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Juneteenth Festivals, Women’s Soccer Finals, Fringe Festival: Tampa Area Weekend Events
Looking for something to do? Classical, jazz and Afro-Caribbean music festivals; an educational coastline cleanup; Father's Day events.
TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something to do this weekend? There’s something for every interest - from Juneteenth celebrations to an educational coastline cleanup to music festivals to the USL Super League women’s soccer finals.
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony & Festival
Tampa city leaders and the community will raise the Juneteenth flag during a celebration on Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the City Center at Hanna Avenue.
Tampa Fringe Festival
This fun theater festival, which kicked off Wednesday and runs through June 22, offers a range of shows — magic, sketch comedy, sideshow acts, dance, storytelling, stand-up and more.
Sarasota Music Festival
Sponsored by the Sarasota Orchestra, this classical music festival runs through June 21. This weekend’s concerts include “Death and the Maiden” on Friday, “Levin Plays Mozart” on Saturday and “Rising Stars — 2” on Sunday.
Sea to Shore: Clean & Explore
Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium in Sarasota hosts this coastline cleanup for all ages on Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m. In addition to hands-on cleanup opportunities, there will be education, eco-exhibits and youth-led environmental projects.
Dad’s Day Block Party
The Mall at UTC hosts this Father’s Day event on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The block party includes live entertainment, games and activities, mixology demonstrations, superhero cape and mask giveaways, vendors, and a meet and greet with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Shelton Quarles and former Tampa Bay Lightning player Jassen Cullimore.
Juneteenth Cultural Celebration
The Tampa Art Museum offers a program filled with engaging activities, discussions and vendors to honor Juneteenth on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BBQ & Jazz Festival
This family-friendly event is set for Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m., at the SPC Clearwater campus. Enjoy an evening of barbecue and live local entertainment.
Punk Manatee Benefit
This electrifying night of punk rock at The Nest at St. Pete Brewing Company takes place Saturday evening. Doors open at 7 p.m. The fundraiser benefits Florida’s beloved manatees.
USL Super League Women’s Soccer Final Match
The Tampa Bay Sun FC will compete to bring the first professional women's title trophy home to the region on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Downtown Tampa's Riverfront Stadium. Limited tickets are still available at TampaBaySunFC.com.
Polk Pride 2025: Pride After Dark
This grand finale of Polk Pride 2025 takes place at Lakeland’s Union Hall on Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and features Denali from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament
3 Daughters Brewing in St. Petersburg hosts this annual competition on Sunday, 11 a.m., in honor of Father’s Day.
Riddim and Music Festival
The Riddim Music Festival, an Afro-Caribbean celebration, is set to take place on Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Tampa’s Water Works Park. This vibrant event brings together the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean through music, food and arts.
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