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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
