TAMPA, FL – Spring fills up fast in Tampa. Between Easter weekend, a Mother’s Day brunch, and more than a few good reasons to make a reservation, there’s enough on the calendar happening to warrant planning ahead.

Here is a look at what’s coming:

Easter Brunch at Driftlight Steakhouse

$60 per person

April 5 · 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. · Driftlight Steakhouse

If Easter brunch is the main event in your family’s holiday, Driftlight delivers with an all-you-can-eat spread of gourmet selections designed to hit every preference at the table. Whether you’re loading a plate at the buffet for the third time or nursing a Bloody Mary over good conversation, you’ll find plenty of reasons to linger.

Easter Brunch Buffet at Riverwalk Terrace

$56 adult · $28 child

April 5 · 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. · Riverwalk Terrace · Tampa Marriott Water Street

The Riverwalk Terrace pulls out the stops for Easter with an enhanced buffet experience featuring a prime rib carving station and an expanded dessert selection that should not be underestimated. With family-friendly pricing and a setting that looks out over the river, it makes for an effortless holiday morning.

Spring Renewal Salt Glow at Spa by JW

$325 + 20 percent service charge

Mon – Thu, all of April

April 1 – 30 · Monday – Thursday · Tampa Marriott Water Street

Available throughout the month, this Elemis full-body salt and botanical exfoliation treatment is the spa’s effort to give everyone a restart. Treatment focuses on circulation, hydration, and restoration. Book Monday through Thursday for availability.

Yappy Hour

Every Monday

Mondays · Anchor and Brine

One of Tampa’s top riverwalk terraces is offering the perfect weekly experience with your canine friend. Anchor and Brine’s Yappy Hour brings chef-crafted bites and thoughtful touches.

May 2026

Spill the Tea — Mother’s Day Edition

May 9 · 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. · Beacon · JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

The tea experience gets its most elegant treatment of the season for Mother’s Day, with a live electric violinist elevating the ambiance overlooking Tampa Bay. Be sure to secure well before the weekend.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Driftlight Steakhouse

$60 per person

May 10 · 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. · Driftlight Steakhouse · JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Driftlight’s Mother’s Day breakfast buffet is crafted with the occasion in mind with a wide spread of thoughtfully prepared dishes designed for a morning of celebration. It’s a natural choice if your Mother’s Day tradition includes good food, good company, and the option to return to the buffet as many times as you see fit.

Mother’s Day in Bloom

May 10 · JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Lobby

Stop by Flor + Palma in the JW lobby on Mother’s Day to design your own complimentary bouquet. Follow the hotel’s channels for updates and plan to pop in if you’re already at the property for brunch or tea.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Riverwalk Terrace

$56 adult · $28 child

May 10 · 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. · Riverwalk Terrace · Tampa Marriott Water Street

The Riverwalk Terrace rounds out the Mother’s Day options at Tampa Marriott with an enhanced buffet featuring carved meats and seasonally inspired pastries. An à la carte menu is available until 9 a.m. for early risers who prefer to order off the menu before the full buffet opens up.

Reservations for most events can be made directly with the restaurants or through the hotel. Given how quickly these occasions fill, booking ahead is the move.

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