Events

St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest 2026 celebrates books, culture and community with author talks, storytime and panels in St. Petersburg.

Learn to make bone broth and vegan broth with medicinal herbs at the Botanical Broths workshop hosted by Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg.

The LMCU St Pete Run Fest 5K brings a scenic 3.1-mile run/walk to St. Petersburg’s waterfront during Run Fest weekend.

St. Pete Running Company and St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation host a free Trail Fun Run at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve for all experience levels.

Wave Makers Workshops hosts a Kimekomi Ornament Making class in St. Petersburg where participants create colorful handmade ornaments using fabric and foam.

St. Pete Sunday Market brings local vendors, artists, food, live music and free family-friendly shopping to USF St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Country Music Fest 2026 brings three days of country music, food, drinks, line dancing and waterfront festival vibes to Vinoy Park.

Tampa Bay Holiday Market 2026 brings holiday shopping, gifts, treats, decor, exhibitors and free admission to the St. Petersburg Coliseum.

Saturday Shoppes hosts the 3rd Annual 1000 Turkey Giveaway in St. Petersburg with free turkeys, vendors, entertainment and a job fair.

Queerlastic Book Fair brings LGBTQ+ literature, independent booksellers, local authors, artwork and creative vendors to St. Petersburg City Theatre.

Shopapalooza Festival 2026 returns to Vinoy Park with 350+ local vendors, food, music, kids’ activities, shopping and free admission.

Winter Wood Symposium 2026 brings 13 days of wood firing, kiln demonstrations, artist talks and ceramics education to Morean Center for Clay.