Staycation: Tampa Bay
About this Event
What if you could feel like you've taken a weekend getaway without packing a bag, booking a flight, or leaving Tampa Bay?
Staycation: Tampa Bay is a carefully curated, immersive day designed to help you reconnect with the place you live while discovering experiences most locals never find on their own.
For one unforgettable day, you'll enjoy exclusive access to some of the region's most fascinating arts, culture, literature, and wildlife experiences—all thoughtfully brought together in a single event.
Your Day Includes:
✨ Engaging conversations and live panels with influential voices shaping Tampa Bay's cultural landscape
🦩 Up-close encounters with Florida wildlife and the people dedicated to protecting it
📚 Introduction to hidden-gem bookstores, local literary treasures, and your next favorite read
🎁 Premium raffles and giveaways featuring museum memberships, event tickets, cultural experiences, and more
Why Attend?
Most of us spend more time planning vacations than exploring the extraordinary opportunities in our own backyard.
This experience was created for people who want something different: a day of inspiration, discovery, meaningful conversation, and memorable moments—all without the stress of travel.
Whether you're new to Tampa Bay, looking for a unique date experience, planning a day out with friends, or simply craving a refreshing change of pace, you'll leave with:
- New favorite places to visit
- New connections and conversations
- New ideas for future adventures
- A renewed appreciation for Tampa Bay
- The feeling of having truly gotten away
An Exceptional Value
A typical weekend escape can cost hundreds—often before you've even arrived.
For less than the price of a roundtrip airline ticket anywhere else, you'll enjoy a full day of curated experiences, exclusive programming, special guests, interactive activities, and opportunities to win hundreds of dollars in additional experiences and memberships.
Limited Capacity
To create a more intimate and engaging one-time-only experience, attendance is intentionally limited to no more than 80 people.
Reserve your ticket today and discover why the best getaway this summer might be the one that's been waiting for you right here in Tampa Bay!
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Breakfast and Behavioral Neuroscience
Info: Learn how our brains process the wonder of a rare vacation and how to train your brain to feel that sense of wonder anywhere and everywhere!
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Docent Panel: Home is where the art is!
Info: Learn about the importance and impact of local museums during a lively conversation with docents (expert tour leads) from The Dalí, The James Museum, and more! Attendees of the panel are eligible to win a Dual Member membership to The Dalí ($125) or a Member Plus membership to The James Museum ($110)! Additional prizes may be added as additional speakers are added to the panel.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Art Exercise: "I'm glad I'm here!" postcards
Info: Tap into your creativity! Create postcards inspired by the art discussed during the docent panel. Supplies and prompts will be provided to you. Most creative postcards will win two tickets to the Sueños de Dalí event in October (as voted on by attendees, value of $300+). We will mail these postcards home to you in a few weeks so that you can be reminded of a great day!
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Performer Q&A: Why we feel chills in theaters (not just because of the AC)
Info: Appreciate the artistry, dedication, and spirit of local performing arts groups, featuring David Tagliarini of both the St Pete Opera and Tampa Bay Symphony.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Meet the Neighbors: Local Wildlife Animal Encounters
Info: The Florida Aquarium will bring two animals to our event space for a private meet-and-greet with some colorful local wildlife. A raffle will take place for attendees who meet both animals to win an Individual Plus membership ($150)! You're also more than welcome to use this time to explore the exhibits in the Florida Aquarium before lunch is served at 1 PM.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Bubbly Toast! (feat. invitation to exclusive after party!)
Info: Do you ever actually read the books you bring on vacation? This time, you will! Every guest will be given a book inspired by the event and invited to a special after party at Book and Bottle in St Pete!
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Break (It's been a long day!)
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Wild Dolphin Cruise
Info: Take a boat from The Florida Aquarium around Tampa Bay to spot wild dolphins. While there's no guarantee that the dolphins will join us, they often do! Plus, the bay breeze and warm sun will remind you of any tropical destination!
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Aquarium Access until close
Info: Enjoy perusing the immerse exhibits of The Florida Aquarium until they close at 5 PM.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 299.00 to USD 499.00
