The budget doesn\u2019t have to be a deal-breaker when looking for family and friend outings in the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve rounded up 15 free events for your upcoming calendar, including a number of upcoming Earth Day events.<\/p>\n
This weekend, the city of St. Petersburg hosts its annual Green Thumb Festival, while Earth Day by the Bay takes place in Sarasota on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Here are a number upcoming events in the Tampa Bay area that don\u2019t charge an admission fee include:<\/p>\n
Bucs Beach Bash<\/a>, April 23-26, RumFish Beach at TradeWinds, St. Pete BeachLatin Fair<\/a>, April 24, CreArte Latino, SarasotaSongkran Fest Lao-Thai-Cambodian New Year Mega Night Market<\/a>, April 24-26, Win! Derby Poker Room, St. PetersburgSt. Pete Earth Day at the Farm<\/a>, April 25, St. Pete Youth FarmFree Cooking Class: Vegan Cheese<\/a>, April 25, Nature\u2019s Food Patch Market & Cafe, ClearwaterCreate Your Own Multiverse<\/a>, April 25, Multiverseland, St. PetersburgGreen Thumb Festival<\/a>, April 25-26, Walter Fuller Park, St. PeteAuto & Truck Showcase<\/a>, April 26, The Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley ChapelEarth Day at the Bay<\/a>, April 26, The Bay, SarasotaTampa Riverfest<\/a>, May 1-2, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, TampaFamily Day in the Chihuly Garden<\/a>, May 2, Chihuly Collection, St. PetersburgFlorida Wiener Dog Derby XVI<\/a>, May 2, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, TampaRun of the Roses Kentucky Derby Event<\/a>, May 2, Soggy Bottom Brewing, DunedinCelebrate World Labyrinth Day<\/a>, May 2, Clymer Park, GulfportMother\u2019s Day Craft & Vendor Fair<\/a>, May 9, A.F.I.R.E. of Pasco County, Port Richey <\/p>\n