#1 Gulfport’s SUMMER ONE ACT FESTIVAL
Gulfport Community Players: Summer One Acts festival kicks off this weekend! Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 8pm with 2pm matinees on Saturday & Sunday. The Summer One Acts festival is a competition featuring 10 original short plays ranging from comedy to light drama. Selected from over 700 plays submitted. Audience members vote for their favorites. Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door.
Get tickets at https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/summer-one-acts.
#2 Beats on the Pier
Beats on the Pier marks the 5th year of the St. Pete Pier with a free, all‑ages music festival on Saturday, July 12th 3-11pm. Explore the Pier’s distinct features while enjoying free food pairings from Pier restaurants. The evening crescendos with a headlining concert at the Spa Beach Park stage—don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of music, food, and the spirit of St. Petersburg! Free event.
Learn more at https://www.celebrate5years.com/beatsonthepier.
#3 Gulfport Bounces Back
Get ready to spike, serve, and celebrate at Gulfport Bounces Back – Volleyball Bonanza on Saturday, July 12 at Gulfport Beach! Whether you’re playing in the 4v4 coed tournament (2 men, 2 women per team) or just soaking up the sun, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy live music, local food vendors, cold drinks, and great beach vibes. Registered players get free event shirts, and there are prizes for top teams and best costumes. Check-in starts at 10am. Just $25 per player.
#4 Sponge Docks Craft Fest
Head up to Tarpon Springs for their annual Sponge Docks Craft Festival this Saturday & Sunday, July 12–13th along historic Dodecanese Boulevard. This vibrant summer celebration brings 90+ talented artists and crafters showcasing handmade, USA‑made jewelry, ceramics, plants, photography, paintings, soaps, and more. The free, family- & pet‑friendly event offers a perfect blend of waterfront charm, creative treasures & community spirit—ideal for browsing unique finds and supporting local Bay Area artisans.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spong-docks-craft-fest-summer-2025/.
#5 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/.