Things To Do In Tampa This Weekend: Best Festivals & Events Going On

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Things to do in Tampa this weekend (Inc. festivals & events in Tampa this weekend)

Here are the best weekend events Tampa, Florida! This event guide is updated every Thursday. Click here to submit your events to our calendar.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Colorado Rockies
All Weekend, March 28-30, Various Times
Cheer on the Rays for MLB Opening Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

The Space Between
Friday, March 28, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in an intimate concert at Via Corazon as Latin Grammy-nominated Gina Chavez delivers her unique multilingual sound amidst Water Street Tampa’s stunning architecture.

Jazz with Jim presents The Music of Thelonious Monk
Friday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy an intimate evening with The Jazz Directions as they share stories and timeless tunes at the Carrollwood Cultural Center.

#IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour
Friday, March 28, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a hilarious, rowdy night with Jen and Kristin as they dive into womanhood, motherhood, and friendship on stage at the Tampa Theatre.

Tampa Bay Empanada Festival
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Savor over 100 empanada varieties, craft beers, cocktails, and live music with family-friendly fun at Perry Harvey Sr Park.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders
Saturday, March 29, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cheer on the Lightning as they face the Islanders at the Amalie Arena.

TASTE At The Straz*
Saturday, March 29, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Celebrate 40 years of culinary delights and philanthropy with delicious bites, creative cocktails, and live entertainment at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture featuring Balmain
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Experience the exclusive Balmain runway presentation with seating, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, desserts, and dancing at the Tampa Museum of Art.

NCAA Women’s Final Four Campus Cleanup
Sunday, March 30, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join community volunteers and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful at the Tampa Riverwalk to remove litter and beautify downtown for a more sustainable Tampa Bay.

Kids Cover to Cover Event
Sunday, March 30, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of stories, book signings, crafts, and reading nooks on the Sparkman Wharf lawn in the Channelside District.

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Iliza Shlesinger: The Get Ready Tour
Sunday, March 30, 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Get ready to laugh as Iliza Shlesinger, star of multiple Netflix specials, delivers her signature wit live at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center.

* Denotes a sponsored/advertised event. If you are interested in promoting any of your events, please reach out to us at partners@thatssotampa.com.

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