It’s almost that time of year! Winter Village, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, opens for the season Friday, November 20th!
Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages.
Ice skating and Winter Village Express tickets are now available for purchase!
LEARN MORE
It’s a match! Looking to unwrap a new good novel? Experience love at first page with Blind Date with a Book TONIGHT from 4:30-7:30pm!
Come over and bring a friend to this FREE event at Snow Park to find your next favorite read with a collection of page turners that are sure to have you “booked and busy!”
Water Street Tampa is continuing to grow with three new additions bringing fitness, beauty and fashion to the neighborhood. Announced by Strategic Property Partners, the new businesses include:
– [solidcore]: A fitness studio offering 50-minute, high-intensity, low-impact strength classes. Tampa’s second location will hold its soft opening November 12.
– Ayu Bottega: A locally owned skincare and wellness boutique featuring clean beauty products, holistic facial treatments and wellness services, with plans to open this month.
– Sirena City Haus Boutique: A locally owned women’s fashion boutique offering modern coastal styles, including denim and swimwear. The shop is targeting a December 2026 or January 2027 opening.
Exciting news! Two signature holiday traditions along the Tampa Riverwalk have been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards:
– Best Public Holiday Lights Display: Holiday Spectacular (presented by Manthey Hospitality)
– Best Holiday Parade: Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
These national nominations highlight the incredible spirit of our waterfront community, and now we need your help to bring home a win! Voting is officially open and runs through Monday, November 30 at 11:59 a.m. EST. You can vote once per day in each category:
Use the links below to cast your daily votes:
Vote: Best Public Holiday Lights Display
Vote: Best Holiday Parade
Let’s show the nation what makes Downtown Tampa shine! Cast your daily votes today!
This monthly market invites you to Tampa City Center’s Esplanade (Poe Plaza) to get down to earth as local businesses and vendors bring fresh produce and food to the heart of Downtown.
From petals to pastries, this is your chance to discover an abundance of local flavors in the city center.
Join us this Thursday, November 12thfrom 11:00am to 2:00pm to explore a rotating lineup of local vendors!
NOVEMBER VENDORS*:
Ascend Functional Health
Beeready4anything
Flour
Pooch Natural Living
Psalms Gourmet Brittle
Queen of the Sweets
Urban Tea Gardens
Wild Birds Unlimited Tampa
*Vendors subject to change
Kick off your morning with networking, a great conversation, and holiday giving!
Join us for our upcoming Coffee with a CEO event featuring a fireside chat between Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges and Dr. Sarah Combs, President & CEO of Metropolitan Ministries.
Spread Holiday Cheer: We encourage all attendees to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Tent, helping brighten the season for local families in need.
REGISTER HERE
In recognition of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, the Transportation Planning Organization invites you to participate in a memorial ride on Wednesday, November 18th.
The 1.25 mile ride will begin at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square at 8:35am but participants are asked to arrive by 8:00am.
Individuals will complete a waiver and wearing a helmet while riding is required.
Nov 9 >> Blind Date with a Book| Snow Park
Nov 12 >> Downtown’s Backyard Market | Poe Plaza
Nov 12 >> Channel District Date Nights | Washington Street Park
Nov 20 >> Winter Village Tampa| Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Sundays at 6pm >> Yoga in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Mondays at 6pm >> HIIT in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Tuesdays at 6pm >> Zumba in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
<<<< Submit an event to our Event Calendar to help us spread the word! >>>>
Monday Memo –Monday Memo is a weekly update of “insider Downtown information” regarding developments, transportation, special opportunities and other useful information to help you make the most of Downtown. Subscribe to receive this weekly newsletter.
Sign Up Now
