August 13, better known as 813 Day, has gone from a niche quirk of the calendar to perhaps the biggest unofficial holiday in Hillsborough County. The 2026 version, coming this Thursday, may be Tampa’s biggest celebration of 813 Day ever, with more than 100 local businesses offering specials, discounts and freebies as part of the fun.
813 is, of course, the area code for Pinellas County, and its corresponding date on the calendar offers the perfect excuse to revel in all the things we love about our home. In fact, if you’d like to join us in the celebrations, the That’s So Tampa team will be hanging out in Hyde Park Village all day, where the shopping and dining neighborhood is going all out with specials. We’ll be giving away flowers, candy and stickers, so come by and say hi if you’re nearby.
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On the other side of the river, Water Street Tampa is doing it big for 813 Day, too. More than a dozen restaurants, shops and experiences have offers going all day. Sparkman Wharf in particular is packed full of deals, and then some of the area’s most beloved sports mascots will be hanging out during the day, as well. Plus, from August 1-16, Sparkman Wharf will donate $5 (up to $1,000) to The Florida Aquarium for every photo taken in front of its decorated Tampa Sign. Funds raised will support the aquarium’s work to rescue marine animals, restore coral reefs and advance marine research initiatives.
We have some of our favorite dining and shopping discounts and specials listed below, and Visit Tampa Bay has very helpfully put together a full themed guide on what type of discounts there are, events around town, and ways to join the fun.
Best 813 Day deals in Tampa and Hillsborough County
The Florida Aquarium – $8.13 off walk-up entries
LightHaus – $8.13 Macho Nachos, Loaded Fries, and select brews
Forbici – $8.13 specialty Pineapple Amore cocktail
Everglazed – Gasparilla Donut special
Noble Crust (Carrollwood and Wesley Chapel) – Frozen Orange Creamsicle for $8.13 Thursday-Sunday
F45 Training (Water Street) – $8.13 class drop-ins (plus $81.30 first month for Unlimited Memberships)
Splitsville – $8.13 Lightning Lemonade, California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll + more
Four Green Fields – $8.13 apps and Jameson
Union New American – $8.13 specialty Tampeño cocktail
3 Corners Pizza – $8.13 Cheese pizzas, pepperoni pizzas and Watermelon Refresher Cocktails
Predalina – $8.13 specialty Sunset on Bayshore cocktail, plus proceeds benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay
JoDog – $8.13 Classic Dog + drink
BODYROK – $8.13 Tampa Bay socks
Boulon – $8.13 specialty Le Chic cocktail
Dang Dude – $8.13 limited-time Cuban Bao Buns
Gallito Taqueria – $8.13 Krunchwraps (plus special 813 Tacos)
Palmette Brasserie and Bar – $8.13 special crispy chicken sandwich and Crowned Buccaneer cocktail
The Dan – Five signature bites for $8.13: Chicken Wings; Chips & Salsa; Wagyu Beef Sliders; Beef Empanadas; and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Oystercatchers – Select appetizers, signature cocktails, and house wines for $8.13
Downtown Dogs – Complimentary Frosty Pup Cups all day; 813-branded bandanas, dog toys, and sweet dog treats
Ro – Karaage Bao (2) for $8.13: Japanese fried chicken, pickled cucumber, and spicy mayo bao; 813 Cuban Dumplings: roasted pork, ham, pickles, and mojo aioli; 813 Sunset for $13: Awayuki gin, fresh orange juice, orange bitters, yuzu extract, topped with prosecco and garnished with dehydrated lemon
On Swann – $13.08 Spritz Cocktail and full spritz cocktail menu; $8.13 empanadas
Sesame – 813 Hour (8:13–9:13 AM): first 20 customers receive a complimentary iced coffee with any purchase; 813 Special all day: bagel, spread, and drip coffee for $8.13
bartaco – Trio (chips + salsa + guac) for $8.13, dine-in only
Bouzy – $8 cocktails and martinis during Happy Hour; $13 cocktails before and after Happy Hour; $8 bao buns and shrimp cocktail during Happy Hour
The Candle Pour – $8.13 off all 3-wick candles, available in-store, online, custom, and retail
The Pirate Candy Shop – $8.13 mix of pink candy in collaboration with That’s So Tampa
The Salty Donut – Any drink and donut pairing for $8.13
Palihouse Hyde Park Village – Aperol Spritz for $8.13; Watermelon Margarita for $13.08
Posies – Mini bouquets for $8.13 in collaboration with That’s So Tampa; Complimentary bud vase with any purchase over $30
The Dali Museum – $8.13 off gallery admission
Mandarin Heights – $8.13 espresso martinis, margarita, and boilermakers
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts – $8.13 admission
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – $8.13 guided factory tours
The Sail – $8.13 “It’s Always Sunny” frozen Irish lemonade
MOSI – Free round of mini-golf with admission
