Whether you're chasing live music, local history, or just a great reason to get out of the house, Tampa Bay is delivering this weekend. Here's a look at some of the best events happening around the region right now.
- The Tampa Bay area is closing out summer in style — life-sized dinosaurs, free museum admission, and more are all on the table for a packed final weekend of the season.
- The Tampa Theatre is turning 100, and the beloved 1926 movie palace is marking its centennial with screenings, an open house, and a birthday party on its exact anniversary date.
- Lightning Launch Week is filling the days before the Bolts' home opener with fan events across the region — think vintage markets, Blue Cup Day, and seven days of hockey hype.
- Head to St. Pete for a free Sunday celebration at Pete's Bagels, marking 100 years at its 4th Street South location, once one of St. Pete's very first gas stations.
- From Bruno Mars concerts to Bucs games to Howl-O-Scream, Tampa Bay's weekend lineup has something for just about everyone.
- Literary festivals, comic cons, rodeos, and live music are all in the mix — check out the full weekend roundup for everything happening around the Bay.
- Looking ahead to the week? Bruno Mars, Bucs games, literary festivals, and mahjong clubs are among the highlights filling out the coming days.
- College softball fans should mark their calendars — eleven top programs including national runner-up Texas Tech are headed to Clearwater's Eddie C. Moore Complex for the 2027 Shriners Invitational.
However you spend your weekend, Tampa Bay has no shortage of ways to make it a good one — get out there and enjoy it.
