Resort Happenings
TradeWinds offers the perfect setting for a holiday weekend getaway or special event. Check back as the holidays approach for event details.
Activities
Bucs Watch Party: Oct. 26th
Join us for the ultimate watch party as the Bucs take on New Orleans, Oct. 26th, 3:00 pm at RumFish Sports Bar (kickoff at 4:05 pm). Watch the game on the large screen, and enjoy food and drink specials! Catch appearances by a Bucs Legend Player, Captain Fear, Bucs Cheerleaders, Bucs Street Team, and more!
- Raffles and Swag Giveaways
- Quarterback Toss Inflatable
- GIF Photo Machine
- Cornhole and Yard Games
- Bucs RV with Madden gaming systems
Bucs Watch Party: Oct. 26th
Halloween Weekend
Carve into your calendars to plan a gathering with your best witches and wizards, for we will brew up some spooky activities over Halloween weekend.
- Halloween Poolside Crafts
- Spooky Splash Bash Family-Friendly Pool Party and Poolside Costume Contest
- Trick-Or-Treat around the property!
- Celebrate Halloween at Salty's Beach Lounge Boo-ze Party: Friday, Oct. 31st, 6 pm - 10 pm
Salty's Beach Lounge Boo-ze Party (ages 21+)
Get ready for a spooktacular evening filled with thrills and chills at Salty's Beach Lounge! Join us on Friday, October 31, from 6 pm to 10 pm, for an unforgettable Halloween bash. Enjoy devilish delights from Jose Cuervo’s Devil's Reserve and groove to the beats with DJ Eyez.
Savor tempting drink specials and ghoulish treats from the Beachside Food Truck. Engage in fun games and compete for exciting prizes in the best costume contest. Don't miss the most hauntingly entertaining party of the year. Come join the fun and let the good times roll! Complimentary parking for those arriving in costume. See you there.
Halloween Weekend
Bye Week at the Beach: Nov. 8th
Dallas Football Fans! It's time to trade your cowboy boots for flip-flops! Join us November 8, 2025 for Bye Week at the Beach, where NFL Alumni and ESPN Personality, Merril Hoge, will be live from our beach, alongside legends Ernie Mills and Thomas Everett!
Book now and enjoy 20% off your stay, 20% off breakfast, 20% off retail ... plus these exclusive perks:
- Meet & Greet + Q&A with Merril Hoge, Thomas Everett and Ernie Mills.
- Autograph and photo opportunities with legends.
- Food & Drink Specials.
Bye Week at the Beach: Nov. 8th
Thanksgiving Weekend
Spend Thanksgiving on the beach and enjoy family-friendly activities over the holiday!
- Morning Turkey Trot 5k on the beach
- Pie Eating Contests
- Holiday Poolside Bash and Poolside Crafts
Thanksgiving Brunch & Dinner Specials
Experience a Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet where indulgence meets tradition. Savor an array of seasonal delicacies, from traditional roasted turkey with all the fixings to decadent desserts that capture the warmth of the season. A special Thanksgiving dinner menu will also be served inside Palm Court Italian and RumFish Grill.
Thanksgiving Weekend
Christmas Weekend Activities
Stay at TradeWinds over Christmas weekend and enjoy all the Holiday Happenings that we offer our guests!
- Poolside Ugly Sweater Contest
- Mistletoe Mania poolside bash with games, trivia and more!
- Letters to Santa
- Sea-sonal Poolside Holiday Crafts
Christmas Day Brunch & Dinner
Celebrate the season with our Christmas Buffet at Island Grand, where festive cheer meets culinary delight. A traditional plated Christmas dinner is also served at RumFish Grill and Palm Court Italian on Christmas day.
Christmas Weekend Activities
New Year's Eve Party & Dinner Experiences
Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable evening of vibrant energy and entertainment with our family-friendly NYE Party. More details coming soon!
Plan for a memorable New Year's Eve with dinner specials being offered at both Palm Court Italian and RumFish Grill.
New Year's Eve Party & Dinner Experiences
Valentine's Day Events
Valentine's Day Dinner
Spice things up on Valentine's and enjoy a romantic dinner for two with a special Valentine's dinner menu that is offered at Palm Court Italian and RumFish Grill. Also enjoy special Valentine's activities including Couples Sip n' Paint, Decorate your own Valentine, Spa Specials, and more!
Valentine's Day Events
Easter Weekend Eggstravaganza!
Stay at TradeWinds over Easter weekend and enjoy all the Holiday Happenings that we are offering our guests!
- Easter Basket Deliveries
- Themed crafts: Build-A-Bunny, Easter ceramics
- Easter Sunrise Service
- Easter Egg Hunt and holiday Dive-In Movie
- Pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more!
Easter Brunch and Dinner Specials
Our popular Easter Brunch will be inside the Grand Palm Colonnade, and special Easter dinner menus will be available at RumFish Grill and Palm Court Italian.
Easter Weekend Eggstravaganza!
Bucs Beach Bash
Get ready for a weekend of sun, fun, and football at the annual Bucs Beach Bash. Stay at the official partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and prepare to set sail for the wildest beach party of the year with live beachfront music events and more!
Bucs Beach Bash
Mother's Day Specials
Treat the most important woman in your life to a sun-soaked escape filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of indulgence. Whether she loves a fun challenge, a creative escape, or pure relaxation, we have the perfect lineup of activities to make her feel extra special!
- Themed Poolside Fun
- Mom & Me Sea Glass Art Class
- Yoga & Mimosas
- Sip & Paint
- Pamper Mom with Spa Specials
Easter Brunch and Dinner Specials
Savor a decadent buffet-style brunch featuring classic favorites and coastal-inspired delights. A special dinner menu will also be served at Palm Court Italian and RumFish Grill.
Mother's Day Specials
Memorial Day Weekend
Kickstart your summer with a weekend full of festive, family-friendly fun! Dive into the patriotic spirit with lively pool parties and themed games, and our popular Salute to Summer Celebration.
- Family-friendly Pool Parties
- Watermelon Eating Contest and Red, White and Blue Tie Dye
- Fireworks display on the beach!
Memorial Day Weekend
Father's Day
Celebrate Father's Day Island-Style!
Make Father's Day unforgettable with a weekend of sun, games, and great style! Enjoy a lively fatherly celebration at Breck Pool, at Island Grand. The fun kicks off with family-friendly competitions like the Belly Flop Contest, a "Father Figures" Swim Relay, and “Dad Facts & Fiction” Trivia, plus classic yard games. Don't miss this beachfront bash that's all about fun, flavor, and celebrating the father figures who do it all! Also offering Father's Day Specials at Palm Court Italian and RumFish Grill.
Father's Day
4th of July Weekend
Celebrate this spark-tacular weekend with activities and entertainment all weekend long! Enjoy our popular Star-Spangled Beach Bash with live concert and dinner buffet.
- Themed drink specials all weekend long
- Stars & Stripes Family Pool Party
- Watermelon eating contest, frozen t-shirt contest, kid's crafts, and more.
- Star-Spangled Celebration and Taste of Freedom Dinner Buffet
- Fireworks on the beach!
4th of July Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
Close the chapter on summer with a spark-tacular weekend with sand between your toes and a cocktail in your hand, as well as activities galore. End summer with a BANG and enjoy fireworks on the beach!
- Labor Day Summer Bash with live music performance and dinner event.
- Watermelon eating contest, Red, White & Blue Tie-Dye, kid's crafts.
- Fireworks on the beach!
Labor Day Weekend
