Spring Forward Into the Next Quarter of 2023 with These Events Near You!

Hillsborough County

  • Winefest 2023: Forrest Grape - March 10th and 11th starting at 7pm - Help celebrate and preserve the Tampa Theater with their biggest fundraising event of the year. Presenting silent auctions throughout the event for incredible experiences and a wine tasting featuring independent restaurants throughout Tampa Bay. Proceeds will go towards our local art community and retaining the historic landmark we all know and love. 

  • The Big Bounce America 2023 - All weekend, times vary - This family-friendly event boasts to be the most epic, largest bounce house endeavor in the entire world! With over 13,000 sq ft of inflatable, colorful obstacle courses, ball pits, sportscenters, and wild competitions for all ages- you won’t want to miss out on this epic fun!

Pinellas County

  • MythCon Dunedin - March 11th starting at 11am - Calling all fans of dragons, unicorns, faeries, centaurs- you name it! This will be a free-to-attend reveal of the Dunedin History Museums newest exhibit featuring tales of Floridian mythical creatures, fire hooping, and vendors of mysterious items. Sprinkle a little fairy dust for an extra magical experience!

  • The Market Marie - March 11th starting at 10am -  One thing about Florida in the Spring- there’s always a market going on and this one is with no exception! Shop your favorite local produce, unique handmade items, and live music to enjoy while you shop!

Pasco County

  • Red Bull Day in the Dirt Down South - All weekend starting at 9am - Get down and dirty with this Motocross event in Dade City! Sponsored by Redbull, watch the riders take flight through a series of courses designed to challenge and push their limits for your viewing pleasure all weekend long!

  • The Pasco Market - March 12th starting at 10am - Come out to a recurring local market full of vendors for the entire family and even pet vendors specifically for your furry friends to enjoy! This will take place at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park and happens every 2nd Sunday of each month- so if you miss out on this one, no worries, there’s always next month!

Hernando County

  • 38th Annual Art in the Park - March 11th and 12th starting at 10am - You heard that right, Hernando’s largest art show is back for it’s 38th year! With interactive art installations, glass-blowing and painting demonstrations, live music, and several areas for the kiddos to run around and enjoy- support two amazing grant programs for local nonprofits by donating just $5 (not required) for parking!

Sarasota/Manatee County

  • 2nd Annual St Paddy Shamrock Crawl - March 11th starting at 5pm - For a measly $20, you can gain access to being Shamrocked on drink specials at several bars- including Raffurty’s, The Office, Mollys and Main, and others! For more information and updates, follow Bar Crawl USA!

Polk County

  • Spring Obsession 2023 - March 11th starting at 8am - For their 20th annual premier garden event, the Lakeland Rotary Club will be putting on a beautiful scenery of plant vendors, raffles, and activities for your furry friends and small humans to enjoy!

Citrus County

  • Bring on the Carnage - March 11th at 5pm - We know you’ve heard of a monster jam, but this event claims to be a SMASHING hit- over 7 intense races full of mayhem and destruction, come out to enjoy the absolute carnage! Tickets will only be sold at the door, be sure to arrive early for the best view!

Lee County

  • Millennial St. Patrick’s Day Fest - All weekend starting at 4pm - This free-to-attend event is perfect for St. Patty’s Day shenanigans! With dedicated pet areas, lots of Irish-inspired food, Stein Hoisting competitions every couple of hours, and a multitude of beers to choose from- you can’t go wrong!

  • Taco Fest Ft. Myers - March 12th starting at 11am - Test your taste buds with delicious tacos brought to you by your favorite local taco trucks and restaurants! BSC needs your help in choosing the most traditional taco and the people’s choice taco for the area- now that’s one excuse for overindulging on tacos we can get behind!

Charlotte County

  • Babcock Ranch Art Show - March 11th and 12th starting at 10am - With over 60 hand-picked artists of all mediums set up for your eyes to feast upon, Babcock Ranch will be hosting food vendors, refreshments, and a builder expo to showcase a plan for the first solar-powered town in America!