Peace out, February. Though it hasn't exactly felt like February, has it? It's understandable if you've thrown out your 2018 calendar by figuring it was lying to you. Even by Bay Area standards, this many 80 degree days is kind of crazy. Delightful, gorgeous, amazing... but still a bit nuts. 

But now we enter the heart of tourist season, with pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training, and the college kids from cooler climates invading our peninsula. But there are plenty of events for the locals this weekend, so get out and enjoy them! Here are the Top 10 Things to Do in Tampa Bay this weekend; sandals and shorts not included.

Ireland Craft Beers - Launch Event at THE VAULT

This one isn't technically this weekend as it's tonight, but we think it's pretty cool. Three craft breweries from Ireland will launch their wares in the USA for the first time tonight in Tampa! Eight Degrees Brewing, Kinnegar Brewing, and Brehon Brewhouse combine for a special Happy Hour spot for today! More details on the beers on offer here!

611 N Franklin St, Tampa FL , 33602. Phone (813) 225-3450
 

71st Annual Fiesta Day

This family-friendly, FREE street festival celebration commemorates the Cuban, Italian, Spanish, Jewish and German immigrants that settled in Ybor City in the late 1800’s. A parade, live music, and plenty of other food and fun in the heart of what makes Tampa special! Read more about it here!

1800 East 9th Avenue, Tampa FL, 33605. Phone 813-241-8838
 

Tampa's Last Saturday Bar Crawl with Party Bus

Join Downtown Crawlers on Tampa Bay's only fully guided bar crawl with a party bus that will shuttle you from the start at Yeoman's Pub in Downtown Tampa to three more bars including Franklin Manor, District Tavern and Ducky's Sports Lounge, with a welcome shot at each bar! If you didn't get the memo: Downtown Tampa is pretty awesome now. More about Last Saturday Bar Crawl here!

202 North Morgan Street, Tampa FL, 33602. Phone 813-224-9367
 

Cirque du Soleil VOLTA

People are raving about the show in the parking lot of Tampa Greyhound Track. Be sure to catch it while it's right in the heart of Tampa!

8300 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa FL, 33604.
 

The Lights Fest Tampa Area

The Lights Fest is an experience where thousands of friends and families gather to listen to live music, fill up on food trucks and light up life by sharing personal wishes, dreams and goals. Head to Dade City for an event unlike any other!

17951 Hamilton Rd, Dade City FL, 33523. Phone (352) 521-3661
 

Grown Up Night!

Grown-ups take over the museum for a night of beer, food, and fun!

110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa FL, 33602. Phone 813-277-3199
 

Gasparilla Distance Classic 2018

If you're running this weekend, good luck! If you're not... remember: road closures all weekend around Downtown Tampa and on Bayshore Boulevard! Forewarned is forearmed.

333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa FL, 33602. Phone 813-274-8511
 

St. Petersburg/Clearwater

5th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival

A ‘boutique’ fine art festival of approximately 120 of Florida’s and America’s top fine artisans. The event is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and coordinated with the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.

198 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg Fl , 33701. Phone 727-893-7335
 
 

2018 Sunwest Crab & Shrimp Festival

The festival returns the last weekend of February with extended hours, more seating (or bring a chair), more bands and more seafood!

Sun West Park 17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson FL, 34667. Phone (727) 674-1464
 

Girl Scout Cookie-Inspired Beer Release

The cookies are coming! Beer releases: Chocolate Mint Imperial Stout, S'mores Imperial Stout, Chocolate Coconut Doppelbock & Chocolate Peanut-Butter Porter.​

Shut up and take our money!! 
 

555 10th Ave South, Safety Harbor FL, 34695. Phone (773) 875-2290