It’s a weekend to celebrate 727 life, a special silver anniversary, cars, wings, Woodstock, and….. Christmas? Well, yes! If you know, you know – always expect the unexpected on any given weekend in Tampa Bay. Let Registry Tampa Bay be your guide.
Saturday
727 Day (Or weekend)
Multiple Venues Throughout Pinellas County
727 Day is celebrated each year on July 27, with the 2026 festivities extending from July 25–27. The day is dedicated to appreciating Pinellas County residents and promoting local businesses, attractions, and cultural highlights. The celebration has grown into a major unofficial holiday featuring hundreds of deals, giveaways, and community events.
Over 100 businesses participate, offering specials such as $7.27 drinks, yoga classes, and BOGO deals at restaurants, shops, and attractions.
727 Day Passport: Participants can sign up online to receive a mobile passport, which allows them to redeem deals, check in at locations, and earn points toward exclusive rewards like a limited-edition 727 Day T-shirt or commemorative art print.
Community Events: Highlights include a Tampa Bay Rays game, interactive showcases with robotics and virtual reality, drone shows over St. Petersburg, and running/walking events with distances themed around 7.27 miles or kilometers.
Food and Drink Specials: Many restaurants, bars, and coffee shops offer discounted items, including $7.27 cocktails and breakfast deals
Saturday through Monday, July 25th, 26th & 27th
Find more information HERE.
Tampa Christmas in July
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
Get ready to experience the magic of the holidays in the middle of summer with Summer Sun and Holiday Fun–all indoors at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Join us July 25–26, 2026 for a festive shopping experience that blends the warmth of summer with the sparkle of the holiday season. The Tampa Christmas in July brings the joy, cheer, and charm of Christmas to life months early, creating the perfect escape from the ordinary.
Shop from over 175 talented artists and crafters featuring a unique selection of handmade gifts, holiday décor, jewelry, home accents, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Whether you’re getting a head start on your holiday shopping or searching for something special just for yourself, you’ll find something magical at every turn.
Saturday & Sunday, July 25th & 26th
Find more information HERE.
FMoPA’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Florida Museum of Photographic Art, Tampa
It’s an all day celebration this Saturday, so join the party as FMoPA will be throwing a party at the museum and everyone is invited. There will be cake, free admission, remarks at 12 pm, and more. Join us for the celebration and come check out the opening of our special 25th Anniversary exhibition, Exposure: 25 Years of FMoPA, Highlights from the Permanent Collection. Admission is FREE, but please use the link below to RSVP.
Saturday, July 25th @10am – 5pm
Find RSVP and more information HERE,
World Oddities Expo
The Historic Coliseum, St. Pete
The World Oddities Expo is a traveling oddities festival- a peculiar paradise where weird thrives! We pride ourselves on being an all-inclusive artisan and small business fueled mega-convention. We feature artists, vendors, performers, educators, and guest speakers to create a macabre and magical experience for all!
Shop the showroom floor packed with peculiar pleasures and treasures from artists and small businesses. You’ll find everything in the Lost Curio Marketplace from taxidermy, insects, macabre art, jewelry, home decor, and more! Visit the Oddity Ink Parlour, partnered with the infamous Villain Arts, bringing you talented tattoo artists from all over the land for tattoos on-site! Sign up for a hands-on workshop at WOE Labs! Learn something new from professionals in the field, regardless of your skill level. Listen to guest speakers at WOE Theater showcase their vast knowledge on a variety of interesting topics! Watch and indulge in mind-blowing Live Entertainment! Enjoy music performances, live painting, burlesque, and more!
Saturday & Sunday, July 25th & 26th @11am – 7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Bolts Brew Fest
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Bolts Brew Fest takes over Benchmark International Arena. Sample your way across the concourse and event floor, under the championship banners, in the building Bolts fans know best. It’s the offseason reunion you don’t want to miss.
Local legends, national favorites, and rare international imports – beer, cider, seltzer, RTD canned cocktails, and zero-proof. Here’s a taste of who’s in the building so far. New breweries are being added every week – check back often for the latest. VIP and designated driver programs available.
Saturday. July 25th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
This just sounds like a unique fun event, so if you’re looking for something a little different this weekend and love horror films, check it out! Greenlight Cinema
VHS Club Presents: Summer Slasher Sleepover
Greenlight Cinema, DTSP
It’s VHS Club’s 5-year anniversary! And to celebrate our half a decade of video store era cult classics together, we are having a can’t miss event – The Summer Slasher Sleepover!
Grab your pajamas and comfort blankies for:
THREE cult classic slasher films
FREE pizza and cookies
FREE 5th anniversary t-shirt
PLUS trivia, prizes, and surprises
Saturday, July 25th @9pm – 2am
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Sunday
727 Cars & Coffee
Whiskey Wings, Countryside
Registry always knows where to find the cool car events, and this promises to be a great one. Sip your Sunday coffee while enjoying displays of every conceivable type of vehicle. It’s one of the biggest shows of its kind, and other auto vendors will be on hand so you can grab all your automotive and detailing supplies right there., Enjoy Whiskey Wings goodies and just have a great Sunday morning.
Sunday, July 26th @9am – 12pm
Find more information HERE.
Chicken Wing Challenge
3 Daughters Brewing
In honor of National Chicken Wing Day, some of the region’s best food trucks will be on hand serving up specialty creations and competing for the top prize!
To join in the fun, just grab a free voting card from the bar, order the specialty wings from each truck, and rank your favorites! The top vote getter wins the title.
Salty Moon Johnny Nevadas The Shawarma King Cipolla Rossa And more to come!Sunday, July 26th @12pm – 6pm
Find more information HERE.
Car Show & Pool Party
AC Marriot Hotel, Tampa
Can’t get enough cars?? Registry Tampa Bay gets it, so here’s another one for you! Tampa’s premier poolside automotive event featuring exotic cars, live DJ, cigars, hookah, and luxury vibes. Join in for an exclusive rooftop automotive social at the AC Hotel by Marriott Tampa Airport. Escape the traditional crowded parking lot meet and experience something different. Enjoy a summer evening surrounded by amazing cars, hotel pool access, music, food, drinks, and sunset views overlooking Tampa.
This is a limited-capacity event designed to bring together automotive enthusiasts, creators, and professionals in a relaxed and upscale atmosphere.
Sunday, July 26th @3pm – 9pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Australian Pink Floyd
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Friday, July 24th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Punchline on the Pier
The Pier, DTSP
Saturday, July 25th @6:30
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Peace of Woodstock
Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa
Saturday, July 25th @8pm
Find more information HERE.
The 2nd Annual Yacht Rock Summer
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Saturday, July 25th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Summer Sing-Along: The Little Mermaid Presented by Tampa Theatre
Sparkman Wharf, Tampa
Sunday, July 26th @6:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend, everyone!
Cindy
