Join us for one last summer cookout over the Whole Foods Market Tampa grill! From 1pm to 3pm only, we’ll be offering FREE hot dogs for kids under the age of 12! For adults, we’ll be serving your choice of a hamburger or veggie-burger with all the fixins’ for only a $5 donation to the Whole Kids Foundation. Your donation helps improve the nutrition of children through school salad bars and garden grants. Enjoy a good lunch for a great cause! Free hot dogs will be available while supplies last. No registration necessary.

Join our expert Beer Buyer for a trip to Belgium! One of the most complex and diverse styles of beer, learn to navigate through the different categories and appreciate the deep flavors and long histories of these unique beers. Taste the spectrum of different Belgian beers, paired with cheeses and other appetizers to help bring out their characteristics. This tasting is only $5, all of which will benefit the Whole Kids Foundation, dedicated to improving children’s nutrition. No registration necessary.

On Friday, September 7^th only, Whole Foods Market is having a one-day sale on grass-fed ground beef for $4.99/lb! Grass-fed cattle graze on the feed that best suits their digestive systems—grass. As for all our beef, the animals are raised without antibiotics or added hormones, on ranches that have been certified to Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step™ Animal Welfare Rating program. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on natural, lean, versatile ground beef!

Being vegan doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite snacks! Whole Foods Market has the goodies – from ice cream and cake, to cookies and donuts – that are all natural and all vegan! Taste some of our most popular sweets throughout the store during this free tasting. No registration necessary.

Does living on a budget mean that you can’t eat healthy? What about a busy lifestyle? Take a tour around the store with Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis Whitwam and learn valuable tips for shopping smart and staying healthy. This class will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?  The Bucs and the Bulls are kicking off their seasons this month and we’re here to make sure you have everything you need for game time.  Sample delicious tailgating snacks in each department during our free Tailgating-themed Block Party.  No registration necessary.

Parmesan, mozzarella, blue cheese, gouda, brie, goat, cheddar… who doesn’t love cheese? Learn the basics of cheese with our cheese experts in the Specialty Department. You’ll also sample a few wines paired with the cheeses to bring out their flavor and richness. This class will be held in the store café.  Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@wholefoods.com.

Are you constantly craving sweets and want to understand why? Do you want to gain control without deprivation? Please join Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis Whitwam and learn how to kick those Sugar Blues. This class will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, or just giving Meatless Mondays a try – this is the class for you! Learn to prepare easy vegetarian dishes that are just as flavor-packed and satisfying as your favorite comfort foods. This class will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@wholefoods.com.

It’s nearly time for Fall, and that means some of the year’s best seasonal beers are back! Our expert Beer Buyer will sample pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers paired with light appetizers. No registration necessary.

Keep it simple, keep it whole, and keep it RAW! In this “cooking” demonstration, learn how to create tantalizing treats and satisfying dishes that will load your body with nutrient dense goodness. Join us for this free, fun class and enjoy a delicious sample. This class will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.

For energetic, on the move kids and adults, snacks can be just as important as meals and provide another opportunity to pack nutrition into a day. Whenever possible, it’s ideal to substitute a whole food option like fresh veggies and fruits or nuts and seeds, for conventional, packaged foods. Join Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis as he demonstrates how to make Cocoa Truffles and Banana Ice Cream!!  This hands-on class is for kids of all ages with their parents. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.