Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Tampa Airport North, FL

This fun, well-attended 5K roadrace begins at Hyde Park Village and leads runners down Bayshore Boulevard to Bayshore...

This fun, well-attended 5K roadrace begins at Hyde Park Village and leads runners down Bayshore Boulevard to Bayshore Park before turning around and heading right back to Hyde Park. If the 5K sounds like a tough task, then consider the 1-mile Fun Run, which is a good way to get the whole family involved. The post-race celebration will feature live music, food and drink, prizes and games. The race begins at 8am sharp, so get your stretching in early.

Hours: Sat, May 5, 2012: 7:30am

This popular celebration of music takes place the last Wednesday of the month and features everything from party rock...

This popular celebration of music takes place the last Wednesday of the month and features everything from party rock and Jimmy Buffett tributes to Latino, Celtic and folk bands. Proceeds from event concessions go to benefit local charities.

Hours: Wed, May 30, 2012: 6pm - 9pm Wed, Jun 27, 2012: 6pm - 9pm Wed, Jul 25, 2012: 6pm - 9pm Wed, Aug 29, 2012: 6pm - 9pm

Long swept up in the spirit of openness and diversity, Tampa has hosted a gay and lesbian film festival since the late...

Long swept up in the spirit of openness and diversity, Tampa has hosted a gay and lesbian film festival since the late 1980s. The collection of events, which include feature-length and short screenings, normally draw somewhere in the neighborhood of 20,000 strong. In addition to the historic Tampa Theatre, venues include Channelside Cinemas and Muvico Baywalk.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details October 2013

Perhaps Tampa's most-anticipated festival, this exuberant event is the city's answer to Mardi Gras. Held in late January...

Perhaps Tampa's most-anticipated festival, this exuberant event is the city's answer to Mardi Gras. Held in late January or early February, it features a fleet of invading boats, manned by marauding "pirates" who infiltrate the city and initiate a carnival atmosphere. The event commemorates the state's pirate heritage with elaborate costumes, street parades and entertainment. There's also a brunch, games, rides and activities for spectators of all ages.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Jan 26, 2013

Twice a year, during late March and early October, Old Hyde Park Village invites visitors to wander along its pathways,...

Twice a year, during late March and early October, Old Hyde Park Village invites visitors to wander along its pathways, perusing the artwork of approximately 150 artists. Throughout the weekend, spectators may examine and purchase pieces in a variety of media, including photography, oils and watercolors. The cafes and shops of the Village are open for the course of the event. A great way to find unusual artwork for your home or office.

Hours: Sat, Feb 23, 2013 Sun, Feb 24, 2013 October 2013

On this New Year's Day event, the Raymond James Stadium holds a popular post-season NCAA bowl game. Televised around the...

On this New Year's Day event, the Raymond James Stadium holds a popular post-season NCAA bowl game. Televised around the country, the game has become a local and national football attraction, with a variety of events centered around it. Get tickets early if you plan on attending.

Hours: Tue, Jan 1, 2013

If you're a fan of classic cinema, then this series at the historic Tampa Theatre was custom-wired just for you....

If you're a fan of classic cinema, then this series at the historic Tampa Theatre was custom-wired just for you. Everyday Sunday at 3pm, the popcorn's buttered, the lights dim and the reels bring to life the on-screen exploits of greats like Orson Wells, Clark Gable, Robert Redford, Angela Lansbury and Douglas Fairbanks. Previous films have included Hard Days Night, The Great Gatsby, Blazing Saddles and Gone With The Wind.

Hours: Sun, Jun 3, 2012: 3pm Sun, Jun 10, 2012: 3pm Sun, Jun 17, 2012: 3pm Sun, Jun 24, 2012: 3pm Sun, Jul 1, 2012: 3pm Sun, Jul 8, 2012: 3pm Sun, Jul 15, 2012: 3pm Sun, Jul 22, 2012: 3pm Sun, Jul 29, 2012: 3pm Sun, Aug 5, 2012: 3pm Sun, Aug 12, 2012: 3pm Sun, Aug 19, 2012: 3pm Sun, Aug 26, 2012: 3pm

One of the most popular events held at the historic Tampa Theatre each year, this movie-themed boutique tasting features...

One of the most popular events held at the historic Tampa Theatre each year, this movie-themed boutique tasting features wine from several hand-picked vineyards, great food and a silent auction. The event is broken into a trifecta of segments: the night begins with the wine seminar, next comes the Premium Tasting and last but not least is the Grand Tasting.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Sep 21, 2012 Sat, Sep 22, 2012 Sun, Sep 23, 2012

More so than during other times of the year, come April, folks start paying close attention to what's going at Hyde Park...

More so than during other times of the year, come April, folks start paying close attention to what's going at Hyde Park Village. Why? Well, the reason for that would be the ever-popular Taste of South Tampa, which gives folks a chance to gather and savor food and drink from 40 local restaurants. Live music is boon, as well, but it's the chance to taste ditties from places like Bella's, Miguel's and even MacDill Air Force Base -- all in one night! -- that gets people excited.

Hours: Sun, Apr 15, 2012: 1pm - 5pm

Spanning three months (late May through mid-August), Summer Nights at Busch Gardens means extended park hours, great...

Spanning three months (late May through mid-August), Summer Nights at Busch Gardens means extended park hours, great concerts, lots of food and drink, and plenty of nighttime thrills on the very same rides that tingled your spine during the daytime. Among the big name acts that have appeared previously are KC and The Sunshine Band, The B-52s, The Guess Who and Grand Funk Railroad.

Hours: Nightly Fri, Jun 1, 2012 Sat, Jun 2, 2012 Sun, Jun 3, 2012 Mon, Jun 4, 2012 Tue, Jun 5, 2012 Wed, Jun 6, 2012 Thu, Jun 7, 2012 Fri, Jun 8, 2012 Sat, Jun 9, 2012 Sun, Jun 10, 2012 Mon, Jun 11, 2012 Tue, Jun 12, 2012 Wed, Jun 13, 2012 Thu, Jun 14, 2012 Fri, Jun 15, 2012 Sat, Jun 16, 2012 Sun, Jun 17, 2012 Mon, Jun 18, 2012 Tue, Jun 19, 2012 Wed, Jun 20, 2012 Thu, Jun 21, 2012 Fri, Jun 22, 2012 Sat, Jun 23, 2012 Sun, Jun 24, 2012 Mon, Jun 25, 2012 Tue, Jun 26, 2012 Wed, Jun 27, 2012 Thu, Jun 28, 2012 Fri, Jun 29, 2012 Sat, Jun 30, 2012 Sun, Jul 1, 2012 Mon, Jul 2, 2012 Tue, Jul 3, 2012 Wed, Jul 4, 2012 Thu, Jul 5, 2012 Fri, Jul 6, 2012 Sat, Jul 7, 2012 Sun, Jul 8, 2012 Mon, Jul 9, 2012 Tue, Jul 10, 2012 Wed, Jul 11, 2012 Thu, Jul 12, 2012 Fri, Jul 13, 2012 Sat, Jul 14, 2012 Sun, Jul 15, 2012 Mon, Jul 16, 2012 Tue, Jul 17, 2012 Wed, Jul 18, 2012 Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Fri, Jul 20, 2012 Sat, Jul 21, 2012 Sun, Jul 22, 2012 Mon, Jul 23, 2012 Tue, Jul 24, 2012 Wed, Jul 25, 2012 Thu, Jul 26, 2012 Fri, Jul 27, 2012 Sat, Jul 28, 2012 Sun, Jul 29, 2012 Mon, Jul 30, 2012 Tue, Jul 31, 2012 Wed, Aug 1, 2012 Thu, Aug 2, 2012 Fri, Aug 3, 2012 Sat, Aug 4, 2012 Sun, Aug 5, 2012 Mon, Aug 6, 2012 Tue, Aug 7, 2012 Wed, Aug 8, 2012 Thu, Aug 9, 2012 Fri, Aug 10, 2012 Sat, Aug 11, 2012 Sun, Aug 12, 2012 Mon, Aug 13, 2012 Tue, Aug 14, 2012 Wed, Aug 15, 2012 Thu, Aug 16, 2012 Fri, Aug 17, 2012 Sat, Aug 18, 2012 Sun, Aug 19, 2012 Mon, Aug 20, 2012 Tue, Aug 21, 2012 Wed, Aug 22, 2012 Thu, Aug 23, 2012 Fri, Aug 24, 2012 Sat, Aug 25, 2012 Sun, Aug 26, 2012 Mon, Aug 27, 2012 Tue, Aug 28, 2012 Wed, Aug 29, 2012 Thu, Aug 30, 2012 Fri, Aug 31, 2012