Mainsail Art Fest, Circus Day, Caribbean Carnival: FL Weekend Events

FLORIDA — Looking for something fun to do in the Tampa Bay area this weekend? There’s something for every interest — arts and crafts festivals, EcoFest, Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival, and World Circus Day.

98 RockFest

This rock festival headlined by Staind brings an all-star lineup to Tampa’s Amalie Arena Friday evening.

Flower Festival

Hunsader Farms in Bradenton hosts its first annual Flower Festival Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cut your own flowers and enjoy hayrides, train rides, pony rides, live music, food and craft vendors, a petting zoo, and more.

Mainsail Art Festival

This fine arts and design show takes over St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival

This annual outdoor craft festival brings artists and makers to Dunedin’s Main Street Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

EcoFest Earth Day Tampa Bay

This Earth Day celebration takes place Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa. There will be local vendors, sustainability and gardening experts, green workshops, STEM booths, food trucks, and more.

Clearwater Library Comic Con

The annual Clearwater Library Comic Con, which takes place Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., moves to a new location this year, the North Greenwood Recreation Complex. There will be a costume contest, panel discussions, food trucks, and more than 40 guests, comic artists, and vendors at this free family-friendly event.

Celebrate Rays Day

Watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees Saturday, 12:30 p.m., while spending the day Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s marine life residents. Rays Baseball Radio will be on site. Also, meet DJ Kitty and former Rays’ pitcher, Grant Balfour.

World Circus Day

Celebrate the history and artistry of the circus arts Saturday in Sarasota with free admission to The Ringling’s Circus Museum and Bayfront Gardens.

Record Store Day

Celebrate independent record stores across Florida Saturday. Many shops will sell exclusive merchandise, offer discounts and host special events. Find participating stores in the Sunshine State here.

Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival

Celebrate Caribbean culture this weekend in Tampa. A parade and concert takes place Saturday at Perry Harvey Sr. Park and the Tampa Bay Jouvert is Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

St. Pete French Fry & Craft Beer Festival

This annual foodie event in St. Pete presents various food trucks and other vendors Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m., at Albert Whitted Park.

Nautical Nights Gala

This fundraiser for CASA takes place Saturday, 6 p.m., at the Hilton Carillon in St. Petersburg