1. Gourmet Festival (Thursday) 

Grab a date and enjoy signature dishes from Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Get the details2. Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

This weekend is your last chance to see this exclusive exhibit. Get the details3. RENT – 20th Anniversary Tour (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 

The fan-favorite musical comes to Tampa Bay! Get the details4. Fourth Friday (Friday) 

Enjoy the first day of Fall with the whole family on Tampa’s beautiful River Walk. Get the details5. Free Museum Day (Saturday)

Visit museums all around the Tampa Bay area for FREE. Get the details6. Harry Potter Sorting Ceremony Dinner (Saturday) 

Wands at the ready! Find out which house you belong in and enjoy some Hogwarts themed food. Get the details7. Tea for Tots (Sunday)

Kids can lift their pinkies too while they enjoy special readings of signature books. Get the details8. White Party (Sunday)

Time to spend your Sunday Fun Day brunching downtown in your favorite pre-labor day outfit. Get the details

There are dozens of other events happening around Tampa Bay, so if you don’t see one you like above, please check out our full list of fun things to do. If you don’t see your event listed, you can search for other events or add events to our calendar.

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