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Things to Do This Weekend: Hillsborough County
- TampaBayMom
- 3 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Tampa Bay is full of fun things to do! Here are some of our top picks but to check out a full calendar of local events visit our friends at Fun4TampaKids.com
Prior to planning your activity to any of the below be sure to double check the events website. Some may involve advance registration or fees.
Saturday, May 9, @ 5:30 pm
Suncoast Credit Union Field 1701 N Blvd, Tampa
Tickets Required
Last one at home! Fan Appreciation Night presented by Gainbridge
Beach towels for the first 800 fans after the match
$1 hot dogs from 5:30–6:30 at our in-stadium Happy Hour
Show up early. Stay loud. Let’s end this right.
Saturday, May 9 ~ 1 pm-3 pm
4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617
Price $$20 or $15 for Members
Minecraft Mania at takes your favorite game to the next level! This workshop is designed for ages 7–12. It’s hands-on, exciting, and packed with challenges.
And here’s the best part, same-day admission to MOSI is included for each child registered in the program. After the workshop, explore the museum. Try the interactive exhibits. Discover new STEM adventures. Keep the creativity going all day.
Saturday, May 9 ~ 10 am-11 am
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa
FREE event!
A pop-up adventure playground is a FREE temporary play space created by children and playworkers, using loose parts like cardboard boxes, tires, rain gutters, and fabric. It allows children to use their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills to build and explore their own play environment.
Register at link (no cost!) https://www.regpack.com/reg/templates/build/?g_id=100918730
Saturday, May 9 @ 7:15 am
Adventure Island, Tampa
Entry Fee: *$55.00 from April 1st - May 8th
The TBKT offers youth athletes, experienced and first-timers alike, the unique opportunity to swim, bike and run in and around Busch Gardens’® premier water park, Adventure Island.
Boys and girls ages 6-14 are eligible to participate. Participants will be separated into three-waves for the race. The three waves will be categorized by age range so that participants are still competing alongside others in their age group. All registrants receive a complimentary ‘Stay and Play’ ticket to Adventure Island®, valid on race day only. All participants also receive a race-day ‘Swag Bag’, including an official Under Armour race shirt, a finisher’s medal upon completion of the race, and additional items.
Registration is required: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/TampaBayKidsTriathlon
Saturday, May 9 ~ 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
Northdale Park & Emanuel P. 15510 Hooting Owls Pl, Tampa, FL 33624
Johnson Recreation Center 5855 S 78th St, Tampa, FL 33619
Esports lounges are staffed with Esports specialist who inspire and encourage new social skills, help develop gaming fundamentals, and set a safe, inclusive and positive social environment. Coaches are Esports competitors who have the skills and experience to help any player develop and grow their skills to perform better in competitions.
In addition to developing Esports skills, participants socialize with like-minded competitors and make new friends in a high-energy environment.
All Open Play activities require registration but are free for all players. Esports Tournaments require registration and a $10 entry fee. All Esports Tournaments provide a prize pool for the top three winners.
