Looking for fun and adventure this weekend? Here are our major picks of events taking place in the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas:
TAMPA
98 Rockfest
Friday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tampa Bay is hosting a wealth of killer rock bands that you’ve come to know and love since their inception. From the blistering riffs of the guitars, the heavy pounding of the drums and a welcome mix of melodic and aggressive vocals, these bands know how to put on an incredible show. The heavy music will rock your face and dig deep all the way into the bone. Event info here.
Fourth Friday Downtown Tampa
April 28 – March 23, 2018
A monthly celebration of Downtown Tampa’s rich arts and culture scene! An evening of special offerings and programs by cultural venues, restaurants A monthly celebration of Downtown Tampa’s rich arts and culture scene! An evening of special offerings and programs by cultural venues, restaurants & more! & more! Event info here.
The Great Candy Race
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
It's that time of year again! Now in its 7th Year, CFC Tampa’s Spring Outreach, The Great Candy Race, continues the tradition of The Great Egg Race by creating a community bonding experience, while providing the children of with fun activities, and a safe and welcoming environment to enjoy with their family. Event info here.
2017 Mayor’s Mac and Cheese Throwdown
Saturday, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
This FREE, signature event celebrates numerous local Tampa restaurants and their version of the culinary dish. Sampling tickets can be purchased on site to try various styles of the classic dish. In addition to Mac & Cheese tastings, the Mayor’s Mac & Cheese Throwdown will feature a stage with live entertainment of local and regional musical talent, craft beer / wine vendors and games / activities for all ages. Event info here.
Sweetwater Sunday Farmer’s Market
Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Every Sunday through May 21, Sweetwater hosts a community farmer’s market. Come check out the farm, listen to great music, have a picnic lunch, shop for local produce and environmentally-friendly products, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy the orchard and gardens. Event info here.
ORLANDO
Cookies and Canvas: Family Paint Night in Winter Park
Friday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Join us each month for an AWESOME night of painting, eating cookies & enjoying some community in a family friendly environment. Calvary kids is excited to celebrate creative minds aged 8 years to adults as local artists walk attendees through creating an artistic masterpiece! Event info here.
The Miracle Worker in Sanford
Saturday, 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Immortalized onstage and screen by Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, this classic tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, Helen is violent, spoiled--almost sub-human--and treated by her family as such. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. Event info here.
Memphis Tigers at UCF Knights Baseball in Orlando
Sunday, 1 p.m.