The cold snap arrived just in time for an entire weekend of outdoor festivals, games, and runs — gotta love Florida in February.
Take a look at what’s on tap across Tampa Bay this weekend:
Spring Training games
It’s the start of Spring Training, and we’re proud to be the home of the Grapefruit League. Watch as the Rays kick off the preseason against the Yankees at their new temporary home. Or travel across the Howard Frankland to watch the Phillies faceoff with the Orioles at BayCare Ballpark.
Gasparilla Distance Classic
It’s the best time of the year for running in Florida. Celebrate by trekking down Bayshore in the Classic’s 15K, 5K, half marathon, or 8K. Or head to south or downtown Tampa to watch some sweat be spilled — and cheer on your athletic friends — at this Tampa tradition.
Tampa Taco Fest
Head to Al Lopez Park to taste test tacos from top local taqueros, take in live music, and pay a visit to the margarita bar. Plus, you can bring your leashed pups along to the family-friendly party.
St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival
What’s more Tampa Bay than chowing down on fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes on the waterfront? That’s a rhetorical question.
Once you’ve grabbed your grub, enjoy the musical stylings of artists like Soul Circus Cowboys, Big Brother Band, Mixed Signal Band, Derek Lersch, Rock Candy, Damon Fowler, Greg Billings & the Stay Up Lates, The Black Honkeys, and Storm Bringer.
Localtopia: “A Community Celebration of All Things Local”
Celebrate the businesses, eateries, and people that call the Sunshine City home at this popular street festival featuring 300+ vendors and groups. Pro Tip: PSTA is waiving fees for the SunRunner for the festival, so you don’t need to worry about battling thousands of folks for a parking spot.
