5 Things to Know Today, March 6

1. Don't forget the umbrella. There's a 50 percent chance it will rain today.

2. Stop by the Campo Family YMCA, 3434 Culbreath Road, Valrico, for some birthday cake. The Y will celebrate 10 years in the community today with a free birthday bash from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a variety of activities including games, bounce houses, healthy snacks,drinks, Zumba, swimming, craft projects, birthday cake and free T-shirts for the first 200 guests at the celebration.

3. It's time for the monthly FishHawk Ranch Farmer's Market. Today, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., you'll find plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as vendors selling everything from jam to jewelry. The market is located at Park Square in FishHawk Ranch, 16144 Churchview Drive.

4. The Hillsborough County Extension, the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association and the Florida Strawberry Festival invite everyone who’s looking for a deal on great plants to the 37th Annual Youth Plant Show and Sale. This event, which features plants ideal for Tampa Bay area landscapes, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, at the Strawberry Festival Fair Grounds in Plant City. 

This is a great opportunity to purchase blue-ribbon quality plants grown by the students themselves. Landscape shrubs, trees, ground covers, flowering annuals, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets and houseplants will be available. Items will be sold in both live and silent auctions. A Strawberry Festival ticket must be purchased to enter the fairgrounds, but there is no charge for admission to the auction. 

Proceeds benefit youth from 4-H and the Future Farmers of America who have worked hard on growing their ornamental horticulture plants for this educational event. 

5. The Bay Area Renaissance Festival continues at 11315 N 46th St, Tampa. Today's featured events are a pet fest, pet costume contest and wine tasting.