RECURRING EVENTS
First Fridays • 10am-2pm, Creative Clay Outdoor Art Market, 1846 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg • 5-9pm, First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Gulfport • 6-9pm, Concert in front of Studio Movie Grill, Seminole City Center, 11201 Park Blvd. N, Seminole
Last Friday • 6-9pm, live music at the John’s Pass Bell Tower, John’s Pass Boardwalk and Shopping Village, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach
Saturday & Sunday • 7am-1pm Pinellas Farmers & Flea Bazaar, Win Derby, 10490 Gandy Blvd., St. Pete
1st Saturday • 8am Beach Cleanup, Archibald Park,15100 Gulf Blvd. Mad. Beach.
2nd Saturday • 8:30am, Beach Cleanup, Suncoast Sailing, 11165 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island • 9am-2pm, Market on The Bluffs, 2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs. Farmers Market/craft event on the street in front of Belleair Bluffs City Hall. • The Market Marie,10am-3pm, Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater • 5-9pm, St. Pete Artwalk. Artists and gallery owners from 40 studios and galleries in five arts districts show off their latest works. Take the trolley, drive or park and walk. 3rd Saturday • 10am-2pm, Crossroads Market, Crossroads Christian Church, 1645 Seminole Blvd., Largo • 10am-5pm, Creative Pinellas at Pinewood, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo • 5-9pm, Indie Faire, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Outdoor, socially distanced event in Gulfport features local art, handmade crafts, jewelry, and pottery to locally sourced botanicals.
4th Saturday • Pinellas Arts Walk 4-8pm, Pinellas Arts Village Walk, 5600-5800 Park Blvd. (north side), Pinellas Park. Pinellas Park Art Society, Donnelly COVE, Complete Sweet Shoppe, Pompei Factory, Studios @5663, Painting with a Twist, Bottles Pub, and Swartz Gallery.
4th Sunday • Lealman Farmers Market 10am-2pm, Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg
CONTINUING
Through 6/14 – Alt Tampa
$10-$12, 10am-5pm Tues-Sat.; 12-5 Sun, Tampa Museum of Photographic Arts, 1630 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa. Long considered a global hub for death metal, the Tampa Bay region has fostered a network of communities (goths, punks, ravers, and others) who have built a city within a city grounded in self-expression and belonging. St. Petersburg Month of Photography’s 2025 Photo Laureate Jesi Cason captures this largely unseen world through bold, expressive portraits.
Through 6/27 – June is Pride Month!
St. Pete is noted for its month-long Pride events, which are typically among the largest celebrations in the Southeast. It’s certainly no different in 2026! A quick list:
• 6/7 – Family Day on The Pier
• 6/11 – Stonewall Reception, 2232 Fifth Ave. S
• 6/19 – Shades of Pride, 420 22nd St. S
• 6/20 – Tampa Bay Rays PRIDE Game
• 6/25 – Transtastic, 150 Central Ave
• 6/26 – Pride Weekend
• 6/27 – TransMarch and Festival
For more information, and tickets, visit https://www.stpetepride.org/2026-events
UPCOMING
6/3-28 – The Hot Wing King
$63, times vary by date, American Stage, 163 Third St. N, St. Pete. It’s time for the annual “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cordell Crutchfield is spicing up the competition with wings worthy of a crown! With his partner Dwayne and their crew, The New Wing Order, Cordell is marinating magic and firing up his frying pan for the win. When Dwayne takes in his troubled nephew, things start to simmer over. Suddenly, there’s more at stake than just the trophy. Will Cordell keep it all together? Written by Katori Hall, directed by Kenny Moten. Tickets: https://www.americanstage.org/shows
6/5 – The Dali Dozen: 10-Year Anniversary
$30 members/$45 non-members, 6:30-9pm, The Dali Museum, St. Pete. This 10-year anniversary of The Dalí Dozen is an exclusive one-night event featuring 12 local artists. Guests may view a variety of works from the featured artists including photography, painting, sculptures and more. Museum galleries will be open to view both the permanent collection of Dalí’s works and the special exhibition, Dalí in America. Tickets: https://thedali.org/event/the-dali-dozen-2026/
6/5-6 – Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series: St. Petersburg
For the first time, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series comes to the Gulf Coast, and St. Petersburg – and The Pier – is hosting. Women will launch from 69 feet, men from 89 feet) heights that demand a rare combination of explosive power and absolute precision. In the two to three seconds of freefall between take-off and entry, the world’s best cliff divers execute complex multi-axis twists and somersaults before hitting the Bay waters at close to 53 mph. Details were still being worked out press time, but keep up to date at https://tinyurl.com/3pebejxa
6/6 – 14th Annual Caribbean Heritage Festival
Free, 4-10pm, Victor Crist Community Center, 14013 N 22nd St., Tampa. This outdoor event celebrates the rich heritage of the Caribbean islands. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats of Caribbean music, savor the flavors of traditional dishes, and experience the lively dances that will transport you to the islands. Bring a chair and don’t miss out on this exciting celebration of Caribbean heritage. Visit www.WiCando.org for more information.
6/6 – Symphony By The Sea
Free, 7:30pm, The Baycare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. The Florida Orchestra performs movie music, Broadway hits and classical favorites. No need to bring a picnic or chairs – the waterfront venue will provide plenty of covered seating and local food trucks, concessions and bars. Gates open at 5pm.
6/6 – World Oceans Day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Free event (enter through 4th floor of parking garage) 10am-2pm, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater. Meet the people behind Tampa Bay’s marine conservation efforts and learn how you can make a tangible difference in ocean health. Meet representatives in the fourth-floor ballroom from 50 local and national exhibitors, including Ocean Conservancy & Sea Turtle Trackers, as well as local experts from Audubon Florida, Seaside Seabird Sanctuary and Tampa Bay Watch. Deep dive into species-specific rescue and discover youth-led environmental projects.
6/6 – Madeira Beach Night Market
Free, 5-11pm, ROC Park, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Local vendors, food court and drink vendors, and a kids zone and splash pad. Groove to live music and a free silent disco. No pets, golf carts, ebikes, or coolers.
6/6-7 – Third Annual Blue Crabs & R&B Festival
Free admission, 2-8pm, Tropicana Field Lot 1. Bring the heat with the freshest blue crabs in the bay, soulful R&B, and a $500 Crab Cookoff. This isn’t your average seafood boil – we’re talking live music that’ll have you grooving while you’re cracking shells, food trucks serving up everything coastal, and local vendors bringing that Tampa Bay flavor. Hosted by Jayy Richess. Free parking.
6/6-9/3 – Leonard Baskin: Leaders of the Constitution, 1787
$10 donation, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm, Leepa Ratner Museum of Art, 600 E. Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, LRMA presents Leonard Baskin: Leaders of the Constitution, 1787. This powerful series of portraits honors the visionaries who shaped the foundation of American democracy. Baskin’s compelling portraits capture 12 influential delegates of the Constitutional Convention. A selection of six portraits is accompanied by interpretive texts detailing each delegate’s role in the 1787 convention.
6/7 – St. Pete Pride Family Day
Free, 10am-2pm, The Pier, 600 Second Ave. NE. A welcoming, all-ages celebration for families of every kind. Family Day on the Pier features kid-friendly activities, community resources, and the return of the Second Annual Pet Parade. Leashed pets welcome.
6/9 – The 2026 St. Petersburg Mayoral Debate
Free, 5:30pm, auditorium, The President Barack Obama Main Library, 3745 Ninth Ave. N. Hear directly from those seeking to lead St. Petersburg and to understand who is prepared to continue moving the city forward. Hosted by NAACP St. Petersburg Branch No.5130, in partnership with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African-American Museum of Florida.
6/10 – Edible Surrealism: A Dalí-Inspired Culinary Competition
$480 table of four, 6-8pm, The Chef Upstairs, 515 22nd St S, suite 130, St. Pete. In conjunction with the Dali Museum’s special exhibition Dalí in America, The Chef Upstairs presents Edible Surrealism – a culinary-art experience inspired by Salvador Dalí’s Dizzy Dalí Dinner, reimagined as an interactive plated competition. Team up to create a surreal, show-stopping hors d’oeuvre, guided by professional chefs and artistic inspiration drawn from Dalí himself. You’ll design, plate and perform. Once the competition wraps, enjoy everyone’s creations while the judges crown a winner. No experience needed – just imagination. Limited to five teams. https://tinyurl.com/548vmk5v
6/10-7/13 – Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban – 100th Anniversary Reception
Free, reception 6/10, 6:30-8pm, Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 110 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi’s death at the newly expanded traveling art exhibit, Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban. See several new works by AGalban, celebrate Gaudi’s masterpiece La Sagrada Familia Basilica, and enjoy a virtual presentation by the award-winning architect of the famous Dali Museum, Yann Weymouth. Food and wine will be provided.
6/11 – Stonewall Reception
6-9pm, Urban Stillhouse, 2232 Fifth Ave S, St. Pete. An evening honoring the history that shaped Pride and the generations who carried it forward. The Stonewall Reception offers space for reflection, recognition, and connection rooted in resilience and progress. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/yk9utnwa
6/11-21– Gulfport Community Players present “End of the Rainbow”
$20, times vary by date, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. It’s Christmas 1968. With a six-week booking at London’s Talk of the Town, it looks like Judy Garland is set firmly on the comeback trail. The failed marriages, the suicide attempts, and the addictions are all behind her. At 46 and with new flame Mickey Deans at her side, she seems determined to carry it all off and recapture her magic. But lasting happiness always eludes some people, and there was never any answer to the question with which Judy Garland ended every show. “If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why, of, why, can’t I?” https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org
6/11-28 – Come From Away
$38.90, times vary by date, Straz Center, 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa. This Florida Amateur Premiere of this Tony Award–winning musical turns an extraordinary true story into an unforgettable celebration of hope and humanity. Set in the days after 9/11, this vibrant, fast-paced show follows the surprising friendships and heartfelt moments that unfold when 7,000 stranded passengers are welcomed into the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. https://tinyurl.com/w857m47f
6/12 – St. Petersburg Summer Band Camp 2026 Showcase
Free, 12pm, Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 955 20th St. S, St. Pete. The culminating performance of the St. Petersburg Summer Band Camp 2026 features 150 young musicians who will have spent five days training in the HBCU band tradition. Full band. Drum line. Brass. Woodwinds. Majorettes. Flags. Drum majors. Everything you love about HBCU band culture, performed live by St. Pete’s own next generation. Facilitated by Dr. Julian White, the legendary former Director of Bands of FAMU’s “Marching 100,” and hosted by Rev. Louis M. Murphy, Sr., a former FAMU drum major. Bring your family. Bring your camera. Bring your noise.
6/12 – Tarpon Rodeo
The Tarpon Rodeo is the annual all catch-and-release tournament held by Tampa Bay Watch to benefit the group’s restoration projects and education programs. Anglers will compete in a half-day tournament. Tournament runs 7am-1pm. Fish are logged in by the boat captain or a team representative on an app and judged by a professional app representative. Lunch and award ceremony from 1-3pm at The Island Grille & Raw Bar. Sponsorships available. Details and registration at https://www.tampabaywatch.org/tarpon-rodeo
6/12-14 – St. Pete Beach Seafood Festival
Free admission, 6/12-5-10pm; 6/13-12-8pm; 6/14-10am-6pm, downtown Corey Avenue. The Corey Avenue Sunday Market will fill the street with a weekend of bands, local crafters, great seafood, and fun. Don’t miss the crab races! Band lineup includes Friday – Motel Funk; Saturday – Bickley XI, Memphis Lightning, The Tom Pettry Experience; Sunday – Classix, Bickley XI, Barefoot Bob & The Hope.
6/13 – Brooksville Watermelon Festival
Free admission, 10am-4pm, 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville. The Saucy Queen is bringing a themed event just in time for the summer! Family and pet friendly. Featuring Batten Farm Family local watermelons! Get your picture taken with 10-foot-tall Melon Mike!
6/13-7/3 – Nina Samuels: Catch of the Day
Free, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Pete. Opening Reception: 6/13, 5-9pm. The gallery is transformed into a whimsical fish market where visitors can shop for ceramic artwork inspired by the ocean’s industries. This playful nod to the commodification of nature reflects the ways we assign value to the living world. Revisit the nostalgia of a Florida tchotchke shop that nods at how nature is packaged, priced, and consumed in modern culture. RSVP to the reception: https://tinyurl.com/5297jhde
6/15 – Arts Legacy Remix: Sixth Annual Juneteenth Commemoration
Free, 7:30pm, Straz Center, 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa. The evening recognizes the importance of Juneteenth, the date when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they had set free, with spoken remembrances, writings of historical importance and an original performance of music, poetry and dance created especially for the event.
6/18 – Meet the Chefs
$85 general admission, 6-9pm, The Birchwood, 340 Beach Drive NE, St. Pete. Rub elbows with and sample small plates by some of the minds behind favorite Tampa Bay area restaurants and menu items. This cocktail-style sampling event has a limited number of tickets available. Presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. A portion of proceeds benefits Feeding Tampa Bay. 21+ event. https://tinyurl.com/5d56t385
6/19 – Shades of Pride
7-10pm, 420 22nd St. S, St Pete. Shades of Pride honors Juneteenth by centering Black LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and creativity. This gathering celebrates liberation, joy, and community while uplifting the strength and brilliance of Black queer life. RSVP to https://tinyurl.com/5cztrevs
6/20 – Father’s Day Cologne Making Experience
$69, 11am, Lather Green, 1814 Drew St., Clearwater. Create a custom men’s cologne designed entirely by you. Explore professionally curated scent accords inspired by fresh coastal notes, warm woods, citrus, musk, spice, and luxury-inspired masculine fragrances while learning the art of fragrance blending. Each experience is personally guided by a Lather Green scent specialist who will walk guests through the fragrance creation process, help refine scent profiles, and professionally bottle each custom cologne. Reserve a seat: https://tinyurl.com/2s47nak3
6/20 – Stars, Stripes & Swing: Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in Gulfport
$33.85 and up, 5-9pm, Maria Center, 5800 15th Ave. S, Gulfport. A one-of-a-kind evening featuring a live 18-piece Big Band orchestra, high-energy dance competitions, and heartfelt tributes to the men and women who have served our country. Come in 1920s–1950s attire or show your pride in red, white, and blue. Tickets are limited: see https://tinyurl.com/5ceus253
6/21 – Jazzy Juneteenth Jubilee
$1,000/table, 5pm, St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, The premier event of the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum is back this summer to celebrate Juneteenth! Choose from red, black, green, or yellow to honor the emancipation of African Americans in the United States and the ongoing pursuit of true equality for all. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4sbwc7r7
6/23 – FLORIBUNDA: Botanical Paintings by Mary Grieco and Richard Seidel
Free, 6-7pm, Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave. Longtime artists Mary Grieco and Richard Seidel will talk about their work that will be displayed in the Morean June 6-25. The artists, who met in a Morean painting class many years ago, continue to return to the image of a flower as a regular motif. Richard continually observes and sketches his environment and uses those drawings as references for his delightfully whimsical paintings. Mary uses real and imaginary flowers to create compositions that explore gestural movement.
6/25 – Bourbon and Bites
$40 members/$45 non-members, 6-8pm, Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 355 Fourth St. N, St. Pete. Savor a curated lineup of four exceptional bourbons, each from a different distillery across the U.S., and explore a menu of bourbon-inspired specialty cocktails crafted to delight. Pair every sip with a beautifully prepared grazing spread by our chef, designed to tempt and satisfy. A cash bar will also be available for additional selections. https://tinyurl.com/285ud7z6
6/25 – WMNF Wavemakers Live Florida’s Fight Over Felon Voting
$10/$15 day of, 7-9pm, The Commodore, 811 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. Daniel Rivero, an investigative reporter at WLRN Public Radio in Miami, will discuss Florida’s long history of denying voting rights to felons with Tom Scherberger, a contributing editor of The Florida Trident and former co-host of WMNF public affairs show WaveMakers. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/39hsr8av
6/25 – Transtastic
6-9pm, James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Pete. TransPride centers trans and gender-expansive communities in a celebration of visibility, empowerment, and joy. This event creates affirming space to uplift voices, honor lived experiences and celebrate authenticity. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/5bmw38cp
6/26 – 12th Annual Madeira Beach Sunset 5K
$40, 6:30-8:30pm, 12850 Gulf Lane, Madeira Beach. Lace up and hit the sand for this chip-timed race. It begins and ends at John’s Pass Park and takes place entirely on the beach, offering scenic shoreline views as you run, jog, or walk your way through the course. This is an open course, so participants should be aware of beachgoers along the route. Limited to 350 participants. Register at https://tinyurl.com/td3skdnp
6/26-28 – St. Pete Asian Food Fest
Free admission, 12 noon-11pm, 10490 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Pete. Dive into a mouthwatering adventure at the Asian Summer Food Fest! This is your chance to savor delicious dishes from across Asia, right in one spot. Bring your friends, try some amazing street food, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Free parking. Event by Awesome Events.
6/27 – St. Pete Pride Trans March & Festival
Free, 2-7pm, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Pete. The festival will begin at 2 p.m. on both sides of the parade route. North Straub Park will have a variety of local vendors, food trucks, a DJ, and a beer garden. North and South Straub Parks will host the main entertainment stages. The Trans March will step off in Vinoy Park at 5:15 p.m., followed by the St. Pete Pride Parade, which steps off at 6 p.m. from Albert Whitted Park north to Vinoy Park along Bayshore Drive.
6/27-28 – Store Signing: Tia Ballard and Laura Wetsel
Free admission, 6/27: 10am-6pm/ 6/28: 11am-4pm, Pops N Son Collectibles, 6980 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park. Two great anime voices will be in store: Laura Wetsel, the voice of Jewelry Bonney from One Piece, and Tia Ballard, who voices Carrot, Porche, Happy, Nanami and more!
6/28 – Tri-If-You-Dare Youth Triathlon
$75 registration, 7am, Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole. The reverse triathlon is open to children ages 5- 12 and features age-based running, biking, and swimming distances in a fun and safe environment. Participants must bring their own bike, helmet, swimsuit, and towel. Register online at Active.com or in person at the Seminole Recreation Center. For more information, visit the city of Seminole or call 727-391-8345. Space is limited.
6/29 – St. Pete Pride Street Fair
Free, 12-5pm, Grand Central District, 2424 Central Ave, St Pete. Close out Pride Weekend with St Pete Pride’s vibrant Street Fair. Stretching along the Grand Central District, this lively event features local vendors, small businesses, community organizations, and live performances that showcase the diversity and creativity of our community.
7/1 – The Princess Concert
$49, 3:30pm, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St Pete. Enjoy an enchanting concert singing the magical music from Frozen, Wicked, Moana, Taylor Swift, Beauty & The Beast and more! The evening will include West End performers, awe-inspiring aerial, incredible dancers and so much more. Tickets at princessconcert.com/Tampa
7/3-4 –Independence Day Celebration at Clearwater Threshers
$11-15, 6:30pm, Baycare Ballpark, 601 N Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. There’s no better way to celebrate our independence than with baseball and fireworks! Watch the Threshers play the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels each evening and stick around for a brilliant display of aerial pyrotechnics. Presented by Budweiser. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/zy2f2kna
7/3-4 – Clearwater Celebrates America
Free, 5-11pm both days, Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. This two-day festival will feature silent disco, dedicated kids zone with performance by Mr. Brad, four stages, mix of international and local musical performances, laser light show, Clearwater Celebrates Talent, giveaways, local food vendors, buskers, fireworks and more. July 3 will feature a Laser Light Show at appropriately 9:15 p.m., and July 4 will have a patriotic fireworks show at appropriately 9:15 p.m.
7/4 – St. Pete Pier Run the 4th
$65.15, first wave 6:15am, 600 Second Ave. NE, St. Pete. Gather your friends and family and kick off your 4th of July celebrations with the Sixth Annual St. Pete Pier Run! The beautiful, flat and fast 4-mile course begins on the St. Pete Pier near Spa Beach, goes along the scenic St. Pete waterfront, and finishes on the Pier. The course is closed to traffic and is limited to 1,500 runners per wave. There will be one hydration station on course. Registration: https://stpeterunfest.org/st-pete-pier-run/
7/4 – Fourth of July Pops Spectacular
$56 and up, 6pm, Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Pete. Join the St. Pete Opera for a spectacular evening of music and celebration for America’s Birthday! A moving musical celebration of the 250th Independence Day of the United States bringing together friends, family, and community for a night of inspiring music. Featuring an engaging range of patriotic, classical American and Broadway musical selections. Followed by free fireworks at the St. Pete Pier, weather permitting. https://themahaffey.com/show/4th-of-july/
7/4 – Red, White and Blue on the Bay
Free, 5-9pm, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Enjoy an evening filled with live music from the Zac Brown Band, local vendors, and a great community atmosphere as we celebrate the Fourth of July together. Stick around as the night wraps up with a fireworks show over the bay at 9pm. Parking available at the Rec Center, City Hall, and various paid lots throughout the city. City parking: $4/hour in paid lots. Bring your chairs, your friends, and your red, white, and blue spirit—we’ll see you on the bay!
7/4 – Indie*pendence BBQ and Block Party
Free admission ($25 for concert), 6pm, VFW Post 392599 Central Ave, St Pete. St. Pete’s premier alternative July 4th tradition is back for its fifth anniversary! The post is taking over Central Avenue with the ultimate Night Market and BBQ blowout. The post has pooled the best local BBQ food truck, vendors, creators, and smokehouse masters for a block party that defines the St. Pete vibe. Head inside for the main event—high-fidelity Alternative Rock and Hip-Hop performances by Esara, Code Savi, Guilty by Design, with more artists to be announced.
7/4 – Gulfport Independence Day Celebration
The celebration begins at 9am at Gulfport City Hall with the opening of “The Spirit of ’76 Half Century Time Capsule,” commemorating the nation’s Bicentennial with brief remarks and a photo opportunity. Activities continue at Tomlinson Park, where a Family Fun Day will take place from 10am-2pm, with a community parade at 11am. Then, downtown in the waterfront an amazing fireworks display by Pyro Productions will be launched from the Williams Pier at 9pm. Sign up for the community parade at https://mygulfport.us/july_4th_celebration/
7/4 – Fourth of July Island Sunset and Fireworks Cruise
$95, 7-8:30pm, St. Pete Coastal Cruises, 4630 29th Ave S, Gulfport. Celebrate Independence Day from the water aboard a 50-foot Power Catamaran for a 3-hour sunset and fireworks cruise! Sip, celebrate, and enjoy the holiday cruising the bay, stopping at Shell Key Island for sunset, and taking in the Fourth of July fireworks from the best seat in town. Comfortable seating for more than 40 guests. Restroom aboard. Also leaves from MarineMax location. stpetecoastalcruises.com/special-events
7/4 – Treasure Island 4th of July Fireworks
Free, 9pm. Celebrate America by watching the city of Treasure Island light up with a spectacular fireworks show on the beach. Fireworks will be shot from the beach near Gulf Front Park, located at 10400 Gulf Blvd. Bring a beach chair or towel and enjoy the show. Due to Florida’s unpredictable weather, a final decision on whether to cancel the show will not be made until Friday, July 4. Stay tuned to Treasure Island’s social media pages for updates.
7/4 – Independence Day celebration along Riverwalk|Free admission. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary along the Tampa Riverwalk in partnership with the city of Tampa at Liberty by the Bay, one of Tampa Bay’s largest Fourth of July celebrations. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, food vendors, the Tampa Riverwalk’s signature Boat Parade and Water Ski Show, a spectacular 250-drone light show honoring America’s 250th birthday, and fireworks.
7/4-8/9 – Dino Quest at DK Farms
$10.95-$42, 10am-4pm every Sat. and Sun., show times 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm, DK Farms and Gardens, 1750 Lake Ave. SE, Largo. Travel back in time and experience dinosaurs like never before in tropical gardens surrounded with incredibly friendly animals throughout the farm. The Dino Adventure includes life-size dinosaurs towering over the gardens, realistic animations that bring dinosaurs to life, a kids fossil dig, and interactive exhibits. Dkfarmsandgardens.com
7/6-10 – Fluff Summer Camp 2026
$200 fee, 9am-12:30pm, 7400 62nd Terrace N, Pinellas Park. A fun-filled, hands-on week for kids age 9-12 interested in animal care and welfare! Campers will experience a variety of exciting hands-on activities such as animal interactions, crafts, guest speakers, and community service projects. Event by FLUFF Animal Rescue. https://tinyurl.com/hcf4nc2z
7/11 – Purrr-Fect Pairing Wine Tasting Night
$65, VIP 6-6:30pm/general admission 6:30-9pm, Friends of Strays Cat Box, 3015 46th Ave. N St. Pete. Five wine sommeliers will be on site to teach you about the wines and the best food pairing to go with each one. Also, you will learn some fun facts about winery cats (yes, winery cats do exist!) Raffle baskets will be available. https://tinyurl.com/5d56t385
7/11, 18, 25 – American Stage Summer Cabaret Series
$35, all performances 7pm, American Stage Theater, 163 Third St. N, St. Pete.
* 7/11 – Beach Please! American Stage vocalists perform songs of the summer, including Beach Boys, Steely Dan, ABBA, Hall & Oats, and the best of yacht rock and pop!
• 7/18 – Black Girl Magic. A new show that celebrates women of color who have broken barriers on Broadway, featuring iconic songs from Les Mis, Wicked, Chicago, Funny Girl, and more!
• 7/25 – Sammy & Dino. The show celebrates the lives and music of two of America’s greatest performers – Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. Through classic songs, dance, and old-school sketch comedy, this show transports audiences to a bygone era of cabaret performance.
7/13 – Brookville’s Watermelon Festival
Free, 10am-4pm, Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., Brooksville. This family and pet friendly event features local watermelons from the Batten Farm Family. Event by SaucyQueen, Intensity Academy Gourmet & Hot Sauce Company and Batten Family Farms.
7/18-19 – PAVA Cool Art Show
Free, Sat 10am-5pm/Sun. 10am-4pm, The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Pete. This annual show by the Professional Association of Visual Artists has been a summer tradition in St. Petersburg since 1988. Started by artists, for artists, all sales at the show are 100% to the exhibiting artist. Media include painting (various techniques), drawing and graphic arts, photography, digital art, mixed media, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, paper, sculpture and wood.
7/23-25 – Annual Suncoast Ladies Classic
Skyway Beach Resort, 3769 50th Ave. S, St. Pete. This fifth annual Suncoast Ladies’ Classic has some of the highest payouts for an all-ladies offshore multi-species tournament on our coast. You won’t want to miss this 3-day event of fishing, good food, music, vendors and some of the best cash and prizes. Benefits Ready for Life Pinellas and Pasco. Reserve a spot at https://tinyurl.com/22t3xwez
7/25-26 – Christmas in July
$5 (cash) $5.50 (credit), 7/25: 10am-5pm/7/26: 10am-4pm, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N, Tampa. More than 175 vendors will be showcasing handcrafted gifts, home décor, jewelry, holiday items, treats, and so much more — the perfect place to get a head start on your holiday shopping or treat yourself to something special. While you’re there, enter to win amazing prizes and snap a pic with Santa Claus himself!
7/25-26 – World Oddities Expo
$20 (single day) plus add-ons, 11am-7pm, The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Pete. The World Oddities Expo is a traveling oddities festival — a peculiar paradise where weird thrives! The expo features artists, vendors, performers, educators, and guest speakers to create a macabre and magical experience for all! The showroom floor is packed with peculiar pleasures and treasures from artists and small businesses. In addition, the Oddity Ink Parlour, partnered with the infamous Villain Arts, will bring talented tattoo artists from all over the land for tattoos on-site! Stay for a workshop or hear guest speakers share their vast knowledge. Enjoy music performances, live painting, burlesque, and more! Tickets and more information at https://worldodditiesexpo.com/st-petersburg-fl/
8/15 – Craft & Treasure Sale
Free admission, 9am-2pm, Jerger Hall Life Enrichment Center, Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St S, St. Pete. Some 50 local crafters and vendors will be on hand in an air-conditioned space with unique and handmade crafts including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, textiles, and much more. Benefits the church’s Angel Outreach Ministry, which supports local vulnerable children and families with clothing, food and even a Christmas party. Free parking.
ON THE HORIZON
8/22 – FloridaRAMA Literary Festival, St. Pete
10/15-18 – Fourth Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday
11/7-8 – Art Harvest, Dunedin