Tampa Top 10 - April 2025

NCAA WOMENS FINAL FOUR

April 3 – 6 throughout Tampa beginning with a festival jam packed with special appearances, interactive games, giveaways, basketball contests, food, licensed merch and more! Watch an open practice with two participating teams, attend a free concert by GloRilla, and more. ncaa.com/womens-final-four.

SPRING EDITION: PAINT & SIP

April 7, 6:30 pm at Armature works. Get step-by-step instructions on how to paint a seasonal inspired wine glass – the perfect addition to your next event or to give as a gift. Guests 21+ are invited to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Supplies included, purchase tickets in advance. armatureworks.com

DOME NIGHT: PINK FLOYD

April 3, 5:30 pm at The Dalí Dome at The Dali. Celebrate and experience “Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon” while encompassed in 360 degrees of sight, sound and sensation. This experience offers a glimpse into creative worlds that are both remarkably insightful and fantastically unconventional. Purchase tickets in advance. thedali.org

YBOR CITY INDIE FLEA

April 6, noon – 4 pm at The Cuban Club. Find artisanal and handmade goods, plants, vintage collectors, jewelry, gifts, art, and more. Beyond vendors, you’ll find local food and drink, music and good vibes. This is family/pet friendly and an ecoconscious event. theindieflea.com

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Rays Up! You have 17 chances to watch the Rays play in April at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Rays stadium, Tropicana Field in St. Pete, was significantly damaged by Hurricane Milton. They will go up against the Pirates, Angels, Braves, Red Sox, Yankees, and the Royals. raysbaseball.com

MAINSAIL ART FESTIVAL

April 5 & 6 at Vinoy Park in St. Pete. One of the premier cultural events, where more than 100,000 visitors attend the festival to enjoy and purchase quality art. They will also have live music, a kid’s activity tent, food, a student show and more. Artists will compete for $60,000 in prize money. mainsailart.org

FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Busch Gardens. Guests can purchase culinary delights, craft brews, wine, and cocktails for an additional charge through May 18. Park guests can also experience free, live concert performances with park admission. buschgardens.com

EASTER COOKIE DECORATING CLASS

April 18, 6 pm at Armature Works. Join Ellie Mae’s Bakery for a fun and creative Easter-themed cookie decorating class! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to decorate a beautiful set of Easter Cookies to take home while sipping on wine. Purchase tickets in advance. armatureworks.com

FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB

April 5, 7 am at the Bank of America Plaza in Tampa. Climb 42 flights of stairs (914 steps) to the top. Proceeds go to the American Lung Association. Every type of climber is welcome, whether competitive, or taking it at your own pace. The Climb team will be there for support. action.lung.org

MUSIC FEST

April 26 & 27 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Music Fest will feature: Full Force Brothers, Eric Darius, Brick featuring Jimmy Brown, Boney James, Jeffrey Bradshaw and Friends, Morris Day and the Time, and more. Family-friendly, bring chairs, kids 12 and under are free. tampablackheritage.org