Looking for fun family and kid-friendly activities this weekend in and around St. Petersburg, Florida? We’ve got you covered with this curated local guide.
This list is brought to you by @sunshinecitywithkids. Events Beyond the Burg are made possible by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater.
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Family and Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: October 24-26
Trick or Treat: John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk
Friday, October 24| 6 PM – 9 PM
📍John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk
Join us this Friday, October 24 from 6–9 PM for Trick or Treating during the John’s Pass Seafood Festival! John’s Pass businesses and festival vendors will be handing out candy throughout the Village — so grab your costumes and come enjoy a fun, safe night by the water! Free and open to the public. This event takes place alongside John’s Pass Seafood Festival.
Copper’s Howl-O-Ween trail at Pinellas Park Farm
Saturday, October 25 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍Patti Johnson Farm (6199 94th Ave N, Pinellas Park)
This not so scary fall celebration will make for a wonderful morning of fun, games, animals, and trick or treating. Wear your best costume! FREE and open to the public.
Pumpkin Fest 2025
Saturday, October 25 | 10 AM- 2 PM
📍Florida Botanical Gardens in the Majeed Discovery Garden, Largo
Featuring a pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving and painting, cake walk, scavenger hunt, food & drink vendors and more! Admission is FREE! Pumpkins $10 donation
BOOlevard of Play at Halloween on Central
Saturday, October 26 | 11 AM – 3 PM
📍2800-3000 blocks of Central Ave, St. Pete
The FIRST ever Family Zone, BOOlevard of Play, makes it debut at Halloween on Central. Brought to you by The Grand Central District and Sunshine City with Kids, this event will bring two full city of blocks of family fun, trick or treating, food, family focused vendors, and a Sensory Zone. This is a FREE event and open to the public. Costumes encouraged!
Pops in the Park
Saturday, October 25 | 7 PM
📍Vinoy Park, St. Pete
Join the party in the park for one of the biggest traditions in Tampa Bay. You bring the blanket and a picnic and we’ll provide the perfect soundtrack of free music under the stars. No better way to impress a date or spend quality time with the whole family. Featuring movie music, Broadway hits and classical favorites. Join for family and community activities starting at 5 pm
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