Things to do in Tampa this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
VegFest takes over Perry Harvey Sr. Park on Saturday
By Lou P. and the Tampa Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
Tampa Bay VegFest takes over Perry Harvey Sr. Park on Saturday. USF has a $5 art book sale and a free screening of Man on Wire on the lawn. On Sunday there's a market in Safety Harbor and an hour of yoga with chickens at Hotel Haya.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Tampa Bay VegFest
Tampa Bay VegFest fills Perry Harvey Sr. Park from 11 on Saturday, which makes it the easiest plan for the most people.
Florida Voices for Animals has run this plant-based festival for over 13 years. Expect 100+ veg-friendly vendors, speakers, cooking demos, live music, yoga, vegan cook-offs and activities for kids.
Saturday at 11 am · Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 East Harrison Street, Tampa, FL, 33602
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
Free Film on the Lawn – Man on Wire
Thursday at 7 pm
USF Contemporary Art Museum, 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa, FL, 33620
An outdoor screening of the 2008 documentary about Philippe Petit's illegal 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers. Bring a blanket or lawn chair; the museum provides refreshments beforehand.
WITH KIDSbring them
Gingerbread Village
Through Dec. 31
Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602
Families design and build gingerbread creations that join a growing village made from recycled materials. It's a winter-themed activity included with museum admission, running through the end of December.
Kids Market at Yuengling Family Days
Sunday at 12 pm
Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, 11109 North 30th St., Tampa, FL, 33612
Kids ages 5 to 17 set up their own booth, sell their products, meet customers and keep what they earn. A hands-on way for young entrepreneurs to build confidence while the family hangs out.
THE WEIRD ONE with Lou P.
Chicken Yoga with Yoga Loft Tampa
Yoga Loft Tampa is leading a yoga class with chickens at Hotel Haya on Sunday morning.
Sunday at 11 am · Hotel Haya, 1412 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, F, 33605
OUTSIDEfresh air
Yoga in the Park
Sunday at 6 pm
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
A free weekly Sunday evening class led by Latonyia Sumpter of Empowered Wellbeing, open to beginners and experienced yogis alike. The focus is kindness and overall wellness of body and mind.
Sunday Market on Main Street
Sunday at 10 am
John Wilson Park and Gazebo - Safety Harbor FL 34695
A weekly Sunday market at the Safety Harbor gazebo with fresh market vendors, craft vendors and food vendors. An easy way to spend a relaxed midday browsing.
DATE NIGHTfor two
Momix Botanica
Saturday at 7:30 pm
Ferguson Hall - The Straz Center, 1010 North Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL, 33602
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
$5 Art Book Sale
Thursday (see the event page for times)
USF Contemporary Art Museum, 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa, FL, 33620
The museum store marks every art book down to $5, a good place to find something for yourself or a gift. It's in person only, and cash and checks aren't accepted.
Friends of the John F. Germany Public Library Book Sale
Saturday at 10 am
John F. Germany Public Library
The Loading Dock Bookstore at the library opens its second Saturday sale, with used books to browse from 10 to 3. The Friends of the Library group runs it.
BIG SHOWSyou've heard of these
- FRI 7:30 PMDoja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour, Benchmark International Arena
- SAT 7 PMJIMMY EAT WORLD - 25 YEARS OF BLEED AMERICAN, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
- THU 8 PMIl Volo LIVE IN CONCERT, Benchmark International Arena
PLAN AHEAD
WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Tampa, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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