Busch Gardens - Bier Fest
2026-07-24 - 2026-08-30 | Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
A slice of Bavaria returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as the park celebrates its fan-favorite Bier Fest event, Friday – Sunday from July 24 through August 30th. This popular event allows guests to sip, sample and savor classic German flavors while enjoying tunes from rising local artists.
Bier Fest is included with park admission. Food & Beverage available at an additional cost.
*Event details are subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Proof of age with valid ID required.
Visit the Beach Welcome Center to buy discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed on major federal holidays.

Largo Evening Market
2026-07-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-26 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Ulmer Park, 325 W. Bay Drive, Largo, FL, 33770, United States
Come for a magical evening of shopping, music, and community on the 4th Saturday of every month. Wander through the vibrant market featuring:
• Artisanal goods: handmade jewelry, organic produce, and more!• Local musicians performing live music • Delicious food trucks on site for purchase.
For more information visit largoeveningmarket.com

Rock the Rocks - 2nd Saturdays Music Festival & Market - August
2026-08-08 12:00 - 22:00 | The Original Crabby Bill’s, 401 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL, 33785, United States
Get ready to Rock the Rocks on Indian Rocks Beach! Join us for live music, local vendors, and delicious food & drinks at the iconic Original Crabby Bill’s. FREE Admission. Bring your friends and family to enjoy:

🎵 Talented musicians performing all day
🛍️ Unique local vendors and artisans
🍔 Fresh seafood, mouthwatering eats, and refreshing drinks

This monthly festival is the perfect way to kick back, support local talent, and soak in those beach vibes. Whether you’re here for the tunes, the shopping, or the food, there’s something for everyone!

An Evening with Journey's Jonathan Cain
2026-08-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Largo Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL, 33771, United States
Cain joined Journey in 1980, right before the band recorded their diamond-selling album, Escape. He brought an immediate hit-making sensibility to the group, co-writing the vast majority of their iconic catalog. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Cain’s signature piano melodies, synthesizer arrangements, and lyrical genius turned Journey into an international powerhouse during the 1980s. Don’t miss this special event, click on the link below to purchase tickets.
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Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream
2026-09-04 19:00 - 2026-11-01 22:00 | Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed. Select Nights
For more information: www.HowlOScream.com

Gulfport Gecko Festival
2026-09-05 10:00 - 22:00 | Gulfport Gecko, 3101 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Explore the colorful quirkiness of Gulfport at the annual GeckoFest on September 5, 2026. Browse great art, listen to live music, check out fun street performers and enjoy food and drinks. This event is typically scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. along Beach Boulevard.

Clearwater Offshore Nationals
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Beach, FL, United States
Enjoy Offshore Powerboat Racing by land or sea. Fans can take their boat and join the two-mile-long flotilla or soak up the sun and fun on the sandy beaches. Website: ClearwaterNationals.com

Oktoberfest IRB
2026-10-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Kolb Park, 1508 Bay Palm Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach,, FL, 33785, United States
Get ready for more tents, more concessions and maybe a few unexpected twists!! It’s our annual Oktoberfest celebration and you won’t want to miss a moment of music, dancing, bratwursts, brews and all around good fun!
For more information: www.IRBOktoberfest.com

John's Pass Seafood Festival
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-25 | John’s Pass Boardwalk
October 23-25, 2026 John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. Enjoy fresh local seafood, live music on multiple stages, unique vendors, and the return of our Halloween traditions — Friday Night Kids Trick-or-Treat and the Saturday Night Adult Costume Contest. This year’s festival is more than just a date change — it’s the start of a new chapter, celebrating our community’s resilience and the vibrant spirit of Madeira Beach. Stay tuned for vendor announcements, band lineups, and all the exciting details coming soon!
For more information visit: JohnsPassSeafoodFestival.com

Busch Gardens - Christmas Town
2026-11-13 - 2027-01-04 | Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
Experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Keep the holiday spirit shining bright from day to night with millions of twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks, plus heartwarming moments with Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
Visit the Beach Welcome Center to buy discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed on major federal holidays.

Sanding Ovations 2026
2026-11-19 - 2026-11-29 | Treasure Island Beach, 11260 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL, 33706, United States
Each November Treasure Island Beach becomes a wonderland of sand sculptures and buzzes with various activities as the city celebrates one of the assets that makes our community so great – the beach. This year’s Sanding Ovations will be Nov. 19-22 with an encore weekend Nov. 28-29, 2026.
Website: SandingOvationsMasterscup.com

Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park
2026-11-26 17:00 - 2027-01-03 22:00 | Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo
Stroll through Largo Central Park and escape into a show stopping light display, featuring over a million twinkling LED lights. This is a walking display, not a drive through. Runs through January 3, 2027.

Holiday Lights in the Gardens at Florida Botanical Gardens
2026-11-27 17:30 - 2027-01-02 21:30 | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL, 33774, United States
The Gardens will sparkle with 1 million, twinkling, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. This is a free event; however, a suggested donation of $10 per person is appreciated!
Visit for more information: FloridaBotanicalGardens.com

New Year's Eve at St. Pete Pier
2026-12-31 20:00 - 2027-01-01 00:30 | St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Pete Pier – with its restaurants, green spaces, public art and fabulous water views – is great fun to visit any time of year, but on New Year’s Eve it goes from fun to amazing. The free party at Spa Beach Park kicks off at 8 p.m., with a main stage that includes an LED wall, a huge disco ball and high-energy DJ music, as well as kids’ activities, an array of food trucks and a full bar supplied with champagne for midnight toasts.

Light It Up, Clearwater
2026-12-31 20:00 - 2027-01-01 00:30 | Coachman Park, 301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL, United States
Fireworks will light up the sky at midnight. Watch from all along Clearwater Beach, especially near the southern end. Note that the fireworks will be set off from the north end of Sand Key, across the bridge from Clearwater Beach. Sand Key Park will be closed to the public. One viewing location with several advantages isn’t actually in Clearwater Beach. Coachman Park is on the mainland in Clearwater near the bridge to the beach. The fireworks should be easily visible over that bridge and, if you’re not staying beachside, viewing fireworks from the mainland could help avoid some of the traffic to and from the beach. The park’s performance space, The Sound, will be dark that night. | Coachman Park, 301 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 | https://lightitupclearwater.com/
