Community Calendar

Watch USF Women's Basketball at the Yuengling Center as they take on Tulsa in night, home, matchup.

From the opening tip to the final horn, fans can expect an energetic atmosphere, great competition, and a fun game-day experience for all ages. It’s a perfect opportunity to support Tampa Bay’s team and enjoy some college hoops.

🎟️ Tickets available now
📍 Tip-off at 7:00PM

Pack the stands and Go Bulls! 🐂💚

In her golden years, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood called her family and said she was “going for a walk.” Conveniently, she forgot to mention her walk was over 2,000 miles and passed 14 states. Set out with nothing but her Keds and her determination, she became the first woman to hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail – alone. Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk follows her true, remarkable adventure, and reminds us that it’s never too late to blaze your own trail.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

The Florida State Fair returns Feb. 5–16, 2026, with thrilling rides, tasty fair food, live entertainment, agriculture, and family fun at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

Held every February in Tampa, the Florida State Fair is a vibrant celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community. As the first state fair of the year nationwide, it features thrilling rides, quirky fair food, live shows, and hands-on exhibits. With roots dating back to 1904, the Fair showcases Florida’s rich heritage and innovation, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for twelve days of unforgettable fun.

Southeastern Premiere. In this heartwarming tale, a man visits a tailor to have his suit pants let out after realizing he's gained some weight since he last wore them. What starts as a simple alteration turns into a transformative journey. Through their deepening conversations both their lives are altered. A Tailor Near Me is a story of self-discovery, friendship, and the magic of a perfectly tailored suit.

Southeastern Premiere. When President Kennedy vowed to put a man on the moon, the task landed in the hands of a band of maverick engineers – once the misfits of American science. With no rulebook, they embraced “blue-skying,” drawing inspiration from Buck Rogers, Greek myths, Louis Leakey, and even Snoopy and the Red Baron. An exhilarating ride through the wild imagination that made one giant leap possible!

In her golden years, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood called her family and said she was “going for a walk.” Conveniently, she forgot to mention her walk was over 2,000 miles and passed 14 states. Set out with nothing but her Keds and her determination, she became the first woman to hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail – alone. Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk follows her true, remarkable adventure, and reminds us that it’s never too late to blaze your own trail.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

The Florida State Fair returns Feb. 5–16, 2026, with thrilling rides, tasty fair food, live entertainment, agriculture, and family fun at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

Held every February in Tampa, the Florida State Fair is a vibrant celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community. As the first state fair of the year nationwide, it features thrilling rides, quirky fair food, live shows, and hands-on exhibits. With roots dating back to 1904, the Fair showcases Florida’s rich heritage and innovation, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for twelve days of unforgettable fun.

Tampa Bay’s number one family-friendly Halloween event, Creatures of the Night, returns eerier than ever this fall. Perfect for all ages, the frightful, fun-filled event features howling outdoor experiences, amusing shows, spooky characters, creepy culinary treats and much more on thirteen select nights through October 26!
This year’s event features a new colossal adventure, Mesozoic Mayhem, a bone-chilling scare zone where ancient beasts roam once more and chaos ensues after scientists tamper with nature. Guests encounter life-size dinosaurs, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and just the right amount of fright that proves that eerie fun never goes extinct.

Creatures of the Night takes place on 13 select nights in September and October from 4pm to 10pm.

Event nights are September 26 (members-only night), September 27, Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 17-19, and Oct. 24-26.

General admission tickets after 4PM are $29.95 (Friday & Sunday), $34.95 (Saturday), and can be purchased online at zootampa.org.