Tampa Top 10 - July 2026

ST. PETE PIER RUN

July 4, 6:15 a.m. at the St. Pete Pier. Celebrate our country’s 250th birthday and join the 4-mile walk or run. There are two races, first one at 6:15 a.m., second at 7:45 am. The event also features old-fashioned holiday fun like a pie-eating competition, ice cream, pizza, popsicles, and fireworks. Register at runtampa.com.

FREE MOVIES!

The Tampa Theatre is offering a free movie screening three times in July at various locations, no tickets required. July 12: “The Princess Bride” (1987) at 2 p.m. at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. July 26: “Little Women” (2019) at 2 p.m. at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. July 26: “The Little Mermaid” (2023) at 6:30 p.m. Sing-a-long at Sparkman Wharf. tampatheatre.org

AQUAGLOW

Fridays & Saturdays, 8 – 11 p.m. at Adventure Island. Family-friendly event and open to all ages. This is an after-hours, separate ticketed event offering limited capacity and reduced wait times for attractions. Experience the slides and pools at night in neon light. Guests will love the electric atmosphere filled with colorful lights, music, and immersive surprises around every corner. adventureisland.com

CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR

July 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Oxford Exchange. Come out for a fun-filled day celebrating children’s literature! Get ready to explore a wide selection of books for kids of all ages. Meet your new favorite local author, enjoy storytelling sessions, and participate in a book-themed scavenger hunt. RSVP at oxfordexchange.com.

LINE DANCING

Free line dancing every Thursday from 7 – 9 p.m. at Keel Farms in Plant City. Grab your boots for line dancing lessons on the Patio. Go early and enjoy dinner from their farm-fresh menu before heading outside to dance the night away under the stars. No ticket is required. keelfarms.com

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE

July 9 – 26 at the Straz. A heartfelt and funny love story from one of America’s most celebrated playwrights, Ken Ludwig. The Tony Award–winning author of “Lend Me a Tenor” and “Moon Over Buffalo” shares the true story of his parents, two strangers who fall in love through letters during World War II. It’s witty, romantic, and full of charm. strazcenter.org

LIBERTY BY THE BAY

July 4, 4 – 9:30 p.m. at Julian B. Lane Park. This free, family-friendly waterfront celebration will feature a 250-drone light show honoring America’s 250th birthday, followed by a fireworks finale. During the day, enjoy a kids’ fun zone, beer garden, patriotic pet show, water ski show, live music, food trucks, and more. tampa.gov

CRAFTY HAPPY HOUR

July 20, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Sparkman Wharf. Get crafty! Bring your friends or meet new ones every third Monday of the month on the lawn for Crafty Happy Hour with Birdette’s. Bring your own craft or purchase a craft kit. While you’re there, ask about the Happy Hour specials at Birdette’s! sparkmanwharf.com

POST MALONE WITH JELLY ROLL

July 8, 7 p.m. at the Raymond James Stadium. The Big Ass Stadium Tour part 2! Post Malone performs from his catalog, including the country-leaning material from “F-1 Trillion.” Jelly Roll should perform his breakout songs like “Need a Favor,” “Save Me,” and “I Am Not Okay.” Carter Faith will open for them. raymondjamesstadium.com

BOLTS BREW FEST

July 25, 7 p.m. at Benchmark Int’l Arena. Enjoy craft beers from a variety of local craft breweries, liquor distilleries, plus oversized games, ThunderBug, photo ops, and more. VIP ticket allows early access, food, a Tampa Bay Lightning locker room tour, and an offer code for a BOGO ticket for one Lightning pre-season game. benchmarkintlarena.com