<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? This week is Gasparilla 2025 of course!
Featured Tampa Bay Events
Sip & Savor: A Food & Wine Event
- Amber Brooke Farms – locations in Eustis and 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
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.
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.
Rising Tide Pirate Party
- Friday, January 24 – Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Jimmy Guana’s, 401 2nd Street Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Looking for a local Gasparilla alternative with coastal vibes? The Rising Tide Pirate Party promises a swashbuckling good time with live music, pirate-themed cocktails, and plenty of surprises. This event offers a more laid-back atmosphere while still capturing the spirit of Gasparilla. Get tickets here.
Related post: Gasparilla Events (besides the big bash)
FloridaRama Events
- 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
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
For family-friendly things to do in Tampa, check out Tampa Bay Parenting.
Events Next Week and Beyond in Tampa Bay
Mocktails + Mindfulness
- Monday, 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
A New Year Wellness Gathering
- Sunday, February 2, 9:30am – 4:00pm
- JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
On February 2nd, the property will host a day-long, all-inclusive experience in partnership with local wellness guru Maharri Lodge. A longtime partner of JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and esteemed instructor and coach in the local community, Lodge has found passion in teaching yoga, and creating personalized nutrition and wellness programs to facilitate the healing process for others as well. The hotel’s idyllic location on the wellness-centric Water Street Tampa will be the perfect backdrop for a dawn-to-dusk day of restoration.
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.