Downtown Tampa Events & Things to Do

The Tampa Bay Margarita Festival is now the Tampa Bay Margarita & Music Festival and moving across the river to Julian B Lane Riverfront Park in Downtown Tampa. Join us on May 25th, 2019, Memorial Day Weekend!

The 5th Annual Tampa Riverfest is a FREE community event celebrating the Tampa waterfront and will be held on May 3-4, 2019.

What is a Data Scientist? What is Big Data? Wondering if you're qualified to start a career in this field?During this talk, we'll cover the emergence of big data and what it means to be a data scientist.

#Tampa Bandeja paisa, lo que no mata engorda, la nueva obra del Águila Descalza, al igual que el plato emblemático de esta región, trae de todo.

The evening tour discovers downtown Tampa and the Riverfront via a 3- hour walking food & wine tour. We visit 4 to 5 amazing restaurants who showcase their finest tastings and three feature a wine pairing.

Join us in the galleries for a thirty minute conversation with Stephan Hassam, PhD candidate at the University of South Florida, about ancient glass. Thirty on Thursday gallery talks are free with regular admission.

Join Global Village Publishing, Synapse and Red Wall Marketing for a fun evening of snacks, drinks and networking at the dual launch of the bigger, better, Innovate Tampa Bay volume 2 and our brand new Innovation focused website - InnovationsoftheWorld.co

All proceeds benefit the children at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House, including funding summer camps and healthy choice food throughout the year!

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YEAR 2 IN THE BOOKS!!  It's time to break out the Champagne, break out the good china, and break out your dancing shoes. Celebrating year 2 feels just as amazing as year 1 of Love Jones Thursday. 

The 38th annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair returns to St. Petersburg’s Historic Coliseum April 26 - 28, 2019. The book fair is the largest and longest running in the Southeastern United States, and features more than one hundred specialized booksellers

On April 26, Bizou is pairing up with Kronenbourg 1664 to introduce their premium French beer on Fourth Friday.

Introducing a new drop-off camp on Fourth Fridays for ages 5-10! Glazer Children's Museum is thrilled to announce the addition of Fourth Friday Camp, on the Fourth Friday of the month from 5:30-7:30pm.

Book your free ticket for this guided tour! Space is limited and you must reserve a ticket on our Eventbrite page to attend (details below). This tour fills up quickly, so book your spot today!

The Tampa Bay CofC Club invites alumni, parents, and friends to a tour of the Tampa Museum of Art and a walk along the beautiful Riverwalk, followed by a party at Sparkman Wharf on Friday, April 26, from 6-10 pm.

Free concerts every Friday in April (except Good Friday) from 7-9 p.m.

We coming back to Tampa!

Love Alive - The Ultimate HEART Tribute at Jannus Live

As The Junior League of Tampa’s newest signature fundraiser, the Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Festival aims to drive community awareness, engagement and involvement, and to promote health and wellness across the Bay.

Come join the festivities at the 2nd Annual Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park April 26-28, 2019. Festivities begin Friday evening 4pm - 10pm and continue Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am - 6pm.

Let’s roll! Join us on April 27th, from 12pm – 9pm at Armature Works, for a skating rink pop-up event.

Saturday April. 27th  Hype Society brings to you an Official Day Party "On The Roof"!  Indoor/outdoor Rooftop in Downtown Tampa Beer Pong

Cain and the Fool Moons // OxMoore // Vivid Moxie

Experience the new Midori Linea collection with aloft Hotels Tampa Downtown

Come explore the Museum on the last Sunday of every month with lights and sounds turned down and sensory adapted tools, special programs, and community resources at your fingertips.

This Month: OPUS: Forever Young, Musical theater show choir under the direction of Tara Swartzbaugh.

Every Rise of the Rest tour day culminates in a pitch competition and community celebration. Your complimentary ticket gives you access to our fireside chat, pitch competition, and open bar.

Winters & Yonker, P.A. presents: Rock the Park Tampa, held at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Jenna Hager, best-selling author, newly named co-host for NBC’s Today show fourth hour, chair of UNICEF’s Next Generation and Editor-At-Large of Southern Living Magazine, will be joining Tampa Theatre on Thursday, May 2 as part of our 2019 LIMELIGHT serie

If you are a fan of Diana Gabaldon’s novels and now the breath-taking TV series, join us on this discovery of the places where History and Fiction collide. From France to Scotland we will explore at least 10 locations directly linked to the adventures of our favorite Sa

As a part of Tampa Riverfest, we are hosting a FREE full concert series on the main stage at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa

The 5th Annual Tampa Riverfest is a FREE community event celebrating the Tampa waterfront and will be held on May 3-4, 2019.

The Tampa Business Club and Networking After Hours Presents Entrepreneur's Singles Night at the Franklin Manor on 5.3.19.

The Gasparilla SUP Invasion is turning 5! Celebrate and participate! Team up with co-workers, friends and family for a fun-filled day of SUP, Kayak, OC and Surfski Paddle Races. Featuring a 5k division and a NEW 10mi race.

The Florida Wiener Dog Derby is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, fundraising and educational organization that promotes rescue, adoption and responsible canine ownership with fun, family oriented events with the community.​​

Tampa Riverfest 2019 will celebrate Cinco De Mayo by hosting the 2nd Annual TacoFest in Curtis Hixon Park.

Wondering which photo editing apps you should be using and how to get the most out of them? There’s a class for that! In this course, you’ll learn how a pro photographer uses 5 of the leading apps to edit photos on her phone.

The Florida Wiener Dog Derby is now part of the National Dachshund Race (NDR) Circuit and Official FWDD State Circuit Races.

Streetcar Live is BACK! Hope on board the TECO Line Streetcar and enjoy live music with Jenu Six & The Old Souls!

The Strut Band is back in the newly renovated Grand Ballroom! Doors Open at 6:30 - Open Seating

Tampa Riverfest 2019's Balloon Glow will light up Curtis Hixon Park as the finale to Saturday’s FREE and open to the public festivities!

Taco De Oro will be at the event from 1pm - 10pm Please redeem your taco vouchers before 10pm. These vouchers are only valid day of show.

All Dachshunds of all ages can register for one of seven divisions. Divisional Champions will qualify for the Championship Final & the Florida Circuit Championship of the National Dachshund Race Circuit

An event held on May 5th at Armature Works, Tampa benefiting Redefining Refuge. Activities include teas, sandwiches, and desserts, a fashion show, princess experiences, photo opportunities, live entertainment, fun craft experiences and a silent auction!

It's about that time! Ladies, start your search for the best hat in town. Fellas, you need a fly brim too! It's Derby Delight time. Black In The Bay and Next Level Entertainment present the 5th annual affair.

The 2019 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo is headed to Tampa, Fla., May 7-9. Join your colleagues from across the A/E/C industry and joint engineer community for three days of education, training and networking opportunities.

The 11th Annual GMSH Tour will be in Tampa on May 8th, July 3rd, & August 28th.

BABA’s Purpose: To identify the needs of an ever-changing market and meet those needs more effectively through disruption, innovation and creativity. Join us in getting disruptive. The main event topic and speakers will be announced closer to the date of the event. We r

Ready for round 2? We are! DisruptHR is coming back to Tampa Thursday, May 9th.

AEG Presents Presents: RÜFÜS DU SOL | Solace Tour 2019 | The Cuban Club Due to overwhelming demand, this show is being moved to The Cuban Club. All existing tickets will be honored. Questions: info@axs.com. Tickets On Sale NOW

Bring your mum and spend a day learning how to use a woodturning lathe & than have a lovely British High Tea together! Super easy. Loads of fun.

80 vendors-Food Trucks-Hot Food Booths (Awesome Vegan Dishes Included!) Same & Buy Local Foods- Make Gifts on the spot Pain with Artists, Live Music, entrepreneurs, Local Sponsors! *Specialty Food Artisans (Jerky, James, canning, pickled, dried fruits)