# Event Details - **Event Name**: Staycation: Tampa Bay - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Discover the extraordinary experiences waiting in your own backyard!About this EventWhat 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 moreWhy 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 visitNew connections and conversationsNew ideas for future adventuresA renewed appreciation for Tampa BayThe feeling of having truly gotten awayAn Exceptional ValueA 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 CapacityTo create a more intimate and engaging one-time-only experience, attendance is intentionally limited to no more than 50 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 AMBreakfast and Behavioral NeuroscienceInfo: 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 AMDocent 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 AMArt Exercise: "I'm glad I'm here!" postcardsInfo: 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 PMPerformer 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 PMMeet the Neighbors: Local Wildlife Animal EncountersInfo: 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 PMLunch?: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PMBubbly 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 PMBreak (It's been a long day!)?: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PMAquarium Access until closeInfo: Enjoy perusing the immerse exhibits of The Florida Aquarium until they close at 5 PM. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/staycation-tampa-bay/100001992015631377 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, parties, performances, literary-art, it, trips-adventures, meet-and-greet - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-07-25T12:45:00Z - Duration: 5 hours - Location: The Florida Aquarium - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 199, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tampa - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Florida Aquarium - **lat**: 27.943972 - **long**: -82.44487470000001 - **full address**: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Staycation: Tampa Bay - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/56bf507a0a3c5a621ba73af22bcd72121b99253cd13277e95ca0cf358146554e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfeffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781717498 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Staycation: Tampa Bay being held? - **A:** Staycation: Tampa Bay takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Staycation: Tampa Bay? - **A:** Staycation: Tampa Bay is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Staycation: Tampa Bay? - **A:** Staycation: Tampa Bay is organized by Camp Hippocampus, LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Staycation: Tampa Bay is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Staycation: Tampa Bay sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Staycation: Tampa Bay", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/56bf507a0a3c5a621ba73af22bcd72121b99253cd13277e95ca0cf358146554e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfeffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781717498", "startDate": "2026-07-25", "endDate": "2026-07-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/staycation-tampa-bay/100001992015631377", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Florida Aquarium", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "701 Channelside Drive", "postalCode": "33602", "addressLocality": "Tampa", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.943972", "longitude": "-82.44487470000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Discover the extraordinary experiences waiting in your own backyard!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-25", "validFrom": "2026-09-07", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "199.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/staycation-tampa-bay/100001992015631377" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/staycation-tampa-bay/100001992015631377", "price": "199.00", "name": "VIP Ticket to "Staycation: Tampa Bay"" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/staycation-tampa-bay/100001992015631377", "price": "99.00", "name": "Full-Day Ticket to "Staycation: Tampa Bay"" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/staycation-tampa-bay/100001992015631377", "price": 0, "name": "Donation" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Camp Hippocampus LLC", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/camp-hippocampus-llc/27933885", "description": "Camp Hippocampus, LLC is founded by Angelie Patel to help people make memories they're proud to remember. The proprietary CAMP Model is used to help reflect meaningfully on the moments that matter most to you so its easier to recall your strength, confidence, and courage when you need them most." } ] } ] ```