Here is your weekly list of things to do in Pinellas. Head to the Gulfport Rec Center for the Halloween Bash on Friday, Oct. 31.
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Halloween, Gulfport’s Art in the Yard, and haunted historical walking tours: Here’s your weekly list of things to do Oct. 30-Nov. 6 in Pinellas.
Thursday, October 30
Oktoberfest at Iamsonotcool Vintage Break out the (vintage) lederhosen and celebrate the season of Oktoberfest! Enjoy tasty treats and drinks from Uptown Eats, shop vintage finds, enter the costume contest, and join the raffle for a $50 gift card. Iamsonotcool Vintage, 689 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg. 4-7 p.m. facebook.com/iamsonotcoolvintage.
Laughs for Local News Get ready to giggle for a good cause (our cause). Every week, we bring Pinellas hyper-local news and real facts, but we could use some support from the community. The Sunshine City Comedy Club presents “Laughs for Local News,” a benefit for The Gabber Newspaper. Enjoy a night of sets from Tampa Bay top comics while supporting community journalism and Florida’s oldest independently weekly paper. Sunshine City Comedy Club, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 8-9:30 p.m. $20. sunshinecitycomedyclub.com, 727-435-0326.
Friday, October 31-Saturday, November 1
Haunted Fest at the Pier Halloween-weekend EDM lands on the waterfront with international headliners, curated lineups, and a silent disco from the creators of Breakaway and Rise Up St. Pete. Spa Beach, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Fri-Sat., 5-10 p.m. $75-175. stpetepier.org.
Friday, October 31Gulfport Creepy Crawl Kick off Halloween with Gulfport’s Small Business Creepy Crawl. Trick or treat through local businesses decked out for the occasion. Various locations, starting at WonderWorks, 5314 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport. 4-7 p.m. 727-266-5858.
Gulfport Halloween Bash Bring the whole family for trunk-or-treat, games, music, and costume contests at Gulfport’s annual Halloween Bash. Costume contests start at 8 p.m. Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 7-9 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1068.
Drunken Clam Halloween Bash Get into the Halloween spirit as The Barfield Brigade (band) brings the fright and the funk to The Drunken Clam on Halloween night. Expect costumes, chaos, and killer tunes. The Drunken Clam, 46 46th Ave., St. Pete Beach. 7-11:30 p.m. drunkenclambar.com, 727-360-1800.
Gulfport: Saturday, November 1
Gulfport Art in the Yard Stroll the streets of Gulfport and shop original artwork straight from Gulfport artists’ front yards during this city-wide, open-air art sale. Explore dozens of creative displays and take home one-of-a-kind pieces not in a gallery — but in the grass. Find locations online. Gulfport. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date is Sun., Nov. 2. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1000.
Día de los Muertos Gulfport Brewery + Eatery throws its annual Halloween bash with a Día de los Muertos twist. Enjoy live jams from North Star Band, costume contests for humans and pets, themed drinks, food specials, and festive giveaways. Gulfport Brewery + Eatery, 3007 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 7 p.m. gulfport-brewing.com, 727-954-4109.
Saturday, November 1
Weedon Island Guided Tower Boardwalk Tour Explore Weedon Island’s coastal habitats on a guided nature walk led by a knowledgeable naturalist. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 9 a.m. Registration required. weedonislandpreserve.org, 727-453-6500.
Suncoast Storytelling Festival Award-winning bilingual storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar headlines the first Suncoast Storytelling Festival, bringing her signature blend of Spanish and English tales that inspire laughter, connection, and cultural understanding. Enjoy performances, workshops, and youth showcases celebrating the art of storytelling in St. Pete. Sunshine Center, 330 5th St. N., St. Petersburg. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $25. suncoaststorytellers.org.
Free Grocery Distribution St. Pete Pick up free groceries — no muss, no fuss, and no registration required. Join the car line on 18th Avenue South by 11:30 a.m. (walk-up line available for neighbors without transportation). Positive Impact, 1770 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. positiveimpact.org.
Redington Beach Wine & Food Gala Raise a glass for a good cause at the Redington Beach Wine & Food Gala, featuring wine, beer, and bites from local restaurants. Enjoy live music by Magic, a silent auction, photo booth, and more — all to support the Redington Beach Scholarship Fund. Friendship Park, 164th Ave., Redington Beach. 6-10 p.m. $50. 352-226-7152.
Sunday, November 2
Lealman Farmers Market Shop Tampa Bay goods, grab a bite, and enjoy live entertainment at the Lealman Farmers Market. It is held on the first Sunday of each month, October through May. Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St. N., Lealman. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. lealmanexchange.org, 727-464-5404.
49th Street Makers & Growers Market Spend the day at Red Feather Studios for a community celebration of creativity and wellness. Enjoy a talk on Ayurveda and taste with Deanne Caputo of Sea Sun Air Yoga (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Then, join a free herbal clinic with Sumayah Lea of Talia Moon Botanica (1-3 p.m.). Stick around for a clothing swap and free tea party. Red Feather Studios, 1301 49th St. S., Gulfport. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. redfeatherstudios.substack.com, 727-560-0608.
Gulfport Haunted Walking Tour Meet the ghosts of Gulfport on a 90-minute guided walk through the city’s most spine-tingling spots. This includes tales from author Deborah Frethem, who wrote the book on haunted Gulfport. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd., Gulfport. 8 p.m. $25, free for members. gulfporthistoricalsociety.org, 727-327-0505.
Monday, November 3-Friday, November 7
Harvest Book Sale Rake in a good read and get a head start on holiday gifting at the Friends of the West Community Library’s Harvest Book Sale. Browse hundreds of gently used books — plus DVDs, puzzles, and magazines, all at bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the West Community Library. West Community Library, 6700 8th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Mon-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. splibraries.org, 727-341-7174.
Tuesday, November 4
Debt-Free Degree Night Find out how to go to college… without the debt. Apply to St. Petersburg College for free, get FAFSA help, and learn about scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities at SPC’s Debt-Free Degree Night. St. Petersburg College, Gibbs Campus, 6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. now.spc.edu, 727-341-3172.
Thursday, November 6-Saturday, November 8
King of the Beach Old Salt Fishing Foundation’s 32nd Annual Fall “King of the Beach” Kingfish Tournament brings live music, a kids zone, and carney games (mullet toss, casting for prizes, wine toss, darts, and more). Also enjoy local food, beer, cocktails, and more than 70 vendors with nautical gear, jewelry, and crafts. Tournament fishing run all weekend. Come watch or fish with a team. Madeira Beach Recreation Complex, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Thurs.-Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 4-10 p.m. $350 per team. oldsaltfishing.org.
Thursday, November 6
Christmas Ornament Craft Get crafty this season! Design your own Christmas ornament to display through the holidays at the Gulfport Senior Center. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 2 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1231.
Horror Book Club Join fellow freaky (as in scary) fiction fans to discuss The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia — a gothic reimagining of the classic tale set in the lush wilds of the Yucatán. Ask for a copy at the checkout desk or download it on Libby. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 5-6 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1074.
Looking for more things to do Oct. 30-Nov. 6 in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and the beaches? Check out The Gabber Newspaper’s full calendar of events.
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