813 Day
All day. Thursday, Aug. 13. Hyde Park Village, 1602 W. Snow Ave., Tampa. Celebrate all things Tampa with 813 Day, a hometown tradition filled with live music, surprise moments, and exclusive offers from the businesses that make the Village community so special. https://hydeparkvillage.com/event/813-day
Monster Jam Freestyle Mania
Times vary. Friday-Sunday. Aug. 14-16. Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Get ready for non-stop excitement as Tampa roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, heart-pounding races and plenty of big air. The world’s best Monster Jam drivers combine forces with fearless FMX riders in an eight-team lineup to wow the crowd with big air jumps, crazy tricks and unbelievable backflips. MonsterJam.com
Fear Circus
8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa. Fear Circus is the Taconhy production house’s adult-only horror show. No safety net. No softening for the kids in the front row. Twisted clowns prowl the aisles. Aerialists drop from a blackened rig. A chainsaw revs in the dark and a spotlight catches whatever happens next. No one under 13 will be admitted. Children 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult. $30. Parking $10-$12. https://tinyurl.com/bdzkwjmj
THURSDAY
Downtown’s Backyard Market
Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 13. Tampa City Center’s Esplanade (Poe Plaza), 200 N. Franklin St., Tampa. This monthly market invites you to get down to earth as local businesses and vendors bring fresh produce and food to the heart of downtown. From petals to pastries, this is your chance to discover an abundance of local flavors in the city center. Every second Thursday of the month.
Line Dancing Lessons
7-9 p.m. Aug. 13. Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Grab your boots and join Keel and Curley Winery every Thursday for free line dancing lessons on the Patio at Keel Farms. Come early and enjoy a delicious dinner from our farm-fresh menu before heading outside to dance the night away under the stars.
FRIDAY
Senior Social
3 p.m. Aug. 14. B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd. Join B&B Theatres every Friday for fun card games with the 50 and older community. Come alone or bring a few friends. Instruction available for all games. Free to play. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Friday Moonlight Market
5-9 p.m. Aug. 14. The Hub at Bexley, 16954 Focus Loop, Land O’ Lakes. Every 2nd and 4th Friday. This is a kid-friendly and pet-friendly event that promises something special for everyone. Don’t miss out on this festive, community-filled evening. Enjoy live music, grab some delicious grub, and explore a variety of vendors offering everything from jewelry and soaps to pastries and unique decorations.
Side Splitters Comedy Club presents: Igor Martinez
7:30 p.m. Aug. 14-15. Side Splitters Comedy Club at the Grove, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Born in the mean streets of Venezuela and raised in a swamp in South Florida, Igor Martinez is a stand-up comedian based in New York City. He is a regular at Broadway Comedy Club, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, and New York Comedy Club. https://sidesplitterscomedy.com
The Gods of Comedy
8 p.m. Aug. 14-16, 21-23, 28-30. Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Daphne and Ralph are young classics professors who have just made a discovery that’s sure to turn them into academic superstars. But something goes disastrously wrong, and when Daphne cries out in a panic, “Save me, gods of ancient Greece!” she gets the surprise of her life when the gods actually appear. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. $25-$28. https://carrollwoodplayers.org
SATURDAY
Rides by the River
8-10 a.m. Aug. 15. Armature Works Pier, 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa. Hundreds of Tampa Bays’ hottest and most exotic cars will be on display. Local dealers and automotive vendors will show off some of their latest vehicles and products. This event is open to the public and fun for all ages. This event is free to attend. There is a charge for parking in all lots surrounding Armature Works and downtown. If you wish to park in Lot 1 to show your vehicle, you must pre-purchase your ticket. www.armatureworks.com/all-events
Oldsmar Flea Market
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 15-16. 180 N. Race Track Road, Oldsmar. The Oldsmar Flea Market is one of the largest markets on Florida’s West Coast, featuring hundreds of vendors selling furniture, local produce, gourmet food, antiques, modern and contemporary household items, clothing, electronics, jewelry, and much more. https://oldsmarfleamarket.com
Brew Run 5k
9-10:30 a.m. Aug. 15. Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Join an exciting event that features an awesome course paired with excellent local craft beer.
Fresh Market at Wiregrass
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 15. The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. Held the first and third Saturday of the month. Featuring over 50 vendors located on Paseo Drive in the heart of the shopping center. Guests can expect to find a variety of locally grown produce and take-home foods. The market also features local artists showcasing their creative efforts and eco-friendly products.
UTB Saturday Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 15. UTB Saturday Market, 101 State St. E., Oldsmar. Support local vendors while enjoying fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious food. Presented by the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Ybor City Saturday Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 15. Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa. One of the most popular shopping destinations for locally produced items unique to the Tampa Bay area. Find great produce at great prices, gourmet foods & sauces, fresh baked breads, prepared foods, herbs & plants, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, bath & body products, candles & so much more.
Downtown Saturday Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 15. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 4424 Friendly Way. Visit a vibrant outdoor market experience filled with gifts, baked goods, home decor, and your favorite local small businesses just in time for the holidays. Every first and third Saturday of the month.
Early Voting
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 15. New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel. Qualified early voters can cast their ballot at New River Library during the early voting period. Visit pascovotes.gov to check your voter registration, polling schedules, resources and more.
Fairgrounds Flea
Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 15. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N. U.S. Highway 301, Tampa. Shop curated 1990s and early 2000s styles, including rare finds, statement pieces, denim, and accessories from vendors across the region. This is all about unique, one-of-a-kind fashion you won’t find anywhere else. $12-$17. Parking $10-$12. https://tinyurl.com/2p3rcb8a
Family Creative Corner
2-3 p.m. Aug. 15. Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway. Join the library every Saturday for a family activity. This program is for all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a caregiver age 18 or older. The Saturday programs each month will be as follows: First Saturday: puzzle party; Second Saturday: Color Me Calm; Third Saturday: building with Legos 4; Fourth Saturday: game day.
Nuggetcon Florida Books
4-10 p.m. Aug. 15. Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Celebrate books, authors, and the reading community at NuggetCon Florida Books. Meet bestselling and indie authors, shop books and bookish merchandise, author signings and photo opportunities, local vendors and small businesses, reader activities and giveaways. $31. https://tinyurl.com/4kyfnydt
Back to Wizarding School
6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 15. AdventHealth Center Ice, 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel. This family-friendly ice skate will include wizard-inspired photo ops and party favors (while supplies last). Enjoy fun party lights and curated music hits mixed by DJ Reign. Early registration is $22 online or $25 in-house (cash is not accepted). Arrive early to purchase tickets, enjoy photo ops, and purchase a butter brew from the concession stand. Wizarding costumes and wearing your favorite house colors encouraged.
SUNDAY
The Market at Water Street Tampa
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16. Water Street, 971 Water St., Tampa. Every third Sunday, start fresh with The Market at Water Street Tampa. Shop from 60-plus local food and wellness-focused vendors with an array of fresh, local, homemade, handcrafted, fair-trade, vintage or eco-friendly products.
Board Game Night
1-11 p.m. Aug. 16. The Tampa Bay Bridge Center, 114 W. 109th Ave., Tampa. The Tampa Gaming Guild invites the public out for weekly game nights on the first and third Sundays of the month, as well as every Wednesday and Friday evening from 5:30-11 p.m. Trial memberships give you access to regular gaming sessions up to 30 days free. tampagamingguild.org
Wattaka’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
5 p.m. Aug. 16. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa. Enjoy an intergenerational musical embrace that pays tribute to discipline, love, and the enduring spirit of our community. $23. https://tinyurl.com/5fakmwkw
MONDAY
Shine A Light Arts for Impact Program
4:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Fredrick B. Karl County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Join a special event marking the first stop in the 2026-2027 Shine A Light Winners Tour. The event is free to attend. A dessert reception will follow remarks. www.jewishtampa.com/shinealight
Donation Based Community Yoga
6-7:15 p.m. Aug. 17. Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health, 6201 Lynn Road, Tampa. Learn yoga techniques that help reduce stress. Donations appreciated but not required to attend. Classes offered each Monday.
TUESDAY
New Tampa Women’s Prayer Connection Luncheon
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 18. Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., Tampa. $30. Make your reservation by calling Diana Strickland at 813-833-4458.
Bingo
5:30 p.m. Aug. 18. John Nelson Memorial Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29, 4300 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Every Tuesday, evening early bird game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the regular session begins at 6 p.m. The snack bar provides food and drinks for purchase. 727-992-1499.
Emergency Management Hurricane Preparedness Talk
6-7 p.m. Aug. 18. New River Branch, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel. Plan ahead for a safe and healthy Hurricane Season. Join the host the Pasco Emergency Management specialists who will be presenting Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Planning.
Big Band Jam
7 p.m. Aug. 18. Concordia Village Tampa, 4100 E. Fletcher Ave. Come out and enjoy music performed by a 17-piece big band every Tuesday in the senior ballroom. Free and open to the public.
Loomis Bros. Circus
7:30 p.m. Aug. 18-19. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N. U.S. Highway 301, Tampa. Audiences will be treated to an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling circus performances, aerial artistry, hilarious clown antics, and jaw-dropping acts that will captivate guests of all ages. Two shows will be available on Aug. 19: 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Admission is $30 for adults (ages 13 and over). Admission is free for children under and up to two children ages 2-12. Additional kids are $8 each. Parking $10-$12. https://tinyurl.com/3y9xx938
WEDNESDAY
Senior Fitness Walk
10:30 a.m.-noon. Aug. 19. Citrus Park Town Center Mall, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa. Free and fun Senior Fitness Walk every Wednesday morning. Meet at the mall entrance to Dick’s Sporting Goods. 813-494-6376.
Central Pasco Democratic Club
6 p.m. Aug. 19. Meadow Pointe I Clubhouse, 28245 County Line Road, Wesley Chapel. Summer social, come meet other democrats. Every third Wednesday of the month. Details on Facebook or centralpascodemocraticclub@gmail.com, or 813-453-1663. All friends of the Democratic Party are invited.
Al-Anon Family Groups (Families and Friends of Alcoholics)
7-8 p.m. Aug. 19. Hillsborough United Methodist Church, 9008 Harney Road, Temple Terrace. Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. The group meets each Wednesday.
LOOKING AHEAD
Third Thursday Tampa
6-10 p.m. Aug. 20. Grand Central at Kennedy, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Unit 208, Tampa. Since 2012, every third Thursday features live music, cocktails and food trucks on Madison Street at Grand Central at Kennedy in the center of the Channel District of downtown Tampa.
Karaoke Nights
7-9 p.m. Aug. 21. Shops at Wiregrass Center Court, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. Guests can sing their heart out while listeners grab some light bites or drinks from nearby eateries. Karaoke is free. Normally presented every third Friday of the month. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended.
Fourth Saturday Gathering
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 22. Kohl’s, 3979 Van Dyke Road, Lutz. A monthly gathering at the Kohl’s parking lot. Informal and free, at the Northgate Square plaza. Shopping, restaurants, Publix and a gas station. Get out of the house and hang out a while with local car enthusiasts. Projects welcome.
Sunshine Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 22. Midtown Tampa, 3650 Midtown Drive, Tampa. This vibrant community market offers an exciting variety of fresh produce, artisan goods, delicious foods, and unique finds from an incredible array of local makers. Live music kicks off at 10 a.m. sharp on the green, bringing even more energy to this dog-friendly and family-friendly popular market. Every fourth Saturday of the month.
BayCare Health Screening
Noon-2 p.m. Aug. 22. Land O’Lakes Branch, 2818 Collier Parkway. Join BayCare for free health screenings. This includes screenings with blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, and glucose checks. Each screening should take about 10-15 minutes per person. Walk-ins welcome. https://tinyurl.com/44psf3zr
R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)
7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 2 p.m. Aug. 23. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. Around the world, robots are quickly replacing humans in tasks considered menial, such as assembly lines, domestic labor, and administrative work. A young woman journeys to the island to free the robots, but in her naive enthusiasm, she becomes deeply embroiled in the fate of the robots and, ultimately, the fate of the human race. This is a staged reading. Free for members, $5 suggested donation for non-members.
Discover What’s Within
1-3 p.m. Aug. 23. Camp Dorothy Thomas, 16119 Boyette Road, Riverview. This free community event is designed for families who are curious about Girl Scouts and want to learn more about the experiences, friendships, and opportunities available to girls throughout the Girl Scout year. An RSVP is encouraged by visiting https://tinyurl.com/DiscoverWithin
Keel Farms Spirit Week
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 24-28. Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Spirit Week has officially arrived at Keel Farms. Celebrate all week long by dressing up according to each day’s theme, culminating with prom. Monday is pajama day, Tuesday is animal print day, Wednesday is Wacky Wednesday, Thursday is cowboys vs. aliens, and Friday is Flashback Friday. https://tinyurl.com/5n968scv
Republican Club of Central Pasco
6:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments with the meeting to follow. Meets every fourth Monday of the month. 813-817-3011.
American Legion Post 108 Monthly Meeting
7 p.m. Aug. 24. Plantation Palms Golf & Country Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Interested in finding out how to get involved with the American Legion? Come check out the monthly meeting, held every fourth Monday. Contact Commander Don Hinst for more information, 813-786-4965.
Dade City Photo Club
6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 25. The ABL, 14135 Seventh St., Dade City. Join fellow photographers to share ideas, showcase favorite photos, and connect with others who share a passion for capturing the world through a lens. Bring your camera and your favorite photograph of Dade City, or simply your favorite photograph, and be part of the beginning of a new creative community in East Pasco. https://tinyurl.com/9ef4ktv3
Ales and Tales Book Club
6-7 p.m. Aug. 26. In the Loop Brewing, 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Join an adults-only book club, recommended for ages 21 and older. This month’s book discussion will be on “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig.
Summerween Movie Drive-In Series
8:30 p.m. Aug. 26. Armature Works Lot 3 Parking Lot, 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa. This month’s feature is “The Shining.” Enjoy classic movie snacks from special pop-ups, including popcorn, hot dogs, candy, and sodas while you watch under the stars. Parking is first come, first served, and admission is priced per vehicle.
Seeds of Knowledge: Disaster and Hurricane Preparedness
11 a.m.-noon. Aug. 27. Wesley Chapel Branch, 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd. Pasco County Emergency Management will be presenting information and resources for disaster and hurricane preparedness. https://tinyurl.com/4ujzfctd