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 11/29 – Pattern and Pause: Matthew Szidik, Kailey Carleton and Kimberly Fahey
Included with admission to Chihuly Collection, 720 Central Ave., St. Pete. Presented annually, this featured artist exhibition highlights the work of artists who create and teach at the Morean Glass Studio.
Through 12/31 – Shapeshifter: New and Select Works by Palehorse
Free, Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Pete. In a retrospective spanning two decades, Palehorse (St. Pete-based artist Chris Parks) presents his creative journey through rock poster art, skateboard graphics, wrestling lore and apparel design, reimagined in new ways. He also explores long-imagined collaborations with friends such as Ben Venom, Morning Breath Inc, Ali Norman, Masked Republic, Jon Stine and Bryan Nichols,
Through 1/3/27 – New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations
Included with admission to Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Pete. This exhibit showcases the artworks and voices of individual creators and offers a fresh take on the vitality of masquerade arts. New African Masquerades shares the stories of four masquerade artists: Chief Ekpenyong Bassey Nsa (Nigeria), David Sanou (Burkina Faso), Sheku “Goldenfinger” Fofanah (Sierra Leone), and Hervé Youmbi (Cameroon).
UPCOMING
11/5 – The Acknowledgement Project
Free, 7-9pm, Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. This community listening and oral history event sponsored by Gulfport Arts & Heritage creates a space in which to share and preserve community members’ experiences connected with racial exclusion, intimidation, displacement, and related historical experiences. In October, community members shared their experiences, with their interviews becoming part of the community’s historical record through the Gulfport History Museum’s archives. The 11/5 event will feature a healing conversation guided by RaceWithoutIsm and St. Petersburg Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center followed by a chance to hear and bear witness to community members’ stories. Register to attend at gulfporthistoricalsociety.org/
11/6 – Opening Night: Dalí: disruption + devotion: opening celebration
$35-$50, 8-10pm, Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Pete. Celebrate Museum Week and Art Everywhere with an opening-night celebration of The Dalí’s newest special exhibition, Dalí: Disruption + Devotion before it opens to the public. Co-organized with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the exhibition explores Salvador Dalí’s artistic dialogue with Velázquez, El Greco, Goya and other influential European painters. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3f496b94 Dress code: cocktail attire. A 21+ event
11/6 – Labyrinth Lights Dance Performance
Free, 5-9pm, Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. This festive TimeWeaving celebration features the Hip Expressions dance ensemble. Watch incredible performances, view the items from Gulfport’s Millennium Time Capsule, and walk an illuminated labyrinth. Part of Creative Pinellas’ Art Everywhere initiative.
11/6-8 – Dunedin’s Premier Art Weekend
Dunedin Fine Arts Center/Highlander Park. DFAC kicks off the festivities on Fri. with its 40th Annual Holiday Show and exhibition opening from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free for DFAC members; nonmembers $15 online, $20 at the door. The show features original works by local artists—including visual art, fine jewelry, and thousands of handmade Christmas ornaments. Sat. and Sun. will be the 62nd Art Harvest at Highlander Park, which is free to attend. DFAC remains open through the weekend, with free admission to the Children’s Hands-On Museum and free access to two contemporary exhibitions. RSVP/register for the Friday event at https://tinyurl.com/2btz6nmk
11/6-9 – Alice by Heart
$10 general public, $5 faculty and staff, Eckerd students free; Bininger Theater, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Pete. In the rubble of the London Blitz during World War II, Alice Spencer’s teen life is flipped over, and she and her best friend Alfred escape and take shelter in an underground tube station. While her friend Alfred is sick and quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson, lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik. Directed by Abby Mustacchi.
11/6-15 – SHINE Mural Festival
Free, numerous buildings around downtown St. Pete. SHINE returns to its roots with SHINE Origins—a tribute to the local artists, residents, and businesses that make St. Petersburg shine. SHINE Origins is a tribute to the artists, neighborhoods, and people who built the festival from the ground up. It’s a celebration of everything local: our stories, our struggles, and our shared pride in this city we love. Schedule and digital guide at https://www.shineonmurals.com
11/6-20 – TimeWeaving: Connecting Past & Future Through Dance, Storytelling & Labyrinths
Most events free, Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. Immerse yourself in Gulfport’s creative spirit at TimeWeaving, a multi-day, family-friendly celebration of multiple art expressions. Walk a labyrinth, enjoy music and dance performances, and participate in collaborative art installations. Schedule at https://www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org/timeweaving/
11/7 Gulfport’s Art in the Yard
Free, 10am-4pm. This unique community art sale transforms Gulfport into an open-air gallery, with local artists showcasing and selling their original artwork from their own front yards. Residents and visitors can explore Gulfport, meet local artists, and purchase original artwork while enjoying the city’s unique neighborhoods. See https://mygulfport.us/gulfport-art-in-the-yard/ for locations of participating artists.
11/7 – Steeped in Sunshine
Free, 10am-6pm, Soft Water Gallery, 515 22nd St. S, St. Pete. Soak up this free, day-long immersive art event celebrating the very best of Florida! Artist-guided mural tours will be conducted every half hour, while a juried exhibition will feature works by accomplished artists with “a footprint in Florida.” Visitors can create their own mini masterpieces as part of the Collaborative Painting Project. St. Petersburg-based author Paul Wilborn and his wife, actress Eugenie Bondurant, will read excerpts from his novels and share stories about the more colorful side of life in Florida. The event is free, but check-in is required to participate. More information at https://tinyurl.com/4w8vcw5x
11/7 – Glow and Gather: Firelight Glass Performance
$60/$50 members, 6:30-9pm, Morean Glass Studio, 714 First Ave. N, St. Pete. For one night only, local glass artists transform the hot shop into a glowing stage, creating intricate works of art live before your eyes. The studio shifts into an immersive atmosphere of DJ-driven music, moving party lights, and neon energy. The evening unfolds in three acts, each showcasing a different style, technique, or collaborative challenge in glassmaking. https://tinyurl.com/57mnp6fu
11/7 – St. Pete Reads
Free, 11am-4pm, Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, 2240 Ninth Ave S, St Pete. Celebrating five years of St. Pete Reads! This celebration of books, culture and community will feature author talks, story time and panels. Sponsored by St. Pete Reads Lit Fest and Cultured Books Literacy Foundation, Inc.
11/7 – St. Pete Yoga Fest
Free/tickets for classes, 9-10am, Spa Beach Park, downtown St. Pete. The festival brings together a vibrant yoga community, offering a variety of yoga classes, music, sound healing, workshops and wellness education. Event by St Pete Yoga Fest, Studio 108 Yoga & Teacher Training Center. Tickets needed for yoga classes, but admission to the festival is free. www.StPeteYogaFest.com
11/7 – ‘90s Day Party
$25-$45, 3-8pm, 2655 Sixth Ave S, St Pete. Get ready to throw it back to the 90s! This will be an unforgettable day filled with the biggest hits of the 1990s, featuring chart-topping tracks from your favorite artists of the decade. Sing your heart out to the iconic hits that defined the decade — from pop bangers to R ‘n B classics and everything in between. Show off your best moves and relive the energy of the ultimate 90s party scene. Capture the moment with fun backdrops and throwback props that scream early 1990s. A 21+ event. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/7vbf8r56
11/7-8 – Pirates, Parrots and Paradise Festival
Free admission, Sat. 11am-7pm/Sun. 11am-3pm, Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Enjoy two days of pirate fun, tropical vibes, live entertainment, unique vendors, great food, Captain Jack Sparrow impersonator Jay Smith, live tiki carving with Joe Tiki, pirate karaoke, a pirate garb contest and more. Family friendly!
11/7 – Tribal Burn: Pirates Seize the Night
8-10pm, Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Pete. The golden age of piracy meets the untamed element of flame! Perfect for audiences seeking an unforgettable voyage filled with sparks, shadows, and high-seas adventure. This is an annual fundraiser for Sacred Lands Preservation and Education. Information and tickets at https://tinyurl.com/2fepmvka
11/7-8 – Savor St. Pete Food and Wine Festival
$135, 1-4pm, Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete. General admission gets unlimited samples from 100-plus restaurants, wineries, breweries, and spirits brands, live chef demonstrations, a commemorative SAVOR wine glass, and a festival tote. VIP ticket ($165) adds early entry and exclusive VIP experiences. Tickets: https://savortheburg.com
11/7-8 – 38th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
Free admission, 10am-9pm, 10am-5pm Sun, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, 746 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs. Sample a vast selection of dishes from succulent shrimp to mouthwatering lobster. Don’t worry, landlubbers – a variety of non-seafood options will also be available. Discover unique treasures from a curated selection of artisans and crafters accompanied by live music and entertainment. And don’t miss the Chef’s Showdown as local chefs compete for the title of Tampa Bay’s Best Seafood! Free parking is available, with a convenient shuttle service running from Splash Park. Pet friendly.
11/8 – Salute to Service: A Celebration of Service & America’s 250th
3-5pm, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. Salute to Service honors those actively serving, veterans, and first responders. Hosted by American Legion Post 305, the event features a Big Band orchestra and tributes to America’s history and the men and women who have served our country. Music by Laurie Loyst & Encore IV; special guest speaker Gen. Mike Minihan, USAF (Ret.). Net proceeds benefit the post. Tickets and seat pricing: https://tinyurl.com/ysykk6dh
11/8 – Gulfport Heroes Weekend Parade
Free, 11am, downtown waterfront district at Beach & Shore Blvd. S. Are you a veteran? Come be honored in this proud community tradition. Be recognized for your service, march with fellow veterans. It’s a great way for the community to participate in Veteran’s Day while giving back to local veterans. For more information, call 727-893-1118.
11/8 – Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Free, 10am-5pm, James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Pete. Celebrate the cultures, stories, and living traditions of Indigenous peoples. World champion hoop dancer and musician Tony Duncan will take the stage for two dynamic performances. Seminole artist Jessica Osceola will share her expertise through a sweetgrass basket weaving demonstration and informal in-gallery talks all day. California basket weaver Kimberly Stevenot will do a demonstration in the galleries 10 a.m.–1 p.m. then be in the classrooms for a children’s art activity 2–5 p.m. Renowned Hopi Katsina carvers Cory Ahownewa and Makwesaw Chimerica will offer live carving demonstrations and interact with guests. For information and registration: https://tinyurl.com/4hnzwnd7
11/12-14 – 33rd Annual Fall King of the Beach Kingfish Tournament
$350/team, Madeira Beach Recreation Complex, 200 Rex Place. The Old Salt King of the Beach is one of the largest, richest and certainly most exciting king mackerel fishing tournaments in the United States. Agenda: 11/12: Captains meeting, team check-in & onsite registration; 11/13: Community party 5-9pm; 11/14: Tournament fishing & weigh-in & crown the Fall KING 4-10pm; 11/15: Awards ceremony and payouts. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/k52jdc2p
11/12-15 –Booker Creek Art Festival
Free admission, festival area bordered by MLK Street to 16th Street between First Avenues North and South. This walkable living gallery will feature juried works by hundreds of Florida artists displayed throughout participating venues. The EDGE District is compact and walkable. It has trolley stops, SunRunner stations, dedicated bike and sharrow lanes, free two-hour parking, private paid parking, valet service and drop-off areas.
11/13-15 – Fin Fest St. Pete Ocean Conservation & Music Fest
$34 Fri (multi-day passes available), 2-10pm Fri. & Sat./ Sun. 12-9pm, Spa Beach, downtown St. Pete. This three-day event aims to educate attendees about ocean conservation and sustainability. Fin Fest provides a family-friendly environment with hands-on learning experiences, talks from renowned guest speakers and science experts, and a festival village full of brands focusing on sustainability, conservation, and environmentally friendly practices. When the sun goes down, the festival’s musical lineup will be a mix of local and national talent. The festival also showcases different food offerings. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ydupaydt
11/13-15 – St. Pete Run Fest
At St. Pete Run Fest, there’s no shortage of reasons to lace up those running shoes! There’s the 13.1-mile Regenexx half marathon; the Orlando Health St. Pete 10K; the LMCU 5K; and the Foundation for Healthy St. Pete Kids Youth Runs – all along the downtown waterfront and historic neighborhoods of St. Pete. Registration fees vary by race. Sponsored by the Good Sweat Foundation Inc., a Florida nonprofit. Registration: https://stpeterunfest.org/register-now/
11/14 – Dual Exhibition Opening Reception
Free, 6-9pm, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Pete. Two exhibitions will share the spotlight at the reception:
• A Mug-Nificent Time of the Year: Morean Members Show. Behold the handmade ceramic mug! Some mugs are flashy, some are intricate, some are simple, but they all are part of our rituals and traditions both shared and personal.
• Subtlety: Dani Lewis and Lily Denhoff created works in this exhibition during their first year as Artists in Residence.
Both exhibitions run through 1/2/27.
11/14 – Fourth Annual Oldsmar Rod Run
Register online or day of show for $20 or $15 with canned goods donations, 10am-2pm, R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive W, Oldsmar. The Fourth Annual Oldsmar Rod Run benefiting Oldsmar Cares features classic, antique, hot rods, rat rods and late model cars and trucks. Car show participants will receive goody bags; over 80 trophies will be presented including Top 50, Top 25, Best in Class, Best in Show, People’s Choice & Oldsmar Cares Chairman’s Choice! Added this year is a Club Participation Trophy for the car club with the most participation!
11/14 – OCC Road House High Octane Dance Classic
OCC Road House, 10575 49th St. N, Clearwater. Competition begins 6pm. The High Octane Dance Classic brings together dancers from across Florida for a full-scale competition on the largest dance floor in the state. With multiple divisions, belt buckle awards, and open dancing throughout the night, this is built for both competitors and spectators. Spots are limited to 500 total competitors. More information and registration at https://tinyurl.com/4xyesbse
11/14 – Clearwater World Music Heritage Festival
Free (registration required), 12-5pm, Clearwater Historical Society, 610 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Go on an international musical journey with professional opera and classical singers from around the world, featuring the Florida premiere of the New York City show Ancestral Voyage. Hear music from cultures of Lebanon, Korea, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, China, Ireland, Germany and even some pop-up opera! Performers are internationally acclaimed opera and classical singers who have been on the great stages of the world. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2nk468kw
11/14 – St. Pete Fools Charity Ride
$20, 11am-3pm, OCC Road House & Museum, 10575 49th St. N, Clearwater. Be part of the most EPIC charity motorcycle ride in Tampa Bay! This year’s ride benefits the Christmas Toy Drive and Bike Drive that has helped provide more than 500 bicycles and toys each year to local children in need. Sponsored by St. Pete Fools Charities. Register: https://www.stpetefools.com/events
11/14 – Vettes for Vets Car Show
Free. 10am-noon, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. This unique Veterans Day celebration is a fun car show highlighting the great American classic, the Chevrolet Corvette. Have a Corvette or other classic you’d like to show off? Contact Tyler Waggoner at 727-363-9208 or email twaggoner@stpetebeach.org.
11/19-22 – St. Pete Bike Fest
Free, OCC Road House, 10575 49th St. N, Clearwater. Presented by Bert’s Barracuda, Harley Davidson, Fran Haasch Law Group and Visit St. Pete Clearwater, this four-day rally is one of the most electrifying events in the state, and you won’t want to miss it. Afternoon and evening concerts each day, bike shows, and the epic Sunshine Skyway Ride with Paul Sr. Slaughter will perform Friday night, and Soul Asylum on Saturday night. Both performances are free; VIP seating is $65. For details, visit https://www.saintpetebikefest.com
11/19-22 – Sanding Ovations Masters Cup
Free, 10am, on the beach behind the Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. See what happens when master sculptors use their imaginations and turn piles of sand and buckets of water into “outSANDing” works of art. Best of all, this year’s event will extend into a second weekend, 11/28-29.
11/20-22 – St. Pete Country Fest
1pm. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Pete. Headliners will include Koe Wetzel, Riley Green, and Bailey Zimmerman. More than 50 artists will play across five stages over three full days. Tickets and more information at https://stpetecountryfest.com/#
11/20-22 – Suncoast Jazz Festival
Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach. More than 75 live performances day and night all weekend spread out over three indoor venues. Musical styles will range from Big Easy-flavored early jazz to American Songbook, modern acoustic jazz to swing and blues and even rockabilly and gospel. Headliners include the John Pizzarelli Trio and Anat Cohen, along with Dan Levinson’s Palomar Jazz Band with Molly Ryan, the Osceola County School for the Arts, and the Tarpon Springs Jazz Ensemble. For schedule and tickets, visit https://suncoastjazzfestival.com
11/21 – Dunedin Celtic Music and Craft Beer Festival
$20 and up, 11am-7pm, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin. This annual outdoor festival features multiple musical acts all day, rain or shine! The main stage features regional, national, and international artists along with the city of Dunedin Pipe Band. Don’t forget to sign up for the Kilted 5K Run and Walk in Highland Park. For tickets to the festival, and to register for the Kilted 5K, visit https://tinyurl.com/nhdnkwab
11/21 – 33rd Annual Ride and Run with the Stars
$60, 8am-5pm, Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, 105 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor. This year the event is being reimagined with a new date, new venue, and new races. The traditional 5K Run, 1-mile Family Fun Run, and 10-mile Bike Ride will return. New is a 10K Run and 62-mile bike ride. This annual charity cycling and running event is hosted by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office to raise money for the Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project, which provides food, clothing, toys, books, and other necessities to Pinellas County families in need. Info, registration at https://tinyurl.com/mr3usv3t
12/5 – Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival
$20 online, under 12 free; 11am-5pm, Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin. Three bands will perform: Red Camel Collective, the Internation Bluegrass Music Association’s New Artist of the Year; The Bay Mountain Cut-Ups; and Ian Lane and Southern Flavor. The stage is at North Beach in the Picnic Area. Lawn chair seating; local vendors will offer food, beverages and water. This is an alcohol-free event; coolers allowed. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yjkzn6mp
12/5 – Brushes on the Beach: A Plein Air Art Walk and Celebration
Free but RSVP requested; Walk 10am-3pm, Celebration 5-7pm, Gulf Beach Art Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Thirty plein air artists will paint outdoors at locations throughout Sand Key, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores. Meet the artists, watch their paintings take shape, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, explore local shops, spend some time on the sand — and experience our beach communities through the eyes of an artist. This event is rain or shine. RSVP to https://tinyurl.com/585uy9ad
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
11/8 – Christmas Under The Oaks
Free admission, 9am-3pm, St. Petersburg College Clearwater campus, 2465 Drew St., Clearwater. Presented by GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club, the event offers a vibrant holiday market packed with unique handmade arts & crafts, festive décor and thoughtful gifts from local artisans and exhibitors. Take a break from shopping in the food court. This is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, which funds scholarships and grants.
11/19 – The Krampus Awakening of Relics & Lore
$27/ $22 12 and under, 6-8 p.m. FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S, St. Pete. Krampus descends upon the Relics & Lore exhibition for the first ever reveal of brand-new Krampus activations. Explore the immersive experience, encounter Krampus throughout the space and be among the first to experience the new additions to Relics & Lore. Expect a night of strange encounters, holiday mischief and plenty of opportunities to get up close with the creatures of Krampus lore. Tickets: https://www.floridarama.art/events/
11/20-12/27 – Enchant St. Petersburg
$28 and up, Tropicana Field, St. Pete. Enchant returns to St. Petersburg with an all‑new story and light maze adventure. Step inside a world of holiday wonder with the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze, ice skating, festive food and drinks, live entertainment, photo moments, and magic around every corner. Visit Santa, enjoy live entertainment and caroling, and shop at the Christmas Village. Come for the lights. Stay for the tradition. To schedule a visit and get tickets, see https://www.enchantchristmas.com/st-petersburg/
11/21 – Early Elf Art Market
Free, 10am-5pm, 1 N. Pinellas Ave., downtown Tarpon Springs. Bypass the chaos of the malls and online orders to discover unique, handcrafted gifts. This two-day event features original works of both new and upcoming talent, alongside beloved established artists and crafters. Browse everything from intricate folk art, stunning earthenware, and captivating paintings to wearable art, luxurious body products, delightful pet accessories, and personalized gifts.
11/26 – Coffee Pot Turkey Trot
$48/ $20 children, 7:45am. This family–friendly timed 5K loops around St. Petersburg’s Coffee Pot Bayou on Thanksgiving morning. Returning for its 10th year, the event is a beloved tradition for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts. The start/finish is behind North Shore Elementary School, 200 35th Ave. NE. The start line is on 34th Ave NE. The event is hosted by the North Shore Elementary PTA to benefit North Shore Elementary, a Title One school. he 2026 Presenting Sponsor is Northstar Realty: Georgia and Kirby. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdfja547
11/26 – 47th Annual Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot
Fees vary, 7am; Clearwater High School, 1951 Gulf to Bay Blvd. It consists of three races: The Achieva Competitive 5K, the FrankCrum Fun Run 5K, both of which are chip timed. Competitors in the third event, Abe’s Place 1-Mile Fun Run, will each receive a finisher medal. For details, and to register for a race, visit https://tinyurl.com/2ujrvrcu
11/26-1/3/27 – Holiday Lights & Carnival Rides in Largo Central Park
Free, 5-10pm, Largo Central Park. This family-friendly annual tradition features a spectacular holiday light display with more than 2.5 million dazzling LED lights. This is a walking tour. No golf carts or unauthorized vehicles allowed. Carousel and Ferris Wheel rides are $6. (Paid parking on Dec. 5 for the Holiday Tree Lighting & Stroll event).
11/27-1/2 – Holiday Lights in the Garden
Free ($10 donation requested), 5:30-9:30pm, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road or 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. The 100-acre property is transformed into a winter wonderland. Visitors can stroll among more than 1 million twinkling lights, laser projections and festive displays, with live entertainment each night and holiday treats available. Proceeds support garden maintenance, horticulture, children’s education and year-round programming.
11/27-1/3/27 – Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular
Free, the Tampa Riverwalk. An immersive, waterfront holiday experience at multiple locations along the Tampa Riverwalk with dazzling light displays, seasonal décor, and interactive installations.
11/28-29 – Shopapalooza Festival
Free, Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete. One weekend every year, Vinoy Park turns into one of the biggest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) celebrations in the country. Shop local, discover new favorites, and support independent businesses from across Tampa Bay. More than 350 local makers, artists, food, and drink along the waterfront and enough to see and do that you’ll want to come back both days. Family and pet friendly. Live entertainment, live arts, kids zone.
11/28-12/28 – Christmas at DK Farms and Gardens
Fri & Sat 5-9pm/Thur & Sun 5-8pm; 1750 Lake Ave. SE, Largo. Christmas At The Farm has something for everyone: campfires with smores, 18-hole miniature golf or a festive hayride and a list of exciting kids’ activities. With vibrant decorations, numerous photo opportunities, meet the Grunch (Grinch’s Cousin), Christmas At The Farm is the perfect place for friends and family to gather and celebrate this joyful time of year. This year, a new equestrian show takes place every night. See https://www.dkfarmsandgardens.com/christmas for ticket prices.
12/6 – Bert’s Motor Co. 10th Annual Christmas Toy Run
$10 and up, 7am-3pm, 10525 49th St. N, Clearwater. Join Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson for one of the favorite traditions of the year — the Christmas Toy Run! Help spread holiday cheer while supporting Bert’s Salute to America Foundation and Lealman Fire Rescue Station 18. Bring an unwrapped new toy and ride for a great cause. Gather your friends, decorate your bike, and be part of a day dedicated to giving back to the community. This will be an OFFICIAL ATTEMPT for the Guiness World Records largest motorcycle toy run. Event by Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson, OCC Road House and Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ujznwshf
12/10-11 – Vienna Light Orchestra
$54-213, 3-7pm, Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. NE, St. Pete. The Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2026 blends sweeping symphonic sound with theatrical beauty. More than 2,000 flickering candle lights will illuminate a Christmas tree forest, with world-class musicians and vocalists and a few Christmas surprises along the way. A holiday evening with your loved ones you’ll never forget! https://tinyurl.com/43chpard
12/11 – South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Free, 6pm, 1600 Pasadena Ave. S, South Pasadena. Experience dazzling holiday lights, warm community spirit, and the best waterfront views in town at Barbara Gilberg Habitat. Sign up to be in the parade for your chance to win cash prizes in two categories: boats 25 feet and under and boats over 25 feet. First prize in each category is $1,200. Sign up as a boater by contacting Bella Moore at MarineMax: bella.moore@marinemax.com or 727-561-7887.
12/12 – 60th Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Holiday Boat Parade
Free, 6:15pm, ROC Park, 200 Rex Place. The parade will begin at ROC Park at 6:15pm, wind through the scenic finger canals of Madeira Beach, and conclude at John’s Pass at approximately 8:30-9pm. Watch the parade from ROC Park, with festivities featuring the Merry Market and live music, or from John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk. To register a boat for the parade, pick up a form at the Madeira Beach Municipal Marina, located at 503 150th Ave., Madeira Beach. First prize boat wins $900!
12/14 – St. Pete Beach Breakfast with Santa
$10 resident/$15 non-resident, 8-10am, St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Kids and families get to enjoy a wonderful breakfast, fun holiday crafts and games and of course pictures with Santa! Each child will get to open a present from Santa himself! Pre-registration is required – call 727-363-9208 or email Tyler at twaggoner@stpetebeach.org.
12/18 – St. Pete Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Free, parade starts at 6pm and ends about 9pm. Rockin’ Rudolph Christmas concert and viewing party will be located at Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Register your boat at https://baytobaydonates.org/#boater-registration
12/19 – Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Free, begins at 6pm, weaves through Boca Ciega Bay and ends in a grand finale at John’s Pass. New this year: a shorter parade route. For more information, call the TI Parks and Recreation Department at 727-547-4575, ext. 246. To register your boat, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdhv32wk
12/19 – Largo Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
Free, 12pm, 330 Fourth St. SW, Largo. This is an annual family Christmas Parade on the beautiful brick streets of downtown Largo. Starts on Fourth Street at First Avenue SW, travels to Seventh Avenue then back on Second Street. Bring a chair and enjoy the parade!
12/19 – Krampus’ Invasion
$30, 7-11pm, FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S, St. Pete. Krampus is taking over FloridaRAMA for one unforgettable night, featuring more than a dozen Krampuses roaming throughout FloridaRAMA. Expect festive chaos, strange encounters and plenty of opportunities to celebrate the season with a darker twist. Come dressed for the holidays, bring your friends and get ready to party alongside a whole crew of Krampuses! Tickets: https://www.floridarama.art/events/
12/27 – Art & Nature Sunset Tours
$45, under age 3 free, 3:30-6pm, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Pete. Begin the afternoon with a docent-guided tour at the museum highlighting the role of nature in artworks from around the world. Continue your experience at the St. Pete Pier, where you’ll board a sunset cruise with Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center’s expert marine scientists. Enjoy wildlife watching, visit a local bird sanctuary, and take in breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Tour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/57fvk3se