The most WONDERFUL time of the year in Tampa’s Downtown begins in just 10 days! Be sure to join us for the opening night of Winter Village on Friday, November 22!

Winter Village 2024-2025 tickets are officially live and must be purchased in advance:

Ice Skating – Head to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park to ice skate on REAL ice! We’re excited to bring this signature Winter Village experience back to this year’s festivities! We will also have Themed Skate Nights on Tuesdays that include giveaways.

Winter Village Express – Hop aboard the Winter Village Express and take a magical holiday trip on the TECO Line Streetcar. On select Sundays, this one-hour, round-trip ride from Downtown’s Whiting station (not in Curtis Hixon Park) to historic Ybor City features holiday sing alongs, trivia, free milk and cookies, and festive surprises for the whole family. Rides are available on November 24, December 1, 8, 15, and 22!

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This week, TWO of our quarterly neighborhood programs return to Tampa’s Downtown!

• Wednesday at 7:00pm – Channel District Date Night: Grab a significant other or a friend and get ready for a crafty night! We’re excited to be joined by Regina Pottery as she teaches the attending participants how to create a pour over and coffee mug set. We’ll also be joined by Mi Cafecito who will be teaching attendees how to brew the perfect pour over with samples! NOTE: this event is free to attend but you MUST register!

• Thursday from 12:00pm – 4:30pm – Downtown’s Backyard Market: Gear up for another afternoon of farm-fresh favorites at our monthly event, Downtown’s Backyard Market! We cannot wait to host a series of vendors from 12:00pm – 4:30pm in Tampa City Center’s Esplanade.

Register for Channel District Date Night

Did you know that Downtown’s Tampa Bay History Center has several talks and tours being held this month?

Check them out:

• November 16 – Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
• November 16 – Oaklawn Cemetery Walking Tour
• November 20 – AARP Tampa Bay Day
• November 20 – Florida Conversations: A New Perspective of V.M. Ybor and His City

Calling all professionals in Real Estate, Finance, Construction, and Development!

The Tampa Downtown Partnership is hosting “The Economics of Preservation” workshop on Tuesday, November 19, from 1:30pm – 4:30pm at Downtown’s Historic Hillsborough Masonic Lodge.

Join us to learn from experts on how preserving your building could save you thousands if not millions of dollars!

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It’s almost that time of year again when we recognize the tremendous efforts of Tampa’s Downtown Clean & Safe Team at our annual Clean & Safe Team Holiday Party!

Please consider contributing toward a “Thank You” bag, which will be presented to each team member at the Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on December 12! Each year, these bags serve as a token of our appreciation and gratitude for the impact our Clean and Safe team has on Tampa’s Downtown!

NOTE: Please complete and return the form linked below by December 4. Items can be delivered to 400 N. Ashley Dr. Ste. 1010 by December 9!

Donate Today!

Whip out your cowboy/cowgirl hat and put on those rhinestone boots to see Grammy award winning country artist Kacey Musgraves at Amalie Arena on November 29!

You won’t want to miss out on a chance to hear 2019’s Grammy Album of the Year recipient perform hits from her most recent album as well as her past work. Purchase your tickets today!

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Do you have an idea that has the potential to further beautify Tampa’s Downtown? If so, consider applying for one our two active grants:

• Neighborhood Enhancement Grant: Tampa’s Downtown Neighborhood Enhancement Grant is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. The program offers annual grants of up to $5,000 to each of the seven neighborhoods in Tampa’s Downtown.

• Storefont & Sidewalk Cafe Grant: The Storefront and Sidewalk Cafe Grant serves to create a more attractive pedestrian atmosphere and commercially vibrant environment through street-level storefront improvements and inviting sidewalk cafe settings. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 administered on a reimbursement basis, allowing for up to $5,000 grant funds to be reimbursed every two years.

Apply Today!

The Tampa Downtown Partnership (the Partnership) is requesting experienced organizations to provide proposals to demonstrate the ability to serve as the Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH) Technology Provider.

The Partnership is seeking a technology provider to engage in a one-year contract with the ability to extend for two (2) additional years. Responses will be submitted electronically to the Partnership via email at info@tampasdowntown.com. Responses must be submitted by Friday, December 13, 2024, by 5:00 PM EST.

Check out the RFP

Hurricane Milton devastated our community in the beginning of October, however there are still many that are in need of resources and aid due to the heavy impact of the storm.

If you or a loved one needs additional aid, click the link below to check out our official hurricane relief page:

Hurricane Relief, Resources, and Aid Page

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