#1 St. Petersburg’s Second 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/.
#2 Gecko Pub Crawl
Get ready for Gulfport’s annual Gecko Pub Crawl this Saturday, August 9th 4–9pm! Visit six of Gulfport’s favorite bars for drinks, fun, and a poker-themed twist. A $25 ticket includes a beverage at each stop; $10 gets you in for poker only. Prizes awarded for best and worst poker hands, plus a random winner! Finish at Peninsula Bed and Cocktails for the after-party and judging. Don’t miss this lively local tradition celebrating Gecko season.
Learn more at https://visitgulfportflorida.com/event/gecko-crawl/.
#3 FWCOS Orchid Auction
Head up to Seminole’s Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd this Saturday, August 9th 9am for the Florida West Coast Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Auction — a must-attend event for orchid lovers, collectors, and plant enthusiasts! Come bid on an incredible variety of orchids from local and regional growers. Whether you’re a longtime orchid collector or just getting started, this is the perfect chance to grow your collection!
Learn more at https://www.fwcos.org/event-info/2025-annual-orchid-auction.
#4 Visit The Imagine Museum
This summer Florida residents get discounted admission to Imagine Museum. Escape the heat in Imagine Museum’s 21 sparkling glass art galleries & Imagine’s popular Marble Scavenger Hunt. Bring the kids (or grandkids) for a relaxing family day, or treat yourself to a creative outing! $10 GA | $5 for students & educators. Offer valid though Aug 31st.
Learn more at https://tickets.imaginemuseum.com/events/563/detail/680297764e1f3004dd495bfc.
#5 Sand Key Beach Cleanup
Join Our Children Have Rights, a Pinellas nonprofit which assists parents with child custody & co-parenting, this Sunday, August 10th at 10am for a Community Cleanup at their adopted Sand Key Park & Beach. Bright Futures Scholarship and Court Ordered Service Hours approved. To participate, email Jake Hornstein at JakeHornstein@OurChildrenHaveRights.com.