Where are you enjoying the long weekend? MetroLagoons in Tampa Bay has plenty of exciting plans, from live music to foam parties! MetroLagoons is celebrating the unofficial end of summer with its Labor Day Bash on Sept. 5-7, 2026, bringing three days of water, sun and family-friendly fun to its four lagoons including Tampa Bay! With acres of clear blue water surrounded by sandy beaches, MetroLagoons offers plenty of ways for guests to unwind, beat the heat and spend the long

Fans of the Wizarding World can look forward to a spellbinding evening of Harry Potter at the Tampa Bay Tournament Sportsplex. JC Olivera Photography Tampa Bay fans of the Harry Potter franchise can look forward to a magical drone show featuring iconic moments from the Harry Potter films illuminating the skies high above the Tampa Bay Tournament Sportsplex. DroneArt Show: Harry Potter, a first-of-its-kind open-air drone spectacle, blends advanced drone choreography with the u

From snacks and beauty to home essentials, blind boxes and viral finds, Ebisu makes its Tampa debut this weekend! Move over Orlando, Ebisu, the popular Japanese lifestyle retailer who opened their largest location to date near the Florida Mall at 1835 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, is making its Tampa debut, with what will now be the retailers biggest ever store. Offering a massive choice of Japanese snacks, drinks, beauty, skincare, stationery, clothing, collectables, blind boxes,

If you go down to the woods this spooky season watch out for Florida’s scariest haunted attraction... yes, Scream-A-Geddon is back! Be afraid folks, be very afraid because haunt season is fast approaching, and at Tampa's Scream-A-Geddon, spread across 60 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County, the spooky fun kicks off this years on Labor Day Weekend, with the gates to hell opening on Friday, September 4, 2026, and running select nights through November 1. Scream-A-Geddon Ho

Kick back and indulge in a tropical drink, dive into a game of beach volleyball or challenge your friends to the water obstacle course. MetroLagoons, Florida's premier collection of clear blue lagoon destinations features sandy beaches, swimming areas, water slides, paddleboarding, kayaking, and more, and with locations in the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida areas, MetroLagoons offers a unique alternative to crowded beaches, water parks, and resort day passes. The latest news

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at special events and fireworks displays happening throughout Tampa Bay this 4th of July Weekend. On the 4th of July, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Tampa is going all in on celebrating Independence Day with a boat parade, live music, pool parties, community events, spectacular fireworks display, drone displays and mo

This Independence Day, enjoy live music, planetarium shows, food & drinks, science demos, and more! Are you ready for one of the most exciting 4th of July events in Tampa? Celebrate Independence Day at the Museum of Science & Innovation with Stars, Stripes, & Science! On the 4th of July as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the nation, enjoy live music, planetarium shows, food & drinks, science demos, and more! Guests can discover crowd favorites like the rainbow fire demo

The Tampa Bay Summer RV Show showcases the adventurous outdoor and camping lifestyle, allowing visitors to the show to experience the latest trends in the market. The Tampa Bay Summer RV Show returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds from June 18 - 21, 2026, showcasing the latest trends in the outdoor and camping industry. Offering attendees the opportunity to explore hundreds of recreational vehicles from the nation’s leading manufacturers. The four-day event will bring toget

Get ready to scream "yeah" as superstars Chris Brown and Usher team up for new stadium tour. GRAMMY Award-winning icons Chris Brown and USHER, officially announce dates for The R&B Tour, a 2026 co-headlining stadium run across North America. Uniting two of the genre’s defining hitmakers, the tour will deliver a must-see run of performances across the U.S. and Canada. The artists surprised fans last week with a joint teaser commercial on Instagram , sparking widespread excitem

The Tampa Oddities and Art Market features 100+ incredible artist & vendorsoffering oddities, crystals and gems, handcrafted art, fossils, and more! The Oddities & Art Market returns to Tampa this weekend for its 2nd annual show on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 11 am - 6 pm at the Florida State Fairgrounds in the Florida Center, located at 4800 US Hwy 301 North Tampa. Step into a fully indoor, all-ages marketplace featuring 100+ incredible artist & vendors offering oddities,

New music venue in the Gasworx district is designed to complement Tampa’s growing live music scene and is slated to open in late 2028. KETTLER, a nationally recognized real estate investor, developer and property management company, has announced plans to deliver a 4,300-capacity music venue within the Gasworx District in Tampa. The venue will be operated by Live Nation and is designed to complement Tampa’s growing live music ecosystem while honoring the unique culture, ener

The NOLA rap-punk duo have announced the latest instalment of their annual “Grey Day Tour”. $uicideboy$ are hitting the road again this summer and fall with their annual “Grey Day Tour,” with the 2026 edition featuring a massive 33 shows across North America. The indie-rap outfit’s Ruby da Cherry and $crim's Grey Day 2026 will be hitting arenas and amphitheaters starting August 29 at Shakopee, MN. The tour will stop in major cities including, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Seattle

Get ye swagger on, scallywags!! Set a course for Tampa and play your part in a full-tilt invasion! Be prepared for fun, frolic and high adventure as the 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Fest kicks off in Tampa Bay. Land, ho! Prepare to sail for one of the biggest pirate festivals in the world as the 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Fest invades Tampa on Saturday, January 31, 2026, bringing the spirit of pirates past and glittering treasures for hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals to p

Shiver Me Timbers! Brace yerselves young scallywags for a rollickin’ good time as the Children’s Gasparilla brings fun for swashbucklers of all ages to Tampa. Bring your kiddie krewe to the Gasparilla Children’s Parade in Tampa on Saturday, January 24, 2026. T his alcohol-free event is perfect for your little buccaneers to revel in the pirate spirit. Gasparilla’s Children’s Parade is so much more than the parade, the day kicks off early with a Bicycle Rodeo for the little pi

Don’t miss Tampa Bay’s most popular mix of bull riding, country music legends, patriotic pride and a heartfelt salute to America’s heroes. Celebrate America’s 250th at Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival! Back by popular demand, the Bull Bash & Country Music Festival storms into town for two nights of action-packed bull riding and star-studded country music Country music legends Trace Adkins and Justin Moore headline the event taking place January 16 & 17, 20