By: Andrew Silverstein

Sheesh, as if Adventure Island isn't awesome enough during the summertime, Island Nights just brings it to the next level.

Going down every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from June 9 to August 13, Island Nights is a celebration of island life with live entertainment, music, and inspiring cuisine.

At Island Nights, you'll find exotic birds, stilt walkers, and steel drummers all throughout the park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. entertaining Adventure Island guests from the Tampa area all around the world.  Family-friendly DJ's are also featured and lead the party with music and games on the beach.

There's also a number of stage shows going on throughout the park during Island Nights.  Watch Polynesian Dancers and a skilled fire performer on the main stage each night or head down to Duval Street Market where live bands perform and you can enjoy tasty libations like sangrias, and delicious food including coconut shrimp and conch fritters.

Best of all, admission to Island Nights is included in your daily ticket to the park.  Speed through the monstrous water slides, hang in the wave pool during the day, then enjoy Island Nights in the evening.  Even if it isn't an Island Night at the park, Adventure Island is now open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from June 9 to August 14.  Not a bad summer deal my friends, not bad at all.  Check it out today!