48th Annual Gasparilla Festival Of The Arts

The 48th Annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, presented by Raymond James, will be back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and the Kiley Garden in Downtown Tampa. This FREE event will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 10:00am-5:00pm and feature various types of art mediums and will award the best art cash prizes! Live music will be … Continue reading 48th Annual Gasparilla Festival Of The Arts

2018 Bolts Family Carnival

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4th Annual “Bolts Family Carnival” will be taking place this Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 1:00pm at Amalie Arena. The Bolts Family Carnival will feature the typical carnival style games such as Balloon Darts, Skee Ball and much more as well as  interactive video games throughout the floor of Amalie Arena and be sure to look out for some of your … Continue reading 2018 Bolts Family Carnival

“Disney On Ice: Reach For The Stars” Comes To Tampa in March!

The Disney On Ice tour will once again make a stop in Tampa with its latest “Reach For The Stars” Tour. The show will run from Thursday, March 22 until Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Downtown Tampa. The “Reach for the Stars” show will feature some of the most iconic Disney Characters such as Mikey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and even … Continue reading “Disney On Ice: Reach For The Stars” Comes To Tampa in March!

“Brews and Bites” This Friday at The Sail in Downtown Tampa

This Friday, February 9, 2018, The Sail on the Tampa Riverwalk will be hosting “Brews and Bites” an event that takes place the second Friday of every month. There will be live entertainment and some of the best Food Trucks in the Tampa Bay area will be on hand to serve their favorites “bites”. This is a great event for all ages and is family … Continue reading “Brews and Bites” This Friday at The Sail in Downtown Tampa

Here Is Your Guide To Gasparilla 2018!

Looking for a Complete Guide to all of the Gasparilla Events? Look no further, Play In Tampa Bay is here to help with that and make sure you don’t miss out on any fun this Gasparilla! Saturday, January 20, 2018 Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll The Gasparilla Preschool Stroll will begin at 1:30pm at Howard Avenue and stroll along Bayshore Avenue up to Rome Avenue. The Preschool … Continue reading Here Is Your Guide To Gasparilla 2018!

Aargh Matey! It’s Time For A Hockey Invasion!

The weekend of January 26-28 is sure to be one for the ages in Tampa as Gasparilla and the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend collide for an unforgettable experience.Whether you are a hockey fan or not, there will be plenty to enjoy and experience for everyone! The fun will  begin on Friday, January 26, 2018, when the NHL Festivities begin with “All-Star Friday Night” which will feature a FREE … Continue reading Aargh Matey! It’s Time For A Hockey Invasion!

Hyde Park Village’s “Gasparilla Block Party” Will Start Off A Month of Festivities

It’s January, which means one thing in Tampa: It’s Gasparilla Season!!! While Gasparilla is always an extremely fun time in Tampa, Gasparilla 2018 is sure to be one of the best as it coincides with the Tampa Bay Lightning hosting the 2018 NHL All-Star Game at the same time! Hyde Park Village’s “Gasparilla Block Party” will be the first of many festivities in Tampa and … Continue reading Hyde Park Village’s “Gasparilla Block Party” Will Start Off A Month of Festivities

Yacht Starship To Host New Year’s Eve Fireworks’ Cruise

Tampa’s Premier Dining Cruise the Yacht Starship is known for not only their daily dinner cruises but also the holiday extravaganza’s that they host! The annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks’ Cruise is usually one of the most popular cruises and sells out fast! There is currently Open Reservations and each ticket is $199.95 plus a $2 Marine Fee and Tax, per person. These reservations can … Continue reading Yacht Starship To Host New Year’s Eve Fireworks’ Cruise

Ring in 2018 at the Florida Aquarium’s “Aqua Eve”!

Now that the shopping, gift wrapping, cooking and everything else is done, it’s time to start making New Year’s Eve plans! Looking to ring in 2018 out and about in Tampa? Check out the Florida Aquarium’s spectacular “Aqua Eve” event this Sunday, December 31, 2017 from 9:00pm until 1:00am. Guests in attendance will be treated to live entertainment throughout the night while exploring all of … Continue reading Ring in 2018 at the Florida Aquarium’s “Aqua Eve”!

The Forecast Calls for Snow at the Florida Aquarium

Snow in Florida? Well, kind of! From December 26, 2017 until December 31, 2017, the holiday break will continue as the Florida Aquarium will be hosting “Snow Days” for families to enjoy! From 12:00pm until 5:00pm on these designated days, there will be a Snow Play Area for children to play in so that they can get their sense of snow during the holidays, except … Continue reading The Forecast Calls for Snow at the Florida Aquarium

“Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes” is Coming to Tampa

Calling all Superhero Fans!!! Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes is coming to Tampa’s Amalie Arena and it’s a must-see!! Beginning on Friday, January 5, 2018 until Sunday, January 7, 2018, Amalie Arena will be host to some of the most popular superheroes including Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, the Avengers, Iron Man and even Guardians of the Galaxy in a live action show! There will … Continue reading “Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes” is Coming to Tampa

Tampa’s Fourth Friday Gets a Holiday Twist!

Downtown Tampa’s monthly “Fourth Friday” event will take place this Friday, December 22, 2017 and since it’s the start of the holiday weekend, there will be some Christmas-inspired specials throughout the night! Fourth Friday is a FREE event but, you will need a wristband to participate in many specials, the wristbands are available at all Fourth Friday participant locations. The Winter Village at Curtis Hixon … Continue reading Tampa’s Fourth Friday Gets a Holiday Twist!