Want to serve up cheer this holiday season? This year’s Winter Village Request for Proposal is NOW available!
Winter Village is an eight week long holiday themed activation in Tampas Downtown that wouldn’t be successful without our food and beverage vendors!
If you’re interested in being a food/beverage vendor this year, review the RFP and submit your proposal to our Public Space Operations & Programming Coordinator, Jaylyn Andrews
NOTE: You MUST submit your proposal by Monday, September 2 for consideration.
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Our Community Fitness in the Park program’s Barre in the Park will resume on Wednesday, however Pilates in the Park is CANCELLED this Thursday. We also want to share that Rumble Boxing in the Park will take a break for the month of August.
The Partnership provides FREE weekly fitness classes held in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. These classes give attendees the chance to get up and active, while fostering community.
Want to stay up to date on the latest Community Fitness in the Park details? Check out the official Facebook page today!
Community in the Park Fitness Page
Do you have a green thumb? Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or if you’re looking to acquire a green thumb of your own, head to Downtown’s Channel District this week for Green Up Channelside!
Green Up Channelside is a result of our Neighborhood Enhancement Grant! It is a series of workshops that provides an exciting opportunity to explore the vibrant world of gardening! Attendees will meet at the garden entrance across from Washington Street Park.
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Downtown’s Central Avenue is a historic haven in Tampa’s Downtown. The Tampa Bay History Center offers walking tours that immerse participants in the historical richness of what was prominently known as the “Harlem of the South”.
Be a part of this fun and educational opportunity by purchasing tickets and head to Tampa’s Black History Museum, right in front of Perry Harvey Sr. Park, this Friday from 10:00am – 11:30am!
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This upcoming month, we have several Neighborhood Programming events that are returning to Tampa’s Downtown!
Downtown’s Backyard Market is a monthly event that will pop-up in Tampa City Center’s Esplanade on Thursday, August 8, from 2:30pm – 5:30pm! In August, we’re pleased to share that we’re welcoming a host of new vendors and products. Join us as we bring you a unique take on a traditional farmer’s market and a chance to support local vendors.
Blind Date with a Book, one of our quarterly events, returns to West Riverfront’s Snow Park on Monday, August 12, from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. We can’t wait to bring thrilling literature, comfortable furniture, and great tea to Tampa’s Downtown once more!
Channel District Date Night will be BACK in Washington Street Park on Wednesday, August 14, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. We’re excited to be joined by Bloom Bae Florals who will show couples and friends alike how to craft their own unique floral arrangements!
NOTE: Channel District Date Night is FREE to attend, however you must register to take part in the fun!
With the average cost of school supplies last year nearing $600 per student, and teachers supplementing their classrooms to similar figures, Sacred Heart Catholic Church is hosting a drive to help alleviate some of those back-to-school burdens for a Downtown school. Sacred Heart’s next Giving from the Heart drive-thru donation drive (held every other month from their North Campus; 3515 N Florida Ave.) will be collecting school supplies for the historic St. Peter Claver Catholic School on Saturday, August 10, from 9:00am – 11:00am
An Amazon Wishlist is available for those who may not be able to attend the drive in-person, with items delivered directly to the Sacred Heart parish office. The Friars and staff thank you for your continued support and generosity
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Time flies when you’re having fun in Tampa’s Downtown! That’s why it’s not too early to mark your calendar for Thursday, September 19, from 11:30am – 2:00pm for our 38th Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.
This event wouldn’t be a smashing success year after year without the gracious support of our sponsors. If you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s event, contact Lindsey Parks at lparks@tampasdowntown.com.
Huge thank you to our current sponsors for their gracious support!
Keynote Sponsor:
-IKE Smart City + Orange Barrel Media
Networking Sponsor:
-Straz Center
Gold Sponsors:
-Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)
-Smith & Associates Real Estate
-University of Tampa
Silver Sponsors:
-Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
-VHB Engineering
-Visit Tampa Bay
Join us on Thursday, September 5 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park at 6:30pm, as we celebrate the 14th Anniversary of Rock the Park! For over a decade, The Tampa Downtown Partnership and Brokenmold Entertainment have been providing a FREE monthly concert in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
This event will serve as a fantastic opportunity to gather with friends and family to support talented local artists, while enjoying the ambience of being by the Hillsborough River!
Be sure to save the date today!
Did you know that Downtown’s Rialto Theatre turns 100 years old in November? Fellow community member Hope Donnelly is curating an exhibit of historic photos of the Rialto Theatre.
Have any historic photos you’d like to share? Reach out to Hope before September 1! Programming for the 100th birthday will take place towards the end of November, so be on the lookout for more information.
Submit Photos to Hope Donnelly
Our DASH app is live! Be sure to utilize this new Downtown transit option and download DASH today.
