Gulfport’s Taste of the New Year Foodie Fest!
Get ready to kick off the new year with flavor and fun at the Saturday Shoppes Taste of the New Year Foodie Fest this Saturday, January 10, from noon to 6pm at Trolley Market Square, 4900 Tangerine Avenue S, Gulfport. This ultimate foodie celebration brings sunshine, seafood, and smiles with delicious bites, local vendors, unique crafts, and great vibes. It’s the perfect way to start 2026 with community!
Learn more at https://www.saturdayshoppes.com/event/1-10-26/.
Sponge Docks Craft Fest
Explore art, culture, and creativity at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival, a free, family-friendly weekend event set along the historic Sponge Docks. Browse thousands of handmade works from local and visiting artists while enjoying Greek restaurants, bakeries, boutiques, and waterfront views. Join the fun this Saturday & Sunday January 10-11 at 735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs. Pet-friendly & fun for all ages!
Learn more at https://www.sikpromotions.com/applicants/winter/sponge-docks-art-craft-festival-winter
2nd Saturday Art Walk
Explore St. Pete’s thriving arts districts every second Saturday of the month as galleries & studios stay open late (5-9pm) for St. Pete’s Second Saturday Art Walk. For some venues, this is the ONLY time the public can visit. Learn how to catch a Trolley at stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk/.
Gulfport Community Players Present Beyond Therapy
Celebrate opening weekend with Gulfport Community Players’ production of Beyond Therapy, a sharp, satirical dark comedy about love, neurosis, and misguided advice. Performances run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 PM, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 PM, at the Catherine Hickman Theater in Gulfport. Follow Prudence and Bruce as their therapists—and fate—push them together in hilariously dysfunctional ways.
Get tickets at https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/
Duck Dash 5K & Fun Run
Get ready to quack, waddle, and run at the Duck Dash 5K this Sunday, January 11, at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. Dress in your best duck gear or yellow running attire and enjoy a fun-filled race day featuring the 5K Duck Dash and the Duckling Waddle Fun Run. Participants enjoy a race T-shirt, finisher medal, vendor village, bubbly pond (21+), & cheers from Mama Duck & Timmy. $40.
Register online at https://myclearwaterevents.saffire.com/p/special-events/duck-dash-5k.