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Putt The Pier<\/a>
All Weekend, December 12-14, Various Times
Natures Walkway turns mini golf into a holiday spectacular with giant ornaments, candy cane tunnels, and twinkling obstacles that absolutely refuse to behave. Festive music, waterfront views, and endless photo ops make it a St. Pete tradition built for families, date nights, and anyone who enjoys mild chaos with a side of cheer.<\/p>\n

Sip & Stroll on Corey Avenue<\/a>
\ud83d\udccdBeyond the Burg: St. Pete Beach
Friday, December 12, 4:30 p.m.\u20137:30 p.m.
Corey Avenue turns into a laid back holiday playground where strolling with a drink in hand is enthusiastically encouraged. Live music, local shops, and roaming carolers create the kind of festive chaos that makes St. Pete Beach feel like it\u2019s showing off.<\/p>\n

Jeep Meet Up at 3 Daughters Brewing<\/a>
Friday, December 12, 5 p.m.\u201310 p.m.
3 Daughters Brewing turns its parking lot into a full blown Jeep takeover, with shiny new rides, old school classics, great beer, and live music kicking off at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring toys for the holiday drive, admire the car show, and embrace the glorious chaos of an evening where even rubber duckies are considered essential equipment.<\/p>\n

Boyd Hill Raptor Run & Stroll 5K<\/a>
Saturday, December 13, 8 a.m.\u20139:30 a.m.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve hosts a morning showdown where competitive runners chase personal records while stroll participants proudly reject that entire concept. Trails, wildlife, and a mild sense of athletic delusion come together for a 5K that welcomes both speedsters and laid back wanderers.<\/p>\n

Breakfast and Photos with Santa<\/a>
\ud83d\udccdBeyond the Burg: St. Pete Beach
Saturday, December 13, 8 a.m.\u201312 p.m.
Pete\u2019s Gulf Bistro turns breakfast into a full holiday summit as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a small army of elves descend to chat, pose for photos, and monitor your Christmas list accuracy. Families enjoy a festive meal, make new memories, and justify that extra pastry in the name of seasonal cheer.<\/p>\n

Saturday Morning Market*<\/a>
Saturday, December 13, 9 a.m.\u20132 p.m.
Kick off your weekend at the free Saturday Morning Market at Al Lang Stadium, where local vendors offer fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and more\u2014rain or shine.<\/p>\n

The Market Marie: Coachman Park<\/a>
\ud83d\udccdBeyond the Burg: Clearwater
Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.\u20132 p.m.
Clearwater\u2019s waterfront turns into a local wonderland with 125+ vendors, a DJ spinning feel-good beats, and more treasures than your neighbor\u2019s attic. Grab the fam, bounce through the splash pad, and remember\u2014shopping local here comes with a view and maybe a new pet.<\/p>\n

Frozen in Concert with The Florida Orchestra<\/a>
Saturday, December 13, 2 p.m.\u20134 p.m.
The Mahaffey Theater fills with soaring strings and Disney magic as The Florida Orchestra performs Frozen live to film, turning every musical cue into a full body experience. Families watch Anna, Elsa, and Olaf\u2019s snowy saga unfold with symphonic power that makes \u201cLet It Go\u201d feel downright majestic.<\/p>\n

Krampusnacht Holiday Art Show (& Market)*<\/a>
Saturday, December 13, 5 p.m.\u20139 p.m.
The Werk unleashes a wonderfully unhinged blend of holiday art, live performances, great food, and vendors selling everything from antiques to handmade treasures. Fire performers turn the night into a gloriously chaotic tradition that celebrates the strange, the creative, and the delightfully spooky side of the season.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Brooklyn FC*<\/a>
Saturday, December 13, 7:30 p.m.\u20139:30 p.m.
Suncoast Credit Union Field in Tampa hosts a fast paced showdown as the Sun look to outplay Brooklyn with ninety minutes of sharp passes and stubborn determination. Fans fuel the night with chants, energy, and the collective hope that offsides never comes up in conversation.<\/p>\n

We Belong Here: Tampa Bay<\/a>
Saturday & Sunday, December 13-14, Various Times
St. Pete Pier becomes a polished playground for dance lovers who want space to move without someone\u2019s glow stick hitting them in the face. Expect world class sets, gorgeous views, and a festival designed for adults who enjoy electronic music but also appreciate personal space.<\/p>\n

Kenwood Sunday Market*<\/a>
Sunday, December 14, 9 a.m.\u20131 p.m.
Explore an outdoor market featuring farm-fresh produce, handmade crafts, multicultural foods, and live music at the historic St. Petersburg High School campus.<\/p>\n

Lida\u2019s Holiday Market<\/a>
Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m.\u20132 p.m.
Lida\u2019s Jungle sprouts a festive mashup of local makers, rare plant raffles, tasty bites, and enough greenery to make your living room feel inadequate. Santa stops by for photos with families and pets, adding a cheerful twist to a market already overflowing with holiday charm.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Putt The PierAll Weekend, December 12-14, Various TimesNatures Walkway turns mini golf into a holiday spectacular with giant…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":78347,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-78346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78346"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78346\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}