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CROSSING THE BAY
When: Sep. 20, 2019 – Sep. 22, 2019
Where: 253 5th Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: From the creators of “WEBB’S CITY: THE MUSICAL” comes a romantic musical journey back to the founding of St. Petersburg!
Bay-Crossed lovers. Ancient rivalries: Women vs. Men; Rich vs. Poor: Tampa vs. St. Pete.
CROSSING THE BAY is a new musical comedy packed with local history and alive with characters inspired by Jane Austen’s enduring classic, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, reset in the Tampa Bay area in the late 1800s. Written and Directed by Bill Leavengood with Music & Lyrics by Lee Ahlin, CROSSING THE BAY follows the struggle to bring the railroad and prosperity to the tiny town on the end of the Pinellas Peninsula and the tumultuous relationship between a strong-minded Florida farm girl and the entitled nephew of a Northern rail baron.
September 20th & 21st, 8:00 pm
September 22nd, 3:00 pm
Flavors of Asia Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest
When: Sept. 20, 2019
Where: 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Come out to North Straub Park for this food truck rally featuring more than 30 sweet and savory food trucks dishing out unique Asian-inspired dishes as well as regular favorites. This free event serves up fun for the entire family including craft vendors, live music, craft beer and of course, delicious food! The event is happening from 6 – 11 p.m. on Friday, September 20.
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
When: Sep. 20, 2019 – Nov. 2, 2019
Where: 10165 N Malcolm McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612
Info: Be spooked by unexpected terrors around every corner at this year’s Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens! Experience 300 acres of terrifying horrors and merciless roaming hoards. The park will be open from 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m on select nights through the end of October. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience.
Free Museum Day!
When: Sept. 21, 2019
Where: 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: The arts are alive! Celebrate the culture found throughout St. Pete/Clearwater by exploring participating museums and art galleries for free or discounted entry.
Participating museums include:
Dali Museum (free for Pinellas County residents only)
Imagine Museum
Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Palm Harbor Museum
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
Florida CraftArt
The Florida Holocaust Museum
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Red Sox, 7:10 p.m.
When: Sept. 20, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.
Bucs Beach Bash
When: Sept. 21, 2019
Where: 5500 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Info: Come party on the beach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Bucs Beach Bash at TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach! As part of the NFL 100 Fantennial Weekend, the Buccaneers are bringing the fun with live music from Billy Ray Cyrus, Parmalee and local bands and DJs!Play games and participate in activities throughout the day, including special contests and prize giveaways. You can even meet Buccaneers alumni, cheerleaders and Captain Fear!
Once the music stops, end the night with a breathtaking fireworks display on the beach!
The event is free! Here’s the full lineup.
11:00 a.m. Event Begins
Activation/Activity Zone Opens
Local band performances throughout the afternoon
6:00 p.m. Parmalee Performance Begins
7:30 p.m. Sunset Celebration
8:00 p.m. Billy Ray Cyrus Performance Begins
9:30 p.m. Fireworks Display Begins
Community Clean Up: Gulfport Takeover
When: Sept. 21, 2019
Where: 3128 Beach Blvd S., Gulfport, FL 33707
Info: Celebrate National Clean up Day with Caddy’s Gulfport by helping clean the streets or shore in Gulfport. Turn in the trash collected for special prizes! Starts at 11 a.m. and is free to participate.
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Red Sox, 6:10 p.m.
When: Sept. 21, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.
Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer – Rowdies vs. Bethlehem Steel F.C., 7:30 p.m.
When: Sept. 21, 2019
Where: 230 1st Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Kick it at Al Lang Stadium and cheer on the Tampa Bay Rowdies! Experience the electrifying home games with stands packed with fans cheering the team on with age old songs and chants, top notch concessions, and an outdoor stadium situated right on the waterfront of downtown St. Pete. Gates open 60 minutes prior to kickoff.
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Red Sox, 1:10 p.m.
When: Sept. 22, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.
Rapptoberfest
When: Sep. 21, 2019 – Sep. 29, 2019
Where: 10930 Endeavour Way, Seminole, FL 33777
Info: Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen, grab your Rapp steins and join the fun at Tampa Bay’s first German brewery! Rapp Brewing kicks off their annual Oktoberfest event Saturday, September 21st with 14+ German lagers on tap, stein specials, crowler specials, limited edition Oktoberfest wristbands, t-shirts, costume contests, unique stein contest, literholden, and more! Happening the weekends of September 21-22 and September 28-29.
Low Country Boil at the Beach!
When: Now – Dec. 6, 2019
Where: 301 S Gulfviews Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Info: Overlook the #1 Beach in the U.S. while digging into a delicious array of seafood during SHOR’s Low Country Boil! Tickets are $35 per person and seats can be reserved online or by calling 727-373-6016. Tickets include craft beer, 3 hour complimentary parking, and of course, a spread of fresh seafood including blue swimmer crabs, craw fish, shrimp, clams, mussels, andouille sausage, corn on the cob, and potatoes. Limited seating available so reserve your spot today!
First Friday St. Pete
When: Now – Dec. 6, 2019
Monthly on the first Friday
Where: Central Ave Between 2nd & 3rd St., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Celebrate every First Friday of the month in St. Pete with a free block party complete with live music and dancing! The action goes down between 2nd and 3rd streets on Central Ave. from 5:30-10 p.m.
Tarpon Springs First Friday
When: Now – Dec. 6, 2019
Monthly on the first Friday
Where: 324 E. Pine St., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Info: Head to Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs on the first Friday of each month! There will be vendors, food, music, beer and wine and a different theme each month. Free Shuttle and Parking at the Live Oak Recreation Complex parking lot (508 Live Oak St). Presented by the Tarpon Springs Merchants’ Association.
Second Saturday’s at Sirata
When: Now – Dec. 14, 2019
Monthly on the second Saturday
Where: 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Info: Head to Sirata Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach on the second Saturday of every month! From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. you’ll be able to shop local vendors and enjoy family friendly activities while soaking in the sunshine beachside with beer & cocktail specials.
Bootcamp & Brews at 3 Daughters Brewing
When: Now – Dec. 28, 2019
Monthly on the fourth Saturday
Where: 222 22nd St S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Info: Game of Fitness is bringing a bootcamp to 3 Daughters Brewing on the fourth Saturday of every month! Get ready to sweat with a one hour, high intensity workout starting at 11 a.m. and stay after for a well earned beer. All levels are welcome. Cost: $10 for nonmembers, $5 for members, & $15 at the door
St. Pete Saturday Morning Market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday
Where: 350 2nd Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: This is the largest weekly fresh market in the Southeast U.S. serving around 10,000 customers a week with its 130 vendors offering everything from fresh produce to homemade soaps to ready to eat food from 15 different nationalities. The market, which is free to enter, runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday at Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Pete. If you’re looking for an authentic St. Pete experience, hit up this staple of the community.
Royal Palm Market
When: Now – Oct. 10, 2019
Weekly on Thursdays
Where: 1111 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: Enjoy live music, food, shopping and craft cocktails every Thursday at 6 p.m. under the royal palms of St. Pete! This weekly night market is located right next to Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails and features local artists, local boutiques, handmade goods, leather goods, wood burning, clothing & accessories, specialty dog treat vendors, soaps, candles and so much more! Bring the whole family including your pets to this free, weekly event.
Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami
When: Now – Sep. 22, 2019
Where: 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info:The “Above the Fold” exhibition demonstrates the extraordinary power and potential of contemporary origami. Paper is transformed into breathtaking sculpture, large-scale installations and conceptual works that express contemporary social, political, and aesthetic ideas. Visionary master folders-such as Erik Demaine and Martin Demaine (Canada/USA), Vincent Floderer (France), Miri Golan (Israel), Paul Jackson (UK/Israel), Dr. Robert J. Lang (USA), Sipho Mabona (Switzerland/South Africa), Yuko Nishimura (Japan), and Richard Sweeney (UK)-push the boundaries of paper as a medium for creating bold and sophisticated works. The exhibition celebrates these artists who are redefining a traditional Japanese craft as a modern global genre and inventing unexpected forms of artistic expression.
Regular admission is $20 for adults; $15 for those 65 and older, Florida educators, college students, and active duty military; and $10 for students 7 and older. Children under 7 and Museum members are admitted free. Groups of 10 or more adults pay only $14 per person and children $4 each with prior reservations. Also, admission is only $10 after 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Safety Harbor’s 3rd Friday Music Series
When: Now – Dec. 20, 2019
Monthly on the third Friday
Where: Safety Harbor, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Info: Head to Safety Harbor the third Friday of each month for an evening of live music, shopping, and dining. Main Street closes off between 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and is lined with live bands, vendors featuring arts, crafts, and food, and local businesses and restaurants open late for your enjoyment. The best part, it’s free!
Friday Night Clay at Morean Center for Clay
When: Now – Dec. 27, 2019
Where: 420 22nd St S, St. Pete, FL 33701
Info: Spend your Friday evening playing in clay at the Moeran Center for Clay! Be prepared to get dirty for two hours from 7-9 p.m. of wheel throwing and hand building. Bring a towel, your favorite beverage, and a group of friends or a date for a fun get-together. You’ll get to select your favorite piece at the end of the night and they will bisque and glaze it for you to bring home. Purchase your tickets for $25 online today.
Guerilla Art Market
When: Now – Dec. 14, 2019
Monthly on the second Saturday
Where: 2133 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Info: The Guerrilla Art Market is bursting with color highlighting local art with the freshest emerging artists in the Tampa Bay area. The market will feature individual artist exhibits, a silent auction, music, cash bar, live demos, and will spotlight a different theme each month. Get into St. Pete’s local culture and buy original work by many artists whose creations can be seen around town on the walls and streets of St. Pete. Happening from 5 – 10 p.m. at the St. Pete Side Lot, 2133 2nd Ave. S.
Brocante Market
When: Now – November 3, 2019
Where: 301 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33755
Info: Explore 15,000 sq feet of vintage treasure finds at this monthly market in St. Pete! This true vendor-run market has an amazing variety and selection of vintage items unlike anywhere else. Grab your next vintage find the first weekend of each month from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday at 2200 2nd Ave S in St. Pete.
St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk
When: Now – Dec. 14, 2019
Where: 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Take in the St. Pete arts scene after hours as more than 40 galleries and studios spanning across five different arts districts stay open late, including local favorites like Duncan McClellan Glass and Morean Arts Center. Free trolleys run throughout the city’s five districts to get you around during the 5-9 p.m. event. For a complete list of participating galleries and a map, visit stpeteartsalliance.org
Free Yoga at Sundial St. Pete
When: Now – Dec. 21, 2019
Where: 153 2nd Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: For the love of yoga! Head to the courtyard at Sundial St. Pete for the largest FREE outdoor yoga event each third Saturday of the month. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and the yoga session will begin at 9 a.m.
Moonlight Canopy Tours
When: Now – Dec 14, 2019
Where: 423 Lafayette Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Info:Are you ready to experience Tampa Bay’s Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve after dark and from 70 feet off the ground? In these Moonlight Canopy Tours, you’ll glide into the unknown on a zip line and experience the nocturnal life of Tampa Bay. For two hours, you’ll traverse all 5 zip lines in the preserve as well as walk the 200 foot suspension bridge, otherwise known as the “Flight of the Osprey” bridge. To reserve this one of a kind experience, call (813) 448-5635.
Friday Nights at the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club
It’s not just for the older generation anymore! Join the fun at the world’s largest shuffleboard club to see why this pastime has regained its popularity in the Sunshine City. Free every Friday night from 7-11 p.m., locals and visitors alike flock to this private recreational club. If you’re not sure how to play, have no fear as volunteers are on hand to give you a lesson or two. Bring your own snacks and beverages – local craft beers tend to be a popular choice. There’s often live music or a DJ on-site to keep you shufflin’. Children are welcome and so are well behaved dogs.
Dunedin Food Tour
When: Tours available every Saturday from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Where: Dunedin, FL
Cost:Limited tickets available, book your tour now.
Info:Craft beer enthusiasts, upscale fine dining, Florida casual… there’s a tour for everyone! Experience the food and beer scene in Dunedin during a 3 hour walking tour that will offer you the opportunity to meet the chefs and owners of one of a kind restaurants, breweries and shops.
Safety Harbor Farmer’s Market on Main
When: Now – Dec. 29, 2019
Weekly on Sundays
Info: Start your Sunday with open-air shopping in the park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your grocery list to stock up on fruits and vegetables, plus specialty foods like meats, cheeses, desserts, bread and more. You’ll also find vibrant crafts and artwork.
Sunday Z-Brunch at Castile Restaurant
When: Now – Dec. 29, 2019
Weekly on Sundays
Where: 3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Info: Savor a Mediterranean-inspired Easter brunch buffet featuring breakfast specialties, seafood stations, sushi, carving stations, bottomless mimosas and so much more! Enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Pete Beach, with indoor and outdoor seating options available.
Yoga on Tap at Green Bench Brewing
When: Now – Oct. 13, 2019
Monthly on the second Sunday
Where: 1133 Baum Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: Do a little downward dog before you down a cold craft brew! Get your workout on in the Green Bench Brewing beer garden at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month led by The Body Electric Yoga Company. This one hour class is $5 for members in advance or $15 at the door or $10 if you pre-register online.
Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk
When: Now – Dec. 21, 2019
Where: Beach Blvd., Gulfport, FL 33707
Info: Feel the funky beat and shop for unique treasures during this bi-monthly event held in downtown Gulfport from 6-10 p.m. every first Friday and third Saturday. Over 35 locally owned boutiques and artists line the streets along with live musicians to keep you movin’. Don’t miss the opportunity to dine at one of the area’s delicious restaurants or belly up to the bar for a cocktail or two.
