The Tampa events this weekend take center stage, headlined by the Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt’s Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival’s at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Fitness fans can join Water Street Tampa’s free Be Well: MatPilates With BODYROK session, while adults looking for a night out can head to the Museum of Science and Innovation’s Science After Dark for cocktails, hands-on exhibits, and liquid nitrogen ice cream. Round out the weekend with a beer festival, a wine-country night market, and a fresh market, plus a look forward to family-friendly events the following week.

Florida’s Hottest Show on DirtWhat: Full rodeo for Labor Day weekendWhen: Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026; Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with live music at 5:45 p.m., and the rodeo at 7:30 p.m.Where: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, DoverCost: Adult tickets start at $40, with children and VIP options available

Celebrate America at Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt with the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival. Cowboys and cowgirls will compete in bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, and more during two nights of action. A 150-foot American flag will fly over the grounds as part of a military tribute featuring mounted cowgirls, a musical salute, and recognition of veterans, with support from the Florida National Guard, the U.S. Air Force, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Festival-goers can also enjoy live music, food, a mechanical bull, and axe throwing.

Be Well: MatPilates With BODYROKWhat: Free monthly Pilates class with post-workout juice samplingWhen: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Where: Raybon Plaza, 536 Channelside Drive, TampaCost: Free

Be Well: MatPilates With BODYROCK is part of Water Street Tampa’s monthly free fitness series and open to all levels. Wagamama sponsors the class, and participants can stop by its station afterward to sample fresh juices. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle; the class is outdoors and depends on the weather. Spots are first-come, first-served, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Science After Dark — Adult NightsWhat: Adults-only evening of science, cocktails, and liquid-nitrogen ice creamWhen: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: Museum of Science and Innovation, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., TampaCost: General admission $40, members $35

Science After Dark — Adult Nights is an adults-only evening event that pairs hands-on science activities with planetarium shows and demonstrations tied to a rotating theme. Guests can sample beer and wine selections and light bites, plus a hallmark treat: liquid nitrogen ice cream made on the spot. The evening offers a mix of education and entertainment, and visitors can explore exhibits and engage with science in a less formal, social setting than a typical museum visit. It’s designed as a grown-up night out that still delivers MOSI’s signature curiosity-driven experience.

Other Events

This weekend offers plenty of ways to eat, drink, and shop around Tampa. Beer lovers can raise a glass at a festival built for the occasion, while an evening market pairs local wine with an easy night of shopping. Sunday rounds things out with a fresh market perfect for stocking up on local goods before the weekend wraps up:

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ: Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, from 2 p.m. to park close (final date is Monday, Sept. 7, 2026) at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N. McKinley Drive, TampaNight Sip + Shop: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant CityFresh Market at Hyde Park Village: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (recurring event) at Hyde Park Village, 742 S. Village Circle, TampaMore To Explore Next Week

Tampa families have plenty to look forward to next week. Little ones can dance and giggle their way through story time at ZooTampa. Fitness fans can stretch it out with a relaxing yoga session at Midtown Tampa, while a paint night offers couples and friends the opportunity to channel their inner artist: 

Member Exclusive: Toddler Tuesday September: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at ZooTampa, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., TampaYoga at Midtown Tampa: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (recurring event) at Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Drive, Tampa Love Falls ~ PUBLIC: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Painting With a Twist, 5537 Sheldon Road, Suite U, Tampa