BUSCH GARDENS 2ND ANNUAL RUN FOR WILDLIFE 5K Nov 21 @ 7:30 am
Busch Gardens 10165 N Malcolm McKinley Dr, Tampa Tampa
The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund’s Run for Wildlife 5K gives participants the opportunity to support animal conservation efforts worldwide. All all can take part in the Conservation Fund’s mission and support wildlife conservation, education and research through Busch Gardens.
All registered participants receive:
- Post-race admission to Busch Gardens Tampa valid for race participant only on Sat., Nov. 21, 2015.
- Dri-fit race shirt
- Finisher’s medal
- Race bib with timing chip
- Light refreshments at the finish line
Your Post-race ticket to Busch Gardens Tampa is valid for participants only on race day, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015
While the start/finish for this 5K is in the east parking lot, participants will run through the park for most of the 3.1 miles with clever surprises throughout the course! Click here to register for Busch Garden's 2nd Annual Run For Wildlife 5K!
CROSS OUT CANCER’S “FIRST ANNUAL 5K RACE Nov 21 @ 8:00 am
Picnic Island Park 7404 Picnic Island Boulevard Port Tampa (South Tampa)
Designed with the idea of cross country teams putting aside rivalries to unite for a greater cause, student representatives from twelve local High Schools (Academy of the Holy Names, Alonso, Berkeley, Calvary, Clearwater Central Catholic, Chamberlain, H.B. Plant, Jesuit, Robinson, Sickles, Tampa Prep, Wiregrass Ranch), will participate alongside participants from Tampa Bay and other cross country teams to run in support of pediatric cancer research. Cost is $25 per person and includes an event t-shirt and SWAG bag!
Cross Out Cancer, Inc., is a Tampa based nonprofit organization devoted to raising money in support of pediatric oncology patients and their families through All Children’s Hospital. Cross Out Cancer was established intentionally to unite high school cross country teams for a good cause. COC’s goal is to raise awareness and give high school students the opportunity to make a difference in their community. Completely student-led, COC joined with the Tampa Bay Lightning and All Children’s Hospital to host this event. Click here to register or donate to the Cross Out Cancer 5K!
TAMPA FREE TO BREATHE RUN/WALK Nov 21 @ 8:30 am
AL Lopez Park 4810 N Himes Ave Tampa
By participating and choosing to fundraise you are helping raise awareness and fund research dedicated to increasing lung cancer survival by the year 2022. Form a Free to Breathe team by asking friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers to join you on event day.
EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00 a.m. - Registration & check-in
8:30 a.m. - Opening rally
9:00 a.m. - 5K run/walk
9:10 a.m. - 1-mile walk
10:30 a.m. - Closing rally
REGISTRATION: $30 for adults and $20 age 12 and under
Register on event day, or download donation and pledge forms.Registering online and fundraising early guarantees you a 2015 Free to Breathe t-shirt, refreshments and entertainment. A limited quantity of t-shirts in limited sizes will be available for those registering on event day.
SHOLA DESIGNS STEPPIN OUT FUNDRAISER BOUTIQUE Nov 22 @ 2 pm
Please join Shola Designs as she features her new "Marino Collection" at this local holiday charity charity event in Tampa benefiting Dress For Success. Scheduled in the gorgeous Aloft Hotel in Downtown Tampa for every pair of shoes sold at the show, Shola Designs will donate a pair to Dress For Success. Join in the fun, shop, eat, drink and support a great charity! Click for tickets!
The Manhattan 4328 W. El Prado Blvd South Tampa
TAMPA STAKE YOUTH THANKSGIVING 2015 SERVICE PROJECT Nov 25 @ 1:30 pm
Metropolitan Ministries 120 E Ross Ave Tampa
- Please join Metropolitan Ministries for a morning of community service. Come on your own or with your group! You will be working with Metropolitan Ministires preparing Thanksgiving meals for the Tampa Bay community.
- Bring your Volunteer Registration Form: All volunteers are required to bring a Volunteer Registration Form. If you are under 18, it should be signed by your parent/guardian.
- Please consider bringing a food donation.
- Certification of Hours: If you or your child needs verification of Community Service hours for school or work, let our Team know before you leave.
- Final Group Counts: We know your numbers might fluctuate a little bit. If you go over 3 people or under 3 people from what we originally scheduled, contact us at 813-209-1045.
- Arrival: Plan to arrive 10 minutes early.
- Group Timesheet: You will need to complete a separate timesheet for your organization. Please know the address of your organization.
- Parking: You can park in the main lot on 120 E Ross Ave at the Holiday Tent.
- Orientation: All volunteers will attend a brief Orientation before volunteering.
- Bring as little as possible with you and nothing valuable as there is no secure storage area for your valuables.
- Volunteers may not use electronics while volunteering. Cell phones should be kept on silent and used solely to promote Metropolitan Ministries on social media.
THE TAMPA YMCA'S GOODY GOODY TURKEY TROT 5K Nov 26 @ 6 am
Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Drive Downtown Tampa
Thanksgiving Day the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA invites you to participate in a fun 5K or one mile walk/run in downtown Tampa. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Goody Goody™ Turkey Gobble 5K sponsored by Goody Goody™ restaurant, opening in Hyde Park Village 2016. The route takes you across the Platt Street Bridge and down beautiful Bayshore Boulevard. Awards will be given to 1st place male and female adult and 1st place male and female child ages 12 and under. The following 50 male and 50 female finishers, regardless of age receive a commemorative gift. Strollers are welcome, kids will enjoy this event!
100% of proceeds raised from the Goody Goody™ Turkey Gobble 5K support the LIVESTRONG® Program at the YMCA. This program supports cancer survivors and their families by offering a free 12-week program where they can participate in physical and social activities focused on learning how to get whole again following treatment. Since the journey through cancer treatment is a brave one, during the race registration process participants will have the opportunity to purchase their own personalized superhero cape to honor a superhero they choose to run for Thanksgiving Day.
• $30 per teen/adult (12+) for individual 5k
• $15 per teen/adult (12+) for run/walk 1 mile
• $30 per teen/adult (12+) for team 5k
Also, if you enter the discount code "COXMEDIA" when purchasing your tickets, you can save $5 off the entry fee!
HOOPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! HOOLA FOR HAPPINESS FUNDRAISER Nov 28 @ 9 am
Tampa Underground Network 1925 East 2nd Avenue Ybor City Tampa
What better time than now! Here is your chance to send hoola hoops to TONS of kids all over the world! Join us for our very first Hoola for Happiness Hoops for the Holidays event and fundraiser from 9 am – 12 pm at the Underground Network in Ybor.
This unique program spreads hoop joy to kids in Tampa, India, European refugee camps and more. Event admission is a $20 donation and includes your very own Five Color hoola hoop you make during the event. All funds raised during this event will go towards Hoola for Happiness! Donations will be collected at the door, please RSVP through this link for head-count purposes only.
Hoop makers must be 16 years old or older, due to the use of power tools. Children are welcome to join us for other creative tasks, *with parental supervision.* Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Light refreshments will be served, and other Hoola for Happiness products will be available for purchase.
Feel free to email hoolaforhappiness@gmail.com with any questions. Come ready to make hoops, have fun, and spread some holiday cheer! We appreciate your helping hands and can’t wait to see you at this event! For other Hoola Events in the community check out their FB Page!
JACK OVER ICE HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Dec 4th @ 7:00 pm
Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Drive Downtown Tampa
JACK OVER ICE has the BEST First Prize! And did you know that .83 cents of every dollar they raise supports our athletes! Enjoy live music an open bar and exceptional food with a silent auction and raffles as you participate in a blackjack tournament offering thrilling prizes.
Jack Over Ice in Tampa mirrors Central Florida’s Jack in the Park, one of Orlando's premier events. This is the first time Jack Daniels is supporting this fundraiser in Tampa! Let’s BEAT ORLANDO Tampa through higher attendance and more money raised!
Jack Over Ice will offer food from Kona Grill and other vendors at Amalie Arena from 7:00 – 10:00 pm to support Special Olympics Florida athletes residing in Hillsborough County. To purchase tickets, click here!
For more information and to donate raffle or auction items, contact Special Olympics Florida in Hillsborough County contact Sarah Taylor.CHARLIE DANIELS 3rd ANNUAL CLAY SHOOTOUT FOR ANGELUS HOUSE Dec 5 @ 8 am
Tampa Bay Sporting Clays 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O Lakes
The Angelus House is a not-for-profit 501c(3) organization providing residential care, day programs, and respite care in Hudson for severely handicapped persons and their families. Several celebrities are slated to attend the event this year and participate in the events. If you are a shooter and would like to join the fun contact Tammy Williams @ 727-243-8293 or Skip Schaer @ 813-267-3147, or learn more online at The Angelus House website and the Facebook Event page.
ON BIKES 5th WINTER WONDER RIDE & BIKE BUILD ELF NIGHT at AMALIE
Dec 5th @ 10:00 am (assemble) & Dec 12th @ 2:00 pm (ride) – see below…
ASSSEMBLY – Dec 5 / Santa's Bike Shop: The 2015 Bike Build @ Amalie Arena
Find out what it’s like to BE an elf working in Santa’s Bike Shop December 5th from 10 am - 10pm. Gather your family, friends and co-workers and join Onbikes 2015 Bike Build hosted by The Tampa Bay Lightning and Dex Imaging, Inc.
Come see Amalie Arena turn into "Santa's Bike Shop", as we work together alongside Flying Fish Bikes and SRAM to assemble more than 550 bikes this holiday season. Feel like you have two thumbs? Don't worry about it, trained bike technicians will guide you, help you turn screws, pump tires and make kids dreams come true. There will be tasty treats to eat, Buddy Brew Coffee, and plenty of NA drinks as they screen the movie ELF on the Jumbotron during the build.
To Get Involved: follow the link below, fill out the fields, and pick a time slot that works best for you. Sign up here!
THE RIDE – Saturday December 12 2:00 pm - after party until 11:00 pm ride departs Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
The 5th Annual Winter Wonder Ride is coming, and in the spirit of last year’s reindeer ride organizers are encouraging riders to Elf up the experience by wearing something fun to the biggest, most outrageous bike riding fundraiser ever!
You will enjoy a bike ride through the heart of our beautiful city as you and thousands of other riders cruise through downtown, along Bayshore Boulevard and Curtis Hixon Park to the infamous post-ride On-Bikes holiday celebration. Great food and refreshments are available for purchase to be enjoyed with music and dancing to Grammy award winning artist DJ Jazzy Jefff!
Proceeds from the 5th Annual Winter Wonder Ride purchase bicycles and helmets for at-risk and foster kids living in Tampa Bay.
Admission is available now, and deeply discounted. Buy your ticket today and take advantage of early bird pricing. Share the event using these hashtags #onbikes #winterwonderride #EveryKidDeservesABike
WOOFSTOCK Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm
Water Works Park 1710 N Highland Ave Tampa
Dog lovers will LOVE this funky dog-friendly music festival benefiting cool cats, doggie dudes and dames. Party goers can get groovy listening to the psychedelic tunes of Stereo FM while visiting vendors, snacking at food trucks and browsing raffle items.
True to the festive spirit of Woofstock, adult beverages are provided by Pepin Distributing for purchase with proceeds directly benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Plenty of pet-friendly fun is scheduled during this event including a Hippie-inspired pet costume contest, chill-n-splash pools, trippin’ treats and hippie pictures for people and their pets. The cost is a suggested donation of $20 per person which includes a T-Shirt, raffle ticket and drink ticket. Click to Get Tickets and check out their Facebook Event page.
15th ANNUAL SANTA PUB CRAWL Dec 5 @ 6:30 sharp
The Honey Pot, 1507 E 7th Ave., Ybor City, Tampa
Grab your friends and go to the Honey Pot's 15th annual secret Pub Crawl. No one knows the route, but really, do you need to know? The important part is this, the event supports Meals on Wheels Tampa Bay and Toys for Tots! The cost is $20 at the door, please wear a Holiday themed costume and bring a new unwrapped toy. If you aren’t in your ‘reindeer gear’ bearing a toy, it’s $30 at the door for you Ebenezer!
PROMISE LOVE FOUNDATION PICTURES WITH SANTA! Dec 6 @ 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Creative Loafing in Ybor
The Promise Love mission is to aide families financially with the cost of adoption through private domestic adoption in support of the Foster Care program. The Foundation also provides free consulting to families unfamiliar with which child advocacy journey they should take.
This event raises money in support of the foundation and brings attention to children in need of a good and stable place to call ‘home’.
Why wait in a long line to see Santa? High Hopes in High Heels will have Christmas cookies and hot chocolate on hand while you get your photos taken with Santa by Carrie Wildes Photography. Click HERE to buy your tickets we will send an email to pick your time slot!
Green Iguana 4029 South Westshore Blvd Tampa
Help the Tampa Shriner's Hospital for Children and Voices for Children this year by dropping in to the Original Green Iguana Bar on South Westshore to help Fill the Bus with new Unwrapped Toys for children in need of a little love this year. Cash donations will also be accepted. There will be live music raffles and more, don't miss this - let's FILL THAT BUS TAMPA! Great way to spend a Wednesday night in support of local holiday charity events in Tampa!
HOLIDAY CHARITY BALL BRANDON 2015 Dec 10 6:30 pm
The Regent 6437 Watson Road Riverview, Florida
The Brandon Holiday Charity Ball will be held at The Regent from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm. This Holiday Ball give you an opportunity to celebrate dance and get into the holiday spirit of giving. Entertainment from award winning dancers The Way 2 Dance kicks off the festivities followed by an open dance for all. The theme is Roaring 20's Attire ~ Black-Tie Optional. For Men: Suits & Ties and for Women: Formal, we encourage you to come dressed in period fashion and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Attendance is limited, so call today! The charity, Toys For Tots helps less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas. They play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources, children! Show your community support by contributing an in-kind donation for the silent auction. Tickets are for sale at The Way to Dance Studio 610 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL Call today for more info/tickets. 813-966-4788
BOW TIES AND CLUTCHES..."THE INTERNATIONAL STYLE NIGHT PARTY" For Joshua House Dec 11 @ 9:00 pm
3018 W Kennedy Boulevard
Party in style to support Joshua House. This year The Fashion Movement invites you to a premier fashion/style night of high fashion on the white carpet. A charity fundraising event for fashion lovers, stylish party goers, and those looking for a beautiful evening where they can dress their best, mingle, and connect. Gentlemen, get your stunning suits, tuxedos and bow ties ready; ladies are asked to accessorize with their fave clutch!...A night of great music, great drinks, delicious appetizers, desserts, chocolates and total fun. Music provided by Rose Mallare (Cello) with live dancing from Tampa City Ballet, Art exhibits and more! Click to buy Advanced Tickets ~ or email to DONATE RAFFLE/AUCTION ITEMS :events@thefashionmovement.com or SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: events@thefashionmovement.com
"BRAINDEER" 5K FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST BRAIN TUMORS Dec 12 @ 8:00 am
Gadsden Park 6901 South MacDill Avenue Tampa
Experience a day of family fun in a Winter Wonderland! Join the Brain Tumor Alliance to Run or Walk in memory of loved ones and friends who lost their lives to cancer and honor those who are surviving the battle against brain tumors
Cost: $30 If Registered by 11-25-15 ~ $35 After 11-25-15 Register or Donate HERE - they are approx 54% of goal on Dec 11th.
FORGOTTEN ANGELS FUNDRAISER Dec 12 6:00 – 11:00 pm
Keel And Curley Winery 5202 Thonotosassa Rd. Plant City
Angels Unite is a fundraising eventheld in support of Forgotten Angels, a non-profit organization focused on providing resources and support to youth struggling to achieve and maintain housing, education and life skills. Come wine and dine with us to support our kids, the children who will be our future generation. Food is included with your ticket purchase. Raffle drawings with multiple prizes will help raise funds. Cost is only $20.00 for a wonderful eveing in support of a sweet charity! Read more about this event on their Facebook Event page.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation Bottle Tree Fundraiser (@ Armani's)
Now through Dec 31st you can assist in the building of a Bottle Tree at Armani's to help the Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation find a cure for 16 yr old Parker. Select wineries will match donations! Enjoy the patio overlooking the bay, catch a sunset over a glass of wine and help find a cure!
Parker suffers from Still’s Disease which is an autoimmune/autoinflamatory disease that attacks his vital organs, his heart, respiratory and gastrointestinal system. This year, Parker is the Arthritis Foundation's 2016 National Youth Honoree for the Walk to Cure Arthritis. Your donations send Parker from the Florida chapter to the National Meeting/Walk as well as a youth camp for children suffering from the disease.
The first New Year’s Eve Event for one of Tampa’s newest hot spot will take place at 1809 W. Platt St..
An Art Industrial Retro Lounge Customized from Top to Bottom they will be in Full Lounge Mode on NYE!!!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Red Carpet Paparazzi Entry
Midnight Balloon Drop | Live Ball Drop
Champagne Toast | Champagne Fountain
Outstanding Decor | Complimentary Party Favors
DJ Sutton & AV
Limited Tickets are Available for $20 = This event will sell out and ticket prices go up as we get closer to NYE.
VIP Tables are available by calling 813-992-1940
The More The Merrier! when it comes to The Big List of Local Holiday Charity Events in Tampa!
Tis' the season for giving, lending a helping hand, and sharing your gifts with others. Please let me know in comments below if you would like your event added to this list! And if you attend one from the list what you thought about the event! We love hearing from you!
Please remember: Event details may change at any time, always check with the event organizer when planning to attend any event or purchase tickets.
Happy Holiday, Happy Giving!
