Franklin Street Block Party: Celebrating Earth Day

Start: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:00PM
End: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 7:00PM

The historic auditorium may be closed for restoration, but there are still plenty of reasons to visit Tampa Theatre! On Wednesday, April 22, Tampa’s majestic movie palace is hosting a Franklin Street Block party – presented by Urban E Recycling – in celebration of Earth Day. The event is FREE and open to the public, and will feature music, giveaways, family-friendly activities, community partners and vendors filling the 700-block of Franklin Street from 5pm to 7pm.  More vendors are being added every day! Guests are also invited to bring books in good condition and rooted or potted plant cuttings for a Book and Plant Exchange. Urban E Recycling’s hard drive shredder Short films in the Taylor Screening Room Animal interactions and costumed characters from The Florida Aquarium Art inspired by the odd animal world by Megan Bites Live music by Nick Ewing of ArtisTREE Gardens An interactive drum circle from Giving Tree Music Asian Fusion Street Food (with plenty of plant-based options) from the Miso Lucky food truck Learn about bees with the Tampa Bay Beekeepers Association Fun and games with Keel Farms Herbal teas, honey, and natural skin & hair care from Healthy Happy Hippie Meet local feathered friends from The Ybor Misfits Microsanctuary