The 2026 events calendar in the Tampa Bay area is springing to life as winter makes its final push.
Popular events include the upcoming Florida Strawberry Festival, the ongoing Winter Pride celebration in St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Beer Week and the annual Bradenton Art & Music Festival, which is known locally as BAM! Fest.
These events are among 23 we’ve rounded up to fill out your February calendar.
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Here are our picks for the next couple of weeks: