TAMPA, Fla. — If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (June 28-30), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
Friday, June 28
When: June 28-30
Where: Tampa Convention Center at 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: The Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games is underway here in Tampa Bay. The event features approximately 300 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans competing across 14 adaptive sports. From June 21-30, the sports take place at different locations in the area including the Tampa Convention Center, Long Aquatic Center, Yuengling Center and more. All the events are free and open to the public.
Lauren Daigle: Look Up Child World Tour
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Yeungling Center at 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa
Cost: $23.75
Info: Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Lauren Daigle is extending her sold-out “Look Up Child World Tour” with 19 new stops across the US and Europe. The new shows come on the heels of 53 critically hailed sold-out performances, including shows at New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall and two nights at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. The “Look Up Child World Tour” will make a stop at Tampa’s Yuengling Center on Friday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 29
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Ottawa Fury - Pride Night
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Al Lang Stadium at 230 1st Street South, St. Petersburg
Cost: $25
Info: Bring all your friends and show your pride at the Tampa Bay Rowdies Pride Night on Saturday against the Ottawa Fury. Party in the tailgate area before the game and enjoy downtown afterwards.
Summer Nights begins at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
When: Open until 10 p.m.
Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay at 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa
Cost: Click here for information
Info: As the sun goes down, the party heats up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during summer nights! Explore the park after dark with extended hours to 10 p.m. on select days from now until August 11. Dance the night away at themed party zones throughout the park and take on Florida’s top thrill rides in the dark, including their newest launch coaster 'Tigris.'
Sunday, June 30
UCF Day: Rays vs. Texas Rangers
When: 1:10 p.m.
Where: Tropicana Field at 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg
Cost: $38
Info: The Tampa Bay Rays invite you to UCF Day on Sunday, June 30 at 1:10 p.m. when the Rays take on the Texas Rangers. For just $38 ($75 value) this specially priced ticket package includes a seat in the Lower Level and an exclusive Rays Black and Gold hat. You can pick up your hat at the Redemption Center located inside the Gate 3 concourse through the 5th inning.
Summer Movie Series: Gone With The Wind
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Capitol Theatre at 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Cost: $5 GA
Info: Enjoy a classic movie with the entire family! Gone With The Wind will be playing Sunday at 3 p.m. at Capitol Theatre in Clearwater. General admission is $5 or you can pay $9 for the film package which includes your movie ticket, unlimited drinks and bottomless popcorn.
Play vintage pinball and arcade games at Replay Amusement Museum
When: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Replay Amusement Museum at 119 East Tarpon Avenue, Tarpon Springs
Cost: $14 adults | $8 children 7-12 | Free for 6 and under
Info: Replay Amusement Museum is an interactive experience that not only lets you touch the art, but highly encourages you to. Replay opened in 2014 and displays more than 130 playable pinball machines and arcade games. Located in historic Downtown Tarpon Springs, the museum is home to the world’s largest pinball machine—Hercules, made in 1979 by Atari.
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