ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS:

1. Paddyfest 2018 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
The Biggest and Best St. Patrick’s Day party in the Bay continues to over deliver in 2018, offering a  full week of events benefiting local charities, plus an all-ages street festival featuring national headliners, Love & Theft and Magic Giant! Get the details

2. St. Patrick’s Night Parade (Saturday)
This year, we get to celebrate St Patrick’s Day TWICE on the same weekend. Finish the weekend off the Rough Riders way with their annual St Patrick’s Night Parade. Get the details

3. Mayor’s River O’Green Fest (Saturday)
Bring your family and friends to join the festivities with Mayor Bob Buckhorn of Irish fare, beer and the dyeing of the Hillsborough River to a shade of Kelly green! Get the details

4. St. Patrick’s Day Art & Gallery Walk (Saturday) 
Shop for local art along Beach Blvd, visit a gallery, catch a live local band and grab some green beer or corned beef and cabbage along with the Irish and Irish-at-heart who’ll come out in droves to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. Get the details

OTHER EVENTS:

5. Spring Break Waterfront Festival (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 
This 4-day, fun-filled event will offer a collection of carnival rides, live entertainment and some awesome food and craft vendors. Get the details

6. Day Out with Thomas (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 
All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him for a day of big adventures and even bigger memories. Kids will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including crafts, photo ops, and more. Get the details. 

7. Mutt Derby (Sunday)
Dog owners are invited to bring their dogs to compete in a fun race to raise funds and collect food for All Faiths Food Bank and Fast Friends Greyhound adoption. There will be face painting and other fun activities for children. Get the details

8. Comic Con Event (Saturday)
Dress up as their favorite characters, meet your favorite comic writers and authors, visit vendor booths, and play video and board games. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks. 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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