Staycation: Tampa Bay (We have wonder at home!)
About this Event
People travel all over the world to enjoy the refreshing, reinvigorating experience of a vacation. Luckily for Tampa Bay residents, we live in paradise! There are countless ways to enjoy a mini-staycation any day or night of the week.
But where do you start?
Let some of the best arts and culture experiences come to you for this one-day Staycation: Tampa Bay experience. Enjoy panel discussions from prominent experts in the arts and culture scene, be introduced to cozy book stores and your next summer read, and get adventurous with some animal encounters of local Florida wildlife.
You will leave this event feeling just as refreshed and reinvigorated as you would from any other vacation, and you'll do so for less than the price of roundtrip airline tickets.
This will be the perfect day for new residents of Tampa Bay to be introduced to some of the best experiences in the area, for couples looking for an unconventional and unique date idea, and for friends looking for an immersive, exciting day together!
PS: There will be raffles galore! Raffles include hundreds of dollars worth of museum memberships, event tickets, restaurant gift cards, and more. Start planning your next staycation or date night before you leave the event!
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: Art Reminds Us That We're Alive
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!
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Art Exercise: Artist Trading Cards
Info: Tap into your creativity! We will mail one of these trading cards home to you later 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, including 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.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:45 AM - 02:00 AM
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 249.50 to USD 499.00
