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.
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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!
Tampa Riverfest
- Date: Friday, May 1, from 5-10 p.m. & Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Location: Curtis Hixon Park and the Tampa Riverwalk
- Cost: Free
Enjoy Taste of the Riverwalk on Friday night, and Taco Fest on Saturday this year at the 2026 Riverfest, spanning the entire length of the Riverwalk and including several parks, plus featuring family-friendly activities. There's also a full concert series of regional and local bands on the main stage in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and a balloon glow at sunset on both nights. Other activities include a wiener dog derby, a lantern parade, yoga, a water ski show, and a paddle invasion.
Laser Light Show: Taylor Swift & iPOP
- Dates: May 29, and 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!
- 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 27 – May 3, 2026
Lantern Workshop
- Date: Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Tap into your inner creative, while sipping wine and enjoying lite snacks! Learn step by step how to create a custom paper lantern or create your own to debut at Tampa Riverfest’s Lantern Parade. Tickets include the lantern kit and supplies, along with snacks and a complimentary wine for ages 21+ with a valid ID.
Music Bingo at Armature Works
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Bring your friends for Music Bingo in the Courtyard with food and drinks from the Heights Public Market vendors while you compete! Besides the bragging rights, you can take home some great prizes, too.
Murder Mystery Dinner
- Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Location 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Enjoy a three-course murder mystery dinner aboard Yacht StarShip where anyone can be the culprit!
Movie On The Lawn: Mamma Mia
- Date: Wednesday, April 29, 8 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Families and friends of all ages are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets for this free outdoor screening! Come early to grab a snack at one of our food trucks or inside the Heights Public Market as
outside food, beverages, and coolers are prohibited.
Art on the House
- Date: Thursday, April 30, 4 p.m.
- Location: Tampa Museum of Art
Every Thursday, the Tampa Museum of Art offers Art on the House, where admission prices change to pay-as-you-will, and visitors choose whatever admission price they want to pay!
Sea Glass Tree Making Class
- Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Location: 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa
No experience is necessary for this class! Relax and get creative by making your own sea glass coastal tree with Robyn from RAD Studio Co. Each participant will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of sea glass colors to customize their piece!
Taste of the Riverwalk 2026
- Date: Friday, May 1, 5:30 p.m.
- Location Curtis Hixon Park
Enjoy an evening along the Tampa Riverwalk while taking in the sights and sounds of Riverfest, including live music, vendors, and more activities happening throughout the park!
Armature Works Boat Show
- Dates: May 1-3
- Location Hillsborough River and Armature Works
Set along the Hillsborough River for the Armature Works Boat Show! Spanning nearly 400,000 square feet, guests can browse a wide range of marine exhibitors and enjoy the Armature Works Market Hall and riverfront grounds.
Annual Monarch Festival
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: New Port Richey
This annual celebration highlights the City’s ongoing commitment to ecological restoration and pollinator protection! Programming includes keynote speaker Shawn “The Milkweed Man” with an engaging presentation on milkweed care and cultivation, along with participation from organizations such as the Sierra Club, New Port Richey FarmNet, and the Environmental Committee.
TacoFest
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Curtis Hixon Park
This year, guests can enjoy tacos from four local food trucks, each serving up their own unique flavors and taco creations! Enjoy other aspects of Riverfest like the Wiener Dog Derby, live music, drinks, and more.
Kentucky Derby Watch Party
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 12 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Dress to impress in your best Derby attire and take part in a day full of unique experiences, including a stylish photo op to capture your race-day look, custom bottle engraving, and a hat-making vendor to help you top off your outfit in true Derby fashion!
Derby Day Soiree: Run for the Roses
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Palmette Brasserie and Bar at The Westin Tampa Bay
Enjoy this Derby Day destination for an afternoon of southern charm and race day excitement. Guests are invited to dress in their derby best and take part in a full afternoon of activities, including live coverage of the Kentucky Derby.
Floral Workshop Mother's Day Special
- Saturday, May 2, 2026, 5 pm-7 pm
- Location: Gemma Floral + Wine
- Cost: $88.02
Join in on a floral workshop just in time for Mother's Day! Moms will get to enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco, and there will be a wine bar on site.
Bow Wow & Ying Yang Twins a at the Busch Gardens Food, Wine & Garden Festival
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 7 p.m.
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Rock The Bay Dinner Dance Party
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 8:30 p.m.
- Location: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Set sail on Yacht StarShip for their Rock the Bay Cruise! Enjoy a delicious dinner, refreshing cocktails, and non-stop entertainment as you dance under the stars with a live DJ spinning the hottest hits!
Mother's Day Bouquet Workshop with Ruya
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2 p.m.
- Location: Ruya, St. Pete
- Cost: $55.20 per person
During this guided workshop, you’ll be led step-by-step to create your own hand-tied bouquet using fresh, seasonal blooms. Guests will get to enjoy a signature drink from Ruya, featuring a special floral bouquet-inspired syrup.
Taking Back Sunday at the Busch Gardens Food, Wine & Garden Festival
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 6 p.m.
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Beginner's Sourdough Workshop: Mother's Day Edition
- Date: Sunday, May 3
- Location: Armature Works
Learn the foundations of sourdough and feed your own starter to make bread at home with this workshop!
Yoga in the Park
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 6 p.m.
- Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Yoga in the Park is back with instructor Latonyia Sumpter with Empowered Wellbeing!
Next Week Tampa Events May 4 – May 10, 2026
Mother’s Day Sip and Shop at Kerby’s Nursery in Seffer
- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5 pm to 7 pm
- Location: 2311 S. Parsons Avenue, Seffner
Bring mom or come on your own to sip and shop with the expertise from the staff at Kerby’s Nursery!
Mother's Day Flower Arranging Workshop
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 6:30 pm
- Location: The Roaming Petal, St. Pete
- Cost: $45.65 per person
Celebrate mom and learn how to make a beautiful, hand-tied bouquet!
DIBOC Mother's Day Experience
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11 am-7 pm
- Location: Varlow Farms, Plant City
- Cost: $93.75 per person
This guided event is floral design meets the art of chocolate! Guests will create their own luxury floral arrangement while enjoying a chocolate tasting.
Pop 2000 with Christ Kirkpatrick at the Busch Gardens Food, Wine & Garden Festival
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 7 p.m.
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Moms Ride Free on Florida Railroad in Parrish
- Date: Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd Street E, Parrish
Bring Mom along for a free train ride on the Willow Express. It's a 1.5-hour train ride to and from Willow, Florida.
Mother’s Day at Bok Tower Gardens
- Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Location: 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales
Celebrate Mom with a beautiful day in the Gardens. The Shop at Bok has extraordinary gifts to make her day special. Treat Mom to lunch or ice cream at The Blue Palmetto Cafe. Carillon Concerts at 1 pm and 3 pm.
Luxury Day Retreat
- Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Location: 2120 FL-40, De Leon Springs
Moms, get ready for the ultimate wellness experience with In Her Wellness—a high-energy, feel-good day designed to leave you glowing from the inside out. There will be 30+ carefully curated vendors and you’ll have access to everything from Pilates and fitness experiences to beauty treatments, wellness services, healthy bites, and must-have lifestyle brands!
The James Museum in St. Pete
- Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Location: 150 Central Avenue, St. Pete
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art! Moms get free admission with another paid admission.
Looking Ahead, May 11, 2026, and Beyond
Trivia at Armature Works
- Date: Monday, May 11, 7 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Assemble your team of four and test your knowledge at Trivia in the Courtyard! Grab food and drinks from one of the Heights Public Market vendors while you compete to see if your team can win trivia night! There will be great prizes too!
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!
Clearwater Garden Club's Plant Sale
- Date: Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: 405 Seminole Street
This free public event will have plants, gardening tools, floral arrangements, décor, baked goods, and more. Find plenty of colorful ways to fill your garden throughout the year!
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!