1. Rays Fan Fest (Saturday)

Fan Fest at Tropicana Field will feature Rays players, coaches, a Kids Zone with batting cages and home run derby and Reading with the Rays. Get the details2. Bay Area Renaissance Festival (Saturday, Sunday)

This weekend the theme at the MOSI festival is Time Travelers! See belly dancing, Steampunk Invasion, Fantasy Market and more. Get the details3. Fine Arts Festival (Saturday, Sunday)

Featuring artist demos, shopping, music, a children’s activity booth, food vendors with seating and much more for all in Downtown Bradenton! Get the details4. Suncoast Blues Festival (Friday, Saturday)

The 2nd annual Suncoast Blues Festival at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds with multiple performers each night. Get the details5. Disney Live! (Saturday)

Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic is at the Amalie Arena with two shows on Saturday. Get the details6. Gasparilla Outbound Voyage (Saturday)

Tampa’s favorite pirates make ready to sail back out to sea at this celebration at the Tampa Convention Center. Get the details7. Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue Festival (Saturday)

Curtis Hixon Park turns into a Hoedown this weekend for the original festival with 60 beers, 40 bourbons, lots of BBQ & music. Get the details8. Matilda The Musical (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

The Tony Award-winning musical is at The Straz this weekend! Get the detailsMORE

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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