Events

Ever wanted to learn about St. Petersburg’s past? Preserve the ‘Burg’s guided historic walking and bike tours take guests on detailed tours around the city to learn its rich history.

PARC’s Top Chefs event on Sept. 15 is a fun, food-filled event for a good cause.

If you had a blast at the Tampa Bay Comic Con, you’ll love Gulfport’s annual GeckoFest on Sept. 1.

With everything from unbearable heat to heavy rain, it isn’t always ideal to be outside in the Tampa Bay area during the summer. Some indoor activity suggestions:

Craft beer meets ancient art this month at The Beer Project at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. Brewers of all stripes are crafting small-batch beers inspired by ancient mosaics specially for the occasion. Tickets for each day (including 2-day passes) are on sale.

Show your patriotic pride on Independence Day in Tampa Bay. Visit the Tampa Red, White and Blue Festival in Channelside’s Cotanchobee Park from 2 to 7 p.m. to hear live music, get a taste of Southern dishes and view a local artist showcase.

Next week, thousands of people will descend on downtown St. Petersburg for St. Pete Pride’s 2018 Pride Weekend. There are plenty of events to attend, all leading up to this year’s Pride Parade on Saturday, June 23.

News junkies and students of American politics, mark your calendar for June 14. CNN’s Jake Tapper is coming to St. Petersburg to talk about politics and his new political thriller novel, “The Hellfire Club.”

Memorial Day means more than an extended holiday weekend. It’s a time to remember those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces.

Co-working spaces are popping up everywhere, literally. Now, pop-up co-working is the latest response to the co-working movement, where individuals can work in shared spaces like book stores, vacant storefronts or even parks at certain days and times. 

The Tampa Bay area will host Navy Week, which brings Navy personnel to cities throughout the country to raise awareness about the Navy and its mission, in mid-May.

Movies in the Park is back! Hosted by Preserve the ‘Burg, this season’s movies are “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “Father of the Bride,” “Back to the Future” and “Batman” (with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson).

Bring your budding Monets and O’Keeffes to Painting in the Park on Sunday, April 29, at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.

The Green Thumb Festival in St. Petersburg is known as one of the best horticulture festivals in Florida.

While the Keep America Beautiful organization works year-round to beautify communities, April serves as the official celebration as it recognizes national Keep America Beautiful Month.

Grammy Award-winning blues artist Buddy Guy was 7 when he taught himself to play guitar on a handmade two-string diddly bow. In his 30s, he jammed with Jimi Hendrix. And now, at 81, he returns for a fifth time to the Tampa Bay Blues Festival.

If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early, here’s a fun pet-friendly alternative:

The Sant’ Yago Knight Parade, presented by MOR, is returning on Feb. 10 with the sparkles and lights that make it the largest illuminated parade in the Southeast.

St. Pete Preservation is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new brand. The organization is becoming Preserve the ‘Burg, reflecting how it takes an active role in preserving the city’s historic charm.

Localtopia, St. Petersburg’s largest community celebration of all things local, returns for its fifth year. The event showcases nearly 200 businesses and community organizations, from Mazzaro’s Italian Market to Body Electric Yoga to Tampa Bay Waterkeeper.

Where do you play in Tampa Bay? A new nonprofit wants to know.

Monster Energy Supercross, the most competitive off-road motorcycle racing championship in the world, returns to Tampa for the first time in nearly 20 years.

The 10th annual Sustainable Buzz returns to the Straz Center on Nov. 16 with over 30 restaurants and local breweries offering tastings and live music from one of Tampa’s favorite bands, The Black Honkeys.

The Henry B. Plant Museum is transporting you into the Roaring ’20s for The Great Gatsby Party on Nov. 11 for a night of vintage decadence.

The seventh annual Tampa Pig Jig promises to be a fun mix of country music, folk rock and craft beer – all for a good cause.

Halloween events and happenings are aplenty in Tampa Bay, but two new offerings top our list of can’t-miss spooktacular attractions.

Have you heard about the ghost in a white dress and red heels who wanders the halls of the Cuban Club? How about the piano that plays on its own as a woman’s cries echo in the distance? Hunt for these spirits and other paranormal activity during a ghost tour of Ybor City for $25.

The Florida Orchestra brings classical music into the community with the return of its Pops in the Park concert series this month.

Grab a picnic blanket and cross your fingers for a fall breeze because St. Petersburg Preservation’s annual “Movies in the Park” series is almost here. Bring the family, a date or your dog to North Straub Park every Thursday in October for a free flick in the open air.

The third annual SHINE Mural Festival returns to downtown St. Petersburg Oct. 5-14.