Looking for fun and adventure this weekend? Here are our major picks of events taking place in the Tampa Bay area:
Gasparilla Children's Parade
Tampa
Saturday 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This event kicks off Gasaprilla season 2018. This alcohol-free G-rated invasion has various groups that will march down Bayshore Boulevard. The event concludes with fireworks at 7 p.m.
Info: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/
Suncoast Arts Festival
Wesley Chapel
Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 4:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Electric rockers Violectric headline this two-day event featuring music groups, food, arts and crafts at the Shops at Wiregrass Mall.
Info: https://www.theshopsatwiregrass.com/event/suncoast-arts-fest/2145494826/
U.S. 103.5 Throwdown by the Bay
Tampa
Saturday 7 p.m.
Country star Jake Owen, born in Winter Haven, headlines this show, also featuring Dan & Shay and Easton Corbin
Tickets: $16.24, $35.75, $55.75, $65.75, $80.75
Info: http://www.amaliearena.com/events/detail/us-1035s-throwdown-by-the-bay
New movies in Bay area theaters:
Hostiles
Phantom Thread
Den of Thieves
12 Strong
Forever My Girl