Pirate Invasion Children’s ProgramSpecial Event 06 January - 01 February Arrrgh you ready to play? Pirates are invading Glazer Children's Museum for Gasparilla and bringing a swashbuckling good time. Glazer Children's Museum
HIIT in the Park FitnessFree EventsPartnership Events 19 January HIIT in the Park will be joining our lineup of FREE Community Fitness classes starting tonight at 6pm! Work up a sweat every Monday in Tampa’s Downtown with instructors from Crunch Fitness in Curtis Hixon
Zumba in the Park FitnessFree EventsPartnership Events 20 January Join us for Zumba in the Park with Tampa Metropolitan YMCA at 6:00pm! This Latin-inspired dance and a cardio workout will be held in Curtis Hixon Park near the fountains. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
West River Live Arts + CultureConcertsFree EventsPartnership Events 20 January This FREE event invites you to enjoy an evening of live soul music, local vendors and family fun! The Boulevard at West River Development
Florida Conversations: The Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping Free EventsHistory 21 January Explore how the land-grant and Extension system emerged from 19th- and early 20th-century legislation as well as the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™. Tampa Bay History Center
Open Mic Night Arts + CultureComedyConcerts 21 January Unwind and Connect – Experience Tampa's Social Oasis with Kava Culture. Kava Culture
Come “Spill the Tea” at Beacon Featured Events 22 January "Spill the Tea" redefines the traditional tea party, blending elegance and fun with a wide range of handcrafted tea-inspired cocktails, a curated selection of Tea Forté blends, and an array of sweet and savory delicacies. JW Marriott Water Street
Craft: History Lunch Cruise Arts + Culture 22 January Don't miss this event with Craft Tampa and the History Center; Craft: History Lunch Cruise. Set sail aboard Craft’s history lunch cruise featuring narration by one of Florida’s most esteemed historians, Rodney Kite-Powell. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, this journey offers an unforgettable experience that blends history, culture, and cuisine in an unparalleled setting. Sparkman Wharf $89.95
Member Mixer & Tour: 801 Whiting Street BusinessPartnership Events 22 January Join us for a special member mixer and tour at The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street. This event offers a unique opportunity to tour the residential model and upcoming retail spaces. Light bites and drinks will be provided. Come connect with your community and discover the latest addition to our downtown neighborhood!
Thursday Night Ceramics Arts + Culture 22 January Work with clay on the potters' wheel and learn how to hand-build. Beginners start with a hand-building project to get acquainted with the clay and then jump into learning how to create their next ceramic adventure. Intermediate students can dive right into getting dirty and take inspiration from instructor-led projects. All experience levels are welcome! Tampa Museum of Art
Saturday Book Club Arts + CultureFree Events 24 January Meet fellow readers and explore new books at our Saturday Book Club! Join us at 10am for laid-back chats and community! Kava Culture
Ashley Children’s Gasparilla, presented by Chick-Fila-A Tampa Bay Special Event 24 January Ahoy, mateys! The Ashley Children’s Gasparilla presented by Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay will return to Tampa on for Saturday, January 24, 2026. This alcohol-free family event invites pirates of all ages to witness a series of expertly designed parade floats, krewes, marching bands, dance units, and more. The event includes a full day of fun that begins with a Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Rodeo, followed by a Preschoolers’ Stroll presented by Primrose Schools, which invites our littlest mateys to parade down Bayshore Blvd. The Children’s Gasparilla also takes to the skies, entertaining fans with the Gasparilla Air Invasion and the Children's Gasparilla "Piratechnic" Finale, which lights up the sky with fireworks above Bayshore Boulevard following the parade. Bayshore Boulevard
