There's plenty going on this weekend on Tampa's side of the bay. Here are a few standout options for Memorial Day weekend:
🇺🇸 The Great American Block Party: Honoring America's 250th year, this event features all-ages fun like a balloon artist and face painter, putt-putt golf, a DJ and lawn games. (Also food and sip-and-stroll drinks.)
The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Saturday, 3-9pm. Free.
🧦 ODDMART Pop-up: Imagine a retro grocery store full of familiar products, but actually they're all socks in disguise. That's ODDMART, which makes its touring world premiere today through Monday.
1517 E 9th Ave. in Ybor City. 11am-7pm daily. Free.
🛍️ Sunshine Market: This monthly community market at Midtown Commons features over 50 vendors, with everything from fresh produce to crafts and other artisan goods. Family- and dog-friendly.
3659 Midtown Dr. 10am-3pm Saturday. Free.
🦐 Seafood & Caribbean Music Festival: It's a feast that's also a party at Curtis Hixon Park. It's what the name says: A variety of seafood dishes enjoyed to the tunes of Caribbean music, with free crawfish and rum punch.
