Pi Day celebrations and specials in Tampa Bay on March 14

Math lovers around the world celebrate Pi Day on March 14 to honor the mathematical constant shortened to 3.14. Here are a few math and food celebrations we found in the Tampa Bay area.

Cheddar’s Pi Day: During business hours on March 14, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is dishing up chicken pot pie. It’s an entire meal wrapped in a flaky pie crust with cream sauce, vegetables and chicken. Each pie is served with a side salad and a housemade croissant ($10.79). For a location near you, go to cheddars.com.

MOSI Pi Day Celebration: Pi is never-ending. MOSI hopes they make fun never-ending. Join them to celebrate the mathematical holiday as you Interact with MOSI educators through fun-filled activities and food from Pamz Pizza Conez and Glorious Pies Food Truck. $14, $10 children. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 14. Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. 813-987-6000.

National PI Day: Celebrate this mathematical calculation with some free slices of pie. Stop by between noon and 4 p.m. for a sweet treat (while supplies last), courtesy of the library staff. Free. Noon-4 p.m. March 14. East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road S, Palm Harbor. 727-773-2665.

PI Day Party: Celebrate Pi with sweet and savory foods, games, activities, a Pi Day Champion contest and a raffle. Free (RSVP on Eventbrite required). 5-7 p.m. March 14. Mathnasium (Westchase), 11669 Countryway Blvd., Tampa. 813-609-2820. Also taking place at Mathnasium (Clearwater), 2510 N McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-799-3142.

National Pi(E) Day: Mellow Mushroom in Brandon is celebrating, but they’re keeping the details on their special a secret until the last minute. 6:45 p.m. March 14. Mellow Mushroom Brandon, 10959 Causeway Blvd., Brandon. 813-685-1122.

Pi(E) Day at Village Inn: Village Inn celebrates Pi Day with a free slice of select pies with dine-in entree purchase. Free. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. March 15. For a location near you, go to VillageInn.com.