Pups, Sharks And Wild Things On Tap This Weekend

Wondering what to do this weekend?

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for activities to hit this weekend.

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Pup Crawl

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay will host a Pup Crawl Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. starting at MacDinton's on Howard Avenue. Grab your four-legged friend and join some of the society's adorable adoptables for the crawl that kicks off at MacDinton's, 405 S. Howard Ave., then to Yard of Ale, World of Beer and The Dubliner Irish Pub. Wear your favorite animal-themed T-shirt and enjoy drawings and drink specials at each stop.

Shark Week

The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, will celebrate Shark Week beginning Saturday, Aug. 3 with a shark-themed scavenger hunt, interactive games, dive shows, photo ops, and you may even get to touch a shark at the aquarium's new Stingray Beach. Seven species of sharks are on display at the aquarium. 

Going Wild

The Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, will host a Where the Wild Things Are Weekend. The museum will bring Maurice Sendak's classic children's book to life Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 6 p.m.Kids are invited to "put on your wolf suit and get ready to cause some mischief. 

Art On The House

The Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, offers Art on the House each Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.  Art on the House provides access to the museum galleries free of charge. 

Art After Dark

The Dubliner Irish Pub, 2307 W. Azeele St., Tampa, hosts Art After Dark each Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. The event features craft beer, an art show, art demonstrations and live music.

Outdoor Movie Night

Tate's Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 927 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, hosts an outdoor movie night each Thursday and Friday night on its 12-foot movie screen.

Saturday Storytime

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 213 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, hosts a weekly story hour for kids Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Downtown Sunday Market

The Tampa Downtown Sunday Market is held each Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 600 and 700 blocks of Franklin Street. More than 50 vendors sell produce, art, specialty food and crafts.