Christmas In July, Cat Expo, Ice Cream Festival: FL Weekend Events

TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Tampa Bay area? There’s something for every interest — Christmas in July, an ice cream festival, a birthday bash celebrating Tampa turning 136 and an immersive psychedelic experience museum.

Christmas in July Rummage Sale

This indoor rummage sale runs Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in New Port Richey. Items include office supplies, Christmas decorations, home goods and decor, clothing and shoes, children’s toys, and more.

Christmas in July in Downtown Venice

Venice MainStreet hosts the Christmas in July sales event in Downtown Venice Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy great discounts and meet Santa.

“Carrie the Musical”

Progressive Arts Florida offers two productions of “Carrie the Musical”this weekend - Friday, 7 p.m., at Helios Hall in Dunedin and Saturday, 3 p.m., at MainStage Dunedin Community Center.

Trash to Treasure Sale

Come find treasures at this Garden Club of St. Petersburg sale, which starts Saturday at 9 a.m.

Cat Extravaganza & Rescue Awareness Event

Loving Cats Worldwide hosts the Sarasota Cat Extravaganza & Rescue Awareness EventSaturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto. Check out vendors and rescue organizations, enter your cat in the competition, and more.

Living Green Market

Check out this monthly market supporting a healthy lifestyle on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Unity Spiritual Campus in St. Petersburg.

Tampa’s Biggest Birthday Bash

Tampa is turning 136 and is invited to the party to celebrate Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Water Works Park. The event features some of the city’s favorite businesses and family resources as well as the best party and event companies in the Tampa Bay area. Party and have fun with interactive exhibits, games, prizes, live entertainment, food trucks and more.

Stack the Deck to Save Lives Charity Poker Tournament

This charity poker tournament Saturday, starting at 11 a.m., at Winners Circle Sportsbar & Grill in Lakeland raises money for Citizen CPR. This nonprofit agency in Polk County provides CPR, AED and First AID training courses.

Cannadelic Summer

This immersive “psychedelic” experience museum has interactive workshops, a consumer marketplace with over 50 vendors and exhibitors, plus expert speakers and discussion panels focused on the science, business and culture of cannabis and psychedelic medicine. It takes place Saturday, noon to midnight, at The Factory St. Pete.

Slumber Pawty at Humane Society

Groups are invited to have a fun night in the Humane Society of Tampa Bay shelter getting a shelter tour, playing games and doing age-appropriate activities. And, of course, spending time with shelter pets. A slumber pawty is perfect for girl and boy scout troops and birthday parties. The event starts Saturday, 7 p.m., and ends Sunday, 8 a.m.

Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival

More than 25 ice cream and frozen dessert vendors will set up at the St. Pete Pier Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., for the Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival.