Taste of South Tampa

Tampa Bay Empanada Festival

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival

Bern’s Winefest

St. Pete Italian Fest

International Cuban Sandwich Festival

• New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Friday, March 1 | 6:35 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa | $55+ | Spring Training continues between these two Grapefruit League teams.
• “Stars Of The Sixties": Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone | Friday, March 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg | $46+ | Catch reimagined tunes from the iconic decade, like “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” and “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat.”

• 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament | Saturday, March 2 | 8:30 a.m. | Rogers Park Golf Course, 7911 N. Willie Black Dr., Tampa | $175+ | Play a round to help support educational initiatives and community services in the Tampa Bay area.
• Bulls Family Fest | Saturday, March 2 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa | Free | Enjoy a wide range of activities for all ages, and get a taste of USF’s array of offerings.
• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens | Saturday, March 2 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $60+ | It’s snow birds against locals in this international clash.
• World Oddities Expo | Saturday, March 2 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa | $5+ | Take a walk on the weirder side with a host of unconventional vendors, speakers, and exhibits.

• 20th Annual Picnic in the Park | Sunday, March 3 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | Free | Bring a blanket and a picnic basket to lounge on the lawn, soaking in outdoor bliss and entertainment by the historic museum.
• St. Pete Flea | Sunday, March 3 | 12-4 p.m. | Indie Flea, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Price of purchase | This monthly market presented by Indie Flea features 200+ vendors selling a range of wares, handcrafted goods, plants, art, vintage threads, and more.

• Healthy risk-taking on Blinky the Alligator
• Watermelon Seeds, a fruit-themed world for six and under
• Building challenges in Design Park
• And so much more

• Kacey Musgraves is playing in Tampa later this year. The country singer-songwriter has announced a show at Amalie Arena on Friday, Nov. 29 as part of her “Deeper Well World Tour.” Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 8.

• My cup of tea. Noisy Crane Tea is now open in St. Pete, featuring methods and practices found in China and Japan. Located inside In Between Days (2340 1st Ave. S.), the teahouse is currently open from Thursday to Sunday, and offers pastries on top of its tea-lightful beverages + authentic experiences. (I Love the Burg)

• If you’re dreaming of a waterfront St. Pete home, this $2.25-million listing could be for you. The three-bed, three-bath property at 2599 W. Bay Isle Dr. SE was just put on the market, offering ~2,200 sqft, a private dock, a spacious outdoor entertaining area, and an open-plan living design.

• 8,000. That’s roughly how many people will run across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge this Sunday, March 3. The Skyway 10K supports military families through the Armed Forces Families Foundation, with runners crossing the structure from Manatee County to Pinellas County. Only VIP tickets remain. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• The first day of March. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars, the third month of the year is recognized as Women’s History Month, and also features St. Patrick’s Day, the start of daylight saving time, and the start of spring.

• The USF Bulls have announced their schedule for the 2024 football season. Alex Golesh will begin his second year as head coach at home vs. Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, Aug. 31, followed by a tough road test against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Sept 7. Check out the full schedule.

• Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas will call Tampa home for all of 2025. The ship will offer getaways to several destinations, including Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City, Nassau, and the company’s Perfect Day at CocoCay private island experience in the Bahamas. (WFLA)

• You may have heard a few loud planes around South Tampa lately. That’s because F-35 fighter jet pilots are visiting MacDill Air Force Base through next Friday, March 8. The pilots are using MacDill as a base while they train nearby before heading back to the panhandle. (Tampa Bay Times)

• It’s the Cigar City after all. Tampa Cigar Week event starts on Wednesday, March 6, offering stogie enthusiasts a host of activities + things to do. There are rolling lessons, crawls through Ybor, meet and greets, and even a golfing event. Tickets start at $50. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Where do the Rays rank in the AL East? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• New career resolution kicking in late? There’s still time to start classes this Spring. SEU’s Spring B online courses begin Wednesday, March 6. And, yes, you can apply + register for classes by Wednesday.*

• It’s not every day that you find free, award-winning legal cannabis products. Cult favorite cannabis brand Indacloud is here with 30% off and free gummies with code “6AM” on any purchase. Get edibles, joints, and vapes for as low as $20 (and free gummies, of course) delivered to your door.

• The five-way intersection near Amalie Arena will be no more, with Exit 6B set for removal.
• The nearby Exit 6A will be updated to improve driver safety + protection.
• Plans for an exit ramp connecting the Selmon with the Channel District have been tweaked, and will now force drivers to come to a stop, removing the option of free right turns.
• The project was originally set to cost $55.3 million. A new figure has not yet been announced.