Events

Hop to these 24 spring events in the Tampa Bay area

From Earth Day celebrations to Riverfest, we’ve got you covered.

March 19, 2024 • 
Bailey LeFever
A woman carved out of sand wearing a headress.

Prepare to be wowed by works of art crafted entirely from sand at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival.

Photo via @pier60sugarsand

Some would say it’s the most beautiful time of the year — at least here in TBAY. And a busy few months too, with multiple film and music festivals and tons of foodie fun to be had.

We rounded up a slice of the spring’s best events for your planning:

March

April

People hold lit lanterns along the river.

Gaze at the floating lanterns lighting the Hillsborough River at Riverfest.

Photo via Friends of the Riverwalk

May

Events
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