Celebrate Oscar Sunday on the Red Carpet at the Tampa Theatre

The 90th Annual Academy Awards will take place this Sunday in Los Angeles, California but you can get all dressed up and walk the Red Carpet right here in Tampa! The Tampa Theatre will be hosting its annual Hollywood Awards Night for the 19th year in a row, featuring a reception on the Red Carpet that will begin on Franklin Street and then become a fabulous, VIP … Continue reading Celebrate Oscar Sunday on the Red Carpet at the Tampa Theatre

Get Your Gasparilla Music Festival Tickets Now Before They’re Gone!

The Gasparilla season is coming to a close but first, the annual Gasparilla Music Festival will bring all of the sights and sounds to downtown Tampa the weekend of March 10 and 11, 2018. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and the adjacent Kiley Gardens will host the Gasparilla Music Festival, a can’t miss event’s lineup will be bigger and better than ever featuring the following artists and … Continue reading Get Your Gasparilla Music Festival Tickets Now Before They’re Gone!

2nd Annual Moffitt Skate-A-Thon

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the 2nd Annual Moffitt Skate-A-Thon this Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Families and Tampa Bay Lightning Fans are welcomed to join Bolts’ Alumni, Thunderbug and the Lightning Girls on the ice at Amalie Arena for a fun-filled afternoon. There will be a limited amount of ice skates available to borrow to participate in the Skate-A-Thon but, if you … Continue reading 2nd Annual Moffitt Skate-A-Thon

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

“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!