Events

Gasparilla season is upon us, as the pirate-themed festivities prepare for its first year back after last years’ COVID-19 cancelations.

The Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa is hosting two upcoming giveaways to close out January and kick off the month of February.

The Cross-Bay Ferry will offer service for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade, but will sit out the season’s main event, the 2022 Gasparilla Pirate Fest and parade.

The University of South Florida will be honoring the work of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the week, kicking-off with a service project on Friday.

The Big Bounce America will kick off its 2022 tour in Sarasota this weekend, featuring the only Guinness-certified world record holder of “The World’s Largest Bounce House.

Florida TaxWatch’s State of the Taxpayer Dinner – traditionally held the Wednesday evening after the Tuesday start of Legislative Session – has long served as a forum for the state’s elected officials to speak directly to the interests of hard-working taxpayers and their families.

The Tampa Tiger Bay Club is set to host Hillsborough County Chief Judge Ron Ficarrotta, Public Defender Julianne Holt and State Attorney Andrew Warren in two weeks.

A local PR pro and his daughters put their heads together to bring Comic Con to St.Petersburg.

The Cross-Bay Ferry is urging passengers to plan ahead for New Years Eve, where St. Pete departures may be affected by events. 

StoryCorps, the national nonprofit dedicated to recording, preserving and sharing the stories of people from all backgrounds and beliefs, comes to Tampa Jan. 5-Feb. 14 to record interviews, in-person and virtually, as part of its Mobile Tour. 

Where are the best places to celebrate New Year’s in Florida?  Well, according to a list from Pro Mover Reviews, the top three destinations for New Year’s in Florida are in Kissimme, Orlando and Miami.

Pasco County officials will host their 27th Annual Holiday Food Giveaway this Friday, Dec. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Tampa’s Henry B. Plant Museum is hosting its 40th Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll this holiday season, through Dec. 23. 

The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, the “Fifth Major Championship,” makes tickets available to the public online Dec. 1. There are some great options for pre-tournament activities March 8-9, and the four-day competition March 10-13.

The Tampa Festival of Lights, a nearly 2-mile long drive-through showcases 1 million lights, will be opening at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Day

The 5th Annual Skyway 10K is seeking volunteers to help operate the annual bridge race, which is set for March 6, 2022.

FASFA United hosts the inaugural Phoenix Gala to support families affected by addiction on Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will celebrate the life of Winter the dolphin on Saturday after the beloved star died last week.

As the holidays approach, Metropolitan Ministries is prepping for a season of giving, hosting a tent blessing ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

As part of Veterans and Military Families Month U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis is hosting his 15th Annual Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday.

Hillsborough County is set to host its 57th Annual Veterans Day Tribute this Thursday at Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins Jr. Veterans Museum.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will keep with tradition in offering free admission to Florida State Parks for all on Veterans Day.

Almost two miles of St. Pete’s Central Avenue will be closed Sunday for Halloween On Central, an open-air festival with live music, spooky festivities and local vendors.

Tampa Bay Times parent the Poynter Institute will honor “the free press, democracy and the distinguished career of Lesley Stahl” at a virtual fundraiser Nov. 10 at 7pm.

Partners Joe White and Phillip Etheredge are again partnering for the WE Toy Drive this year, benefiting Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

The Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger is partnering with Metropolitan Ministries on its annual Meals on Wheels for Kids’ Holidays on Wheels program.

The Tampa Tiger Bay Club will host its Tiger Bay Club After Dark event Oct. 26 at the Oxford Exchange near downtown and the University Tampa.

Enchant Christmas will be coming to St. Petersburg this holiday season, offering an immersive light maze, festive vendors and an overall enchanting experience. 

The 2021 Hillsborough County Fair returns Sept. 23-Oct. 3 with expanded carnival with rides and free, family-oriented entertainment.

Fourth Friday returns to the Tampa Riverwalk on the fourth Friday of every month, featuring an art and culture crawl with live music starting around 5 p.m.