Weekend Highlights: Events and Weather in Tampa Bay! 🌞🌊

Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Your Weekend is Here, Tampa Bay! Events and Weather to Enjoy

As the weekend approaches, Tampa Bay is set to bask in delightful weather, making it the perfect time to explore local events and enjoy the outdoors. With temperatures hovering in the low 80s inland and upper 70s along the coast, residents can look forward to a mostly sunny Saturday followed by a partly cloudy Sunday with just a 10% chance of a passing shower.

Weather Forecast

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s inland, upper 70s at the coast.
• Saturday Night: Mostly clear to partly cloudy, lows in the 60s.
• Sunday: Partly cloudy, highs in the low 80s.

Beachgoers will find excellent conditions this weekend, especially on Saturday, with water temperatures around 69 degrees. Boating enthusiasts can also rejoice, as light winds from the south on Saturday and from the west on Sunday promise smooth sailing.

Exciting Events Happening This Weekend

Pinellas County

• 2025 Tampa Bay Holiday Market
  When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Where: The Coliseum, St. Petersburg
  Kick off the holiday season by shopping local and connecting with artisans. The first 250 attendees will receive a special holiday ornament!

• 5th Annual Palm Harbor Craft Festival
  When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Where: Florida Avenue, Palm Harbor
  Discover unique craftsmanship from some of the nation’s finest crafters.

• Free Family Community Tech Day & Comicon
  When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Where: Enoch D Davis Center, St. Petersburg
  Part of the Tampa Bay Urban Futures Festival, this event combines arts, tech, and community conversations.

Hillsborough County

• Black History Walking Tour: West Tampa
  When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  Where: Tampa River Center
  Explore the rich history of West Tampa’s Black community on this enlightening walking tour.

• Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Lexington FC
  When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  Where: Suncoast Credit Union Field
  Join in for military appreciation night as the local soccer team takes on Lexington FC.

Polk County

• Lake Elbert Trail Grand Opening
  When: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  Where: Lake Elbert Boat Ramp, Winter Haven
  Celebrate the opening of this new trail with a ceremonial “First Walk.”

• Lakeland Holiday Craft Show
  When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Where: RP Funding Center, Lakeland
  A weekend filled with festive shopping and creativity awaits!

Pasco County

• 10th Annual Sweet Potato Roundup and Fall Farming Festival
  When: Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Where: New Port Richey Public Library
  Enjoy tastings and learn about sweet potato culture.

• Symphony in Lights
  When: Saturday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  Where: The Shops at Wiregrass
  Experience the magic of the holiday season with dazzling lights and soft snowflakes.

Stay Informed

For more events and updates, check out our Community Calendar.

Whether you’re hitting the beach, attending a festival, or exploring local history, Tampa Bay has something for everyone this weekend. Enjoy the beautiful weather and vibrant community events!