Voulez-vooouuus? Aha, get ready to grab your girlfriends this Thursday, February 12, for a night of arts and crafts, singalongs and friendship. Hearts & Crafts: Movie on the Lawn is taking over The Lawn at Sparkman Wharf from 6-9 pm. Drop the endless group chats and half-baked plans in favor of crafting tools like crochet hooks and paintbrushes at a rare event that understands the assignment.
Yes, there’s a Mamma Mia! sing-along
Set in Water Street Tampa, the whole thing feels intentionally cozy and social. At its center is a big-screen showing of Mamma Mia! at 7 pm. It’s a nostalgic Y2K throwback that might get you and the squad belting out karaoke using your half-embroidered projects as makeshift microphones.
An analog crafts Renaissance
This event doubles as a low-key love letter to the analog crafts trend that’s having a very real moment right now. Activities are less screen-dominated, and more hands-on. Dopamine is induced in the form of thread, yarn, and channeling your creative goddess (no algorithm needed).
Photo via Sparkman Wharf
Freebies for early attendees
Throughout the event, guests can dive into collaging and painting through Crafts with Birdette’s, free for the first 100 attendees. On the other hand, Rose James Studio brings live embroidery to the lawn. Their first 100 attendees will score a free embroidered makeup bag or tote. No generic corporate swag type freebies here! These are way more tactile and add a sentimental touch to the everyday.
The vendor pop-ups round out the night without overwhelming the creative vibe. Knit the Duck is hosting a crochet flower bar, perfect for creating personalized bouquets that won’t wilt in three days. BevelUp Consult Lounge is another vendor offering free skin consults, a photo op, and a goodie bag. Galentines, after all, should include a little self-care and glow-up energy.
Galentines made low-pressure, high vibe
The open lawn and walkable Water Street setting make the night feel relaxed and unforced, with plenty of room to roam, craft, and settle in at your own pace. The layout makes it easy to arrive early, wander between pop-ups, and settle in without feeling rushed.
With photo ops built for the memes and plenty of space to sprawl out with friends, Hearts & Crafts feels romantic in a friendship-first way. If your idea of a perfect Galentine’s night involves creativity, nostalgia, and zero pressure to be “on,” this one’s worth penciling in your planner.
Hearts & Crafts is free to attend, with activities a mix of free and paid. Sparkman Wharf is located at 615 Channelside Drive in Water Street Tampa.