Summer is here and Tampa Bay is brimming with events and festivals for all. Get out on the water, see Broadway shows, and even come face-to-face with the largest triceratops ever discovered. Check out some of our favorite events and festivals happening this June in Tampa Bay!
BIG JOHN THE DINO
Now Open
Go nose-to-nose with Big John, Tampa Bay’s first-ever large, fossilized dinosaur skeleton on long-term display. Visit the World’s Largest Triceratops in an immersive & playful exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa.
BUSCH GARDENS’ SUMMER NIGHTS
Until August 6
As the sun goes down, the party heats up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Summer Nights. Explore the park after dark with extended park hours every night. Take on Florida’s top thrill rides in the dark and enjoy electrifying entertainment.
TRAVAILS AND TRIUMPHS
Now Open
Black business has grown from the great depths of segregation. The newest Black History exhibit in the Tampa Bay Area, “Travails and Triumphs,” comes to Water Street. Visit this encapsulating display telling the story of communities and families they forged, the hardships they endured, the jobs they worked, and the triumphs they celebrated.
TAMPA BAY RESTAURANT WEEK
Thursday, June 15 – Sunday, June 25
Creative Loafing is back with its 17th Annual Tampa Bay Restaurant Week. Come out for a week full of events at Restaurant Week! With 30+ participating restaurants, it’s impossible to leave unsatisfied.
THE FLYING ACE JUNETEENTH EVENT
Sunday, June 18, 3:00pm
The Tampa Theatre is partnering with Film Tampa Bay to present “The Flying Ace,” a historical film from 1926. Attendees are also welcome to attend a live panel discussion with the Vice President of Norman Studios, the Founder of the Make a Film Foundation, and many more. Be sure to RSVP, as slots are limited.
AFROCAN – TAMPA JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
Sunday, June 18, 5:00pm
AFROCAN Fest is an annual festival highlighting Black culture in the Tampa Bay area in honor of Juneteenth! Our community’s Black-owned businesses, entertainment, and art will be throughout Perry Harvey Sr. Park. Come out for food, good music, fashion, and more!
RICHARD’S FATHER’S DAY WALK & JOG
Sunday, June 18, 8:00am
The Gonzmart Family Foundation is hosting its annual Richard’s Father’s Day Walk & Jog! For the past nine years, people from all over Tampa Bay have gathered on Father’s Day to walk to raise money to fight cancer. Enjoy an early-morning Father’s Day exercise with your dad while raising money for a great cause!
FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Sunday, June 18
Yacht StarShip is hosting a 2-hour breakfast buffet cruise for Father’s Day! The cruise includes a brunch buffet, DJ entertainment, and two free drinks for Dad!
FATHER’S DAY CRUISES
Sunday, June 18
Father’s Day only, Dads ride for free with the purchase of any adult or child ticket. Get off at any stop to explore all Tampa Bay offers with the Pirate Water Taxi!
A FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Sunday, June 18, 2:00pm
The Carrollwood Jukebox Band is performing in Tampa Bay for Father’s Day! Great for friends and family. Come to the Carrollwood Cultural Center for a great time and music this Father’s Day!
WATER STREET TAMPA MARKET
June 18, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Every third Sunday of the month, Water Street Tampa hosts The Market. This month’s market will feature programming celebrating Pride Month and a mix of 50+ vendors featuring live entertainment and art!
SUNSHINE MARKET AT MIDTOWN TAMPA
June 24, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Every 4th Saturday of the month, enjoy vendors, local bakeries, restaurants, jewelry, art, and so much more! While strolling, you can also enjoy live entertainment.