Black History Month is in full swing, marking a time to celebrate Black Americans and the contributions they have made to the United States. Here are a few ways to get involved in the Tampa Bay area:

UNCF Black History Month Walk for Education and HBCU Homecoming Festival | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 E. Harrison St., Tampa | $15-$35 | This event features live music + entertainment, and helps fund scholarships.
February ArtWalk | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 5-9 p.m. | Creative Clay, 1846 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Browse the "African Americans and the Arts: Celebrating Black History Month" exhibit.
Water Street Tampa Market | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Water Street, Tampa | Price of purchase | Soak in live art demonstrations, performances, and music while exploring vendors.
Black History Month Reception | Friday, Feb. 23 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa | $75 | The third annual event will celebrate, recognize, educate, and inspire.

Our events calendar has more Black History Month happenings.