Tampa Bay Rays Playoff Pop-Up Party & Giveaways Schedule

Author Jen Glorioso

September 28th, 2023 3:14 PM

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a stellar season! Now we’re ready to root for them in the playoffs. To get Tampa Bay hyped for the postseason, the Rays have released their playoff schedule for pop-up parties, yard sign distribution, and even a flash tattoo giveaway!

The Rays have been on fire since the start of the season. The beginning of the season was a super hot start with a 13-0 record. The Rays were also the first team in the 2023 season to reach 50 wins (they did so in 72 games.) They even battled against some bad injuries to the team and drama surrounding the departure of Wander Franco. Still, they were able to overcome and clinch a playoff spot in September. Get in the baseball postseason spirit with pop-up parties, pick up a yard sign for your house, or even make your love for the Rays permanent with a tattoo giveaway.

Tampa Bay Rays Playoff Pop-Up Parties

Saturday, September 30

Bob Gardner Community Park in Lakewood Ranch
2710 White Eagle Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Hyde Park Village in Tampa
742 South Village Circle, Tampa FL 33606
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Walter Fuller Park in St. Petersburg
2800 75th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 1

Oscar Cooler Sports Complex in Lutz
770 Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz, FL 33548
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Dunedin Community Center
1920 Pinehurst Rd, Dunedin, FL 34698
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Yard Sign Distribution Locations (beginning September 30)

The Avenue
330 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Bay Republic Team Store
Tropicana Field – One Tropicana Dr. St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Chicken Salad Chick
1221 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767

Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Crown Honda
7671 US Hwy 19N Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Kane’s Furniture
6222 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614
4501 34th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33714

Suncoast Credit Union
Downtown St. Pete – 1022 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33705
South St. Pete – 2120 34th St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Flash Tattoo Event

The first 50 per location can select one (1) of five available Rays tattoo designs! These events will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must be 18 years or older to receive a tattoo and provide a valid ID. The tattoos will be about 2-3 inches, and only available on the arms and legs only. Fans are not permitted to line up to receive flash tattoos until 1 p.m. at each location. Click here to see each tattoo design.

When: Monday, October 2
Time: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
First 50 people per location

Participating Locations:

Poison Ivy Ink – St. Petersburg
218 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Poison Ivy Ink – Temple Terrace
9722 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Jen was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. She’s been with Beasley Media Group since 2022. In her spare time, you can find her at Tampa Bay Lightning games, Tampa Bay breweries, or the beach. Catch up on Jen’s content about the highest-rated restaurants/bars in Tampa, things-to-do around the area, and upcoming concerts.

5 Things In Tropicana Field That Need To Be In The New Rays Stadium

Even though the project for a new Rays stadium is currently scrapped, we hope to see these current features incorporated in the new place. Tropicana field has never really been a “baseball lovers” stadium and there’s tons of room for improvement. But we went to a game the other day and thought about all the things that we would hate to see go.

One major hope to see in the new Rays stadium is a possible retractable roof or a lot of glass structure. The outside feel of the game is one of the best parts about baseball. Sitting in your seat and taking a whiff of the freshly cut grass is a baseball tradition that Rays fans can’t relate to. Another feature we hope makes the new stadium is an updated bullpen. We love the opportunity to interact with players and coaches with the current bullpen set up, but it can also be kind of obstructing to the game. Many baseball stadiums bullpens have been moved off-field due to injury. It would be nice if the Rays could find a middle ground so that the relief pitchers can get ready for the game without having to worry about dodging foul balls.

But there are a lot of things about Tropicana field that we love and want to see incorporated in the new spot. For example, the food options are great, especially the crafted entrees at The Porch in the outfield. Whether the new stadium will stay in St. Pete or relocates across the bridge to Tampa, we hope the stuff on our list survives the move!

The Rays Touch Tank

It’s a stadium must-see for the Rays. The sting ray touch tank is a tribute to the original Rays uniform and is the first of its kind at a professional sports venue. For the new stadium, we would love to see a bigger tank where maybe you can take standing photos against the glass with the sting rays.
Party In The Outfield

One of the Trop’s newest additions, The Budweiser Porch, out in centerfield is a great spot to hang before or during the game! The area features a long bar which makes it easy to get your beer and back to your spot. There’s also exclusive food stands here like Beer Battered Fries from Pig & Potato or the Hawaiian Hot Dog from Pacific Counter. Needless to say there definitely needs to be an outfield hang spot in the new stadium.
BallPark & Rec Lounge

Another great addition to the Trop that we would hate to see go. An arcade lounge indoors and outdoors that’s a great spot to hang before or after the game. It helps that there are two Tampa Bay Park and Rec locations so it will still feel fitting to include them in the new stadium.
Beans & Barlour

The most bougie milkshakes in baseball, but they are WORTH IT! Pro tip: they’re even better when you add whiskey! We can’t imagine the new stadium without this foodie staple.
The Rays Museum/162 Landing

Life-long and newbie Rays fans love to reminisce at the Rays Museum that features the history of the franchise since its inception. 162 Landing is another great spot to look back and remember one of the Rays most iconic wins. We hope the new stadium finds a way to incorporate Longo’s winning home runs and all the other milestones the Rays have reached since becoming a team back in the 90’s.