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

The World’s Biggest Bounce House Is Coming To The Bay Area!

The World’s Biggest Bounce House will be coming to the Tampa Bay area this March as it makes a stop along its nationwide tour. The Big Bounce America is over 10,000 square feet of fun that will include a live DJ, and lots of activities to enjoy while you bounce such as: basketball, obstacle courses, ball pits, slides and much more! Big Bounce America will be located … Continue reading The World’s Biggest Bounce House Is Coming To The Bay Area!

Did You Know That You Can Recycle Your Gasparilla Beads…..and Get FREE Doughnuts?

Now that Gasparilla weekend is over do you find yourself with a house full of beads? Sure they are different colors and styles, and from different Krewes but, how many beads can you collect each year? If you are looking for a way to recycle your beads there are a few ways to do so! First of all, NEVER throw them in your trash or … Continue reading Did You Know That You Can Recycle Your Gasparilla Beads…..and Get FREE Doughnuts?

This Saturday Clearwater Will Host NHL All-Star Beach Bash

This weekend is officially here and it is time to get ready for Gasparilla and the 2018 NHL All-Star Game, all right here in Tampa! While you may be familiar with all of the events going on in Downtown, there will also be some fun over on Clearwater Beach as well! On Saturday, January 27, 2018, the NHL All-Star Beach Bash will take place at … Continue reading This Saturday Clearwater Will Host NHL All-Star Beach Bash

Join In On The Gasparilla Fun With A Yacht Starship Fireworks’ Cruise

The Gasparilla Piratechnic Fireworks’ Extravaganza is one of the biggest displays of the year and what better way to experience it then with a Yacht Starship Dinner Cruise. The fireworks will light up the sky about South Tampa and Bayshore Boulevard areas as it recreates the battle between the famous Jose Gasparilla pirate ship and the City of Tampa. The cruise will board at the … Continue reading Join In On The Gasparilla Fun With A Yacht Starship Fireworks’ Cruise

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