Things To Do in Tampa This Weekend: March 20-March 22

Tampa's weekend kicks off under the stars with the DroneArt Show lighting up the sky, followed by a full slate of family fun, festivals, and trading events on Saturday and Sunday. Whether you're marveling at synchronized drones, partying with animals at ZooTampa, or hunting for rare pins at Busch Gardens, the weekend delivers something for everyone, while the weeknight calendar keeps the momentum going strong.

After selling more than 500,000 tickets worldwide, the DroneArt Show returns to Tampa for two nights on March 20 and 21 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Hundreds of synchronized drones will take to the night sky, choreographed to live string music and forming stunning shapes, flowers, and constellations. This expanded production doubles the number of drones and introduces all-new aerial figures for a 65-minute open-air experience unlike anything else on the concert calendar. Doors open two hours before the 8:45 p.m. showtime, with free admission for children under 3.

The Tampa Lowry Park Zoo is throwing a Springtime Bash, keeping the gates open until 7 p.m. for an afternoon packed with family fun. Happy hour specials run from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with buy-one-get-one food and drink deals at bars throughout the zoo, while a live DJ keeps the party going in the Africa section. Additional Signature Encounters are available to book, and March blockout dates lift after 2 p.m. for Zoo Fun ticket holders, making it the perfect excuse to stay for the whole afternoon.

The Busch Gardens Pin Trading Event gives collectors and trading enthusiasts a reason to head to the park on March 21, when Tiger Lodge hosts this special event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can browse and trade new and rare pins. For every pin purchased, participants get the chance to play a game and trade from one of the event's expansive pin trading boards. To join in, purchase a pin on the day of the event and show your receipt to the ambassador at the pin trading game station.

Tampa's weekend blends theater, food, and culture into a lineup worth stepping out for. From a captivating stage production and a waterfront seafood-and-wine celebration to a vibrant Colombian cultural festival, Saturday and Sunday offer something for every taste.

Tampa's weeknight lineup is anything but ordinary. From open mic laughs and Lightning hockey to painting events and a murder mystery on the water, there's a reason to get out every night of the week.