Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Tampa this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations, and ticket links.

The Arts Council of Hillsborough County is offering up to $2,000 in grants for artists' development or equipment, citing the local arts industry's economic impact at $387 million. Applications are open until July 26, 2024.

Hillsborough County features historic cemeteries, including Showmen's Rest for carnival workers and Oaklawn for diverse local figures, alongside a pre-Columbian site, Big Cockroach Mound.

Artist Dreamweaver is painting a mural of sea turtles on the Dockmaster's Office at Clearwater's Coachman Park, enhancing its appeal and creating an interactive art space.

Hillsborough County invites its youth to participate in a water conservation poster contest, offering prizes and recognition to promote environmental awareness.

Tampa's skyline features a new 28-foot sculpture "Open House," reflecting community aspirations with over 300 local street names incorporated into its design.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center is offering an Encore! Spring Break Camp for children aged 7-13, featuring acting, dance, singing, stage makeup, and magic. The camp runs from March 17-21, costs $145, and requires a packed lunch.

Cristina Salas, a mosaic artist, is creating a public mosaic in Mercado's community space that reflects the local vibe, with photos documenting her process.

The Tampa Convention Center unveiled "Recurrence," a tidal-inspired art installation, blending art with real-time environmental data. It's the first of three planned art displays.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center announces diverse spring performances including jazz nights, a Sarah Brightman tribute, and a unique piano-poetry show.

The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts returns to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, featuring over 250 artists and free admission, with art for sale, live music, and family activities.

The Hillsborough County newsroom reported on a panel discussing the local history of the Chitlin' Circuit and its impact on Black musicians during segregation.

City Hall hosts "Now You See Us," an exhibit by the Petticoat Painters celebrating women's empowerment, starting March 17 as part of Women’s History Month.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center announces a May lineup featuring the Tampa Bay Symphony, a screening of "A Bug's Life," a "Women of Jazz" concert, and a performance by Ken Peplowski and Diego Figueiredo.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers a variety of free family-friendly cultural events in July, featuring art, music, and theater.

Davenport Elementary School in Florida, built in 1927 and recently renovated, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a historic site in Polk County.

The USS Narcissus, a historic shipwreck, lies off Florida's coast, now a state underwater archaeological preserve and a military grave protected by the U.S. Navy.

Palm Harbor celebrated its Centennial Festival by unveiling a Florida Historical Marker at Hartley House, honoring the local heritage and community values of Pinellas County.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center is hosting its Annual Arts Festival, featuring a free showcase of local artistic talent and family-friendly activities like a Disney sing-along.

The 11th Annual Family Heritage Festival in Hillsborough County will include events on historic cemeteries and death records at the John F. Germany Public Library.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center's season began with over 3,000 attendees at its Arts Festival, featuring a variety of performances and interactive activities.

Author Mary Roach will discuss her book "Fuzz" at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center on November 1, as announced by Hillsborough County Public Library.

"Kress Contemporary" showcases six local artists' work funded by Hillsborough County's art grants, reflecting Ybor City's cultural diversity. The exhibit is free and runs until November 5.

Hillsborough County's Solid Waste Management Department invites students in grades 3-12 to enter their annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Art Contest, emphasizing small actions that have a big impact on the environment.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center announces a diverse November event lineup, including comedy, symphonies, ballet, classic rock, and Latin jazz performances.

The Woodson Museum is renovating its Jordan Park home after plans for a new building tied to the Rays' stalled stadium fell apart. The museum repurposed a $1M grant and expects to reopen this spring.

Tampa Theatre will close its main auditorium this spring for a months‑long restoration as the nonprofit races to finish repairs and modern upgrades in time for its 100th birthday. The work is backed by public funds and private donors.

Bill Edwards will step down in May, and the Mahaffey's management is unsettled after the city received only one bid. Officials are reviewing that lone proposal while the city plans to operate the venue short‑term.

Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach opens March 27 with a 24,000‑sq‑ft sand exhibit, concerts and family programming across a 17‑day run.

Next Saturday Tampa’s Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival fills Curtis Hixon with performances, food and vendors — free and open to all.

A downtown St. Pete block went bright pink as local muralists turned the Ventnor Apartments into a temporary public-art gallery ahead of demolition for a Roche Bobois tower. Public voting runs through April 12.

Tom McCarthy has staged a star‑studded shoot at the Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach; local extras and period vehicles are being sought for scenes April 6–8.

The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival's Music Fest takes over Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park April 25–26 with national and local acts, vendor villages and family programming.

A multimillion-dollar renovation will bring St. Petersburg's Manhattan Casino back as a city-run music and events venue, officials say.

A traveling show billed as the largest private Banksy collection will run at the Straz Center Aug. 1–30, featuring more than 160 authenticated works. Tickets go on sale May 7.

New renderings and a video tour show The Dalí Museum’s $65M, 35,000‑sq‑ft expansion, adding interactive galleries, a K–12 learning center and event spaces to its waterfront campus. Construction is slated for fall 2026 with a 2028 opening.

The estate of Supertramp co‑founder Rick Davies sued Roger Hodgson in Hillsborough County, alleging publishing royalties were shorted and asking a Tampa court to apply Florida law.

Tampa’s Indie Night sold out two farewell shows at Crowbar as the Ybor City venue prepares to close. Founders say the community they built will outlast the room.

ANODNB stages a farewell at Crowbar this Sunday as the Ybor venue winds down its lease; local drum-and-bass vets will play a $5 show in a cramped room.

New renderings show a 32‑acre Fruitville Road campus as the Sarasota Orchestra announces an anonymous $11.7M gift to push the Music Center forward. The design emphasizes acoustics and climate resilience.

St. Pete Opera closes its 20th season by revisiting Puccini’s La Bohème at the Palladium — the company’s last mainstage run there before a yearlong renovation.

Sheila E., Chris Botti and Larkin Poe headline Clearwater Jazz Holiday Oct. 15–18, with free Sunset Bluff viewing and local tributes. The four‑day festival returns to Coachman Park.

The Straz Center is getting a $100M Riverwalk makeover with riverfront dining, an outdoor stage and a rooftop bar; construction is set to finish in early 2027.