New in Tampa Bay: events to meet other families
50 events. Just moved to Tampa Bay? These are the recurring, low-key events where local families show up every week: library storytimes, farmers markets, community festivals, and hands-on workshops. Most are free, and you can just show up.
MusicFree
Summer Sing-Along: Wicked (2024)
Sun, Aug 23 at 6:30 PM
Tampa Theatre
Seasonal
Summer Social Meet the Krewe
Sun, Aug 23 at 1 PM
Shuffle · Free, tickets needed
Arts & Crafts
Paint and Wine at Aspirations Winery – Shining Sunflowers
Sun, Aug 23 at 2 PM
Wine & Canvas Tampa Bay · $45 General Admission; $40 Senior Discount
Museum
Primrose Schools Storytime
Mon, Aug 24 at 11 AM
Glazer Children's Museum
Outdoor
Goo Goo Dolls - Summer 2026
Mon, Aug 24 at 7:30 PM
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
Seasonal
Goo Goo Dolls - Summer 2026 US Tour
Mon, Aug 24 at 7:30 PM
Florida State Fairgrounds
Outdoor
Omakase Dinner at RO Hyde Park
Tue, Aug 25 at 5:30 PM
ro Hyde Park
Outdoor
Tampa Paint Night- Art Deco Beach
Wed, Aug 26 at 6:30 PM
Wine & Canvas Tampa Bay · $39 General Admission; $35 Senior Discount
Arts & Crafts
Summerween Movie Drive-In Series: The Shining
Wed, Aug 26 at 8:30 PM
Armature Works at the Heights
Museum
WEDU Storytime
Thu, Aug 27 at 11 AM
Glazer Children's Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL
OutdoorFree
Movie On The Lawn: Back to the Future (1985)
Fri, Aug 28 at 8 PM
Bonnet Springs Park
Museum
Laser Light Shows: Phil Collins & Genesis
Fri, Aug 28 at 8:15 PM
MOSI - Museum of Science & Innovation
Museum
Laser Light Shows: Rush
Fri, Aug 28 at 6:30 PM
MOSI - Museum of Science & Innovation
Museum
PICTURE(SQUE): Ellen Harvey Works, 1999-2025: Artist Conversation & Exhibition Reception
Fri, Aug 28 at 6 PM
USF School of Music, Barness Recital Hall (MUS107)
Music
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
Fri, Aug 28 at 8:45 PM
Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Music
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Fri, Aug 28 at 6:15 PM
Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Outdoor
Apollo Beach Art and Wine – Nighttime in the Garden
Sat, Aug 29 at 1 PM
Wine & Canvas Tampa Bay · $39 General Admission; $35 Senior Discount
Arts & Crafts
Nashville Night in Tampa
Sat, Aug 29 at 8 PM
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Museum
Black History Book Club: “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston
Mon, Aug 31 at 5:30 PM
Tampa's Black History Museum
Arts & Crafts
Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings - Tampa
Fri, Sep 4 at 6:30 PM
Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Outdoor
Kids Markets at McIntosh Green Market
Sat, Sep 5 at 9 AM
McIntosh Preserve Park
Arts & CraftsFree
Night Sip + Shop
Sat, Sep 5 at 5 PM
Keel Farms
Arts & Crafts
Kids Market at Tampa Bay Comic Convention
Sun, Sep 6 at 1 PM
Tampa Convention Center
Outdoor
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Howl-O-Scream
Fri, Sep 11 at 7 PM
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Outdoor
Summer Sizzler- Tampa
Sun, Sep 13 at 7 AM
Gadsden Park
Museum
Homeschool Day: Pioneers & Cowhunters
Fri, Sep 18 at 10 AM
Cracker Country Living History Museum · $14 per person 4 years old and up, children 3 years old and younger will be admitted for FREE.
Festival
Jurassic Quest | Florida State Fairgrounds | Tampa, FL 2026
Fri, Sep 18 at 1 PM
Florida State Fair Expo Hall
Museum
Pride & Passion – 20th Anniversary
Sat, Sep 19 at 8 PM
Tampa Museum of Art
Arts & Crafts
5th Annual Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo
Sat, Sep 19 at 12 PM
The Portico
Music
USF Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble
Tue, Sep 22 at 7:30 PM
Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall
MuseumFree
Homeschool Day: Pioneers & Cowhunters
Wed, Sep 23 at 10 AM
Cracker Country Living History Museum, Florida State Fairgrounds
Festival
Shannon Fiedler
Thu, Sep 24 at 7 PM
Funny Bone Comedy Club
OutdoorFree
Movie On The Lawn: The Princess Bride (1987)
Fri, Sep 25 at 8 PM
Bonnet Springs Park
Music
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Fri, Sep 25 at 6:15 PM
Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Music
Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
Fri, Sep 25 at 8:45 PM
Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Music
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Sat, Sep 26 at 6:30 PM
Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Arts & Crafts
Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet
Sat, Sep 26 at 7 PM
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Arts & Crafts
Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom
Wed, Sep 30 at 7:30 PM
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Museum
Art & Aces: A Night of Vintage Glamour
Fri, Oct 2 at 7:30 PM
Tampa Museum of Art
Festival
Gabriel Rutledge
Sat, Oct 3 at 7 PM
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Arts & Crafts
La Septima, A Contemporary Journey Through the Soul of Tampa
Sat, Oct 3 at 7:30 PM
New Tampa Performing Arts Center
Seasonal
Dollar Book Sale Fundraiser
Mon, Oct 5 at 9 AM
Carrollwood Cultural Center
Outdoor
Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II
Thu, Oct 8 at 7 PM
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
Seasonal
Shimmering Lights presents Kingdoms of Lights
Thu, Oct 8 at 7 PM
SunKissed Acres
Seasonal
Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II
Thu, Oct 8 at 7 PM
Florida State Fairgrounds
Arts & Crafts
Five Finger Death Punch
Sat, Oct 10 at 7 PM
The Crowbar Tampa Florida
Seasonal
Song Of The Saints Tour with Phil Wickham
Sat, Oct 10 at 7 PM
Benchmark International Arena
Arts & CraftsFree
Black Violin with Braxton Cook: The Be Free Tour
Tue, Oct 13 at 7:30 PM
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Music
Florida Treasures with A.C.T. for Youth
Tue, Oct 13 at 10:45 AM
Carrollwood Cultural Center
Arts & Crafts
Earthquake
Fri, Oct 16
Funny Bone Comedy Club
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