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Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
A calm waterfront museum with Monet, O'Keeffe, antiquities and photography, plus a garden cafe for a relaxed lunch.
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Things to Do in Tampa Bay This Weekend
The markets, exhibitions, shows and day trips worth your Saturday and Sunday around Tampa, St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches — hand-picked, no endless scrolling.
Updated 15 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Citizen
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Tampa Museum of Art
Antiquities and contemporary art in a glass building on the river, with a surprising Greek and Roman collection and a lovely terrace.
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The Dalí Museum
The largest Dalí collection outside Europe, in a striking waterfront building; allow a morning, then wander the Avant-garden.
Find out more →Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Ybor City Museum State Park
Discover the cigar workers' story in a former bakery, with restored casitas and a Mediterranean garden, then enjoy a Cuban sandwich nearby.
Find out more →Until 11 Dec
Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Tampa, FL
Build confidence speaking to a group in a practical one-day workshop, handy for club leaders, volunteers, and toast-givers alike.
Every SaturdayFree
Saturday Morning Market
A waterfront stroll past 150-plus vendors, food trucks and live music makes for an easy, sociable Saturday morning in downtown St. Pete.
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Ybor City Saturday Market
Stroll the historic cigar district for local produce, Cuban coffee, crafts and live music, with the neighborhood's famous roaming roosters.
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Al Lang Stadium waterfront walk & Vinoy Park
A flat, easy loop along the downtown St. Pete waterfront, taking in Vinoy Park's banyan trees, the marina and cafes on Beach Drive.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Enjoy the Serengeti Plain safari and animal care center at a gentle pace while the grandchildren ride the coasters.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
A working rescue center where dolphins, sea turtles and otters share the story of Winter the dolphin, a hit with grandkids.
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Fort De Soto Park
Five islands with a historic fort, flat waterfront trails, pelicans and a beach that regularly ranks among the country's best.
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Lettuce Lake Park
Stroll a boardwalk through cypress swamp above the Hillsborough River, with alligators, herons and an observation tower to climb.
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Manatee Viewing Center
Opening November 1, this free boardwalk lets you watch manatees in warm waters, with a butterfly garden nearby.
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Sunken Gardens
A century-old botanical garden in a sinkhole, with flamingos, waterfalls and shady paths made for slow wandering.
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Tampa Riverwalk
A flat waterfront path linking museums, parks and cafes, with shaded stretches that make for an easy, unhurried weekend stroll.
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The Florida Aquarium
Wander from wetlands to coral reef on the Channelside waterfront, with playful otters and a big shark tank for grandkids.
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Weedon Island Preserve
Boardwalks wind through bayside mangroves, with a nature center on site; bring binoculars for the birds.
Find out more →18 Oct
2026 Tampa Bay Community Golf Tournament Benefiting Tinker K-8 School
A relaxed day on the course for a good cause, benefiting students at a local K-8 school.
Find out more →18 Oct
9th Annual Premier Players of Soccer Charity Tournament
A community soccer tournament supporting a good cause, with plenty of local players to cheer on from the sidelines.
Find out more →18 OctFree
FREE OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP: F45 SPARKMAN
A no-cost outdoor group workout led by friendly coaches, with moves you can scale to your own comfort level.
Find out more →18 Oct
Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 TAMPA
A festive costume-friendly race with 5K, 10K and half-marathon options, so walkers and runners can join the fun.
Find out more →18 Oct
Tampa Walking Challenge
A motivating walking program that lets you set your own pace while exploring Tampa and meeting fellow walkers.
Find out more →18 Oct
Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage
A Sunday solo show that mixes humor and heart as a comedian reflects on loss, set inside the landmark Tampa Theatre.
Find out more →18 Oct
Friends of the Seminole Heights Library Garden Tour
A Sunday garden tour supporting the neighborhood library, a pleasant way to gather ideas and enjoy local plantings at a relaxed pace.
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