If you're looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
Things to do this Friday (5/24)
Critical Mass Ride St. Pete
When: 7 p.m.
Where:
559 Mirror Lake Drive North, St. Petersburg
Cost: Free
Info: A social bike ride that aims to promote fellowship, safety, education and awareness. Bring helmets and lights, and check your tires in advance!
Things to do this Saturday (5/25)
Saturday Night Rodeo
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 3200 River Ranch Boulevard, River Ranch
Cost: $32.05
Info: Saddle up for a night of bull riding, trick riding and more at this weekly Polk County rodeo. You can even try your hand at a mechanical bull.
Angelus Music Festival & Food Truck Rally
When: 12 p.m.
Where: 12413 Hudson Avenue, Hudson
Cost: $10-$50
Info: Enjoy a day filled with live music and good food featuring local acts from around the area.
Instrument Petting Zoo
When: 12 p.m.
Where: 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Bring the kids to join the Florida Orchestra at the Henry B. Plant Museum and play with various instruments, including a demonstration by orchestra staff.
Dream Big Market
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 1419 W Waters Avenue, Tampa
Cost: Free, but registration required
Info: Shop and eat at local vendors and bring the kids along for a free craft activity.
Bogey Babe Golf Event
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: 2900 Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland
Cost: $45
Info: An event that gives women who are interested in learning about golf a chance to play and meet new friends.
Things to do this Sunday (5/26)
2024 Mx. St Pete Pride Pageant
When: 5 p.m.
Where: 253 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg
Cost: $20-$50
Info: The Mr., Miss, and Mx. winners of this pageant will represent St Pete Pride during its 2024 Pride Season. This year will feature special guest judge Alyssa Edwards.
AquaPalooza
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota
Cost: Free
Info: Kick off the summer by rafting up with fellow boaters to enjoy live music and giveaways.
Last Sundays at Gill Dawg
When: 2 p.m.
Where: 5419 Treadway Drive, Port Richey
Cost: Free
Info: Multiple bars, a barbeque station and live music are just a few of the things this tiki bar and grill will have at its last Sunday of the month celebration.
Things to do this Memorial Day (5/27)
Memorial Day Community Fest
When: 12 p.m.
Where: 6912 Williams Road, Seffner
Cost: Free
Info: Come together to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by those who serve our country with this community event featuring free food and fun activities.
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 250 Shore Drive East, Oldsmar
Cost: Free
Info: Join the City of Oldsmar as they honor America's service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day Pool Party
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 522 North Howard Avenue, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Celebrate the start of summer with a bounce house, music, games and more.
Memorial Day Cookout
When: 1 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 14 at 1520 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg
Cost: $8
Info: This event will kick off with a ceremony to honor service men and women, followed by a barbecue with the community.
Multiday events
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals
When: All weekend, starting at 6:50 p.m. on Friday
Where: 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch the Rays take on the Kansas City Royals at three different home games this weekend.
2024 Uptown Music & Arts Festival
When: Saturday and Sunday, starting at 2:30 p.m.
Where: 600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: This event will feature jazz performers and artists to support local nonprofit organizations that benefit the Tampa Bay community and its arts and music education programs.
