If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend (March 20-22), there’s plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
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NCAA March Madness — First Round
When: 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Single-day tickets start at $77
Info: First round games bring all-day March Madness energy with powerhouse teams, upsets and packed crowds.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa
Cost: $30.66
Info: Go design your own art masterpiece using colorful resin “diamonds” at Armature Works.
When: 5 p.m.
Where: 255 Drew St., Clearwater
Cost: Tickets start at $70
Info: Go see a live rock concert featuring Three Days Grace, I Prevail, Sleep Theory, Funeral Portrait and The Pretty Wild.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: $10
Info: Go play mini golf on a 9-hole glow-in-the-dark course with electrifying obstacles and challenges.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 1503 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $35
Info: Pop-punk throwback night with nostalgic hits and lots of dancing.
When: 8 a.m.
Where: 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Bring your favorite collector car to Armature Works to participate in a car show, surrounded by local dealers and vendors showing off their latest vehicles and products.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 6500 Motor Enclave Way, Tampa
Cost: Tickets vary based on activity
Info: High-performance driving event with autocross, pro-led laps and hands-on motorsports experiences.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: 1701 N. Highland Ave., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Check out an event where you can shop local, discover unique finds and support women entrepreneurs.
NCAA March Madness — Second Round
When: Time TBD
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $133
Info: Second round action ramps up with higher stakes, bigger crowds and Sweet 16 implications.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 4301 W El Prado Blvd., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Outdoor market with 70+ vendors, live music, food trucks and artisan goods.
Busch Gardens Food, Wine & Garden Festival
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa
Cost: Included with park admission
Info: Go ride roller coasters and sample food, wine and cocktails from around the world while enjoying live concerts at Busch Gardens.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $35
Info: Go see the iconic rock opera at the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
If you have any upcoming weekend events, send them to brian.mcbride@wfts.com for consideration.