Eustis and Williston
- Eustis: Weekends (Sat & Sun) January 18-26
- Williston: (Sat & Sun) January 25-26
🍓✨ Sip & Savor Food & Wine Festival at Amber Brooke Farms! Indulge in unlimited tastings from over 15 local beer and wine vendors, paired with delicious bites celebrating Southern flavors. Explore curated tasting stations, live music, and farm-fresh fun. Don’t forget to grab your Farm Passport and complete it for a free full-size beverage! Perfect for foodies, wine lovers, and families, this event is the ultimate sampling celebration of flavor and community.
Things to Do This Week in Tampa Bay
For family-friendly things to do in Tampa, check out Tampa Bay Parenting.
It’s already time for Children’s Gasparilla this weekend!
FloridaRama Events
- Thu, Jan 16, 6-8 PM: Jukebox Bingo – Music meets bingo.
- Thu, Jan 30, 7-9 PM: Flirt-o-RAMA – A singles match-up experience.
January is packed with new events at FloridaRAMA—mark your calendars!
FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival
- Saturday & Sunday, January 11-12, 2025
- Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Rich & smokey brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, mouth watering pulled pork and delicious craft beer! Great live music and fun games like beer pong, corn hole & giant jenga. Part of the proceeds benefit Friends of the Pier.
Pickleball on the Pier
- January 17, 2025 – March 16, 2025, Sunday – Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday – Saturday 8am – 9pm
- St. Petersburg Pier by the Splash Pad
The St.Pete Pier invites locals and tourists alike to experience its first-ever pickleball pop-up, “Pickleball on the Pier” powered by St. Pete Athletic. From Jan. 17 to March 16, 2025, visitors can participate in expert-guided pickleball sessions surrounded by the pristine waters of the St. Pete Pier. Tickets are available for $5 for all day play and an additional $5 to rent a paddle and balls. All levels are welcome and no reservation is required.
Bull Bash & Country Music Festival
- January 17 – 18, 2025
- Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
The best bull riders in the region compete for the title and cash prizes in this multi-round competition. After the music festival at intermission, the Bull Bash resumes with the final rounds to crown the winner. Chart-topping singer/songwriter Chris Janson will perform January 17, and platinum selling artist Clay Walker will perform January 18 during the extended 90-minute Bull Bash intermissions.
Mezzo Market
- Saturday, January 18, 11am – 4pm
- ST PETE LOCATION: Baum Ave in Downtown St Pete between Intermezzo Coffee & Green Bench Brewing. 1133 Baum Ave N (Downtown St Pete)
Small businesses to shop, delicious food and drinks, and good music! Mezzo Market is free to the public, & family-friendly and pet-friendly always.
Tempo Daylife Tampa Bay Presents – Loud Luxury
- Sun • Jan 19, 2025 • 11:00 AM
- Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, Tampa, FL
Popcorn and Wine Pairing
- Sunday, January 19, 3pm
- Ybor City Society Wine Bar, 1600 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Sip and learn about pairing popcorn with wine! Ticket includes wine tastings with unique popcorn pairings. Tax and gratuity not included.
$40 per person
SeaWorld Orlando Celebrates the New Year with Complimentary Brews
- Now through January 31, 2025
- SeaWorld Orlando
From now until January 31, 2025, SeaWorld Orlando guests over the age of 21 can enjoy one complimentary beer* per visit at the Waterway Grill Patio. The free ice-cold draft will be available at the park daily from 11:00 A.M. until one hour before park close at Waterway Grill Patio. Guests can take a break from the excitement of world-class shows, water rides, and thrilling coasters to savor this special offer.
Included with park admission
Events Next Week and Beyond in Tampa Bay
Beer Garden Movies
- Wednesday, January 22nd – Heavyweights
- Thursday, February 13th – Spice World – A very special Thursday night showing for Galentine’s Day.
- Green Bench Brewing, 1133 Baum Ave N., St. Petersburg FL 33705
Beer Garden Movies are free and open to the public. Blankets, chairs and snacks are welcome. Movies start at 7 pm.
Mocktails + Mindfulness
- January 27, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Book and Bottle, 17 6th Street North, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
Start your new year at Book + Bottle with a night full of creativity, connection, and intentional socializing + sipping. Want to know why + how mocktails are a fun and easy add to your nightly routine? Enjoy an evening of journaling, coloring, and reflection all after making your own mocktail from scratch
The Honu’s 9th Anniversary Luau Weekend Celebration
- Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8
- The Honu, 516 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698
A weekend full of excitement, delicious food, and vibrant entertainment! Tickets go on sale January 22nd and can be purchased in house or by calling 727-333-7777
Bubbles Tasting with Bouzy & Cru
- February 8, 5pm – 8pm
- 2506 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, Florida 33629
Walk-Around Tasting of 20 different bubbles (Champagne, Crémant, Pet Nat, Cava, Prosecco and more!) Munch on some food from Chef Jay. Learn a little more about sparkling wine and which ones you like best! $50
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival
- April 8 – 12, 2025
- Water Street, Hyde Park Village, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival showcases five days celebrating some of Tampa’s leading restaurants. This 3rd annual event is taking place April 8-12, 2025 and will feature a variety of experiences that will highlight the culinary world in Tampa and the surrounding areas, featuring dishes by celebrity chefs, MICHELIN Star-rated chefs, and more.
Ongoing Events in Tampa Bay
Pickin’ Splinters Bluegrass Open Jam
- Every Thursday, 7pm – 10pm
- Woodwright Brewing, 985 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
This is an open Bluegrass jam to any players or singers of any skill level! Bring your instruments, your voice and your friends to listen and enjoy some of the best craft brews in the area from Woodwright Brewing Company and some tasty food selections from The Duneatery!
18+ only, no outside food/drinks.
Afternoon Tea at Chocolate Pi
- Every Sunday, January 5 – 26, 3:30pm
- Chocolate Pi, 5207 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
Relax and connect with some loved ones. Afternoon tea is served on a tiered tray with savory macarons, tea sandwiches, quiche, scones and desserts for $45 per person. To make your reservation, simply text 813-774-1971 with your name, number of guests, and if there are any vegetarians or nut allergies in your party.