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.
Don't forget that Easter is not far away, so be sure to check out our blogs for Easter events, Easter brunch, dinner, and great buffets. If you want Easter meals to-go, we have that too. Be sure to check our Easter holiday content regularly, as we will update it frequently!
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Featured Events
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.
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 March 23 – March 29, 2026
Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen
- Dates: March 24-April 4
- Location: Straz Center
Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world in this New York City coming-of-age story.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Seattle Kraken
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m.
- Location: Benchmark International Arena
Easter at the Farm at DK Farms
- Dates: March 27 and April 3-5, 2026
- Location: 1750 Lake Avenue SE, Largo
DK Farms and Nursery is hosting several Easter egg hunts each day! There will also be plenty more farm activities like a free petting zoo, bounce zone, bunny land, adult beverages, photo ops, meet and greets with the Easter Bunny, and more!. You can also pay extra for pony rides.
Pre-ordered tickets are required to participate in the Easter egg hunt. Egg hunt tickets are $16.
45th Annual Driscoll's Strawberry Classic
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7 a.m.
- Location: Temple Terrace Elementary School, Tampa
Hosted by Tampa Bay Runners, this family-friendly race benefits Meals on Wheels and Children's Dream Fund. The 15K, 10K, and 5K races are broken into two groups each —adults 18+ and students 17 and under. There will also be a one-mile fun run for all ages and a virtual run option.
Easter egg hunt at KRATE in Wesley Chapel
- Date: March 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: 5817 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
KRATE and Life Church are teaming up to host a free community egg hunt along with a day filled with fun family-friendly activities like Easter bunny photos, inflatables, live entertainment, and more!
Mat Pilates with Rare Body
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Join in on an energizing outdoor Mat Pilates class hosted by Rare Body Studio for a full-body workout that blends classical Pilates principles with a modern flow to strengthen your core, improve posture, and enhance flexibility.
Easter at Old McMickey’s Farm in Odessa
- Date: Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Location: 9612 Crescent Dr., Odessa
Head to the farm to celebrate the holiday with photo ops with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, egg hunts for all ages, bounce houses, local vendors, and more! General admission tickets are $16 for all guests 2 and older.
Easter Basket Arrangement
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: The Roaming Petal, St. Pete
- Cost: $65.05+ per person
Fill a basket with fresh blooming flowers for a great floral arrangement! All materials are provided and at the end of the class you get to take your arrangement home with you.
Nashville Night in Tampa
- Date: March 28, 8 p.m.
- Location: Straz Center
“Nashville Night In Tampa” is a true Nashville experience, showcasing Nashville's best hit songwriters right here in Tampa, giving you an inside look at the stories behind some of country music’s biggest hits!
Hoppy Easter Cookie Decorating Class
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Location: Gandy Civic Association
- Cost: $76.54 per person
Come join in on a fun afternoon of decorating Easter-themed sugar cookies! You'll get hands-on experience with piping bags, icing techniques, and decorating tips. Plus, you'll take home your delicious creations to share with friends and family!
This class is beginner-friendly, and all materials will be provided.
Next Week Tampa Events March 30 – April 5, 2026
Easter week is finally here! Don't miss out on some great Easter Brunches and dinner, Easter Events, and more this weekend. Check out our ultimate Easter guide for any last-minute holiday planning!
Spring Mats Class
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
- Cost: $54.75 per person
Armature Works is hosting a doormat-making class with Don Me Now Boutique! All materials are included with your ticket, along with one glass of wine and light bites throughout the class.
Mandala on Wood Easter Table Decoration
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Caledonia Brewing, Dunedin
- Cost: $36.22 per person
Decorate the perfect wooden easter table decoration!
Tampa Fire 5K
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 8 a.m.
- Location: Tampa Firefighters Museum, Tampa
Run with the firefighters for a great cause! 100% of the proceeds of this annual Pediatric Burn Survivor 5K/1 mile Fun/Walk benefit Camp Hopetake, a week-long, free-of-charge summer camp hosted in Tampa for previously burned children of all ages.
Easter at Raprager Family Farms
- Dates: April 3-5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: 16907 Boy Scout Rd., Odessa
Expect decorations, photo ops, a petting zoo, food, and tons of other activities at Raprager Family Farms this Easter. They're doing a fun egg hunt this year with more than 50,000 pieces of candy. The field will be restocked for each group.
Tickets are $17.50-20.
Hop on the Lawn
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Grab your basket and hop on over to Armature Works for an Easter Egg Hunt! Our Easter Festivities will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with two Egg Hunt timeslots at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.! Check-in will open at 11 a.m. on Market Street.
You can stop by to see the Easter Bunny for pictures, join us at our free craft station, stop by the food trucks, or grab lunch in the Heights Public Market, and be sure to make a visit to see the live Easter animals! All happening from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
In order to secure a spot for your child/children for the Easter Egg Hunt, you MUST purchase their ticket through Eventbrite.
St. Pete Pier Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt
- Date: April 5, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: St. Pete Pier
Head to the St. Pete Pier for family-friendly Easter fun in the Spa Beach Park area of the Pier! There will be an Easter egg hunt every hour beginning at 11:30 (tickets required), family-friendly activities, food, live music, fun activities for kids, and of course…the Easter Bunny!
Easter Tea at Lilac
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
- Location: Lilac at The Tampa EDITION
Enjoy High Tea at Lilac with a complimentary flute of champagne or sparkling tea, followed by unlimited pours of exceptional Palais des Thés blends. Delight in a curated selection of sweet and savory petit fours, artfully arranged on a tiered étagère.
Spring Fling with the Tampa Bay Sun FC
- Date: April 5, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Location: Sun Coast Credit Union Field, Tampa
Celebrate the start of Spring with a family-friendly matchday featuring an Easter Egg Hunt packed with amazing prizes and Solé Kid’s Club activities throughout the match. Enjoy a full day of fun with Tampa Bay Sun FC!
The Shark is Broken
- Date: Through April 5
- Location: The Straz Center
A play about the filming of Hollywood's first blockbuster, Jaws, with a crew that are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic.
Looking Ahead, April 6, and beyond
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.
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!
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.
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!