Events This Week

Each year, Cooters Restaurant & Bar on Clearwater Beach hosts a huge four-day party to celebrate the opening of stone crab season! The party features fresh Florida stone crab, king crab, snow crab and Dungeness crab all at deeply discounted prices. You'll also enjoy live music and a variety of drink specials all weekend long.

This two-day block party features fresh-off-the-boat stone crab claws, live music, drink specials, raffles and more! Join the fun from noon to 10 p.m. both days in front of Frenchy's Original Cafe. 

Enjoy a free movie underneath the stars every Thursday in October in North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete. Grab a blanket, low lying chair and a picnic to enjoy music beginning at 6 p.m. by King Complex and tonight's feature, 'Hocus Pocus' starting at dark. Refreshments will be available for purchase. 

Friday, October 25, 2018 – Saturday, October 28, 2018

Whether it’s stone crab claws or steamy seafood paella that gets your taste buds tingling, you’ll find it all at the Annual John's Pass Seafood & Music Festival in Madeira Beach happening October 25 - 28. 

From 6 – 10 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, head to Honeymoon for a spooktacular evening featuring a haunted house, scary trail, a mythical-magical children's trail, games, storytelling and more!

The 2018 Kona Windsurfing World Championship is setting sail on Clearwater Beach! 100 competitors will travel from 7 different countries to attend the 5 day race on one design Windsurf Boards. The Kona class promotes accessible windsurfing through class rules that prioritize simplicity and family friendly competition.

Stroll the historic Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs and browse over 90 of the nation's top artist and crafters with American made creations. Beautiful jewelry, ceramics, paintings and more will be on display. Visit www.spongedocks.net for more information.  

Florida Botanical Gardens brings a fun treat for families to get into the spirit of Halloween: Pumpkin Fest! Bring your own pumpkin to decorate or purchase one at the event for $5. All the tools needed to clean and carve pumpkins will be available on site. Get ready to put your carving skills to work at this free event happening from 1 pm – 4 pm. Visit their website to register & purchase your pumpkin. 

Bike, stroll and roll in open, car-free roads in St. Pete! From 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Pete is shutting down the road so you can enjoy food, music and shopping. The welcome area is at Albert Whitted Park.