Things To Do in Tampa This Weekend: March 27-March 29

This weekend, Tampa covers the full range, from cultural celebration and conservation science to a night out with wildlife and live music. The Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival brings free, family-friendly performances to the waterfront. Water Days invites curious minds of all ages to explore the science behind Tampa Bay's future. And when the sun goes down, ZooBrews turns the zoo into the city's wildest after-hours party.

The Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival is an event that honors Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through a variety of customs and traditions. This year's festival will feature live performances showcasing various cultures from Asia and the Pacific Islands. An array of traditional foods, authentic goods, and displays will showcase the vibrancy of AAPI culture. The Asian Pacific Cultural Festival combines music, dance, and community in a festival atmosphere.

Families can see firsthand how the area's natural resources affect their day-to-day lives at the 5th Annual Water Days event. Interactive learning stations led by MOSI educators, community partners, and local experts cover stormwater science, conservation practices, and sustainability in accessible, engaging ways. Water Days also spotlights the region's real environmental challenges, with a focus on the most affected communities. Included with general admission and free for MOSI members, the event features environmental science activities and sustainability-themed giveaways throughout the day.

ZooBrews transforms the zoo into an all-inclusive adults-only evening of wildlife, food, unlimited drinks, live music, and games. VIP ticket holders gain early entry at 6:30 p.m., access to exclusive areas, a special wildlife connection, and a unique gift. Organizers encourage attendees to use ride-share services or arrange a designated driver.

Tampa's weekend offers something for everyone's tastes and styles. Tee off at dawn, toast the season at a food and wine festival, or ease into Sunday with an afternoon day party. 

Tampa's weeknights are anything but ordinary. From creative crafts and playoff hockey to a living legend on stage, the after-hours calendar covers all the bases. There's no reason to wait for the weekend when the week looks like this.