If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (August 23-25), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
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Things to do this Friday (8/23)
Indoor Scavenger Hunt and Ghost Stories
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 12603 Corral Road, Tampa
Cost: $25
Info: Head to Phantom History House to participate in a spooky scavenger hunt and hear ghost stories, accompanied by wine and desserts.
Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Miami Dolphins
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch the Bucs take on the Miami Dolphins at this NFL preseason game.
Things to do this Saturday (8/24)
Plantae Palooza
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City
Cost: Free
Info: Shop plants of all kinds at this festival featuring local flower and plant vendors.
Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest
When: 12 p.m.
Where: 420 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg
Cost: $20
Info: Help judge an array of cupcakes made by local bakers in this fun contest.
B.I.G. Fest 2024
When: 12 p.m.
Where: 1000 E Harrison Street, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Shop local vendors, artists and more at this celebration of Black-owned businesses.
Thirty Seconds to Mars at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 4800 US Highway 301 North, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch the band perform live at the Florida State Fairgrounds during their Seasons World Tour.
Wearable Art Fashion Show
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1143 Michigan Boulevard, Dunedin
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: At this annual runway show, watch designers and artists lean into creativity as they create fashion out of unlikely materials.
Things to do this Sunday (8/25)
John Legend at the Seminole Hard Rock
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 5223 Orient Road, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch the Grammy-winning artist perform live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Back to School Night Market at Manila Eats
When: 3 p.m.
Where: 1601 S 22nd Street, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Eat delicious food from an array of local vendors at this fun night market.
Buju Banton at Amalie Arena
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch the reggae icon perform his hits live at Amalie Arena.
Multiday events
Tampa Bay Comic Con
When: All weekend, starting 12 p.m. on Friday
Where: 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Nerd out with fellow fans and meet big names in pop culture.
CatVideoFest 2024
When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m.
Where: 711 N Franklin Street, Tampa
Cost: $12
Info: Watch a roundup of the best cat video submissions with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Pinellas Farmer's and Flea Market
When: Saturday and Sunday, starting at 7 a.m.
Where: 13600 Icot Boulevard, Clearwater
Cost: Free
Info: Shop local produce, art and more at this weekly market.
"The Passion of Joan of Arc" at Screen Door Microcinema
When: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Where: 1624 East 7th Avenue #228, Tampa
Cost: $20
Info: Support local cinemas at Screen Door's final film screening before they go on hiatus, featuring "The Passion of Joan of Arc."
