#1 Tampa Bay Ice Cream Fest (Rescheduled)
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 26th, the best way possible—on the St. Pete Pier with a day of frozen treats from some of the top dessert makers across Tampa Bay. Sample your way through tons of flavors, discover new favorites, and help vote for the People’s Choice Award. With categories like Best Hard Ice Cream, Best Soft Serve, and Best Non-Dairy, plus the coveted “Best Overall,” there’s plenty at stake—and plenty to taste. Free to attend and held at Family Park for a breezy, shaded waterfront experience. Previous date rescheduled due to weather.
Learn more at https://www.tampabayicecreamfest.com/.
#2 World Oddities Expo at St. Pete Coliseum
Step into a world where weird thrives at the World Oddities Expo, returning to The Coliseum July 25–26. This traveling festival brings together artists, vendors, performers, educators, and collectors for a one-of-a-kind showcase of the strange, unusual, and wonderfully unexpected. Browse unique creations, explore the Oddity Ink Parlour, catch workshops, live performances, burlesque, and more. A must-see for anyone who loves the unusual side of art and culture. $20+.
Learn more at https://worldodditiesexpo.com/st-petersburg-fl/.
#3 Last Chance to See Magic Grasshopper at MFA
This is your final opportunity to see Yvette Mayorga’s larger-than-life 30-foot sculpture before it leaves the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete this Sunday, July 26th. Featuring a whimsical pink carriage pulled by carousel-style horses, Magic Grasshopper explores themes of migration, family, immigrant labor, and the pursuit of the American Dream through the artist’s vibrant “Latinxoco” style. While visiting, continue inside the MFA to experience Yvette Mayorga: Goddesses of the Great Hall, where the artist transforms the museum’s iconic space with colorful works exploring identity, history, and power. $24/adult.
Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/exhibition/magic-grasshopper/.
#4 Punchline on the Pier
Swap history lessons for history and hilarity during Punchline on the Pier, a stand-up comedy night benefiting the St. Petersburg Museum of History on July 25. Enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail while a lineup of comedians brings the laughs in a unique waterfront museum setting. Doors open at 6:30pm, with show 7:30–9pm. Grab friends, enjoy a night of comedy and cocktails, and support a local cultural treasure. $45.
#5 KIDtrepreneur Market
Support the next generation of artists, makers, and small business owners at the KIDtrepreneur Market at Daydream Shop & Maker Space this Saturday, July 25th 4-6pm. Created by kids, for kids, this unique market gives young creators the chance to share their handmade goods, build confidence, and gain real-world entrepreneurial experience. Stop by to discover one-of-a-kind creations, cheer on young talent, and support the future of local creativity. Free admission.
Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DZqoso7NKEJ/.