Things to do in St. Petersburg
Things to do in St. Petersburg, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Beyond the Rainbow photo exhibit opens Friday at Studio@620
The city's Beyond the Rainbow LGBTQ+ portrait exhibit opens with a free reception 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at The Studio@620 and runs through Nov. 16.
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Things to do
Things to do in St. Petersburg this month: October 2026
October in St. Pete: the Fall Festival on the Pier Oct. 17-18, Haunted Fire House, Autumn Harvest Oct. 24, then SAVOR, SHINE and Run Fest in November.
Farmers markets
St. Petersburg farmers markets
The Saturday Morning Market is back at Al Lang Stadium, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through May, and takes SNAP. Plus the St. Pete Sunday Market and Gulfport's Tuesday market.
Trails
Parks and trails in St. Petersburg
St. Pete's waterfront parks, five city beaches, six dog parks, eight boat ramps and the 400-acre Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Parks and Rec: 727-893-7441.
Fourth of July
St. Petersburg Fourth of July fireworks 2027
St. Pete's 2027 plans are not out yet. In 2026 the free celebration at the St. Pete Pier ended with fireworks at 9 p.m. over the downtown waterfront.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in St. Petersburg 2026
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. St. Petersburg sets no official trick-or-treat hours; here are the city's free trunk-or-treat and Trail-or-Treat events.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in St. Petersburg 2027: events and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 is Sunday, Feb. 14. The city's kids Sneaker Ball and teen dance, plus Sunken Gardens, the Dalí and the Pier for a St. Pete date.
Spring break
Spring break in St. Petersburg 2027: school dates, camps, things to do
Pinellas County Schools' spring break is March 13-21, 2027. City spring camp runs March 15-19 at 11 recreation centers. Beaches, Boyd Hill and more.
Easter
Easter in St. Petersburg 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. St. Pete's 2026 city egg hunts were at Walter Fuller Park, Childs Park and Boyd Hill; 2027 dates are not out yet.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in St. Petersburg 2027: brunch, events and markets
Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. The city's Mother's Day Brunch at Bay Vista, the Saturday Morning Market, Sunken Gardens and other St. Pete ideas.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day in St. Petersburg 2027: ceremony, closures, trash
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. The Bay Pines ceremony, city recreation centers closed, and Monday and Tuesday trash pickup each moving back a day.
Father's Day
Father's Day in St. Petersburg 2027: events, car shows, brunch
Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. Fishing on the St. Pete Pier, the Museum of History's airboat replica, Boyd Hill walks and where events will be listed.
Labor Day
Labor Day in St. Petersburg 2027: what is open, closed and trash
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. Monday and Tuesday trash pickup each move back a day; Boyd Hill and the Pier hold free and low-cost events that weekend.
Halloween
Halloween events in St. Petersburg 2026
Halloween 2026 in St. Pete: the Haunted Fire House Oct. 17, the Pier dog parade Oct. 24, the teen Haunting of Huggins Oct. 30 and Haunted Fest on the Pier.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in St. Petersburg 2026: turkey trots, trash changes
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. Two turkey trots in St. Pete, the city's senior luncheon, and Thursday trash pickup moving to Wednesday.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in St. Petersburg 2026
Waterfront holiday lights Nov. 28 to Jan. 1, Snowfest Dec. 5, Santa in North Straub Park, free holiday movies and the Nutcracker in St. Pete for 2026.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in St. Petersburg 2026: fireworks and parties
New Year's Eve in St. Pete: the city's midnight fireworks over the downtown waterfront, the free NYE on the Pier party and the Coliseum's swing dance.
Dogs
Dog-friendly St. Petersburg: dog parks, patios and leash rules
St. Pete's six fenced city dog parks, the 6-foot leash rule in city parks, where dogs can't go on the Pier, dog-friendly patios and the yearly dog events.
Kids
Kids' activities in St. Petersburg: playgrounds, story times, rainy days
Things to do with kids in St. Pete: the Pier's playground and free splash pad, seven city libraries, Boyd Hill, Sunken Gardens and indoor rainy-day picks.
St. Pete Pier
A guide to the St. Pete Pier: hours, parking, food and things to do
The 26-acre St. Pete Pier District opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11 p.m. Parking, the free tram and Looper, restaurants, fishing and rules.
Free
Free things to do in St. Petersburg
Free in St. Pete: the Pier, its splash pad and Monday dance night, city beaches, dog parks, the Pinellas Trail, Weedon Island, libraries and city holiday events.
SHINE Mural Festival
SHINE Mural Festival St. Petersburg: 2026 dates and mural tours
SHINE, St. Pete's annual mural festival, returns Nov. 6-15, 2026, adding new murals to nearly 200 painted downtown and in the arts districts since 2015.
St. Pete Run Fest
St. Pete Run Fest 2026: Nov. 13-15 Races, Prices, Challenges
St. Pete Run Fest 2026 is Nov. 13-15: 10K and 5K Saturday, half marathon 6:45 a.m. Sunday, from $60. Challenge medals, free beer, parking and courses.
MLK Day
St. Pete MLK Parade 2027: 40th parade date, time and route
The 40th St. Pete MLK Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, MLK Day. The downtown route is about 1.5 miles, the organizers say.
Grand Prix
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2027: dates, tickets, parking
The 23rd Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is March 5-7, 2027. IndyCar races Sunday; 3-day grandstand seats start at $150 and go on public sale Oct. 23.
St. Pete Pride
St. Pete Pride: parade, festival and 2027 dates
St. Pete Pride's 2027 dates are not out. In 2026 about 300,000 people came for Pride Weekend June 26-28, with the waterfront parade at 6 p.m. Saturday.
