Your Weekend Warmup for January 17 - 19
78th Annual Gasparilla Children’s Parade
- Saturday, January 18 along Bayshore Blvd from noon - 7:30pm
- Gather ye little mates for a memorable day of family fun! From the Preschooler’s Stroll to an acrobatic air show, a parade featuring pirate-strewn floats, dance performances, and marching bands to the Piratetechnic Fireworks Extravaganza, it’s a full day of daring adventure you won’t want to miss!
- See the schedule of events: GasparillaPirateFest.com
Central Florida Comic Con
- January 17-19
- RP Funding Center - 701 W Lime Street in Lakeland
- This is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy. If you're a fan of Batman, the Avengers, Doctor Who, Star Wars, LEGO, Disney, Star Trek, the Walking Dead, Power Rangers, Game of Thrones, etc., you'll probably fit right in!
- CentralFloridaComicCon.com
Tampa Bay Screams Horror Con
- Sunday, January 19 from noon - 6pm
- OCC Road House & Museum - 10575 49th Street N in Clearwater
- You can meet your favorite horror, cult movie, and science-fiction icons in-person, plus vendors will be selling collectibles, books, hand-crafted art, and more.
- TampaBayScreams.com
Renew Our Reefs Benefit Concert
- Saturday, January 18 starting at 6pm
- Centro Asturiano de Tampa - 1913 N Nebraska Avenue
- This event supports the incredible work being done by Reef Renewal USA to renew coral reefs in the Florida Keys and Tampa Bay.
- BandsInTown.com
Dishes & Wishes: A Taste of Tampa Bay
- January 17 from 7-11pm
- The Gathering at Armature Works - 1910 N Ola Avenue in Tampa
- Enjoy fabulous food from some of the area’s best restaurants, an open bar with specialty cocktails, auctions, and live music by The SugarSax and DJ Anthony Carollo.
- Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, which has granted more than 14,000 life-changing wishes since 1983 for children with critical illnesses.
- DishesAndWishesTampa.com
Family Dance Party
- Sunday, January 19 starting at 10am
- FloridaRAMA - 2606 Fairfield Ave S in St. Pete
- Make forever memories with DJ Bash inside the experience. Free with general admission. Enjoy special discounted scavenger hunts and free dance games. Continental breakfast, coffee, and mimosas are available for sale so you make a whole morning with your family.
- Tickets.Fairgrounds.art
Onesie Bar Crawl
- Saturday, January 18
- Check-in from 4-6pm at the Henley - 249 Central Avenue in St. Pete
- The comfiest party of the year! 2-3 drinks or shots included, exclusive food & drink specials, and more!
- CrawlWith.us/StPetersburg/Onesie
Kosher Pickle Making Class
- Sunday, January 19 starting at 6pm
- Chabad at Wiregrass - 2124 Ashley Oaks Circle in Wesley Chapel
- Nationally-traveled 'Rabbi Pickle' will share the secrets of making a kosher pickle in a hands-on experience.
- ChabadAtWiregrass.com
Sea Glass Art Class
- Sunday, January 19 - starting at 3pm
- Creative Junk Therapy - 772 W Lumsden Road in Brandon
- Lori McDaniel will guide you how to organize and assemble your creation step by step using sea glass and other embellishments. It includes a 5x7 canvas panel, and all the sea glass and items you'll need!
- Eventbrite.com
