#1 SHINE Mural Festival
Shine Mural Festival kicks off across St. Petersburg this weekend! Now in its its 11th year, the 2025 SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival will be adding art across across the Sunshine City November 7-16th. This year, SHINE returns to its roots with SHINE Origins—a tribute to the local artists, residents, and businesses that make St. Pete shine. Since 2015, nearly 170 murals have been created throughout the arts districts, thanks to this unique event. Find special events and a list of this year’s muralists at www.shineonmurals.com/events. Find a map at www.shineonmurals.com/pixelstix.
#2 Fall King of the Beach
Join Old Salt Fishing this weekend at Madeira Beach Recreation Complex for 3 Days Of Waterfront Festival Magic at their annual Fall King of the Beach fishing tournament & waterfront festival! The waterfront festival includes live music, kids zone, carney games, tasty local food vendors, beer & adult beverages, raffles and silent auctions… and fireworks to wrap up the event on Saturday! Free.
Learn more at https://oldsaltfishing.org/fishing-tournaments/fall-king-of-the-beach-kingfish-tournament/waterfront-festival/.
#3 Parrotheads at The Palladium
Head out to The Palladium in downtown St. Pete this Saturday, November 8th for a Tribute to Jimmy Buffet featuring members of the Coral Reefer Band. Coral Reefer vocalists Nadirah Shakoor and Tina Gullickson will light up the Palladium mainstage. Pedal steel player Doyle Grisham, who first recorded with Buffett in the 70’s, continues be a signature element of the Coral Reefer Band sound. Joining them is Roger Bartlett, Buffett’s first road band member, and John Frinzi, lead vocalist and guitarist at many memorable Key West Meeting of the Minds gatherings. Tickets are $25-65.
Get tickets at https://palatspc.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19137
#4 Sponge Docks Seafood Fest
Head up to Tarpon Springs’ Sponge Docks this weekend for their annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival. Try an ocean full of tasty choices to please everyone’s palate, including non-seafood items for landlubbers. Nautical and food related art, crafts, fishing apparel, kitchen and cooking items, food samples and fun for the whole family. A chef’s competition will determine Tampa Bay’s best seafood; continuous live music all weekend long!
Learn more at https://spongedocks.net/event/tarpon-springs-seafood-festival/.
#5 St. Pete Fools Charity Ride
A Pinellas County tradition, the St. Pete Fools Charity ride takes place this Saturday, Noevember 8th starting at 11am and leaving from OCC Road House and Museum in Clearwater. Members of the St. Pete Fools, along with local residents, will ride throughout the St. Pete area, including across the Skyway Bridge with a police escort. The event will include food, drinks, live entertainment and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit Hearts Behind Heroes & their annual Bike & Toy Drive. $20/rider.
Learn more and register at https://www.stpetefools.com/events.