There's plenty going on this weekend in Tampa Bay, and there's a ton of fun events to get out and experience! We got stuff for Bucs fans around the NFL Draft (just 89 days until veterans report for training camp), and lots of stuff for foodies, readers, artists, and those interested in helping some wonderful causes in our area. Get out and enjoy your city this weekend!

But we're also here to warn you, next Saturday alone has the following events: Cinco de Mayo, Tampa Riverfest 2018 (with events like the Tampa Riverfest Scavenger Hunt and TacoFest surrounding it), the Halftime Music Festival with Snoop Dogg and T.I. at Ray Jay, Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Amphitheatre, USF Graduation at the Sun Dome, UTampa Graduation, the Kentucky Derby... we'll save the rest for next week. But start planning now and realize getting around, or even getting an Uber, might require more planning than usual.

But deal with that later: here's our list of the Top 10 Things to Do in Tampa Bay this weekend!

Tampa

Autism Speaks Walk

Join the wonderful and philanthropic team at BOING! Fun Center in raising funds to have a voice with legislators, access to the information and resources needed, to support research and medical discovery, and to help fund local services through the mission of Autism Speaks. A great event from some wonderful community partners!

4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa FL, 33607. Phone (813) 350-6500
 

SeaGrapes Wine & Food Festival

Immerse yourself in a wine and food festival unlike any other at our annual SeaGrapes fundraising event, presented by Amalie Oil. There will be 150+ types of wine to taste and more than 25 local area restaurants in attendance at the Florida Aquarium!

701 Channelside Drive, Tampa FL, 33602. Phone 813-273-4000
 
 

4th Annual NFL Draft Bingo at O'Briens

Who will the Bucs take at #7? If recent history is a guide, probably the wrong guy! But get excited about the future during the Fan Hope Lottery NFL Draft at O'Brien's, and win great prizes as all the quarterbacks go off the board. Sure the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were 5-11 last year, but it could be worse: we could live in Cleveland! That applies not just to football by the way. 

701 W. Lumsden Rd., Brandon FL, 33511. Phone 813-661-9688
 

2018 Miller Lite Bucs Uncensored Draft Party

The 2018 Miller Lite Bucs Uncensored Draft Party is hosted by Justin Pawlowski, creator of the biggest Bucs podcast on JoeBucsFan.com. There's probably no one in the area more in-tune with the NFL Draft and the Bucs, so if you're a diehard (or a Stick Carrier), this is the place you'll want to be.

4015 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa FL, 33611. Phone 813-252-7666
 

MWOY Gala Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Suncoast Chapter

Man & Woman of the Year is a philanthropic competition to support blood cancer research, and 813area's own Josh Stanaland is a candidate! Go Josh! A terrific event at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC with tickets still available for this great cause.

3505 E Frontage Rd Suite 145, Tampa FL, 33607. Phone (813) 261-3166
 

4th Annual Oxford Exchange Book Fair

Oxford Exchange launched the Book Fair in 2015 to provide an open platform for local authors to connect with the community face-to-face. Alongside the authors will be several interactive experiences. OE is a gorgeous space, and this is one not to be missed by both writers and readers. 

420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa FL , 33602. Phone 813-253-0222

Pesto Festo

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is celebrating a wonderful harvest with our 26th Annual PestoFesto Fundraising Party. An event full of community spirit featuring farm-fresh organic pesto pasta and salad, rolls, dessert, and juice. Locally-brewed beer, select wine, and organic coffee available by donation.

6942 W Comanche Ave, Tampa FL, 33634. Phone (813) 887-4066
 

Farm Girl Friday at Club Prana

Now that it's heating up, come out to best Friday night party in Tampa wearing your boots and Daisy Dukes! Come to Club Prana in Ybor City and party on 5 Levels including the Rooftop Skybar and the VIP Only Sanctuary.

1619 E 7th Ave., Tampa FL , 33605. Phone 813-241-4139
 

St. Pete/Clearwater

Bay 2 Beach Music & Arts Festival

The 1st Annual Bay 2 Beach Music & Arts Festival in Clearwater, FL! On April 27-29, 2018 you can enjoy live music and art starting from the streets in Downtown all the way down to the waterfront and Coachman Park.

301 Drew St., Clearwater FL, 33755. Phone 727-562-4800
 

260 First 5 Year Anniversary Party

Join 260 First in celebrating five years of fun! The anniversary bash will be one of the biggest and best parties in the bay this weekend, so be there if you want to rock the party all night long!

260 1st Ave N, St Petersburg FL , 33701. Phone 727-439-6712
 

11th Annual Painting in the Park

Bring your budding Monet's and O’Keefe's to the 11th Annual Painting in the Park on Sunday, April 29.The MFA’s north lawn will transform into an art studio where children can discover art in new ways. Free for everyone!

255 Beach Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg FL, 33701. Phone 727-896-2667
 
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