<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>It’s a busy time of year with new events, festivals, and more and we’ve got them all on our top picks of things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay! The weather is heating up so it’s a good time to visit the nearby springs or head indoors to escape the heat.
There’s a lot on our curated guide of things to do, but you can also check out some of these top stories this week:
Featured Tampa Bay Events
Venardos Circus at Westgate Resort
- June 23 – August 17, 2024; Showtimes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, with extra shows every Saturday and Sunday.
- Westgate Vacation Villas Resort: 2898 Entry Point Blvd, Kissimmee 34747
Westgate Vacation Villas Resort hosts Venardos Circus. Enjoy breathtaking aerials, comedy, and acrobatics by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster, Kevin Venardos. This captivating, animal-free show blends circus excitement with Broadway flair for memorable family fun.
Wine Down Wednesdays & Tasting Tuesdays
- Every Second Tuesday and Last Wednesday of the Month
- JW Marriott Clearwater Beach
Experience elevated coastal dining and drinking at its finest with the monthly recurring events at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach’s bar and restaurant. Join them every second Tuesday for Tasting Tuesdays, where from 6-8pm, you can indulge in a journey of spirits and small bites perfectly paired to delight your palate. Then, unwind every last Wednesday of the month at Wine Down Wednesdays, featuring an intimate formal wine pairing dinner at 7pm with limited seats available. Elevate your evenings with exquisite flavors and coastal charm, exclusively at their seaside establishment.
Featured Getaway
MARRIOTT WORLD CENTER
Stay moments from the “Magic” at Orlando World Center Marriott, just 1.5 miles from Disney World. Summer like a local with 7 waterslides, cool pools, lazy river, unique dining plus shuttle service to all four Disney Parks & Disney Springs!
Receive a $25 nightly credit when you explore before September 9, 2024.
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Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay
Third eye blind with special guest yellowcard
- Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 pm
- MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
See Third Eye Blind along with special guest, Yellowcard, for their Summer Gods Tour 2024.
Capybara Chillout at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- EXTENDED Through July 28, 2024
- Clearwater
LAST CHANCE! Check out the ALL-NEW Capybara Experience at CMA! During this unique experience, you can witness the playful antics of the adorable capybara family, brought to you in partnership with Amazing Animals Inc. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy observing these charming creatures as they roam and frolic in their habitat while engaging in various activities including swimming, playing, and socializing. You can even enhance your experience with a capybara interaction add-on! Through July 28.
Bourbon & BBQ Event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Through September 2
- Tampa
Head to Busch Gardens for their all-new Bourbon & BBQ Event featuring smoky flavors and smooth spirits accompanied by live music.
Busch Gardens Summer Nights
- Through August 11
- Tampa
Stay longer and play later! Celebrate all summer long with extended park hours, dazzling entertainment, and fireworks on select nights. Here’s what to know before you go.
Keel Farms Flower U-Pick
- Friday, July 26 from 11 am – 8 pm
- Plant City
Head to Keel Farms for their summer flower u-pick! For $6 per container, you can wander the fields and pick your favorite sunflowers, zinnias, and wildflowers. From open until sunset.
2024 Olympics opening ceremony on imax
- Friday, July 26 at 1:30 pm
- AMC Theatres
For the first time ever, experience the world’s biggest event on the world’s biggest screens! See NBC’s broadcast of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, live in IMAX.
Asian Mega Night Street Food Market Summer & Music Fest
- Friday, July 26-Saturday, July 27
- St. Petersburg
Enjoy street food, a night market, a live DJ, local bands, and more. Free entry. Parking is $5.
Sunset Zipline Adventures at Empower Adventures
- Friday, July 26 at 3:30 pm
- Tampa
Featuring their two longest zip lines totaling over 1,200 feet and a stunning 200-foot suspension bridge. With a beautiful scenic view of Tampa Bay that you can’t see anywhere else, this is a Friday night excursion you won’t want to miss!
Island Nights at adventure island
- Friday, July 26 from 6 pm-9 pm
- Adventure Island, Tampa
LAST CHANCE! Splash all day and into the night! Snap pics with their 360-degree camera, party with stunt performers, and get your groove on with dynamic DJs.
Sunset in Snow circle
- Friday, July 26 from 5 pm-8 pm
- Hyde Park Village
Head to Snow Circle in Hyde Park to celebrate the shops with a live violinist, cotton candy, exclusive sales, giveaways, and in-store activations. Grab a special bingo card and collect stamps at participating locations for a chance to win prizes.
U-Pick Sunflowers at Bearss Groves
- Saturday, July 27 from 8 am-3 pm
- 213 Warren Road, Lutz
Bearss Groves is trying something new! U-pick sunflowers! There are 100,000 sunflowers in their field ready for the picking and pictures! Entry is $5 and cash only. Entry includes 2 sunflowers and then each additional sunflower is $1. Bring your hat, gloves and clippers.
GRADY GOAT YOGA
- Saturday, July 27 from 9:30 am-11 am
- 12551 Franklin Road Thonotosassa
Enjoy yoga with goats! Stick around after for a farm fresh market.
Sisimito beer garden at keel farms
- Saturday, July 27 from 10 am-3 pm
- Plant City
Savory a variety of craft beers from their beer garden, indulge in delicious bites from the Sisimito food truck, and immerse yourselves in fun, games, and u-pick flowers.
King Ripple’s Splash Party at Tampa Tarpons
- Saturday, July 27 at 6:30 pm
- Tampa
Join King Ripple and all his Mascot pals for a Splash Party! Mascots from all over Tampa will be celebrating King Ripple’s First Birthday! If you don’t mind getting wet, bring a spare change of clothes and head over to the Splash Zone, where Tarpons staff will be equipped with water balloons and water shooters! The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Tampa Tarpons’ Snap Towel. Check out the All-You-Can-Eat (and Drink) ticket option for $40.00 per person (in advance).
Sangria Fest
- Saturday, July 27 at 7 pm
- HOB Brewing Co.
Cool off with some locally brewing Sangria from Aspirations Winery! There will be four flavors; Apple Pie, Tutti Frutti, White Tropical, and Blueberry Pie.
Concerts by Candlelight
- Saturday, July 27 from 7 pm-8 pm
- Raymond James Stadium
See talented musicians perform a musical set to popular music and artists.
Sunday Market in the Park
- Sunday, July 28 from 10 am-2 pm
- England Brothers Park
Head to Pinellas Park for a Sunday morning market with up to 80 vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, clothing, jewelry, art, home decor, gifts, souvenirs, and more. There will also be food trucks and vendors with refreshments, meals, and more.
Wild Weekend Brunch Buffet at ZooTampa
- Sunday, July 28 from 10 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-2 pm
- ZooTampa
Bring your herd to ZooTampa for a WILD brunch experience unlike anywhere else. This lavish buffet includes premium brunch offerings such as a carving station, chef-inspired specials, breakfast favorites, decadent desserts, bottomless mimosas, and more. Each seating features visits from your favorite Zoo characters like Manny T and Flora, as well as an up-close animal experience with one of our animal ambassadors.
You can view the menu in advance here.
Ford Taste of the cuban sandwich: Longest cuban sandwich with the bucs!
- Sunday, July 28 from 11 am-5 pm
- One Buccaneer Place
Join the Bucs in attempt to create the record for the longest Cuban sandwich! The current record is 330 feet. Guests will enjoy a great day of music, dancing, and family fun. Once the event is over, the sandwich will be donated to a local homeless shelter to feed over 750 people.
3 Daughters Brewing Chicken Wing Challenge
- Sunday, July 28 from 12 pm-6 pm
- 3 Daughters Brewing
On National Chicken Wing Day, the regions best food trucks will be on hand serving up the BEST chicken wings in town. There will be a la carte options for specialty wings as well as full orders.
Sunday Special – Espresso Martinis
- Sunday, July 28 from 2 pm-11:45 pm
- Mandarin Heights
Head to Mandarin Heights on Sunday for $7 espresso martinis.
The Eras Cruise on Yacht Starship
- Sunday, July 28 from 4:30 pm-7 pm
- Yacht Starship Tampa
It’s time to party like it’s 1989! Set sail with fellow mega fans on a Taylor-inspired cruise that promises to be a legendary experience. Here’s what you can expect on the StarShip Version:
- Dance the night away on the top deck with our huge dance party, featuring the greatest hits from every “era”.
- Costume Contest: Come dressed in your best reds, sparkles, or sequins for a chance to win the ultimate costume contest. Show off your style and channel your inner Taylor!
- Friendship Bracelets: Swap friendship bracelets with fellow fans and create lasting memories.
- Cruise the Waters of Tampa Bay: Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Downtown Tampa as you celebrate all things Taylor and enjoy a buffet dinner.
Tampa Theatre’s Summer Classics Movie Series
- Sundays at 3 pm, June 2-Aug. 25
- Downtown Tampa
Tampa’s longest-running classic movie series is back! From silent comedies with live accompaniment on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ to modern classics like Thelma & Louise, Tampa Theatre celebrates a century of extraordinary filmmaking every Sunday at 3 pm all summer long. And for the first time in Summer Classics history, ALL of the selections have been named to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. This Sundays show: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
For titles, times and tickets, visit www.TampaTheatre.org. Tickets are $10 ($7 for members).
Save the Date: Upcoming Awesome Things to Do in Tampa Bay
More Things to Do – Ongoing Tampa Bay Events
A Taste of Water Street
Water Street in Tampa
These spring and fall events will feature unique seasonal experiences and always deliver on the promise of an unforgettable night out. Guests are invited to experience the entirety of the Water Street Tampa neighborhood like never before — enjoying tastings at new restaurants and bars in addition to familiar favorites while roaming musicians, pop-up entertainment and shops along Water Street, Raybon Plaza and Via Corazon further enhance the evening.
FloridaRAMA
Permanent exhibition open Thursdays – Sundays
800 28th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
FloridaRAMA (formerly Fairgrounds St. Pete) is a permanent indoor immersive, explorable art and technology experience in St. Pete, Florida. Over 60 local and international artists were commissioned to make art for you to immerse yourself in and enjoy.
$27 ($25 for Florida Residents)
Sunset Yoga at St. Pete Pier
First Wednesday of the month, 7pm (Mar – Oct) 6pm (Nov – Feb)
St. Pete Pier
Join The Body Electric Yoga Company every first Wednesday evening for a yoga class at St. Pete Pier. The class will be grounding but fun, with lots of modifications offered to accommodate everybody.
FREE
Thursdays from 4-8pm
Tampa Museum of Art, downtown Tampa
Every Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, 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. Bring the family and celebrate 100 years of art in Tampa with exhibitions that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art.
Choose your own admission price
Fridays from 7-10pm
St. Pete Shuffle, St. Pete
Learn to play shuffleboard with help from St. Pete Shuffle’s staff and volunteers, who will get you set up on a court and teach you how to play.
$10; free for members and their guests
Saturdays from 10-11:30am,
St. Pete
Tour begins at Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave. in downtown St. Petersburg Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four-block tour. Limited to 20 people, must book before 4 p.m. the prior day. Bring water for hydration and the necessary rain gear if the weather looks threatening.
$20
Looking for more things to do this week?
Check out this guide to family-friendly events in Tampa Bay from our sister publication Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. Heading to Orlando? Here’s a guide to the best Orlando events this month at the theme parks and beyond.