Hillsborough County

  • Bolts Brew Fest: Craft beer and hockey lovers are going to love what Amalie Arena has in store this weekend! Bolts Brew Fest brings beer lovers and talented breweries together all under one roof. Over 50 breweries will be in attendance with some unique flavors like Bromosa, Keylime Pie, Watermelon Cider, and Cheeky Blonde to name a few!

  • End of Summer Music Brunch: Enjoy a tranquil breakfast serenaded by talented student performers of the Patel Conservatory Music Department. Maestro’s Restaurant crafts a unique and delicious menu for each show that passes through the Straz Center. The breakfast selection for the End-of-Summer Music Brunch is sure to be nothing short of delicious!

  • Taste of Tampa Trade Show: Looking for a new career or cultivating new connections? The Taste of Tampa Trade Show is a great place to get exposure! Many of the sponsors for the event are offering job opportunities for eventgoers like you. In addition to live performances, talented local dancers and artists will gather to showcase their skillsets.

  • 6th Annual Mossfest: Musicians looking to break into the big time can’t miss this opportunity brought to you by Pegasus Lounge! The Mossfest Summer Showcase gives independent musicians a chance to perform for FREE in front of crows and win a chance to perform in front of a major music label in Atlanta. Click on the link above for more information on how to sign up!

Pasco County

  • Back to School Bash: End your summer with a bang at Tampa Premium Outlets’ Back to School Bash! Live entertainment, performers, and a whole host of businesses offering school-related services like tutoring or clubs. The event is free and open to the public but the first 250 families who register online will have secured access to the school supplies scavenger hunt!

  • Tampa Children’s Business Fair: Don’t underestimate the tiny tycoons setting up shop in Land O’ Lakes Saturday evening! Tampa Children’s Business Fair’s Kidpreneurs are eager to introduce you to their great products and services. The creativity of these businesses is nothing short of ingenious, so come shop and support the next generation of successful business owners!

  • Backyard Bazaar: Check out the newly redesigned Backyard Bazaar in New Port Richey Saturday evening for heaps of trendy and useful artisan goods. Handcrafted jewelry, art, gifts, and more will all be on display as you browse through the newly expanded market area and take in the atmosphere of Downtown New Port Richey!

Pinellas County

  • Bar Olympics: Go for gold this Saturday at the Bar Olympics hosted by The Rec Dec St. Pete! 4 member teams will duke it out to see who is the best at Cornhole, Beer Pong, Darts, Giant Pong, and Quarters. Each team will receive 8 free drink tickets and beverages will be supplied for events where needed.

  • Alt Rock Paint & Sip: Jam to the alternative rock hits of the 90s and 2000s while you sip on wines made in-house and create a masterpiece. Joes Palette Paint and Wine Bar have pre-stenciled canvases and all the supplies you need to relax, mingle, and make a new statement art piece for your home!

Sarasota/Manatee Counties

  • Motorworks Brunch: Grab brunch with your best pals and groove to live music. Motorworks Brewing invites patrons to join them in their beer garden from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday for staple brunch foods and bottomless mimosas, loaded bloody marys, and house-made spiked cold brew!

  • Breakfast With The Sharks: Shark week doesn’t have to be over yet! The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wants to invite you for an exclusive Breakfast With The Sharks before the aquarium opens to the public. You can meet the resident sharks, learn how the aquarium delivers breakfast to the finned friends, and the incredible research conducted right at Mote via a guided tour.

Polk County

  • Lake Alfred Community Fun Day: Mingle with the locals and have fun with the kids at Lions Park this Saturday! The Lake Alfred Community Day will be packed with all kinds of fun activities for kids and vendors for the whole family. Grab some grub at the food trucks and shop for hand-made goods all while you enjoy live music and watch the kids play on the bounce houses, rock climbing walls, and obstacle courses.

Citrus County

  • Market at the Depot: Looking for that special gift or items to complete your space? The Market at the Depot in Inverness is a great spot to find a unique treasure. Local artisans will show off their hand-made quilts, jewelry, candles, tumblers, clothing, crochet, woodwork, and so much more! There will even be experts in restoring and upcycling old items.

Lee County

  • Craft Beer Fest: Don’t worry Lee county there is a craft beer event near you too! Edison Restaurant’s Craft Beer Fest boasts plenty of draft beers, lots of cans, barbecue provided by Nicks’ BBQ Food Truck, and commemorative cups. Support the local craft brewers of Southwest Florida and fraternize with the Fort Myers locals!

Hernando County

  • Food Truck Meetup: Truckloads of great food is rolling into Spring Hill this Saturday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm! The Spring Hill Food Truck Meetup will have live music, gift raffles, vendors, and of course a host of yummy food trucks. It is free to enter and proceeds will serve to benefit a non-profit organization.