Jul.
01
Catch rivalry baseball as the Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Enjoy the action inside a comfortable, climate-controlled dome during these exciting summer matchups. Tickets are available at AAA.com/Tickets, so grab yours and root for your team
Jul.
01
Indulge your sweet tooth at the Key Lime Festival in Key West. Five days of pie tastings, cocktail crawls and competitions include the Pie Hop, Battle of Bartenders, Pie Eating Championship and Pie Drop. Events sell out fast, so plan ahead. (July 1–5)
Jul.
24
Held in what is known as the “Caladium Capital of the World,” the community celebrates the plant that is grown in greater quantities in Highlands County than anywhere else in the world. Created by two competing growers to celebrate the area, the festival features arts and crafts vendors, local food, live entertainment and a classic car and bike show.
Aug.
01
Enjoy free live music at Rock the Park in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Held the first Thursday of each month, this 15-year tradition showcases every genre under the open Tampa sky. The series runs through Jan. 1, 2027, so bring friends and dance.
Aug.
22
Relive classic rock with Wildflowers, a nationally touring Tom Petty tribute band, at the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala. Sing along to beloved hits like "American Girl" and "Free Fallin'" during this energetic, crowd-pleasing celebration of one of music's most cherished legends.
Sep.
05
Savor fresh St. Joseph Bay scallops at the Florida Scallop, Music and Arts Festival, held at the County Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill. Enjoy live regional music, coastal cuisine and arts vendors. Bring lawn chairs and settle in for the weekend. (Sept. 5–6)
Sep.
25
Dive into the free Pensacola Seafood Festival at Historic Seville Square, Fountain Park and Bartram Park. This 48th annual event serves up Gulf seafood, more than 175 arts exhibits, live music, cooking demos and a children's area. Hosted by Fiesta Pensacola. (Sept. 25–27)