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EVENTS AROUND
TAMPA BAY
Here’s what’s happening this
April & Easter in the
Tampa Bay Area
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The Incredible Duck Race
April 8
10,000 rubber ducks will race down the Hillsborough River in front of Curtis Hixon Park to compete for amazing prizes. The family event will feature games, food, and entertainment leading up to the big race. Ducks can be purchased in advance for $5 and you don’t have to be present to win. Benefiting The Tampa Kiwanis Foundation, which supports many local children’s programs.
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Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival
April 12-15
Various Tampa Bay Locations
The four-day destination event will feature a variety of experiences. This event brings together national wine and spirits producers and brands. This is curated to highlight and celebrate the remarkable culinary abilities throughout the Tampa Bay area. Come support and benefit local charitable initiatives in the Tampa Bay area. Featuring Community Initiatives Foundation’s EAT SMART campaign, whose mission is to support the health and wellness of our youth in the festival destination.
Tickets start at $50
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Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox
April 21 at 6:40 pm
Tropicana Field
Come cheer on the Tampa Bay Rays as they start out the season with a FREE Belt Bag Giveaway. Don’t miss Jackie Robinson Day at Tropicana Field on Friday, April 21 when the Rays take on the Chicago White Sox. Fans can purchase a special Jackie Robinson Day ticket offer that includes a seat in the Lower Level.
The deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Tickets start at $23
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Science After Dark: Plants and Pollinators
Friday, April 21, 6-9pm
MOSI
Get ready for spring with MOSI’s plants and pollinators Science After Dark. Learn about native bees, create a hydro planter, and more! Ticket includes: Light appetizers, beer and wine samplings, MOSI exhibits, hands-on activities, Occulus Rift Beat Saber station, liquid nitrogen ice cream, interactive labs, and more!
Tickets start at $13.95
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18th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival
April 27 – 30
AMC SUNDIAL 20 – St. Petersburg
Sunscreen offers the best in independent film, fun parties, great workshops and mixing, and mingling with the best and brightest filmmakers in the world. Sunscreen is the festival where the filmmakers are the celebrities. Enjoy amazing, thought-provoking, controversial, and inspiring films.
Tickets start at $12
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Gasparilla Music Festival
April 29 – 30
Curtis Hixon Park
GMF features 30 bands on the main stage and along the riverwalk plus drinks and amazing food from Tampa’s best restaurants. Come dance and have some fun while supporting music education. Proceeds from the festival benefit youth music education.
Tickets start at $65
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EASTER EVENTS AROUND THE BAY
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Sunday, April 9 from 11am-3pm
Join Armature Works for their annual Easter egg hunt. Make sure to purchase your Eventbrite tickets in advance for Hop on the Lawn to secure your spot. The egg hunt will take place on the West Lawn and there will be multiple time slots to ensure it doesn’t get overcrowded. Each wave will include 100 kids between the ages of 3 and 10. There will be separate egg hunts for kids younger than 3. You can also purchase a $10 pass for unlimited bounces in the kid zone, take free photos with the Easter Bunny and more!
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Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9
During the Spring Festival, attendees will experience free family-friendly entertainment acts, including Silly Sam, a Bubble Sphere Show, DJ performances, Kid Bands and more. Join the Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny to collect more than 20,000 eggs filled with candy and toys for the kiddos. The Rockin Roller Rink will also be open during the festival for attendees that wish to skate around with the Easter bunny.
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Saturday, April 8 from 7:30 – 9 pm
Egg hunts aren’t just for kids! Join the after dark egg hunt at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve this year to get in on the fun. Prizes include walking trail passes, gift baskets and vouchers to St. Pete shops and restaurants. Cost is $10 per person to join the hunt and participants must be 18 and up.
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Saturday, April 8 from 9am-1pm
This massive Tampa Easter Event includes an egg hunt for adults! All participants must register and obtain their age cards before hunting for any eggs. Age card ranges: 3 and under, 4-8, 9-13, 14-17, and 18 and over (Grand prize is a Downtown Staycation! Recipient must be 18 years or older to claim.
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Friday, April 7- Sunday, April 9
DK Farms and Nursery is hosting several Easter egg hunts each day for three different age groups. Enjoy farm activities like a free petting zoo, bunny zone, photo ops and of course, meet and greets with the Easter Bunny. You can also pay extra for pony rides. Learn more below and book your ticket since a pre-ordered ticket is required to participate in the Easter egg hunt.
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Saturday, April 8 at 10am
The Harley-Davidson store is hosting an Easter event. Featuring free photos with the Easter Bunny from 10am-12pm, and then timed Easter egg hunts beginning at 12:30pm. Make sure to bring your own basket. There will be 1,000 Easter eggs for kids to find!
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EASTER AT RAPRAGER FAMILY FARMS
April 7-9 from 9 am – 7pm
Expect decorations, photo ops and tons of holiday activities at Raprager Family Farms this Easter. Enjoy a hay ride and egg hunt there will be more than 50,000 eggs over the course of the weekend. The field will be restocked for each group. Tickets are $15 per person, with kids 2 and under free.
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NEW & NOTEWORTHY
HOT SPOTS AROUND THE BAY
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Wine on Water is a modern neighborhood wine and liquor shop with over 500 selections. There are plenty of everyday favorites, with a focus on small-production wines. They also have a soft spot for sustainable and organic wineries. Top distillery and brewery brands from around the world are available alongside small batch offerings. Online ordering and neighborhood delivery offer great convenience.
From Jennifer & Torrey Bingham, Founders of Cru Cellars and the Cru Hospitality Group team….Wine on Water has a rotating by-the-glass list that can be enjoyed in the outdoor wine garden. The beautiful space is perfect to reserve for private events and dinners. The shop also offers an extensive series of educational classes and tastings throughout the year.
Located at:
1101 Cumberland Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
Open Daily 11 am-10 pm
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