Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Summer Series Returns July 7-30
TAMPA, FL (July 3, 2023) – The Tampa Downtown Partnership is set to bring back its Summer Series, adding fun-in-the-shade activities and a break from the heat to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Building on the success of the Partnership’s renowned Winter Village, this smaller summer version will deliver an expansive 6,000 square feet of shade and offer an array of FREE programming for all ages for more than three weeks, starting on July 7th.
The Three Stars of the Summer Series
The park will feature outdoor games and activities seven days a week, providing endless fun and opportunities for friendly competition.
FREE activities will keep you cool in the shadow of the enormous shade canopy sponsored by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays will add even more options, with a pop-up bar, food trucks, live music, and a local vendor market.
The Tampa Downtown Partnership Pop-Up Bar will serve refreshing beverages on Fridays from 6–10 p.m., Saturdays from 12–10 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Food trucks will tantalize your palate on Fridays from 6–10 p.m., Saturdays from 12–10 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Live music from local musicians will get your toes tapping on Fridays from 8:30–10 p.m., Saturdays from 8:30–10 p.m., and Sundays 1–2:30 p.m.
️ The local vendor pop-up market will offer a unique shopping experience on Fridays from 6–10 p.m., Saturdays from 6–10 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Daily partners will activate the park with special themes and events, with Entertainment Friday, Wellness Saturday, and Funday Sunday.
Entertainment Friday: Catch a throwback movie screening of a retro classic film Fridays from 7–8:30 p.m., presented by the Tampa Downtown Partnership.
Wellness Saturday: Learn knowledge and burn calories with wellness activities from TampaWell, activated by Tampa General Hospital.
Funday Sunday: Have an international experience with Swedish Sundays, brought to you by IKEA, and join the lively Splash Pad Party with the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA.
To add to the excitement, the Summer Series will host a weekly Summer Fun gift basket raffle. Enter for a chance to win by visiting the Summer Series in person. Winners will be drawn each week, and presence during the drawing is not required to claim a prize.
For more information about the Summer Series, visit tampasdowntown.com.
About the Tampa Downtown Partnership
Tampa Downtown Partnership is a private, membership-based not-for-profit 501(c)(6) comprised of companies, organizations, and individuals with a common goal of advancing Tampa’s Downtown. Through an annual contract with the City of Tampa, Tampa Downtown Partnership administers the Special Services District. In addition to Tampa’s Downtown Guides and Clean Team, Tampa Downtown Partnership serves Downtown through marketing, business development, transportation, advocacy, public space activation, planning, and beautification.