Community Calendar

Join us for the inaugural Team-Challenge Bioblitz at The Elling Eide Center, a 72-acre preserve and research library on Little Sarasota Bay. This is an exciting opportunity to discover the natural beauty of the Elling Eide Preserve and support our long-term land management and conservation goals.

Bioblitzes are a type of citizen science activity when the community joins together to document as many types of living things within a specific area, during an intensive, usually 24-hour, time period. The Elling Eide Center Team‑Challenge Bioblitz is a community-driven biodiversity survey where individuals or teams of up to six people will use the citizen science platform iNaturalist to document their observations.

Observations will be aggregated together for the Preserve, creating research-grade data that will help us track species richness, abundance, and phenology over time. Ultimately, this information will guide land management decisions at the Eide Preserve and conservation decisions more widely.

Participants of all ages are invited to attend. Please note, those under 16 must have an adult guardian present and with them for the duration of the event. Each team needs at least one device with the iNaturalist app installed in order to participate. The Center especially encourages participation from naturalists, photographers, and those with expertise in plants, insects, arachnids, and other taxa.

Following the BioBlitz, prizes will be awarded in four categories, including Most Significant Discovery, Most Species Observed Overall, Most Invertebrate Species Observed, and Best iNaturalist Observation.

Participants are invited to arrive or return any time between 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Entry will close at 7:00 PM with the BioBlitz ending after sunset. This free event includes lunch at noon and a late‑afternoon happy hour.

Learn more and register at eidecenter.org/visit-the-preserve.

Join Hall of Fame Coach, Tony Dungy, for a Saturday morning you’ll never forget!

It starts when you and your child experience the thrill of stepping onto the field where your Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice. You’ll spend the next few hours connecting with your kids with plenty of fun and games, plus some practical fatherhood tips from Coach Dungy to take home and put into practice. You won’t want to miss this memorable Tampa All Pro Dad Experience, created just for you and your kids.

The Tampa Riverwalk is set to come alive for its biggest celebration yet as Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk hosts the 10th Annual Tampa Riverfest on Friday and Saturday, May 1–2, 2026. This free, family-friendly festival spans from Curtis Hixon Park to Water Works Park and features live music, Tatse of the Riverwalk, Tacofest, a hot air balloon glow, the beloved Lantern Parade, the crowd-favorite Wiener Dog Derby, and a brand-new Kid Zone — with pop favorites Sixpence None the Richer headlining Saturday night.

Presented by Publix Super Markets, Riverfest transforms the Tampa Riverwalk into a lively hub of entertainment, showcasing the best of Tampa’s food, music, and culture.

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.

Join us on the Deuces [22nd Street South between 7th Ave S & 9th Ave S] on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the 4th Tampa Bay Chalk Festival! Over 25 community artists will create beautiful sidewalk art with the theme “OUR WATERY FUTURES 2026”! Plus a panel of environmental experts!

MAACM Family Day: Fun Fabric Bowls!
Saturday, May 2nd 10 am – 1 pm:

Join us in MAACM’s Education Studio and create your own “no sew” decorative bowl to brighten up the home using colorful fabrics. A family-Friendly tour of the galleries is included. Free with admission.

Join us for the Downtown Satruday Market at Avalon Park (Wesley Chapel)!

FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING!
DATES: 1st & 3rd Saturdays!
HOURS: 10AM-2PM

Join us in Downtown Avalon Park for a vibrant outdoor market experience filled with farm-fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and your favorite local small businesses.

The Downtown Saturday Market is designed to bring people together and support local entrepreneurs. Whether you’re shopping for healthy ingredients, unique gifts, or simply want to stroll and explore, the market offers something for everyone.

FAMILY & PET FRIENDLY! HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE!

Located at Avalon Park (Wesley Chapel)
Address: 4424 Friendly Way, Wesley Chapel, FL, United States, Florida 33545
(On the corner of Friendly Way & Meeting Street)

Hosted by Florida Penguin Productions.
For vendor info, email Brett@floridapenguinproductions.com

Imagine Museum proudly participates in Museums for All — simply present your SNAP Benefit card and photo ID to one of our associates upon arrival and enjoy $3.00 admission to the museum. Children ages 6 and under are free.

Tuesday, April 30, and May 7, 2026, 10am-1pm
Art Nouveau panel (New!)
Celebrate the natural forms and sinuous curves of Art Nouveau, a movement which flourished concurrently with the Arts and Crafts movement, by creating a stunning leaded glass panel. Level 1 classes are the perfect introduction to the craft of leaded glass.
Register Now: https://my.museumaacm.org/1058/3711

Join us for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers every Saturday! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.