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Anime Matsuri Food & Music Festival On The Water
Curtis Hixon Park
Friday July 17th 4–11pm, Saturday July 18th 11–11pm, Sunday July 19th 11–9pm
Cost: $10 Entry / Kids 12 & Under Free
Live Music & Performance
Raina Meet & Greet
Anime Voice Actors Meet & Greet, Jeremy Inman & Tiffany Vollmer (Dragon Ball)
Trapped In Anime TV (Special Guest Host)
Q&A Panel
Kids Zone
International Street Food Vendors
Anime Merch Vendors
Cosplay Contest
$250 Food Eating Contest
Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival
Friday July 17th & Saturday July 18th 5:00 PM
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Cost: $50/day
Florida sunshine meets cowboy grit at the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, thundering into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds July 17-18! Arrive early for the Family Festival packed with food, thrills, and interactive fun for all ages. Join us for Florida's Hottest Show on Dirt!
Red, White And Zoo Celebration
Dates: Mondays and Fridays in July 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park will commemorate the United States' 250th birthday with a month-long "Red, White and Zoo" celebration in July. The event will feature special themed animal enrichment activities, patriotic merchandise, festive food and beverages, giveaways and more.
On "America Mondays" and "Freedom Fridays” guests can enjoy the animals participating in patriotic-themed animal enrichment activities that promote their physical and mental well-being. From frozen treats to toys, the activities showcase the animal’s natural behaviors and stimulate their environment. Additionally, the first 250 guests on “America Mondays” will receive a complimentary “Red, White and Zoo” animal themed commemorative bookmark, featuring a different design each week.
Dome After Dark: Surreal Nature
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM July 10, 2026 - July 31 Select Friday and Saturdays
The Dali Museum
Cost: $30
After the galleries close, The Dalí Dome comes alive with Surreal Nature. Available on select Fri and Sat nights, this mesmerizing experience invites you to slow down, look up and lose yourself in a dreamlike world.
Keel Farms Summerfest
May 31 - August 2 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Keel Farms
Cost: Free
Join us every Saturday & Sunday all summer long for the ultimate SummerFest at Keel Farms!
• FREE Water Slides
• Bounce Houses
• Food Truck-Style Eats
• Refreshing Drinks
• Family-Friendly Fun