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📰 Senate confirms Tampa Bay native Pam Bondi as US attorney general
📰 Duke Energy, Tampa Electric customers to pay at least $20 monthly hike for storm costs
📰 ZooTampa welcomes critically endangered Eastern bongo calf
📰 Hundreds gather in Tampa to protest policies of President Donald Trump
📰 $15 million grant provides array of help for Tampa's University Area
📰 Dog park shooting trial: Closing arguments Thursday after defense quickly rests
📰 County commission's tie vote will keep fluoride in Hillsborough's water supply
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2/8
Macfarlane Park, 1700 N Mac Dill Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
Cost: Free
Join us at Macfarlane Park for free trees: Crepe Myrtles, Magnolias, Bald Cypress, Live Oaks, Red Maples—first come, first served! Sign up on Eventbrite to reserve your spot. Thanks to International Paper and the Arbor Day Foundation! Let’s keep Tampa Bay green!
7 PM 2/8
7th Ave, Ybor City
Cost: Free
The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade is an annual celebration of Tampa civic pride since 1974. Every February, costumed participants, illuminated floats, marching bands and special guests parade through Ybor City, with thousands of spectators and families lining Seventh Avenue. More than 100 organizations will participate in the Knight Parade, including local government officials and dignitaries and many of Tampa Bay’s krewes.
8th Annual Tampa Bay Food Fight
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 2/11
Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Cost: $100
Don't miss the Battle of the Bay! Top chefs from Tampa and St. Pete will face off in a culinary battle showcasing their skills. Proceeds from this exciting event support job training programs for adults who are struggling or transitioning out of homelessness and striving for a fresh start. This is a Metropolitan Ministries fundraising event. All proceeds benefit job training programs.
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM 2/7 - 2/17
Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, FL 33610
Cost: $12 weekdays; $16 weekends
The Florida State Fair is coming up soon, and you won't want to miss it! From February 6th-17th, head over to the Fairgrounds for all the classic fun - delicious food, live music, carnival rides, and games. It's the perfect way to spend a day with family and friends making memories.