Resort Happenings

Kickstart your summer with a long weekend full of festive, family-friendly fun! Dive into the patriotic spirit with lively pool parties featuring themed games like the frozen t-shirt challenge and watermelon eating contests, plus a beachfront cornhole tournament and a red, white, and blue tie-dye zone where kids (and kids at heart) can create a memorable holiday keepsake. Keep the celebration going with 20% off store-wide at RumFish Beach Life Boutique, available all weekend long.

Salute to Summer Celebration: Sunday, May 25 (RumFish Lawn and beach)

Sundown means showtime at our signature event, exclusive for resort guests on Sunday evening. This private beachfront bash brings the vibes with a live performance from fan-favorite Tempo Tantrum, games, activities, and a dazzling fireworks finale to light up the night sky. A full bar with themed drink specials will be available right within the party space, so your next round is never far from the festivities. Want to take it up a notch? Upgrade to our Twilight on the Lawn dinner experience, featuring a coastal buffet, two complimentary drink tickets, and an exclusive fire performer showcase—all with a front-row seat to the evening's excitement.

• 5 - 9 PM: Beachfront party with cornhole, face painting, balloon animals and caricature artist.
• 5 - 9 PM: Glow-In-The-Dark Bash: Suit up with glowing gear (on us!) and dive into the fun with glow-in-the-dark volleyball, cornhole, life-size Jenga, and ladder toss.
• 6 - 9 PM: Live Concert - Tempo Tantrum: Get ready to groove front and center as Tempo Tantrum rocks the stage with all your favorite hits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.
• 6 - 9 PM: Twilight on the Lawn Dinner Buffet - reservations required
• 9 PM: Dazzling fireworks display on the beach.

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Celebrate this spark-tacular weekend with activities and entertainment all weekend long! Enjoy 20% off store-wide at RumFish Beach Life Boutique (excluding Maui Jim and Costa eyewear).

Friday: July 4th

• Giant American Flag Beach Towel Display - a perfect photo op and tribute to the stars and stripes
• Stars & Stripes Pool Party - Put your game face on, our Activities Crew brings the tunes and challenges
• Cornhole Tournament - Grab your partner and meet us on the beach for some fun
• Salty’s Sunset Cookout - Savor a beachside dinner featuring fresh grilled favorites, live music, and sunset views

Saturday: July 5th

• Freedom & Fun Pool Party - Upbeat tunes, poolside fun, and splash-worthy games for all ages
• Watermelon Eating Contest - It’s not summer without this juicy competition
• Red, White & Blue Tie-Dye - Create your own patriotic keepsake with a hands-on tie-dye experience
• Star-Spangled Celebration | 5 – 10 pm | @RumFish Lawn & Beach - Celebrate the holiday with an exclusive resort guest only beach bash.
• Taste of Freedom: Surf & Turf Dinner Buffet: 6 - 9 pm. Reservations required.

Sunday: July 6th

• Patriotic Pool Party - One last splash! Enjoy a final round of music, themed fun, and poolside celebrations
• Glow Beach Bash & Pool Party - As the sun sets, the sand & pool light up with a glow-in-the-dark twist
• Themed holiday beverages

 

Star-Spangled Celebration Details

Sat. July 5 @ RumFish Lawn & Beach

Celebrate Independence Day in true TradeWinds style with an exclusive party just for resort guests. Kick off your flip-flops and dive into the fun with festive games for all ages, live music from crowd-favorite #NOFILTER, and a sky-brightening fireworks finale over the beach. Cool down with a red, white & blue frozen mocktail or raise a glass of our signature Firecracker Fizz as you take in the high-energy holiday vibes. Elevate your evening with our Taste of Freedom: Surf & Turf Buffet—a premium dining experience featuring a coastal-inspired buffet, two complimentary drinks, and front-row seats to a fiery, one-of-a-kind performance. 

5 - 9 PM: Beachfront party with cornhole, giant jenga, face painting & glitter tattoos, snow cones, and caricature artist.
7 - 9:30 PM: Live Concert - #NOFILTER: a one-of-a-kind, concert experience featuring chart-topping hits of today to the classics of the 70s, 80s, and 90s
6 - 9 PM: Taste of Freedom: Surf & Turf Buffet - Buffet Details & Purchase Tickets
9 PM: Firework Show Finale on the beach

Close the chapter on summer with a spark-tacular weekend Gulf front at TradeWinds Resort 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!

• Specialty cocktails and food specials all weekend long.
• Glow Beach Bash and Friday Night Fever pool party.
• Watermelon eating contest, frozen t-shirt contest, kid's crafts, and more.
• Fireworks on the beach!

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 Pool Party
• Trick-Or-Treat around the property!
• Poolside Costume Contest and Halloween Party

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.

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.

Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable evening of vibrant energy and entertainment. We offer a variety of party options that are tailored to meet everyone's needs including a family-friendly Disco Party, Masquerade Party for ages 21+, and a Glitter & Glow Kids Party.

Plan for a memorable New Year's Eve with dinner specials being offered at both Palm Court Italian and RumFish Grill.

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! 

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.

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!

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.