Our Top 3
Free Downtown Concert: Rock The Park
6:30-9:45 p.m. Jan. 1. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. For 15 years, the Tampa Downtown Partnership has produced a free monthly music series showcasing musical talents of all genres. The concert will also have local food trucks to purchase from. www.facebook.com/RockThePark
The Greatest Show On Earth
Jan 2-4. Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. The Greatest Show On Earth is back with a high-energy, music-driven experience with bold circus performances, unforgettable characters and a nonstop party vibe. This new production moves at the speed of today’s world: fast-paced, dynamic and full of energy. Times vary. https://tinyurl.com/2m9c4bph
When Music Speaks 2026 Concert
7:30 p.m. Jan. 2-3. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa. This two-day event features powerful performances from renowned artists, poets, and musicians, blending music, culture, and community in an atmosphere unlike any other. From live sets and dynamic artistry to VIP ticket opportunities and curated experiences, WMS offers the perfect way to start your year with passion, joy, and connection. $70. https://tinyurl.com/5n6cvwuz
THURSDAY
Winter Village
Jan. 1-4. Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. Check online for events on select nights, such as the Tampa Bay Ice Show, Winter Village Express, River of Lights cruise, silent disco Fridays, trivia Wednesdays, Tuesday themed skate nights, small business Saturdays and more. https://wintervillagetampa.com
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town
Jan. 1-5. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa. Busch Gardens will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring millions of twinkling lights and two spectacular new additions — a holiday drones show synchronized to classic holiday music, and an immersive, multi-sensory light and music display across the park’s iconic Serengeti Plain. Favorites such as Santa’s North Pole Experience and Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland return.
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 1-11. Downtown Tampa, 410 N Franklin St. Get outside, explore together, search clues, solve puzzles and help Santa save the holiday. Together as a team, you’ll follow the magic trail through the city looking for clues, solving puzzles, completing dares, and collecting the pieces. Duration is about 90 minutes. Smartphone with internet connection is required. $5. https://tinyurl.com/4kdn2wfe
Sunset Market
6-10 p.m. Jan. 1. Midtown Tampa, 3650 Midtown Drive, Tampa. End your day with live music, cocktails and over 40 local vendors including artists, jewelry, and makers from the Bay Area. The Sunset Market occurs on the first Thursday of each month.
FRIDAY
Senior Social
3 p.m. Jan. 2. B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd. Join B&B Theatres every Friday for fun card games with our 50+ community. Come alone or bring a few friends. Instruction available for all games. Free to play. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Sangria Night
5-10 p.m. Jan. 2. Keel Farms, 5202 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. The first Friday of each month, enjoy an evening filled with Latin music, dancing, and handcrafted sangria flights. First come, first serve with free parking and free admission. www.keelfarms.com
The Market Elaine
5:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 2. The Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Come experience a vibrant atmosphere filled with more than 150 vendors, live entertainment and activities for all ages. Held the first Friday of each month.
Side Splitters Comedy Club presents Officer Eudy
7 p.m. Jan. 2. Side Splitters Comedy Club at the Grove, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Kevin Eudy never intended to become a social media star. Eudy was just a small-town police officer with a couple of children and a sense of humor. Because of that sense of humor, a couple of friends suggested he try to do a few videos on TikTok, which has now led to filling clubs and theaters across North America. https://sidesplitterscomedy.com
Live Music Fridays
7-10 p.m. Jan. 2. Florida Avenue Brewing Co., 2029 Arrowgrass Drive, Wesley Chapel. Every Friday night come out for a diverse lineup of live music performances in a vibrant beer garden. Enjoy a night of great music, delicious craft brews, and good company. https://tinyurl.com/3a3wjn4w
SATURDAY
Fresh Market at Wiregrass
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 3. The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. Held the first and third Saturday of the month. Featuring over 50 vendors located on Paseo Drive in the heart of the shopping center. Guests can expect to find a variety of locally grown produce and take-home foods. The market also features local artists showcasing their creative efforts and eco-friendly products.
Oldsmar Saturday Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 3. City Hall – East Lot, 100 State St. W., Oldsmar. Support local vendors while enjoying fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious food. Presented by the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Ybor City Saturday Market
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 3. Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa. The Ybor City Saturday Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for locally produced items unique to the Tampa Bay area. Find great produce at great prices, gourmet foods & sauces, fresh baked breads, prepared foods, herbs & plants, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, bath & body products, candles & so much more.
Native Plant Walk at Lettuce Lake
9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 3. Lettuce Lake Park, 6920 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. Come discover the beauty of native plants on a guided walk with a representative of the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. The two-hour walk will start behind the Joel E. Jackson Nature Center in the Native Plant Garden. Walks are free but there is a $2 entrance fee.
Downtown Saturday Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 3. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 4424 Friendly Way. Visit a vibrant outdoor market experience filled with gifts, baked goods, home decor, and your favorite local small businesses just in time for the holidays. Every first and third Saturday of the month.
Museums On Us Weekend
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 3-4. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 1630 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa. The Museums on Us program offers Bank of America and Merrill Lynch debit and credit cardholders free admission to over 225 museums and cultural institutions across the United States on the first full weekend of every month.
Saturday Book Club
10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 3. New River Branch, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel. Join in a community discussion of “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters.
Ukulele Jam
12-2 p.m. Jan. 3. New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel. Bring your ukulele and jam with the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society on the first Saturday of each month.
Bonsai & Brews
2-4 p.m. Jan. 3. 82°West Distilling, 6430 N Florida Ave., Tampa. Where hops meet horticulture. Grab a pint and shape your own bonsai tree in one of Tampa’s most iconic breweries. No green thumb required. $75. https://tinyurl.com/h6wbkv5y
SUNDAY
Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 4. Hyde Park Village, 1602 W. Snow Ave., Tampa. Fresh Market is a monthly farmers market every first Sunday of the month featuring over 80 local vendors including produce, handcrafted goods, plants and more. While you shop and stroll, enjoy live music. This event is pet friendly.
Board Game Night
1-11 p.m. Jan. 4. The Tampa Bay Bridge Center, 114 W. 109th Ave., Tampa. The Tampa Gaming Guild invites the public out for weekly game nights on the first and third Sundays of the month, as well as every Wednesday and Friday evening from 5:30-11 p.m. Trial memberships give you access to regular gaming sessions up to 30 days free. tampagamingguild.org
MONDAY
Craft and Chat
1-2 p.m. Jan. 5. Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway. Bring your current project for a relaxing afternoon of crafting and community with makers.
Painting with Rick Austin
1-3 p.m. Jan. 5. Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N. Blvd., Tampa. Explore different painting methods and techniques to complete a painting in this hybrid class. Students will work from the same resource, which will be sent before class. Any painting medium you have will work. This class is great for beginners to advanced students. Members $12, nonmembers $15. Register at lectampa.org or call 813-932-0241.
Donation Based Community Yoga
6-7:15 p.m. Jan. 5. Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health, 6201 Lynn Road, Tampa. Learn yoga techniques that help reduce stress. Donations appreciated but not required to attend. Classes offered each Monday.
Reading After Dark for Adults
6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 5. Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway. The Book Club will be reading “The Sherlockian” by Graham Moore. A modern-day Sherlock Holmes enthusiast who stumbles upon a real-life murder that he must solve by thinking like Holmes.
TUESDAY
General Knowledge Trivia Night
5-7 p.m. Jan. 6. Florida Avenue Brewing Co., 2029 Arrowgrass Drive, Wesley Chapel. Enjoy a night out with challenging trivia questions covering a variety of topics, from pop culture and history to science and current events. Arrive early to snag a table. All seats are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. No saving seats. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Bingo
5:30 p.m. Jan. 6. John Nelson Memorial Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29, 4300 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Every Tuesday, evening early bird game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the regular session begins at 6 p.m. The snack bar provides food and drinks for purchase. 727-992-1499.
Tween Scene
6-7 p.m. Jan. 6. Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway. Hang out, make friends, eat snacks, enjoy crafts and play games. Join us for a fun time with other tweens on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Ages nine to 12. Caregivers, please remain in the library.
Big Band Jam
7 p.m. Jan. 6. Concordia Village Tampa, 4100 E. Fletcher Ave. Come out and enjoy music performed by a 17-piece big band every Tuesday in the senior ballroom. Free and open to the public.
WEDNESDAY
Senior Fitness Walk
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 7. Citrus Park Town Center Mall, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa. Free and fun Senior Fitness Walk every Wednesday morning. Meet at the mall entrance to Dick’s Sporting Goods. 813-494-6376.
Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 7. Lykes Gaslight Square Park, 241-263 E Madison St., Tampa. Featuring tasty treats from a variety of local vendors, the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta occurs the first Wednesday of every month.
Al-Anon Family Groups (Families and Friends of Alcoholics)
7-8 p.m. Jan. 7. Hillsborough United Methodist Church, 9008 Harney Road, Temple Terrace. Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. The group meets each Wednesday.
Game Night at the Grove
7:30 p.m. Jan. 7. B&B Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Game nights alternate between trivia and bingo each week. This week’s theme is TV tunes music bingo. Free to play, no reservations required.
LOOKING AHEAD
Carrollwood Strummers
Noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 8. The Studio, Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. The New Horizons Ukulele Group meets weekly. All skill levels are welcome. Look for the green building behind the main building. Access parking from Casey Road. candyotte@aol.com
Pastels
1-3 p.m. Jan. 8. Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N Blvd., Tampa. Join instructor Janice Schindle and explore a variety of approaches to the beautiful medium of pastels. Gain a deeper understanding of the medium and develop your personal style with pastels. $8-$10. https://lectampa.org
Rides, Bikes and Jeeps After Dark
7-10 p.m. Jan. 8. Red Star Live, 9847 E Adamo Drive, Tampa. Jeeps and Rides After Dark cash awards to Top 3. Enjoy great food, drinks, line dancing inside and a DJ outside. This is where the cool kids are hanging, every Thursday.
Friday Moonlight Market
5-9 p.m. Jan. 9. The Hub at Bexley, 16954 Focus Loop, Land O’ Lakes. Every 2nd and 4th Friday. This is a kid-friendly and pet-friendly event that promises something special for everyone. Don’t miss out on this festive, community-filled evening. Enjoy live music, grab some delicious grub, and explore a variety of vendors offering everything from jewelry and soaps to pastries and unique decorations.
The Carol Burnett Show
Jan. 9-11, 16-18. Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa. It’s the early 1970s and you are a member of the studio audience on Stage 33 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles. As you settle into your seat, the lights dim, that familiar theme song begins to play. Also featuring questions with Carol, hilarious TV commercial parodies and more. Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. $20. https://carrollwoodplayers.org
SkyWatch: Space Week
8 p.m. Jan. 9. MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just beginning to explore the wonders of the night sky, SkyWatch offers an unforgettable experience for everyone. MOSI’s expert astronomers will guide you in viewing the stars, planets, and celestial wonders through telescopes. Free for members, $5 general admission. https://mosi.org/event/skywatch
Tampa YMCA Pickleball Tournament
9 a.m. Jan. 10. Tampa Pickleball Crew, 1701 E. 2nd Ave., Tampa. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this event is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills, meet fellow pickleball enthusiasts and support a great cause. $45. https://tampaymca.org/events/pickleballtournament
Rise and Shine Car Meet-Up
9-11 a.m. Jan. 10. Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel, 28739 State Road 54. Calling all car enthusiasts, mark your calendars for an exciting event that promises a morning full of revving engines and good company. Participants displaying a vehicle are treated to free coffee and breakfast. Enjoy live music, meet fellow enthusiasts and admire a diverse range of vehicles. Every second Saturday of the month.
Saturday @ Zephyr Park
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 10. Zephyr Park, 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills. Enjoy artisan works and delicious eclectic choice of faire at Zephyr Park. A monthly event with something for everyone. Free admission and free parking.
Goat Yoga
10 a.m. Jan. 10. Raprager Family Farms, 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa. Sherri Keenan will give you an amazing experience in our animal pasture with goats, chickens, geese and ducks. Come early or stay after for fun on the farm or fall in love with our amazing café and its incredibly delicious food. Classes are 10am-11 am every second Saturday of the month unless there is a festival. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat or towel. $10-$15. https://tinyurl.com/effeufan
Carrollwood Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 10. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. The Carrollwood Market is held the second Saturday of each month. The market offers a variety of fresh produce, plants, farmed eggs and meats, baked goods, artisan products, lunch bites, local art, handcrafts, and more.
Westchase Locale Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 10. Westchase Town Center Plaza, 9520-9644 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa. Local artisans showcase their handmade goods the second Saturday of each month. www.facebook.com/westchaselocalemarket
Caribbean Night
7-11 p.m. Jan. 10. Krate at the Grove, 5862 Goldview Parkway, Wesley Chapel. Held each second Saturday of the month. Visit the Krate while DJ Q Spins the best Reggae, Soca, and calypso music.
Pirate Pup Parade
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 11. 971 Water Street, Tampa. Guests with dogs and dog-lovers alike are invited to bring their pups to Water Street Tampa to enjoy the parade, pet-friendly activities and even a Pirate Pup Costume Contest. Guests can also enjoy face painting, pet caricatures, pet adoptions with Hillsborough Pet Resource Center and more. https://tinyurl.com/ydphy734
Harvest Market
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 11. The Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Second and fourth Sunday Harvest Market hosts 60-plus vendors, artists, artisans, makers, crafters, and more. Free. www.facebook.com/flpenguinmarkets
Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 11. American Legion Post 111, 6918 N Florida Ave., Tampa. this vibrant market features over 70 local vendors offering everything from fresh produce and artisanal goods to delicious food and unique handmade items. Enjoy live local music as you stroll through the market, which is both dog-friendly and family-friendly, with free parking available. Every second Sunday of the month. www.tampabaymarkets.com/seminole-heights-sunday-market