Can you believe how fast this year is flying by? Tomorrow is May 1 already!!! Then, the next month school is out for the summer. What is everyone doing this summer? What events are coming up that people need to know about? (Chime in with a comment below!)

For the month of May I've only just begun adding events to the calendar. As for June and beyond I'm not even sure I'm ready to think that far ahead.

If you know of an event in the Tampa Bay area that you believe the readers of Tampa.About.com need to know about, send me an email! Please include the what, when and where along with a website where folks can go with more information.

Check out our events calendars and then let me know what events are going on that need to be added:

May events in Tampa

June events in Tampa

I told you the calendars were sparse! Help me fill them up.

Well, it's that time of year again where almost every bar and restaurant dons some form of Mexican culture to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Most folks probably don't even know why Cinco de Mayo is actually significant, but hey, there are drink specials right?  Here are 10 places in Tampa Bay celebrating the holiday May 5, 2012!

For the curious...here is Wikipedia's description of what Cinco De Mayo actually is:  "Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a celebration held on May 5. It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla, where the holiday is called El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla (English: The Day of the Battle of Puebla).  The date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War.  In the state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. Contrary to widespread popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day--the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico--which is actually celebrated on September 16." Read more of Wikipedia's Page on Cinco De Mayo.

During the summer there is nothing quite like going to camp for a kid. Learning new things, exploring new ideas and seeing extraordinary things create memories that not only can last a lifetime but that can also inspire what a child wants to be when they grow up. The day camps offered at Busch Gardens give kids a rare glimpse into the animal world. Read more...

Check out our Facebook page to see more images of the Summer Day Camps. While you are there, be sure to "Like" us too!

Thanks to Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay for the behind the scenes tour of the Summer Day Camps!

When it comes to finding things to do on the weekends, crowds of all ages flock to the mall. Some come to window shop, others are hunting for the perfect gift for a special occasion and some are just there to grab a bite to eat or catch a movie. Looking for a place to shop until you drop? Here is a list of the malls in Tampa Bay. Did I miss one? Let me know by chiming in on the comments below.