Central Park – Central Park Eats: A Food Truck Rally Featured EventsPartnership Events 15 April LOCATION: Outside of TRIO in ENCORE! Central Park Eats is a Food Truck Rally that will happen monthly to service the Central Park Neighborhood of Tampa’s Downtown by providing an opportunity for the residents to
National Geographic Live: Untold Story of Sharks with Jess Cramp Featured EventsSpecial Event 15 April Dr. Jess Cramp taps into the National Geographic archives to discover the work of 20th-century women leading shark science and storytelling before she dives into her own cutting-edge research and conservation. Swim alongside her under the vibrant waters of the South Pacific to find out what it truly means to save sharks. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
New Exhibition: The Etruscans: A Mysterious Italian People Arts + CultureFeatured EventsFree Events 17 - 27 April Free with Daily admission 120 W Gasparilla Dr
Detroiters in the Bay Meet & Greet BusinessFeatured EventsSpecial Event 18 April PFC Black Chamber Tampa Bay
Ashley’s Eggsploration brought to you by the Tampa Downtown Partnership Featured EventsFree EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 19 April Join us for Downtown Tampa’s LARGEST egg hunt Explore Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, scavenge through THOUSANDS of Easter eggs, visit the Easter Bunny, and grab some delicious food from a food truck for a Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Channel District – Paw-Fee Break Featured EventsFree EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 22 April LOCATION: Washington Street Park – Paw-Fee Break is a monthly program designed to cater to those that live and work within the Channel District Neighborhood of Tampa’s Downtown with an opportunity to take a break
Come “Spill the Tea” at Beacon Featured Events 22 April Ticket Link: https://www.opentable.com/r/beacon-rooftop-lounge-tampa Experience Link: https://event.marriott.com/tpajd-jw-marriott-tampa-water-street/events/tampa/spill-the-tea-9520558?dates=Feb%2022,%202025 Hotel Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tpajd-jw-marriott-tampa-water-street/overview/ JW Marriott Water Street
25th Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival Arts + CultureChildren’s ProgramConcertsFeatured Events 26 - 27 April 25th Annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival. Bringing talent from all all over the country celebrating black art from all ages. Kids under 12 are free. Ticket prices range, click link to see options. Sponsored by Publix, Fox 13, Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, Visits Tampa Bay, GTA Financial, Wish Farms, HART, AAA, TD Bank, and AARP. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Rock The Park ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 01 May For 14 years, the Tampa Downtown Partnership has produced a free monthly music series showcasing musical talents of all genres. We’re also excited to include a silent disco component to this month’s special concert! For
Florida Wiener Dog Derby XV -Jurassic BARK! with Riverfest Featured EventsFree EventsSpecial Event 03 May There are 8 total racing divisions, 7 of which are restricted to dachshunds to include Super Senior Sausages (10+) Wheelie Wieners (Chariots of Fire) and Blind and/or Deaf Dachshunds. 1 racing division, Wiener Wannabe, is open to all small & medium dog breeds (under 40 is pounds who can fit in our starting gate. There are 5 additional fun contests open to all breeds: Best Kisser, Best Tail, Best Nose, speed Trap and the P-Nut Butter Lick. The Event is Free to attend and open to the public. Contest entry fees start at $7 and there is a VIP package option. All race registration must be completed on line by April 30th. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta Featured EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 07 May Featuring tasty treats from a variety of local vendors, the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta occurs the first Wednesday of every month in The Square at Lykes Gaslight Park from 11am to 2pm. Participating Food Trucks: Lykes Gaslight Square Park
