Tampa Top 10 - May 2026

ARMATURE WORKS BOAT SHOW

May 1 – 3 at Armature Works. This family-friendly show spans nearly 400,000 square feet along the Hillsborough River. The show features a mix of family boats, pontoons, and recreational vessels from local dealers, along with boating accessories, fishing gear, and marine lifestyle brands. Free admission. armatureworks.com

WILD WEEKEND BRUNCH

May 10, 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. at Zoo Tampa. Celebrate Mother’s Day at this decadent brunch featuring a carving station, chef-inspired specials, desserts, and bottomless mimosas. Each seating features visits from your favorite Zoo characters and an up-close animal experience with one of the animal ambassadors. Reserve in advance at zootampa.org.

TAMPA BAY RAYS

The Tampa Bay Rays play 15 times at home in May at Tropicana Field. The Rays play the Giants, Blue Jays, Marlins, Orioles, and Angels. May 1 is Hello Kitty Day, May 3 is AAPI Heritage Day, May 4 is Star Wars Day, and May 29 is Colombian Heritage Day. Get tickets and full schedule at mlb.com/rays.

GOODWILL HIPPIE DASH

May 9, at the City Marina in Downtown Safety Harbor. Events include a 10k, 5k, 1-mile Walk, Woof & Roll (dogs & strollers welcome), a Flower Child Fun Run, and the “Keep on Truckin’ Challenge” to run the 10k AND the 5k. Walk or run dressed in your best hippie outfit and stay for the post-race party. Proceeds benefit Goodwill. Register at goodwill-suncoast.org.

SUNKEN GARDENS

Open every day in the heart of St. Pete. Sunken Gardens is a lush, tropical oasis home to more than 50,000 exotic tropical plants and birds from around the world, including its iconic flamingo flock. Picnic lunches are permitted. Several of the historic paths are ADAaccessible and span three-fourths of a mile. sunkengardens.org

DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

May 6 – 31 at the Straz Center. This 2023 Broadway revival follows two desperate people in the Bronx as they walk the line between destruction and transcendence. As their initial reserve begins to melt and they decide to spend the night together, the possibility of a genuine relationship begins. strazcenter.org

TAMPA BAY ROWDIES

The Rowdies are a pro soccer team in the United Soccer League. They play at Al Lang Stadium in St. Pete. Watch the Rowdies play at home twice in May. They play on May 2 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Indy Eleven, and then again on May 23 at 7:30 p.m. against the Phoenix Rising FC. Get tickets at rowdiessoccer.com.

SIX

May 12 – 17 at the Straz. The SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st-century girl power. This new original musical is straight from Broadway. Upgrade your tickets to the Premium Experience for your own private bar & more perks. strazcenter.org

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU

May 4, 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. at MOSI in the state-of-the-art Saunders Planetarium. In honor of May the Fourth, join the 501st Legion for photos and build a “pool noodle” light saber. End the night with a special talk and immersive planetarium show exploring the real science behind a galaxy far, far away. Registration is required. mosi.org

PARENTS’ TIME OFF

May 15, 5:30 – 10 p.m. at the Florida Aquarium. For kids ages 5 – 12. Parents can go out and have fun while their kids dive into aquatic fun, hands-on activities, and adventures. Go out and recharge while the kids explore, learn, and play in a safe space designed just for them. Register at flaquarium.org.