Labor Day weekend in Tampa Bay is anything but low-key. Whether you're in the mood for cold beers under the Florida sun, chalk art on a St. Pete sidewalk, or a late-night nu metal DJ set, there's something pulling you out of the house this weekend — and we've rounded up the best of it right here.
- Catch a two-night rodeo in Dover, sip science-themed cocktails for adults, or raise a glass at a beer fest inside Busch Gardens — Tampa's top picks for the holiday weekend cover all the bases.
- Comic Con takes over the Tampa Convention Center while free chalk art lights up the streets of St. Pete — seven ways to fill your Labor Day weekend around Tampa Bay has the full rundown.
- Free jazz in Tampa, a nu metal DJ party, and live sets all three days of the weekend — check out Tampa Bay's complete Labor Day weekend live music guide to plan your evenings.
- Harry Potter drones, glowing lanterns, jazz in a parking lot, and more are happening across the region — this week's full Tampa Bay event guide has everything you need through the week ahead.
- Looking to get prepared for hurricane season while you're at it? A free community event is offering prep kits and access to recovery experts — Tampa's free hurricane preparedness event is worth putting on your radar.
However you choose to spend the long weekend, Tampa Bay is ready to deliver. Get out there and make the most of it before summer officially takes its bow.
