#1 Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber’s Taste of the Beaches 2025
Celebrate local flavor during the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber’s Taste of the Beaches! From October 4–12, enjoy a week-long culinary adventure across St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and more. Sample delicious seafood, savory bites, and sweet treats for just $10 per taste. It’s the perfect way to support local restaurants, reconnect with your community, and savor the best of the beach.
Get your taste of the beaches at https://www.tampabaybeaches.com/taste/.
#2 Honeymoon Island Fest
Head up to Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin this weekend for their annual Island Festival Saturday & Sunday, October 11-12th 10am-3pm. Celebrate the beauty and wonder of Honeymoon Island with this family-oriented festival featuring outdoor recreational activities, art markets, nature exhibits, food trucks, live music, and more. Free with park admission. Well behaved pups welcome!
Learn more at https://friendsoftheislandparks.org/islandfest.
#3 Sponge Docks Craft Fest
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival this Saturday & Sunday, October 11-12th! Find pottery, jewelry, handmade crafts and artisan goods from talented regional and national makers. Set against the historic Sponge Docks, this vibrant weekend event celebrates creativity, community, and local small businesses. Presented by the Tarpon Springs Merchant’s Association and produced by SIK Promotions, Inc.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/tarpon-springs-sponge-docks-craft-fest-2025/.
#4 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/.
#5 Watch a Game at Ferg’s
This weekend, settle in at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill in St. Pete -freshly crowned the #1 Sports Bar in the USA by USA Today– for a truly local experience you won’t want to miss. With dozens of big screens, great food & drinks plus a lively crowd, Ferg’s is the place to catch the big game. Whether it’s The Bucs, your alma mater, or just enjoying the good vibes, you’ll love an afternoon at Ferg’s.
Read our full cover story at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/fergs/.