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Near Tampa

Let your creativity blossom this season at The Tampa EDITION with a floral arrangement crafting class!

Join the invasion at the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl!

NIGHT OF LIGHTS - A Sensory-Friendly Christmas Lights Tour

Join us for Salsa Sounds on the roof at The Tampa EDITION, the premier destination for panoramic views over downtown Tampa.

Come out and enjoy Florida’s best mix of custom vehicles.

Get ready to wield your lightsaber and show off your dark side in the ultimate Sith Cup Tournament for Star Wars fans!

Santa is coming to La Collina! A special event for where children can share their wishes, snap a photo with Santa and have fun.

Join us for Skyline Sounds with Ken Apperson on the roof at The Tampa EDITION, the premier destination for panoramic views over downtown Tampa.

Time for our Sister Lift Annual Gift Swap Brunch - a fun way to exchange gifts with your sisters while enjoying good food. Bring a $20 gift.

Get ready for the ultimate Christmas Extravaganza!

Join us for Chill Grooves with DJ Sammy Muto on the roof at The Tampa EDITION, the premier destination for panoramic views over downtown Tampa.

Spend the morning with your favorite festive friends and enjoy a full buffet breakfast.

Brunch never looked so good!

Paddlers lead the way upriver from Lowry Park to Sulphur Springs in Tampa’s original, free event for everyone and every boat – kayaks, canoes, power boats too! Register your boat’s party @ http://bit.ly/3B1Sb8G.

The #1 Elvis Tribute Concert In America

Keep young minds engaged and entertained all year long with school break camps at MOSI. There’s no better place to spend your break than at MOSI doing hands-on, minds-on STEAM activities with an emphasis on fun!

Don't miss our special double feature! Ease into the night with The Grinch at 6:00pm, followed by the classic National Lampoons at 8:00pm.

Serving seaside-inspired Grecian fare, expansive rooftop views, and a breezy atmosphere, Azure is the perfect setting for exceptional flavors and unforgettable moments with those who matter most.

Serving seaside-inspired Grecian fare, expansive rooftop views, and a breezy atmosphere, Azure is the perfect setting for exceptional flavors and unforgettable moments with those who matter most.

Join us for DJD2 on the roof at The Tampa EDITION, the premier destination for panoramic views over downtown Tampa.

Leave the suit, tie, and fancy dresses at home - and come have a damn good time at the Italian Club!

This is a special event on the first day of the three-day Crossover experience.

On the second day of The Crossover Experience, step into a Spirit-filled journey with a powerful prayer walk as we thank God.

Ring in the New Year at the Glazer Children’s Museum with balloon drops on the hour, themed crafts, and celebrations throughout the day on New Year’s Eve. You can celebrate as a family by day and still have time for evening festivities.

Since midnight is way past bed times, join us December 31st for a special, early NYE celebration for kids.

Come explore with us at "Discover Our Stars NYE Car Meet and Camp Out", where we'll be admiring awesome rides and camping under the stars.

Escape to the heart of downtown Tampa and immerse yourself in a New Year’s Eve celebration inspired by the bohemian charm of Tulum. Indulge

New Years Eve at Union New American!

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Timpano for exceptional flavors and a festive atmosphere.

A Duel Party Experience between MacDinton's and Grove Soho! Dress to impress in an All That Shimmers theme!

Celebrate New Years at Rosenheim with Lolo Mayhew, belly dancers, live sax, and congas - come for dinner; stay for dancing & hookah! 7PM-1AM

Get ready for the New Year with us and be home by 10PM!

Ring in the New Year on the Pier at Armature Works with the one and only DJ Diesel aka Shaquille O'Neal! Fireworks display at midnight, the best view of the Tampa Bay skyline, and dancing all night long next to the Hillsborough River!! 8pm-2am

Bring in this new year with the Equiknox crew

Join us at Mandarin Heights for our annual New Year's Eve Celebration!

Ring in 2025 in style with a NYE Party at Whiskey Joe's Tampa, featuring killer live music, amazing views of the fireworks, & more!

Ring in 2025 at The Blind Goat! Open bar, all-you-can-eat, & live music for an unforgettable New Year's Eve party. Don't miss it!

On the final day of The Crossover Experience, join us for a heartfelt candlelight service as we welcome the New Year with reverence and joy.

Bring in the New Year with unlimited wings, hors d'oeuvres alongside an exclusive champagne open bar at the sauciest soiree.

Emo Night returns to The Orpheum in Tampa! Tuesday December 31st 2024... to 2025!?

Join us for our New Years Bash - with live music, awesome food, drinks, & a rockin' good time!

Tampa Bay's #1 Destination New Year's Eve Party with Premium Open Bar at the all new JW Marriott 's largest ballroom on Water Street.

Get ready to ring in the New Year in style at our LUSH NYE Party at Hotel Haya. Step into an urban oasis and dance into the New Year.

Learn about particle physics, experience interactive exhibits and mind-bending demonstrations, and enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Don’t miss the opportunity to start your year off right with your friends at this thrilling 18+ event.

Come and Join Us for an Elegant Night in Tampa for an Epic Latin Dance Party to Ring in the New Year!

Come join us at Kava Culture South Tampa for a roaring NYE Gatsby Karaoke Party!

dont take a chance and be standing up all night !!! Get a table/section for you and the crew so yall will be good to go !!!

Ring in 2025 at Jackson’s Bistro with Tampa’s most exciting New Year’s Eve celebration! Enjoy multiple party areas, live entertainment, and Tampa’s hottest DJ spinning Top 40 and party anthems all night long.

This is an event to celebrate the year 2024. Central Florida New Year's Eve Celebration for those seeking a premier and upscale event.

COME CELEBRATE 25 WHEN THE BALL DROPS!

New Year's and 30th club anniversary celebrations.

BOLLYWOOD NYE 2025 @TK LOUNGE 1st Time Ever in Tampa we are Bringing DJ SUKHI NYC from NEWYORK to rock the TAMPA Crowd.

Get ready to party like it's the ultimate showdown of the ages - Avenue Blu’s Harlem Nights is here to bring the best music, fashion &vibes!

The Jane Collective operated under the radar, using code names and secret locations to protect both the women seeking abortions and the members providing them. This secrecy was crucial to avoid legal repercussions and ensure the safety of everyone.

This is the best time to observe Mars through a telescope as it reaches opposition! Observe Jupiter and its largest moons through telescopes, and even catch a glimpse of the International Space Station as it flies overhead at the start of our event.

Ceramics Continued Study is a space for students to enhance their learning experience with instructor assistance and guiding knowledge.

Tampa Museum of Art Ceramics class. Happening on Mondays except January 20th.

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists.

Did you get a new telescope for the holidays and need to learn how to use it? Join us at the Museum of Science and Industry’s Science Park for a two-hour telescope tutoring session.

Get your tickets now to see The Cher Show in Tampa! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center.

Join private collector Bill Zewadski for a gallery talk about the 19th century photography on view in the exhibition “Ancient Athens: Birthplace of Democracy.”

Tampa Bay Rodeo announces the Bull Bash & Country Music Festival, taking place January 17 & 18, 2025, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. The best bull riders in the region compete for the title and cash prizes in this multi-round competition.

“Dishes & Wishes: A Taste of Tampa Bay” features fabulous food from some of the area’s best restaurants, an open bar with specialty cocktails, auctions, and live music by The SugarSax and DJ Anthony Carollo.

Ahoy, mateys! The Ashley Children’s Gasparilla presented by Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay will return to Tampa on for Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Come along for the ride when a 1950s-obsessed adolescent falls asleep and dreams of living in this revolutionary era. This high-octane show is guaranteed to captivate and engage every kiddo.

The Gasparilla Invasion Brunch, scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025, has been an annual tradition since the late 1980s.

Our annual Healthy Family Fair is a FREE event allows Tampa Bay Families to connect with resources including services, products and experts that cover all areas of health for your family plus other organizations that can enrich your lives and community!

Work in your drawing and painting media of choice or explore new ones. In these three-hour instructor-guided single-session classes, students will learn the fundamentals and expand their 2D knowledge while creating images from life.

Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.

Get ready to see Cindy Kaza in Tampa at Tampa Improv Comedy Theater. Secure your tickets now to Cindy Kaza before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.