Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | January 2426
Jan 23, 2025
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (January 24-26), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.Looking for more fun? Click here.Things to do this Friday (1/24)Jessica Kirson at Tampa TheatreWhen: 8 p.m.Where: 711 N Franklin Street, TampaCost: $38.50-$58.50Info: Watch the comedian perform her act live on Tampa Theatre's historic stage.Rough Riders All-Krewe Pre-Invasion PartyWhen: 7 p.m.Where: 333 S Franklin Street, TampaCost: $25-$35Info: Watch performances and get your groove on at this kickoff to Gasparilla.Things to do this Saturday (1/25)Gasparilla Parade and Pirate FestWhen: 10 a.m.Where: West Bay to Bay Boulevard & Bayshore Boulevard, TampaCost: FreeInfo: Partake in the pirate invasion with live music, a parade and more.Booksville FestivalWhen: 10 a.m.Where: 131 S Main Street, BrooksvilleCost: FreeInfo: Find activities and more at this celebration of all things literary. Sensory Saturday at FloridaRAMAWhen: 10 a.m.Where: 2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. PetersburgCost: FreeInfo: Enjoy exhibits meant to provide a calming experience for those with sensory sensitivities.Gasparilla BashWhen: 9 a.m.Where: 311 North Rome Avenue, TampaCost: FreeInfo: Enjoy donuts and tastings at this Gasparilla pregame.Things to do this Sunday (1/26)Sunday Morning MarketWhen: 9 a.m.Where: 4900 Bridge Street, TampaCost: FreeInfo: Find local and handmade goods at this monthly market.Sazon Latin Food MarketWhen: 11 a.m.Where: 4914 East Broadway Avenue, TampaCost: FreeInfo: Sample delicious food and find live music at this celebration of Latin culture.Multiday eventsLakeland PigfestWhen: Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m.Where: 4175 Medulla Road, LakelandCost: $5Info: Find great food at one of the largest barbecue competitions in the Southeast. Lakewood Ranch Fine Art FestivalWhen: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.Where: 8100 Lakewood Main Street, BradentonCost: FreeInfo: See a vibrant collection of various art forms, including painting, sculpture and jewelry.Sarasota Antique ShowWhen: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.Where: 801 N Tamiami Trl, SarasotaCost: $8Info: Find beautiful antiques from national and regional vendors.Cirque Italia Water CircusWhen: All weekend, starting Friday at 7:30 p.m.Where: 459 Brandon Town Center Drive, BrandonCost: $15-$65Info: This spectacular show follows a 1950s-obsessed adolescent who dreams of living through the era.If you have any upcoming weekend events, send them to [email protected] for consideration.