If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Jan. 23-25), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
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Things to do this Friday (1/23)
Tampa Bay Lightning Watch Party
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 202 N. Morgan St., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Go watch the Bolts take on the Blackhawks with other fans at Yeoman's Topgolf Swing Suite.
Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa,
Cost: Tickets start at $39
Info: Go watch the stand-up comedian perform live at the Tampa Theatre.
Chase the Chase Trading Card Rip Event
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa,
Cost: FREE to attend
Info: Go enjoy a night of pack ripping and trading at DICK'S House of Sport.
Things to do this Saturday (1/24)
Children's Gasparilla 2026
When: Fetsivities begin at 12 p.m.
Where: View map here
Cost: FREE
Info: Check out the annual celebration, which includes a bike safety rodeo, an air invasion, a preschooler's stroll, a parade, a nightime air invasion and a "piratechnic finale."
PBR: Unleash the Beast
When: 7:45 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $42
Info: Go watch top professional bull riders compete at Benchmark International Arena.
Battle In The Bay
When: 5 p.m.
Where: 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $72
Info: Go watch a competitive boxing event in a lively atmosphere.
BOLO at The RITZ Ybor
When: 10 p.m.
Where: 1503 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Cost: $31
Info: Check out a EDM dance party featuring music from live DJs at The Ritz Ybor.
Things to do this Sunday (1/25)
Art on the Spectrum
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Tampa Riverwalk (along Water Street & Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park area)
Cost: FREE
Info: Go check out an inclusive community art event along the Tampa Riverwalk.
Plantapolooza
When: 12 p.m.
Where: 1825 Fouth St. N., St. Petersburg
Cost: Tickets start at $8
Info: Check out the fourth annual botanical celebration with native plant vendors, gardening talks and plant shopping.
Multi-day events
Reptilian Nation Expo
When: Friday and Saturday
Where: 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for kids
Info: Go check out a reptile expo with vendors and live displays of snakes, lizards, turtles and more.
Tampa TCG Trade-N-Play SuperCon
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: 4800 US-301, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $15
Info: Collect and trade TCG items and checkout 250+ vendors while playing for prizes.
If you have any upcoming weekend events, send them to brian.mcbride@wfts.com for consideration.
