Weekend Events: 'Little Shop,' Farmers Markets and The Wiggles

Looking for something to do in Tampa Bay this weekend? Here are a few ideas to help you out:

‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Meet Audrey II and the cast of this whimsical musical starting Sept. 5 and running through Sept. 27 at the Carrollwood Playhouse,4333 Gunn Highway in Carrollwood . Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors age 62 and up , students or military. Check out the Carrollwood Players’ website for all the details. Curtain times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Boat Show Cruises into Tampa

The Progressive Insurance Tampa Boat Show takes place Sept. 5-7 at the Tampa Convention Center in downtown. Check out all the new boats, learn at the seminars and preview upcoming product releases. For more information, check out the event’s website.

Fresh Market at Wiregrass

Browse the 28211 Paseo Drive mall in Wesley Chapel while checking out the wares of more than 50 vendors during this twice monthly event that takes place again Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers will find locally grown produce, plants, flowers and more. Plus, there are plenty of crafts, live music and “take home foods,” like jelly, salsa, seasonings and more. Find out more by visiting Wiregrass online.

Sarasota Farmers Marketing

Pay downtown Sarasota a visit Saturday to take in the 70-plus vendors found weekly at the Farmers Market. Set for every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, the event takes up about 5,000 square feet of downtown along Lemon Avenue and Main Street.

Savor Rare Beers

The Halfway There Beer Festival takes place Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave., in St. Petersburg. Sponsored by Tampa Bay Beer Week, the event features rare beers from local breweries and breweries around the globe. The cost for entry is $50, which includes a tasting glass. Find out more by visiting the event’s website.

Rays, Oriels and The Wiggles

The Rays Summer Concert Series continues Sunday following the game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Wiggles take the stage at One Tropicana Drive immediately following the 1:40 p.m. game in St. Petersburg. The cost of admission is included with a ticket to the game. Check out the Rays’ website for all the details.

Know of other events going on this weekend? Be sure to let everyone know by commenting below!

Photo Credit: YouTube Screenshot of the Carrollwood Players’ “Little Shop of Horrors” production.