Memorial Day honors the U.S. men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. It is a holiday many of us spend enjoying family gatherings, backyard BBQs or a relaxing time at the beach with friends and family.

So however you choose to enjoy the long weekend and honor the brave men and women who have served our country, here are a few local family-friendly options from 813area.com for this weekend.

Margarita Festival at the Curtis Hixon Park
The Tampa Bay Margarita Festival returns Friday and Saturday. Listen to The Wallflowers and sit on the lawn with your friends while sipping a margarita and enjoying all the fun activities, live music and countless delicious margaritas freshly made by the bartenders at the Curtis Hixon Park.

Sunset Music Festival at Raymond James Stadium
The most popular electronic dance music DJs are here in Tampa – DJ Marshmello, Alan Walker, and rapper Yo Gotti – to give you the best time ever. There will be water stations, merchandise, food, and beverages. So just let loose and have fun!

Rewind: Mulholland Drive (2001)
Tampa Theatre offers Rewind: Mulholland Drive, a mysterious and dangerous classic. But if you don’t like being scared, they’ve got you covered, too. On Sunday, Tampa Theatre will give a free community screening of the original Superman (1978).

Original Sin Cider Sampling
Friday is National Wine Day! So before the Margarita Festival starts, have a little warm-up with your friends. At Jug & Bottle Dept., they’ll provide a sampling experience with Lacey from Original Sin and have a taste of the entire lineup of the Original Sin Hard Ciders. If you can’t get enough, there’s another event – National Wine Day – When I Sip, You Sip, We Sip at Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe – where you can enjoy the old-school dance vibes and wine tasting from all kinds of brewings.

Silent Party Memorial Day Weekend: 90s vs Now Edition
This is a refreshing and brand new experience for all party people, a Silent Party hosted by Millennium Age in the Hall on Franklin on Sunday night. The catch? This party has no speakers or amps, so you have to use wireless headphones instead! Three DJs are competing for your attention during this bash, spinning the hottest 90’s hits from Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, Dr. Dre, and Snoop, and TRAP hits from 2 Chainz, Future, & MIGOS. If you don’t like a song, simply switch your headphones from one station to the next to keep the party going.

Serious Foodie!
Many people would plan a family reunion or friends gathering on weekends, but a fancy dinner just sounds just as perfect on a Friday night! The Epicurean Hotel has prepared some amazing food with a four-course meal and handcrafted cocktails. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the night and have a good time!

Whether you stay in or head out for adventure, all of us at DeLeon Sheffield Company wish you and your loved ones a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend this year!

Because at DeLeon Sheffield Company, ‘We’re More Than Realty; We’re Family.’