41 Events That Are Practically A Rite Of Spring In Tampa Bay

Even though April is known for its rainy days, it’s also the time when people in the Tampa Bay area start getting off the couch and jumping back into community events and activities.

Some events are practically a rite of spring — professional baseball games, farmers markets, Earth Day observances and action projects, and the start of the expo and festival season in the Tampa Bay area.

Be sure to check out these can’t-miss farmers markets in the region:

Tasty Tuesday Community Market, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, New Port Richey Public Library on Main StreetGulfport Fresh Market, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gulfport’s Waterfront DistrictSarasota Farmers Market, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown SarasotaPinellas Farmers & Flea Market, Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday Morning Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg (moves to Williams Park June through August)Dunedin Downtown Market, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., November through June, Pioneer Park, DunedinBradenton Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Old Main Street, BradentonYbor City Saturday Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., October – April; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May – September, Centennial Park, TampaCorey Avenue Sunday Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Corey Avenue, St. Pete BeachFarmers Market at Lakewood Ranch, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street, Lakewood RanchSafety Harbor Market on Main, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street, Safety HarborNPR Fourth Friday Bazaar, fourth Fridays, 6 to 10 p.m., downtown New Port RicheyFresh Market at Wiregrass, first and third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June to September; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October to May, The Shops at WireGrass, Wesley ChapelCarrollwood Market, second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Carrollwood Cultural Center, TampaFresh Market at Hyde Park Village, first Sunday of the month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October to May; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June to September, South Village Circle, Hyde Park VillageSt. Pete Sunday Market, every third Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., USF St. Pete Campus

Those interested in celebrating Earth Day might be interested in these upcoming festivals:

Earth Day at Moccasin Lake, April 18, Moccasin Lake, ClearwaterEarth Day Manatee, April 18, sites in Bradenton and PalmettoEarth Fair, April 19, Al Lopez Park, TampaKeep Pasco Beautiful Earth Day Celebration, April 25, Crews Lake Wilderness Park, Spring HillSt. Pete Earth Day at the Farm, April 25, St. Pete Youth FarmGreen Thumb Festival, April 25-26, Walter Fuller Park, St. PeteEarth Day at the Bay, April 26, The Bay, Sarasota

We’ve also rounded up some other springtime events in the Tampa Bay area to get you out of the house in April.

Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, through April 12, Pier 60, ClearwaterKeel Farms Blueberry Festival, weekends in April, Keel Farms, Plant CityBusch Gardens Food, Wine & Garden Festival, through May 10, Busch Gardens, TampaCorey Avenue Art & Craft Festival, April 4, Corey Avenue, St. Pete BeachBock Fest, April 4, German-American Society, Pinellas ParkTampa Bay Rays home opener vs. the Chicago Cubs, April 6, 4:10 p.m., Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTampa Bay Wine and Food Festival, April 7-11, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, TampaSuncoast Kingfish Classic, April 9-11, Sky Beach ResortGasparilla Music Festival, April 10-12, Meridian Fields, TampaTampa Bay Blues Fest, April 10-12, Vinoy Park, St. PetersburgSarasota Film Festival, April 10-19, various Sarasota venuesLoquat Festival, April 11, Sims Park, New Port RicheyLao Water Festival, April 11-12, Lao Art and Cultural Foundation, St. PetersburgSuncoast Boat Show, April 17-19, Marina Jack, SarasotaBucs Beach Bash, April 23-26, RumFish Beach at TradeWinds, St. Pete BeachLatin Fair, April 24, CreArte Latino, SarasotaSongkran Fest Lao-Thai-Cambodian New Year Mega Night Market, April 24-26, Win! Derby Poker Room, St. PetersburgBlack Heritage Music Fest, April 25-26, Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa

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