Free things to do this weekend in and around Tampa

Tampa Area's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 4, 2026 to Sunday, September 6, 2026

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

Tailgate Takeover at Dick's House of Sport Tampa - DICK'S House of Sport - 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Westshore, Tampa, FL 33607 - Friday, September 4, 2026, 5:30–8:00 PM

FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Tampa area - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA - Saturday, September 5, 2026 and Sunday, September 6, 2026, see link for times

GECKOFEST – Gulfport’s End of Summer Celebration - 3101 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 - Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM