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28 things to do in Tampa, FL

Surfing
Not so popular with pro surfers, Florida could nevertheless be attractive for beginners

Beach Season
Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year

Gasparilla Pirate Fest
One of the greatest festivals in Florida for the whole family

Swimming with Manatees
Swim with the gentle giants in the warm waters of Crystal river

Citrus Season
Florida is famous for its beautiful citrus groves and delicious fruits

Florida Strawberry Festival
Celebrate the strawberry harvest, with the local community of Eastern Hillsborough County

Chalk Festival in Sarasota
One of the most important pavement art events in the world

Florida State Fair
Don't miss the first State Fair of the year in the USA, which gets all the latest and greatest

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival
Professional sand sculptors and amateurs compete at one of Florida's best beaches

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing
One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

Dolphin Watching
Observe playful sea mammals all around Florida's coast

Christmas Lights in Tampa
Holidays in Tampa Bay are all about magical twinkling lights

Chinese New Year in Tampa
Lion dances, delicious food, and Chinese art in Tampa Bay

Hummingbirds
Our wee friends flock to the Sunshine State as eagerly as tourists do

Tampa Bay Comic Convention
A celebration of comic and pop arts for the whole family!

Oktoberfest Tampa
Take part in different exciting games and try out delicious beer at Oktoberfest Tampa

Tampa July 4th Fireworks & Parades
What a chance to celebrate Independence Day in Tampa with a bang!

Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo
Florida's largest annual convention with over 200,000 visitors

Tampa Bay Blues Festival
A perfect spring getaway filled with jazz and peace

Sunset Music Festival
One of Florida's biggest EDM raves showcases the best of the genre