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That's So Tampa Published July 20

Glazer Children’s Museum hosting adults-only crafting night this Saturday

Phones down, glue guns up. Glazer Children’s Museum is hosting a special evening for the analog fans among us with the adults-only Grownup Night: Crafter Hours. The 18+ experience is […]

That's So Tampa Published July 20

Busch Gardens debuts a world-class lion and hyena habitat, experience this weekend

The highly anticipated Lion & Hyena Ridge opens at Busch Gardens this weekend, bringing “one of the world’s most immersive animal habitats” to Tampa, the park has announced. As the […]

That's So Tampa Published July 20

Bolts Brew Fest returns this weekend, one of Tampa’s best summer festivals

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s fan-favorite beer festival is back. The team announced the return of the 9th annual Bolts Brew Fest, presented by Publix, taking over Benchmark International Arena (400 […]

I Love the Burg Published July 20

New date: Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival brings a sweet celebration to St. Pete Pier this Sunday

Good news: an escape from the heat is on its way, this time in the form of a sprinkly celebration of creamy goodness. The 5th annual Tampa Bay Ice Cream […]

Osprey Observer Published July 17

‘Oklahoma!’ Play, Night Of Worship, Back To School & More

Plant City Entertainment To Perform Oklahoma! Journey to the wide-open plains of?Oklahoma!, where love blooms, rivalries spark and a community learns what it means to come together. With Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic songs and unforgettable characters, this musical brings…

WMNF 88.5 Published July 17

Rock, Rodeo, Soccer & more: Your Tampa Bay weekend starts here

Looking for something fun to do around Tampa Bay this weekend? From legendary rock tributes and jazz performances to rodeos, Latin dance, outdoor art, and family-friendly festivals, there’s no shortage of entertainment happening across the area. Whether you’re planning a night…

Osprey Observer Published July 17

All-new Monster Jam Freestyle Mania Is Coming To Tampa

Get ready for the summer event that will change everything you thought you knew about freestyle —?Monster Jam Freestyle Mania. New event format for the first time ever in Tampa, where Monster Jam trucks team up with freestyle motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying…

That's So Tampa Published July 16

Rocca and Streetlight Taco to host three-night tequila dinner crossover experience

Two of Tampa’s biggest stars and sister restaurants are making it easy to answer one of life’s hardest questions: Italian or Mexican for dinner tonight? This July, Rocca and Streetlight […]

St Pete Catalyst Published July 16

Weekend spotlight: Powerful women, strong girls and ‘Idiots’

The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to Tampa Bay entertainment and the arts.

WMNF 88.5 Published July 14

CoExist Beach Kickoff Party Preview with Musician Wave

Musician Wave joins The Big Gay Radio Show to preview the CoExist Beach Kickoff Party as the team discusses top headlines & LGBTQIA+ news.

I Love the Burg Published July 13

727 Day returns this weekend; three days of 100+ discounts and deals all over Pinellas County

July 27, better known as 727 Day, has gone from a niche quirk of the calendar to perhaps the biggest unofficial holiday in Pinellas County. As a special ‘thank you’ […]

That's So Tampa Published July 13

12th annual SharkCon returns to Tampa with Nat Geo Sharkfest experts

SharkCon returns bigger and better in 2026, bringing stars of the shark world, celebrities, photographers, and more to Tampa for a two-day celebration of the ocean’s most captivating creatures. The […]

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