An Autumn Harvest Festival, glass pumpkins, and pumpkins on the Pier: Here’s your weekly list of things to do October 9-16 in Pinellas. 

Gulfport Boomerangs’ Fundraiser The Gulfport Boomerangs’ senior softball crew is passing the cap for the American Cancer Society (ACS) all month. Swing by during morning pickup in October. All of the proceeds benefits the ACS. Venmo accepted; call for the username. Hoyt Field, 2306 56th St. S., Gulfport. Tues., Thurs., & Sat., 8-10 a.m. drexler.bill@yahoo.com, 407-908-5868.

Thursday, October 9-Sunday, October 12

Weird in St. Pete Some of St. Pete’s weirdest folklore gets the spotlight in a walk-through show inside the Duncan McClellan Gallery. You’ll meet local legends like Jack Kerouac and the mystery monkeys of Tampa Bay in this offbeat, immersive show. Choose a timed entry, roam the artwork, and meet the city’s weirder legends up close. Recommended for ages 10 and older; groups capped at 30. Duncan McClellan Gallery, 2342 Emerson Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Thurs.-Sun. $48. americanstage.org, 727-823-7529.

Happy Hour with the Historian St. Pete’s happy hour returns with Dr. Brandy Stark, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, sharing ghostly legends, case studies, and local lore from around town. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Doors 6 p.m.; Program 6:30 p.m. $5-10. spmoh.com, 727-894-1052.

Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 19

St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch Open to browse, photogenic as heck: wander a field of pumpkins, hay bales, and rustic fall backdrops in Family Park. Buy a gourd to haul home or just snap the pics. St. Pete Pier’s Family Park, 800 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Mon.-Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. stpetefallfest.com.

Saturday, October 11

Tiny Train Show All aboard for a day of locomotives, and treasure-hunting at this Model Train Show and Sale in Largo. Vendors will be selling model trains and collectibles; kids can watch a running mini-track. Lunch for sale on site. St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $5, adults. Kids 12 and under free. regalrailways.com, 727-244-1341.

The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch A whole patch of more than 100 hand-blown glass pumpkins, plus cute fall photo-ops. Window-shop your future mantel décor and know that it won’t rot come November. Morean Glass Studio, 714 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. moreanartscenter.org, 727-822-7872.

Harvest Festival Hayrides, history, pumpkin-themed fun and games will be at Boyd Hill’s living-history village for this annual Autumn Harvest Festival. Head to the Pinellas Pioneer Settlement for family fun and Florida fall vibes. Pinellas Pioneer Settlement at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 3010 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. stpeteparksrec.org, 727-893-7326.

Sunday, October 12

Sunday Beach Flow Call it like it is — yoga on Sunday morning. Join this 70-minute all-levels class on the beach with instructor Jeremy Lorenz. Pay-what-you-can and arrive 10 minutes early. Look for the group south of the rental cabanas (in front of the rocks). Upham Beach, 6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach. 9 a.m.

Dachshund Meet-Up Sausage dogs to the front of Mutts & Martinis, please. Bring your doxie for a chill Sunday social; costumes encouraged, not required. No membership needed. Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 9-11 a.m. muttsandmartinis.com, 727-284-6750.

Rooftop Music Trivia Calling all music nerds to The Hotel Zamora! Play music trivia (questions will range from the hits to deep cuts) on the rooftop for prizes and menu specials. Plus, you’ll get free valet service. The Hotel Zamora Rooftop, 3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 6-8 p.m. thehotelzamora.com, 727-456-8900.

Monday, October 13

Beach Garden-Weeding Party  Got an hour and a green thumb? Help tidy the Coastal Native Plant Gardens while the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum heals from hurricane damage. Learn about local history and native plants as you pull a few rogues. Bring water and garden attire; free on-street parking. Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach. 9-10 a.m. gulfbeachesmuseum.org, d2bvr@aol.com.

Gulfport Hurricane Healing Town Hall Gulfport comes together for a candid, community-wide check-in after the storm. Hear April Lott, President & CEO of Directions for Living, share insights on trauma, recovery, and resilience. Then help record personal stories for the Gulfport History Museum archive (think StoryCorps, local-edition). Open to all. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6 p.m. mygulfport.us, athanos@mygulfport.us.

Tuesday, October 14

Safety With Gulfport Police Meet GPD officers for quick, practical tips on keeping your home, gifts, and travel plans safe this season. Learn about scams and ask officers questions. Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 2 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-5657.

Hear Me Out You’re invited to Bring-Your-Own-Vinyl Night at Suite E. Bring a few favorites to spin on a system tuned for extended listening. Keep in mind, sign-ups are first-come, first-served. Suite E Studios, 615 27th St. S., Suite E, St. Petersburg. 6-9 p.m. 727-300-6756.

Wednesday, October 15

No Kings Sign-Making Meetup Before the No Kings March, get ready by making your signs with other Gulfport protesters. The No Kings event is Oct. 18, but this prior meetup is to get motivated to march in protest of dictatorship in America and create signs for the rally. Signage materials are provided, donations appreciated. If you’re not familiar – No Kings is a peaceful, pro-democracy movement reminding leaders that in America power answers to the people: no monarchs, no coronations, just civic voices showing up. WonderWorks, 5314 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport. 5-7 p.m. nokings.org.

Cancer Research Talk Oncologist Dr. Monique Sajjad (Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute) gives a straight-talk update on breakthroughs in research, diagnosis, and treatment, plus how funding uncertainty could slow momentum. This is part of First Presbyterian’s Beach Drive Forums, and participants will enjoy refreshments and Q&A. First Presbyterian Church, 701 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Presentation at 6 p.m.) fpcstpete.com, 727-822-2031.

Thursday, October 16

Botanical Printmaking Make gorgeous mono-prints with flowers, leaves, and ferns at the Gulfport Arts Center. Supplies are limited and this one fills fast, so snag a spot by email. Gulfport Arts Center, 2726 54th St. S., Gulfport. 4:30-6:15 p.m. mygulfport.us, artscenter@mygulfport.us.

Looking for more things to do Oct. 9-16 in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and the beaches? Check out The Gabber Newspaper’s full calendar of events.