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9 THINGS TO DO IN TAMPA, FL (NOVEMBER 11 - NOVEMBER 20)

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival

November 10–13, 2023 • event

Professional sand sculptors and amateurs compete at one of Florida's best beaches

Swimming with Manatees

Swimming with Manatees

November–April (all year round) • activity

Swim with the gentle giants in the warm waters of Crystal river

Citrus Season

Citrus Season

October–June • food

Florida is famous for its beautiful citrus groves and delicious fruits

Beach Season

Beach Season

April–November (all year round) • activity

Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise & Sunset

all year round • nature

Discover Florida's most stunning spots to watch the sun

Tampa Am

Tampa Am

November 9–12, 2023 • event

The biggest amateur skateboarding contest on the planet

Dolphin Watching

Dolphin Watching

all year round (best in late May–August) • nature

Observe playful sea mammals all around Florida's coast

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

November–April • activity

One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

Surfing

Surfing

early August–mid-April • activity

Not so popular with pro surfers, Florida could nevertheless be attractive for beginners

17 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Chalk Festival in Sarasota

Chalk Festival in Sarasota

out of rangeApril 1–4, 2023 • event

One of the most important pavement art events in the world

Florida Strawberry Festival

Florida Strawberry Festival

out of rangeMarch 2–12, 2023 • event

Celebrate the strawberry harvest, with the local community of Eastern Hillsborough County

Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Gasparilla Pirate Fest

out of rangeJanuary 28, 2023 • event

One of the greatest festivals in Florida for the whole family

Florida State Fair

Florida State Fair

out of rangeFebruary 9–20, 2023 • event

Don't miss the first State Fair of the year in the USA, that gets all the latest and greatest

Chinese New Year in Tampa

Chinese New Year in Tampa

out of rangeJanuary 22, 2023 • event

Lion dances, delicious food, and Chinese art in Tampa Bay

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

out of rangeearly March–late September • nature

Our wee friends flock to the Sunshine State as eagerly as tourists do

July 4th Fireworks & Parades

July 4th Fireworks & Parades

out of rangeJuly 4 • event

What a chance to celebrate Independence Day in Tampa with a bang!

New Year's Eve in Tampa Bay

New Year's Eve in Tampa Bay

out of rangeDecember 31 • event

A big celebration on Florida's Gulf Coast

Hot Air Balloon Festival Tampa

Hot Air Balloon Festival Tampa

out of rangeMay 5–8, 2023 • event

See how the sky turns into a colorful canvas

Christmas Lights in Tampa

Christmas Lights in Tampa

out of rangemid-November 2022–early January 2023 • event

Holidays in Tampa Bay are all about magical twinkling lights

Tampa Bay Comic Convention

Tampa Bay Comic Convention

out of rangeJuly 28–30, 2023 • event

A celebration of comic and pop arts for the whole family!

Tampa Carnival

Tampa Carnival

out of rangeApril 22, 2023 • event

Get ready for an annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival!

Mamey Sapote Harvest

Mamey Sapote Harvest

out of rangeMay–July • food

Sweet and smooth. Don't forget to try this exotic fruit!

Tampa Bay Blues Festival

Tampa Bay Blues Festival

out of rangeApril 12–14, 2024 • event

A perfect spring getaway filled with jazz and piece

Tampa Halloween Events

Tampa Halloween Events

out of rangeSeptember–October 2022 • event

Check out the spookiest attractions at Tampa Bay

Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo

Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo

out of rangeMarch 28–April 2, 2023 • event

Florida's largest annual convention with over 200,000 visitors

Oktoberfest Tampa

Oktoberfest Tampa

out of rangeOctober 13–15, 2023 • event

Take part in different exciting games and try out delicious beer at Oktoberfest Tampa

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