NHL To Host FREE Concert Tonight to Kickoff Stanley Cup Playoffs!

The Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin tonight as the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Columbus Blue Jackets at Amalie Arena. In anticipation of tonight’s game the NHL has chosen Tampa to host the Kickoff Concert featuring Cage the Elephant! Fans are invited to Curtis Hixon Park tonight Wednesday, April 10, for this FREE concert which will start at 5:15pm. Bring your own chairs or blankets … Continue reading NHL To Host FREE Concert Tonight to Kickoff Stanley Cup Playoffs!

St. Patrick’s Day In Tampa Bay: Mayor’s River O’Green!

The Mayor’s River O’Green Celebration in Downtown Tampa is always one of the most popular event each year and with this being Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s last St. Patrick’s Day in office, this year’s celebration will be better than ever! On Saturday, March 16, 2019 the day will start with The 3rd Annual  “River O’Green Gallop”, a 2-mile fun run down the Tampa Riverwalk from Curtis … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day In Tampa Bay: Mayor’s River O’Green!

The Tampa Pig Jig Is Back!

The Tampa Pig Jig is an annual event that is not only fun and brings some of the best BBQ in Tampa Bay but, also benefits  the non-profit NephCure Kidney International. This year’s Tampa Pig Jig will be hosted at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:00pm. Local chefs and vendors will bring their best BBQ Cuisine for sampling as well … Continue reading The Tampa Pig Jig Is Back!

3rd Annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat

The Third Annual Tampa Riverwalk will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Families are invited to bring their children, dressed in costume, to the Tampa Riverwalk for an over 1-mile Trick-or-Treat route. Local businesses will be handing out candy at the designated stations along the Tampa Riverwalk. The Trick-or-Treat route will range from MacDill Park to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park … Continue reading 3rd Annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat

Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Tastefest 2018

One of Tampa’s favorite fall events, Tailgate Tastefest is returning to Downtown Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 3:00pm-10:30pm. Tailgate Tastefest is a showcase of the best Tailgate inspired food and beverages from popular Tampa Bay restaurants. There will also be two big screen LED TV’s broadcasting some of the biggest College Football Games of the day for fans to … Continue reading Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Tastefest 2018

Sugar Ray to Headline Summer of Rum Festival 2018

This Labor Day Weekend, head to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park  for Summer of Rum Festival 2018! This year’s festival is sure to be one of the biggest yet and will feature your favorite rum-infused drinks and live music, headlined  by Sugar Ray! The Summer of Rum Festival will begin on Saturday, September 1. 2018 from 12:00pm  until 11:00pm and on Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 11:00am until 9:30pm. The … Continue reading Sugar Ray to Headline Summer of Rum Festival 2018

7th Annual Summer Showdown

The 7th Annual Summer Showdown is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 12:00pm until 7:00pm. Formerly known as the “Burger Showdown” this new rendition of the event features all types of sandwiches, burgers and side dishes, with local restaurants competing for the award of “Best Sammich in Tampa Bay” as well as other individual awards including: Best Cold Sammich Best … Continue reading 7th Annual Summer Showdown

FREE “Rock The Park” Series Continues This Thursday Night!

The “Rock The Park” Series will continue this Thursday night at Kiley Garden in Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa. This FREE concert series takes place the 1st Thursday of every month and is a family friendly event that features various genres of music each week. This week’s concert will take place on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 6:30pm until 9:30pm. This week’s concert, sponsored by … Continue reading FREE “Rock The Park” Series Continues This Thursday Night!

Rays Host FREE Skating This Sunday at the Winter Village

This Sunday, December 3, 2017 the Tampa Bay Rays will be sponsoring “FREE Ice Skating” from 1:00pm-5:00pm. As part of “Rays Day at the Winter Village”, all visitors will get to ice skate at the Winter Village, located at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, for FREE! After Ice Skating visitors will also have the opportunity to shop for Tampa Bay Rays inspired gifts such as ornaments … Continue reading Rays Host FREE Skating This Sunday at the Winter Village

This Year’s Winter Village Experience Will Bring Even More Fun and Memories!

As the holiday season is quickly approaching, some of Tampa’s annual holiday fun is also getting in full force! On Friday, November 17, 2017, the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa, will open for this holiday season and will be even better than before! New this Holiday Season is the “Winter Village Express”, which is a Holiday-Themed Streetcar which visitors can board … Continue reading This Year’s Winter Village Experience Will Bring Even More Fun and Memories!

“Oktoberfest 2017” this weekend at Curtis Hixon Park

“Oktoberfest 2017” the City of Tampa will be celebrating Oktoberfest in Downtown Tampa at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. From Friday, October 13 until Sunday, October 15, 2017 there will be German inspired, dancing, food and other entertainment and of course, BEER throughout the three-day festival. Cuisine will include Bratwurst, Pretzels, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad and even Schnitzel just to name a few. There will be … Continue reading “Oktoberfest 2017” this weekend at Curtis Hixon Park

6th Annual Fall Stampede

The 6th Annual Fall Stampede sponsored by Chick-Fil-A is coming this September and you won’t want to miss out! The Fall Stampede is an annual event that feature a 5K and a 1-Mile Family Fun Run with all proceeds benefiting the Children’s Cancer Center; with hundreds of thousands of dollars being raised in the last few years. Families are encouraged to join in on the … Continue reading 6th Annual Fall Stampede