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3rd annual Sweet & Spicy Festival heads to Tampa’s Water Works Park next weekend

This free-to-attend foodie fest will feature over 70 local vendors.

by Kyla Fields January 2, 2023May 31, 2025

This free-to-attend foodie fest will feature over 70 local vendors.

Arts & Entertainment

After a two-year hiatus, Riverfest returns to downtown Tampa next month

This hyperlocal, weekend-long festival features live music, food trucks, hot air balloon shows, a lantern parade and more.

by Kyla Fields April 18, 2022September 19, 2024

Free family event, Taste of Carrollwood returns to Raymond James Stadium this month

Sunday funday with the fam guarantees to be light on your pockets.

by CL Staff March 11, 2019July 28, 2025

Weekend Platter: Golden Growler Award, Mayor’s Mac & Cheese Throwdown and more

Five ways to make the most of your weekend using food and drink.

by Angelina Bruno April 28, 2017May 14, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Network your art at Tempus Projects on Feb. 11

by Julie Garisto February 10, 2015August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Freebies of the month: events to ease the pain of recession drain

by Julie Garisto March 29, 2011August 17, 2023