If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (August 1-3), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
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Things to do this Friday (8/1)
Bolts Brew Fest 2025
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa
Cost: $52
Info: Find over 100 craft beer samples, photo ops, games and more.
End of Summer Trivia Showdown
When: 5 p.m.
Where: 400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey
Cost: Free
Info: Expect a wide range of questions touching on topics like movies, music and fashion.
2025 Buccaneers Training Camp
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: 1 Buccaneer Pl, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: See your favorite Bucs up close and kick off the 50th Season in person.
The Tide Pool Grand Opening
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 107 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Be one of the first to experience the Florida Aquarium's newest habitat in person.
First Friday in the Heights
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 4220 N Florida Ave, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Find live jazz music, guest artists and more at this multi-block party.
Things to do this Saturday (8/2)
CatVideoFest 2025
When: 3 p.m.
Where: 711 N Franklin St, Tampa
Cost: $10
Info: Head to the #1 cat video festival, where a portion of ticket proceeds goes directly to local cats in need.
The Ultimate Girls Flag Football Clinic
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: A clinic meant to empower young female athletes through skill development, mentorship and fun.
Puppy Adoption Party
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 11501 Thonotosassa Rd, Thonotosassa
Cost: Free
Info: Meet adoptable dogs looking for a forever home.
Back to School Bash
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 101 Adventure Ct, Davenport
Cost: Free
Info: Find giveaways, a caricature artist and more.
Things to do this Sunday (8/3)
Brad Paisley at the Baycare Sound
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 255 Drew St, Clearwater
Cost: Free
Info: Watch the country singer perform live with special guests Walker Hayes and Alexandra Kay.
Tampa Bay Cookbook Club Bake Sale Fundraiser
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 5600 Sims Lane, New Port Richey
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Find tables full of homemade baked goods to support the Runaways Animal Rescue.
Multiday events
Tampa Bay Comic Con
When: All weekend, starting Friday at 12 p.m.
Where: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch your favorite shows, comics and more come to life.
Vintage Marche
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.
Where: 2906 34th St S, St. Petersburg
Cost: Free
Info: Shop and browse hundreds of antique and vintage goods.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
When: All weekend, starting Friday at 7:35 p.m.
Where: 1 Steinbrenner Dr, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Cheer on the Rays as they take on the Dodges at Steinbrenner Field.
If you have any upcoming weekend events, send them to brian.mcbride@wfts.com for consideration.
