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Events of the week we love
Hyde Park Village
Wednesdays: 12-3pm
Join us at the center of Hyde Park Village at Posie's florwes to get your flowers.
Centennial Park in Ybor City
Every Saturday, hours vary
Operating since 2000, the Ybor City Saturday Market is the largest outdoor market in the Tampa Bay area. Shop locally produced items and meet the artists behind the art.
Grassroots Kava House, Ybor City
Thursday: 7pm
Put your knowledge to the test across a variety of topics, enjoy fantastic company, and compete for amazing prizes. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just here for fun, this event guarantees an evening filled with laughter and friendly rivalry. Gather your friends and get ready to shine!
Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen
Wednesdays: 7pm
Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of trivia, delicious food, and even better beer! Bring your friends and compete for your chance to win! Every Last Wednesday is Music Bingo!
1st and 2nd place: Gift Card!
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Mondays: 6-7pm
Come sweat it out for FREE at HIIT in the Park every Monday from 6-7pm at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Led by Crunch Fitness and open to all fitness levels!
Keel Farms
Nov 25th: 6:30-9pm
Come test your Stranger Things knowledge at Stranger Things Trivia on Nov 25 at Keel Farms. It is free to play, teams compete for prizes, and dinner reservations are required!
Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation in Largo
Nov 28th-Jan 3rd: 5:30-9:30pm
Come stroll through over 1 million twinkling LED lights at the Florida Botanical Gardens’ Holiday Lights in the Gardens. A magical, family-friendly holiday fundraiser running nightly through the season!
1 N Pinellas Ave Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Nov 22-23: 10am-5pm
Kick off your holiday shopping in style at the Early Elf Art Market in historic Tarpon Springs (Nov. 22–23), where more than 150 local artisans and festive food and drink await.
