Hillsborough County
Glazer Summer Camp Imagination: Feed your child’s never-ending curiosity through Camp Imagination at Glazer Children’s Museum. This weekend’s theme is Expedition Unknown, where little explorers get to discover the vast ocean, the bountiful jungle, and even as far as the black holes of outer space! The program supplies two snacks, a t-shirt, and some playtime around the museum. Tickets go fast so register at the earliest opportunity!
Father’s Day Cruise: Finally see Aye-to-Aye with dad this weekend on a Pirate-Themed Boat Cruise in honor of Father’s Day! This 90-minute cruise offers dolphin sightings, pirate entertainment, swashbuckling activities, and complimentary soda, beer, wine, and spirits. Dress in your casual clothes or your finest pirating gear for the free boarding photo! Click the link above for cruise times and booking information.
Ruskin Tomato Festival: If you’re looking for an excuse to ketchup with some friends, the Ruskin Tomato Festival may be just the event to go to. At only $5 general admission this festival is packed with live music, arts and crafts, great entertainment and delicious food. The tomato celebration will run from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm this Saturday!
Feed Yo Soul Fest: Feed Yo Soul Fest is a Juneteenth celebration like no other, complete with great food and great music! All weekend long enjoy classic soul food dishes like fried or baked chicken complimented by mac and cheese, collard greens, yellow rice, and corn bread. For Father’s Day, Feed Yo Soul Fest will host a jazz brunch with performances by the Craig Lewis Band. Grab tickets starting at $35 per person!
Father’s Day Fishing Tourney: Think you can best you can catch more fish than your old man? Put that to the test at Carrollwood Village Park’s Father’s Day Fishing Tournament this Saturday! Children are welcome to bring their father figures and try to out-fish them in a catfish catch and release pond. There will be live music courtesy of a local DJ and yummy food at the on-site food trucks.
Pasco County
Fresh Market at Wiregrass: Find a little of everything you need at the Fresh Market at Wiregrass this Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! Over 50 different vendors will be present and ready to showcase their plants, flowers, art, canned foods, sauces, seasonings, eco-friendly products, and so much more. After you’re finished, enjoy some additional shopping at the beautiful Wiregrass Mall!
Jazz Under the Stars: Delight in a tranquil night of Jazz Under the Stars this Saturday at 7:00 pm. There will be chill performances by Project Necessary complimented by the scenic Avalon Park. General admission for those who are 12 and over is $20. There will be special prizes for dads in attendance!
Vegan & Plant Based Meetup: Vegan and plant-based folks listen up! If you are looking to make some more friends come on out to the Vegan and Plant-Based Friends Meetup at Green Culture Restaurant. Green Culture serves up delicious smoothies, juices, milkshakes, sandwiches, and salads. For those who are a little more hungry at 3:00 pm, enjoy some vegan tacos, burgers or pasta bowls!
Pinellas County
St. Pete Food & Craft Beer Fest: There is always an awesome festival of any sort happening in St. Pete, this weekend is no exception thanks to the Street Food and Craft Beer Fest at Albert Whitted Park! Come out to this beautiful park in the heart of Downtown St. Pete for live music, local food trucks serving up great bites, and craft beer breweries with something for everyone. Bring cash, but this event is FREE admission!
Encanto Movie Night: Bring the kiddos for a free showing of the smash hit Disney feature film, Encanto, at Greater Ridgecrest YMCA in Largo! The movie focuses on the journey of Mirabel, born into a magical multigenerational Columbian family as she sets out to save her magical home and family and discover what makes her special. The movie shows this Friday at 7:00 pm and is FREE to all who sign up!
$6 Sundays at St. Pete Museum of History: Bask in the wonder of the exhibits at the St. Petersburg Museum of History for just 6 bucks a pop this Sunday! From the aviation splendor that is the Flight One Gallery to the Odditorium that showcases things you’ll have to see for yourself to believe. At half the regular rate of admission, you won’t want to skip this opportunity.
Sarasota/Manatee Counties
Sarasota Orchestra Music Festival: Classical music enthusiasts can’t miss out on the jam-packed line up of talented ensembles and soloists performing in the Sarasota Orchestra Music Festival. Veterans of recital and some of the world’s newest and brightest talents all come together to celebrate the past and the future of classical music. Some of the concerts coming up this weekend are Basically Baroque, Mozart and Brahms, and Rising Stars.
SiriusXM Chuckle Hut Comedy Night: Looking for a laugh? The Chuckle Hut Comedy Night this Saturday night could be what you need. The comedy stylings of Luke Trotta and Tim the Dairy Farmer are sure to get the giggles flowing. The ticket is $30 and includes a dinner package. Funds raised will go to benefit the Paws for Patriots organization, which helps bring life saving service dogs to the veterans that need them!
Polk County
Dad Are Rad: Celebrate fathers and father figures with Brass Tap and Gaskin Barbecue and Lobster at their Dads Are Rad event! DJ Clef will spin some tunes while you play lawn games, take pictures at the Father’s Day photo op, munch on barbecue, sip craft beer, and even get a closer look at some classic cars provided by the Lakeland Cruisers Classic Car Club. The celebration runs from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm this coming Saturday!
Polk Pride 2022: The Polk Pride festival is back again for 2022 at the historic Munn Park district in downtown Lakeland! Complete with food trucks, live entertainment and music, and a gallery of vendors, this festival has it all at no charge. That’s right: admission to Polk Pride 2022 is totally FREE!
Citrus County
Pet Adoption at Rural King: Find a new furry addition to your family at Rural King in Crystal River! The Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection will pay the adoption fee, provide Martingale collars, and take care of the spaying/neutering, heartworm testing, microchipping, and administer the needed vaccines so that your dog is ready to go right home with you. The only thing you pay is a $10 county license fee, which is a bargain for a new best friend!
Lee County
Day Of The Dad: Shell Factory is a hidden gem in North Fort Myers that offers fun rides, food, and a step into Florida nature. Their Day Of The Dad event includes FREE admission to the nature park for all dads and, as part of the festivities, an exclusive menu at Southern Grill and Tommy’s. Dad is sure to be delighted with the over 400 animals within the nature park, cool rides at the fun park, an arcade and game room, and 50,000 square feet of souvenirs!
Hernando County
Brooksville Bites Nights: No need to take dad to a fancy restaurant this weekend, Brooksville Bite Nights knows that Hernando county folks love good food and are happy to facilitate! This food truck rally parks up at the heart of downtown Brooksville Friday night at 6:00 pm and serves up a full course of different dishes. Live music and artisan vendors will be there too, perfect opportunity to find a unique gift for the father figure in your life!
