#1 SHINE MURAL FESTIVAL
The SHINE Mural Festival returns November 6–15, transforming St. Petersburg into a vibrant canvas with public art that celebrates creativity, community and the local businesses that make our city unique. This year, you can be part of the art, too! Join the SHINE Happy Mural Project at the Skyline Building, November 6–8, and help paint a community mural. No experience is needed—just show up for your scheduled time, grab a brush and fill in the shapes that match your assigned number. Paint-friendly clothes and a smile are all you need! Volunteer painting slots are still available Friday through Sunday at 2600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. St. N.
Learn more at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BAFA622A2FCCE9-66881891-shine#/
#2 Savor St. Pete
Spend the weekend sampling the best of Tampa Bay’s food and drink scene at SAVOR St. Pete, November 7–8, at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg. This waterfront festival brings together local chefs and restaurants, wines, craft beers and premium spirits for unlimited tastings and live culinary experiences. Gather your friends and come hungry for a flavorful Fall weekend in Paradise!
Get tickets at https://savortheburg.com/.
#3 Tarpon Springs Seafood Fest
Come hungry for a weekend of seafood, local shopping & family fun at the Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival, Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8th, at the Sponge Docks. Browse a variety of seafood and non-seafood favorites, shop arts & crafts vendors, enjoy activities and watch the chefs competition. With free admission, free parking and shuttle service from the Splash Park, it’s a sea-sational outing for the whole family—including your four-legged friends! Hours are Saturday 10am–9pm & Sunday 10am–5pm.
Learn more at https://spongedocks.net/event/tarpon-springs-seafood-festival/.
#4 See A Play in Tampa Bay
Make room for live theater this weekend! Two local stages are opening new productions, offering very different reasons to take your seat. At freeFall Theatre, The Da Vinci Code (November 6–December 6) brings Dan Brown’s international bestseller to the stage in a fast-paced mystery filled with secret codes, murder and a race to uncover a shocking historical secret. Meanwhile, American Stage opens Meteor Shower, a sharp, offbeat comedy written by Steve Martin. When two couples gather to watch a meteor shower, an unusual evening quickly spirals into absurdity.
Find more arts happenings in our November Art News at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/art-news-november-2026/.
#5 Take Time to Honor Veterans
Celebrate those who have served during two community events on Sunday, November 8. In Treasure Island, join the 8th annual Veterans Day Parade, hosted by the city & American Legion Post 158. Lineup begins at 10am at Treasure Bay, with the parade starting at 11am and traveling to the Community Center. The Heroes Weekend Veterans Parade begins in downtown Gulfport at 11am, honoring veterans & inviting them to march. Later, head to Horan Park in St. Pete Beach for Salute to Service, with gates opening at 2pm. Enjoy Big Band music by Laurie Loyst & Encore IV, guest speaker General Mike Minihan, USAF (Ret.), and tributes to America’s 250-year history & those who serve. Wear red, white & blue and enjoy these local patriotic celebrations!