Tons of events are happening all weekend at the Tampa Riverwalk! Some highlights will be the Mac and Cheese Festival, Bloody Mary Festival, Tampa Jazz Festival, Big Brothers Big Sisters Day Out, Downtown Carnival and Chalk Art. Get the details
2. Mayor’s Mac and Cheese Throwdown (Saturday)
More than 25 local restaurants will bring in their mac and cheese to Curtis Hixon Park and compete for whose is the best! Get the details
3. Free Comic Book Day (Saturday)
It’s the biggest event in the comic book industry of the year! Over 5.6 million comic books are being given away in participating comic book shops. Get the details
4. Mad Beach Food Festival (Friday, Saturday)
Enjoy local food, live music, a kid’s zone, and dozens of vendors in Madeira Beach. Get the details
5. Bark at the Ballpark (Sunday)
The Humane Society of Pinellas hosts this dog-friendly day at Bright House Field in Clearwater. Get the details
6. Bloody Mary Festival (Sunday)
Perfect for your Sunday morning! Enjoy unlimited samples of bloody Mary’s from around Tampa Bay. Get the details
7. Fun ‘n Country Festival (Sunday)
Top country artists including Eli Young Band, Thompson Square, and more play at Coachman Park as part of Clearwater’s Fun ‘N Sun. Get the details
8. Kentucky Derby Day at the Downs (Saturday)
The Running of the Roses this weekend and all over Tampa Bay there will be celebrations! Tampa Bay Downs is hosting a party all day to watch the races from Chuchill Downs. 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 it on our Out & About section. http://8.wfla.com/1zWdKvD
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