#1 Mother’s Day Weekend in Tampa Bay
Take mom out on the town. Kelly Rouse shares new and exciting establishments with top talent chefs you can take mom out for lunch or dinner in our May 2025 Dining column. Check out our April Dining column HERE for our picks for the best local brunch spots. Nanette Wiser shares where you can enjoy some of our best local musicians in our May Music Guide HERE. You can also check out our May Arts & Leisure listing HERE for local shows, exhibits and events to take mom!
Find lots of idea for how to spend the weekend with mom in our May issue at
#2 Tacos & Tequila Fest
Head out to Vinoy Park in downtown St Petersburg this Friday and Saturday for the St. Pete Tacos and Tequila Festival. The festival is a waterfront celebration of food, drinks, and entertainment. Attendees can enjoy 100+ taco options from 25+ vendors, craft margaritas, palomas, and cocktails, lucha libre wrestling, live music, mariachi bands, mural artists, and more. The festival also features a taco-eating contest and the People’s Choice Taco Competition. $10.
Save by buying your tickets in advance at https://www.stpetetacos.com/info.html.
#3 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/.
#4 One Night of Queen
One Night of Queen rocks the Mahaffey Theater this Friday, May 9th! Experience the electrifying energy of Queen as Gary Mullen & The Works deliver a spectacular tribute, capturing Freddie Mercury’s iconic presence. Sing along to classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Are the Champions” in this unforgettable live performance. Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic of Queen! $59+/person.
Get tickets at https://themahaffey.com/show/onoq/.
#5 Dalí Birthday Celebration
Step into the surreal on Dalí Day, this Sunday, May 11th, at The Dalí Museum in downtown St. Pete! The Dalí Museum is celebrating Salvador Dalí’s 120th birthday with $19.04 admission, honoring his birth year. Enjoy family-friendly fun: Dalínian henna tattoos, whimsical photo ops, and exclusive treats at Café Gala.
Get tickets at https://thedali.org/event/salvador-dalis-birthday-celebration/