Now that Spring is here, there are many exciting things to do throughout downtown Tampa. Up and coming social hotspots, such as Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf, are becoming the new go to venues for various entertainment activities. Located along the Hillsborough River, Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf are bringing a modern, aesthetic appeal to the old city of Tampa. The chic, yet comfortable setup of each site provides the entire Tampa Bay community with a pleasant escape from its hectic realities. Both locations have outdoor and indoor seating, along with a variety of dining options, and an open lawn for relaxing, interacting with others, and playing games. In addition to those benefits, Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf have easy to access parking for a minimal fee only on select days.
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Throughout the entirety of the Spring season, Armature Works and Sparkman Wharfare hosting numerous, cannot miss events. To kick off the event-filled season, Armature Works is coordinating a Movie on the Lawn event on Monday, March 25 at 7:30 PM. The public event will be showing the movie, Jurassic Park. To appeal to music lovers, Sparkman Wharf is arranging a public event, Live Music at Sparkman Wharf, on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, from 6 to 10 PM. Live Music at Sparkman Wharf will be featuring the band, Infinite Eights.
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On the second and fourth Saturday of April, The Heights Morning Market will be open for business on Armature Work’s ground. The family orientated event will be free for the public, and will offer a diverse selection of locally grown produce, meats, seafood, and other food items, as well as live music.
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Similar to Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf, other areas in Tampa are hosting enjoyable events throughout Spring. Located within walking distance from Armature Works is Waterworks Park. On Saturday, May 11, from 10 AM to 7 PM, Waterworks Park is introducing the Tampa Riverwalk Food & Art Festival. At the festival, live entertainment, food samples, and artistic shops will be present.
Between Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf is the Tampa Riverwalk. Tampa Riverfest 2019 will be held at the Tampa Riverwalk on May 3 and 4. It is a free event with live music, a Wiener Dog Derby, Gasparilla stand-up paddleboard invasion, Tampa Bay Pride Band, TacoFest, beer and margarita bars, a Blessing of the Fleet, Taste of the Riverwalk Hillsborough County School kid performances, and more incorporated.
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