Get Out and About With These Local Events Going On In Your Area This Weekend!

  • Hillsborough County

    • Haya Lounge Latin Sunday - January 15th starting at 3pm - If your hips don’t lie (or if they do- we won’t tell) come out and dance the evening away!

    • Hello Kitty Cafe Truck - January 14th starting at 10am - Are you a fan of Sanrio? Check out the cutest HK-themed food & merch truck. Mugs, shirts, lunchboxes, coin banks, macarons and more will be available for purchase while supplies last!

  • Pinellas County

    • Pop-Up Thrift Market - January 15th starting at 12pm - Get involved in the community by shopping second-hand and new pieces brought in by your local artists and friends. Unique, vintage items are available throughout the artful garden, soak in all of the beauty as you walk through- there will be tunes by Moonbeam Music to enjoy as you shop!

    • Beer, BBQ, & Crab Cookoff and Vendorfest - January 14th starting at 2pm - For the first time, the Saturday Morning Shoppe- which gives small, local businesses a chance to showcase their talents and goodies- will be hosting a delicious feast of brews and delectable food!

  • Pasco County

    • Cosmic Pickleball - January 14th at 6pm - Get active with this free, family-friendly event! Wear as much neon as possible and sweat the week away!

    • Raising Cane & Moonshine Festival - January 14th starting at 10am - Stacked with local vendors, live entertainment (including fire dancers), and samples galore, this event is one you don’t want to miss! Where else would it be acceptable to sip on moonshine before noon (besides home- we know how it goes)?

  • Hernando County

    • Strawberry Picking at JG Ranch - January 15th starting at 9am - For those of us who love something low-maintenance and peaceful after a long week, strawberry season is ripe and ready for the picking!

    • Mandala Art Painting Workshop - January 14th at 10am - Another low-maintenance activity for a little R&R this weekend- no need to bring materials, for $35, everything will be included by the Screaming Peacock!

  • Sarasota/Manatee County

    • Sarasota Winter Carnival - January 13th, 14th, and 15th, time varies - Enjoy the nostalgia of 20+ carnival rides, funnel cakes, and games like ring toss!

    • 4th Annual Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival - January 14th starting at 12pm - Right next to the winter carnival is this mouthwatering event. For $15, try out all of the burgers and brews to choose your favorite of each. Make sure you taste each one before voting, only one per category can be casted!

  • Polk County

    • New Year’s Sales Event - January 13th, 14th and 15th starting at 11am - Grab a goodie bag of over 30 different brands to test out from Publix’s GreenWise Market, while supplies last!

    • Painting With a Purpose - January 15th at 4pm - For something not only relaxing, but heartwarming, join Painting With a Twist in donating 50% of their proceeds this weekend to the Polk County Bully Project. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine and unwind!

  • Citrus County

    • 2023 Florida Manatee Festival - January 14th and 15th, starting at 9am - Unique to this festival are beautiful views of the manatees, guided kayak tours, and loads of food, drink, and art vendors- check out some of the open shops downtown afterwards!

  • Lee County

    • Ft Myers Home and Garden Show - January 14th and 15th starting at 10am - Looking to up the ambiance of your home? Showcasing everything home improvement, remodel, makeovers, and more- find information on anything you need to get started on your next home project!

    • 3rd Annual Lee County Senior Expo 2023 - January 14th starting at 10am - Earp Enterprises goal is to provide information and resources for communities to make informed decisions regarding their health insurance and have put together this expo to have some fun with doing so! Win a raffle or giveaway, get yourself screened and tested, and visit with over 90 local vendors!

  • Charlotte County

    • Chicken Salad Chick Grand Opening Celebration - January 13th and 14th, time varies - For this much anticipated arrival, Chicken Salad Chick will be hosting giveaways during the week of their grand opening with the largest prize- free chicken salad for a year, once a week, to the first 100 guests- beginning on the 10th. Those that do not wish to wait in line on the opening day, the weekend still brings free meals and swag items!