Monday Morning Memo

Monday, March 24, 2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Ashley's Eggsploration brought to you by the Tampa Downtown Partnership RETURNS next month!

On Saturday, April 19 from 9:00am – 1:00pm, join us for the LARGEST egg hunt in Tampa’s Downtown!

 

Head to Downtown’s Julian B. Lane Park to enjoy:

  • THOUSANDS of eggs to hunt
  • A chance to meet the Easter Bunny
  • [NEW] A mimosa bar for those who are 21+
  • Face painters
  • A bike helmet decorating station
  • A bounce houses
  • A mobile kid’s spa & so much more!

 

VOLUNTEERS are needed! Volunteers would be assisting with check-in/registration, egg drop-offs, photo-taking, or other duties. Interested? Sign up TODAY!

 

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TOMORROW: Paw-Fee Break returns to the Channel District

Our monthly Paw-Fee Break event returns to Downtown’s Channel District TOMORROW!

 

Take a break from your desk and take your pup to Washington Street Park to enjoy delicious coffee from Victory Coffee! You’ll also be able to grab some fun toys and treats for your furry friend brought to you by The Modern Paws and Pooch Natural Living.

 

To continue our celebration of National Music Month, we’re excited to have professional pianist Jaxon Clark pop up with a piano to bring the gift of music to this event!

Tampa's Downtown is expecting some fun visitors this week!

On Wednesday from 11:00am – 1:00pm the Tampa Bay Rays will be hosting a POP-UP party in Lykes Gaslight Park to celebrate the upcoming season!

 

On your lunch break, join Tampa Bay Rays mascot Raymond in the park and enjoy food, giveaways, and a DJ playing great tunes to light up your afternoon.

VOTE for the Tampa Riverwalk to be crowned best riverwalk in the country!

Great news Tampa’s Downtown! Our beloved Tampa Riverwalk has been nominated by USA Today’s 10Best List for Best Riverwalk in the Country!

 

USA Today has described the Riverwalk as a “central spot for performances, art, leisure, and fitness activities”.

 

With over a dozen other nominees, it is still such an honor for our Downtown to receive recognition in this way

 

  • Be sure to VOTE for the Tampa Riverwalk once a day until MONDAY, APRIL 7
  • The 10 winners will be announced on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

 

Vote Today!

The NCAA Women's Championship will be held in Tampa's Downtown!

In TWO WEEKS the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship will be held at Downtown’s Amalie Arena:

 

  • National Semi-Final Games: Sunday, April 6 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm
  • National Championship: Monday, April 7 at 3:00pm

 

There will also be a series of FREE fan events to attend leading up to the games, or during the games:

 

  • Super Saturday Practice: Saturday, April 5
  • Super Saturday Concert: Saturday, April 5
  • Beyond the Baseline: Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6
  • Women’s Final Four Tourney Town: Thursday, April 3 – Sunday, April 6
  • Women’s Final Four Bounce: Saturday, April 5
  • Party in the Plaza: Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6

 

More info: Women’s Final Four Fan Events

Championship Games: Check ticket availability

Our Downtown Debriefing Breakfast Series returns in almost TWO WEEKS

Our next Downtown Debriefing Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 8:00am at Water Street’s Amalie Arena.

 

We’re eager to hear from Kevin Preast, Chief Venue Officer for Vinik Sports Group. April’s Downtown Debriefing Breakfast will expound upon the Economic Impact of Sports and Entertainment in Tampa’s Downtown. Be sure to register TODAY!

 

NOTE: Additional speakers to be added!

 

Register today!

Are you ready to roar? Disney's The Lion King is coming to the Straz Center

The beloved Broadway musical The Lion King will be gracing the Straz Center from Tuesday, April 2 through Sunday, April 25!

 

More than 100 million people worldwide have experienced this six-time Tony Award winning musical phenomenon, and now you can too! Be sure to purchase your tickets TODAY.

 

Get tickets

We've partnered with Tampa Tunes to bring the gift of music to Tampa's Downtown

We’re excited to partner with Tampa Tunes to bring the joy of music to Tampa’s Downtown for National Music Month.

 

We’ve placed a beautifully painted piano in each of Downtown’s seven neighborhoods, ready for anyone and everyone to play for the entirety of March!

 

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