Here’s your list of things to do October 23-30 in Pinellas. Enjoy a night of comics and support The Gabber Newspaper at Sunshine City Comedy Club on Thursday, October 30.
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Laughs for Local News at Sunshine Comedy Club, St. Pete’s Fall Garden Sale, and a Costumed Dog Parade on the Pier: Here’s your weekly list of things to do October 23-30 in Pinellas.
Thursday, October 23
Gulfport’s Haunted History Get into the Halloween spirit at the Gulfport Library as Tom Wachtman of Skyway Paranormal shares eerie findings from his 2010 investigation of the Peninsula Bed & Cocktails (formerly the Peninsula Inn). Hear real paranormal evidence and stick around for a Q&A if you dare. Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6-7 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1074.
Sober October Mocktail Workshop Its booze-free, but far from boring! Join the ghouls at Sans Market for a Sober October mocktail night hosted by Herban Flow. Learn how to stock a zero-proof bar cart, watch demos of three ghoulishly functional mocktails, and take home recipe cards (plus a shot at a raffle prize). Sans Market, 1037 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 7:30 p.m. sans.market, 727-332-7000.
Friday, October 24-Saturday, October 25
Haunted Kayak Tour Paddle out if you dare! Goko and Good Vibes Kayak Rentals host a haunted kayak adventure through Clam Bayou. Watch the sun set over Boca Ciega Bay before gliding into the mangrove trails after dark. Good Vibes Kayak Rentals, 3099 1st St. N., St. Petersburg. Gather at 6:15 p.m.; Launch at 6:30 p.m.; Land at 8:30 p.m. Single kayak: $49, Tandem: $81. BYO craft: $20/person (life jacket, whistle, and white light required). 727-565-6421, goodvibeskayakrentals@gmail.com.
Friday, October 24-Sunday, October 26
John’s Pass Seafood Festival Scallops, oysters, fried fish – oh my! Watch John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk get taken over by the three-day festival of art, seafood, and sea-life that is the John’s Pass Seafood Festival. Check out the schedule online for a play-by-play. John’s Pass, 12945 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach. Fri., 11-9 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. johnspassseafoodfest.net, 727-394-0756.
Friday, October 24
LGBTQ+ Coffee & Convos A welcoming monthly meetup just for LGBTQ+ seniors! Sip coffee, enjoy pastries, and connect over stories and laughs with friends. Every fourth Friday of the month. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1231.
Opera Luncheon Opera and lunch? Say less. Hear coloratura soprano Christine Honein with Teresa Ancaya on piano, then hit a Banquet Masters buffet after a quick business meeting. It’s all part of the St. Petersburg Opera Guild Luncheon. Oakhurst United Methodist Church, 13400 Park Blvd., Seminole. 11:30 a.m. $40. stpeteoperaguild.org, 727-481-7947.
Halloween in Treasure Island Little ghouls and goblins are invited to dress up and enter the costume contest at 7 p.m., interactive entertainers, a bounce house and trick-or-treating. Treasure Island Community Center, 154 106th Ave., Treasure Island. 6-9 p.m. mytreasureisland.org, 727-547-4575.
Sunshine City Roller Derby: The Rookie Horror Show The rink gets spooky as Sunshine City Roller Derby’s newest recruits make their terrifying debut! Watch these fearless rookies face off against seasoned skaters. Costumes and glitter encouraged. Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Ave. N., Largo. Doors open at 6 p.m.; first whistle is at 7:30 p.m. $15-20. sunshinecityrollerderby.com.
Saturday, October 25-Sunday, October 26
The Moth Storytelling Find your voice at this two-day storytelling workshop with The Moth, hosted by Wild Space Gallery. With guidance from seasoned Moth storytellers, you’ll learn how to turn your real-life moments into heart-tugging, laugh-sparking, goosebump-giving stories. Wild Space Gallery, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., Building #7, St. Petersburg. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. floridawildlifecorridor.org.
Gulfport: Saturday, October 25
8th Annual Gulfport Witches Walk & Dance Get witchy and join the coven for this all day event meant to support local small businesses. It culminates in a parade and dance. The parade kicks off at 6:15 p.m. at Stella’s (2914 Beach Blvd. S.) and the dance starts at 6:30 p.m. at Neptune Grill (5501 Shore Blvd. S.). The party continues from 7-10 p.m. with live music at The North End Taphouse & Kitchen (2908 1/2 Beach Blvd. S.). At 8 p.m., there is a Halloween Drag Show at Alphabet Soup (2321 49th St. S.). Beach Boulevard, Gulfport. 7 a.m.-midnight.
Music in Clymer Park Kick back at Clymer Park as the New Horizons Concert & Jazz Bands of Gulfport bring swing and feel-good favorites. Donations keep the tunes alive. The Pavilion at Clymer Park, 2215 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 3 p.m. nhbgulfport@hotmail.com.
Gulfport’s Night in Italy Feast, dance, and say ciao to a good cause at Gulfport’s Night in Italy! Enjoy a full Italian dinner, live music by Hot Tonic’s 6-piece orchestra, a costume contest, wine ring toss, and more — all to benefit the Gulfport Senior Center renovation project. The Maria Center, 1500 58th St. S., Gulfport. 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. $40-400. gulfportseniorfoundation.org, 727-893-1244.
Saturday, October 25
Fall Plant Sale Grow your weekend plans! The Garden Club of St. Petersburg hosts its Fall Plant Sale and invites all green thumbs to browse a blooming selection of plants, pots, yard art, and gently used garden tools. You can even get your tools sharpened while you shop. Garden Club of St. Pete, 500 Sunset Dr. S., St. Petersburg. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. gardenclubstpetersburg.org, 727-381-8920.
Witching Hour Special Double, double, crafts and trouble! The St. Pete Beach Library is summoning all witches, warlocks, and Sanderson wannabes for a morning of Hocus Pocus, “Witch’s Brew” punch, and eerie-sistable snacks. Make a Spellbook Notebook, whip up a glowing Witch Hat Luminary, or conjure a DIY Book Witch of your own. Costumes highly encouraged. St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. spblibrary.com, 727-363-9238.
Costumed Dog Parade The St. Pete Pier invites you to come out with your pup dressed in their best costume and compete for prizes. Bring pet food for the drive benefiting Friends of Strays. It’s $10 to enter your pet, but free to attend the event. St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 2-7 p.m. stpetedogparade.com.
South Pasadena Trunk or Treat Celebrate the grand re-opening of Bay View Park with a family-friendly Trunk or Treat! The City Commission, staff, and public safety crews will deck out their trunks for an afternoon of candy, costumes, and community fun. Kids (and grown-ups) are encouraged to come dressed in costume. Maynard A. Duryea Bay View Park, 7054 Sunset Dr. S., South Pasadena. 3-5 p.m. mysouthpasadena.com, 727-347-4171.
Sunday, October 26
Halloween on Central The Edge and Grand Central Districts are shutting down 22 blocks of Central Avenue for St. Pete’s biggest street party of the year. Halloween on Central transforms downtown into a car-free carnival of costumes, candy, music, vendors, and mayhem. Expect thousands of costumed characters, enough sugar (and alcohol) to fuel a small city. Central Avenue from 9th to 31st Streets, St. Petersburg. 12-5 p.m. grandcentraldistrict.org, 727-828-7006.
Wednesday, October 29
A Little Hocus Pocus This drag tribute show features the Tampa Bay Sanderson Sisters as they present songs and scenes to the popular films, Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2. The event includes a costume contest and trivia with the sisters. The show is intended for mature audiences. freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. freefalltheatre.com, 727-498-5205.
Thursday, October 30
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.
Star Pollinator in Clymer Park Gather in Clymer Park for a celestial chat about interstellar object 3I/Atlas — thought to be a “Star Pollinator” carrying cosmic pollen from one sun to another. Explore how galaxies might grow like dandelions in space, and what this means for Earth’s “new light consciousness.” Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just love some good cosmic gossip, all are welcome. Brought to you by the Aliens & the Unexplained Club. Clymer Park, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. cwelsh111@outlook.com.
Looking for more things to do Oct. 23-30 in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and the beaches? Check out The Gabber Newspaper’s full calendar of events.