On January 14, Tampa residents will have fun dressing up their furry best friends in their finest pirate attire in honor of the Gasparilla pirate invasion. Tampa’s Water Street district will be the scene of the inaugural Pirate Pup Parade this month. Attractions such as costume competition to find the most courageous pets, adoptions, gifts …
On New Year’s Eve, locals and tourists in Tampa Bay look forward to seeing the stunning fireworks displays that will light up the night sky as the clock approaches midnight. If you’re curious about where exactly you can catch the fireworks display in Tampa Bay, check out our list below! NYE on the Pier – …
Now that Christmas is over, eye is shifting to the New Year and everything Tampa Bay area has to offer. So for today, our team at Tampa Bay Observer has put up a schedule of celebrations and family-friendly events taking place on Sunday night to start the new year! Family-friendly events Busch Garden’s NYE Celebration …
This year, there are a number of places open on Christmas Day, whether you burned the Christmas ham or want to try something else. Here is a list of nearby dining establishments that will be open on Christmas Day for service. Please call the restaurant for the most recent information since hours may still vary! …
This week, cold weather shelters for the homeless and those living in homes without enough heat but unable to locate other housing will open throughout the Tampa Bay area. In Hillsborough County, the National Weather Service predicts that local temperatures will drop to 40 degrees or lower on Monday night due to wind chill. The …
Going on a last-minute shopping spree this Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? There are a few choices available to you if you have to make an impromptu trip to the supermarket – yes, staff got to go on a holiday too! If you wanna check the chains of shops and restaurants that are open on …
It’s 10 days before Christmas! Unfortunately, a number of holiday festivities have been postponed or canceled due to the severe weather that is predicted to sweep through Tampa Bay this weekend. To keep you on the loop, we compiled a list of all the events that have been canceled this weekend in Tampa Bay. The …
Still wondering where to take the family or loved ones this coming weekend? Tampa Bay transforms into a brilliant winter wonderland as the holiday season approaches, and the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover proudly joins the hype with the Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village! This event, nestled in the middle of the festive landscape, …
With the holiday rush coming through, one thing that is expected is airport delays. One in every five passengers who flew in the United States this year had the misfortune of their flight departing late. Using data from the Department of Transportation from September 2022 to August 2023, TravelPerk investigated 25 of the country’s busiest …
Christmas is almost approaching, and as we enjoy some cooler weather (here and there), we’ve compiled a list of locations to visit to get into the festive spirit. This list will be updated regularly with locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, so if you know of a display we’ve missed, please let us know at …