Whether you're hunting for free backpacks before the school year kicks off, catching a world-class art exhibit, or watching trick-shot legends do their thing live, Tampa Bay has something for everyone this week. Here's a roundup of the best things happening right now across the bay.
- A $35 million Banksy exhibit, free school supply giveaways, and Dude Perfect live are among the highlights packed into this weekend across Tampa Bay.
- Dozens of free backpack and school supply events are taking place across six counties this week, along with physicals and family programming ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
- Anime fans and trick-shot enthusiasts alike have plenty to look forward to, as Tampa Bay's weekend lineup spans MetroCon and a Dude Perfect live show.
- Art Fair Tampa is making its debut this October at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing 300 global artists together for a four-day celebration of contemporary art and installations.
- The Rays' proposed $2.3 billion ballpark is envisioned as a year-round entertainment venue hosting touring concerts, combat sports, and more beyond baseball.
- Florida's largest anime convention, MetroCon, headlines what's shaping up to be a standout week of events around Tampa Bay.
- New renderings of the Rays' planned St. Petersburg venue offer a visual peek at how concerts and special events could come to life inside the proposed ballpark.
- Craft beer on Lightning ice, monster trucks, live music, and a historic sorority convention are just a few more reasons Tampa Bay is an especially exciting place to be this week.
However you like to spend your time, Tampa Bay is delivering — get out there and make the most of it.
