Events

A Night With Janis Joplin Rock out with American Stage’s A Night With Janis Joplin, a musical celebration of the legendary Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The show features Joplin’s music alongside the sounds of the women who inspired her. American Stage, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg. Through Oct. 11. Wedds-Thurs, 7 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., matinees at 2 p.m. $20-100. americanstage.org, 727-823-7529.

Taste of the Beaches Want to try everything on the beach? Here’s your chance. Taste of the Beaches is an annual event that gives foodies the chance to buy a $10 ticket for a restaurant on the beach, and then visit the restaurant to get a taste from a pre-selected menu. The list of participating spots is long, includes hits such as Coco’s Crush Bar, Island Gril, Caddy’s, Madfish, and more! See the whole list and catch your tickets online. Fri., Oct. 3-Sun., Oct. 11. $10. tampabaybeaches.com/taste, 727-360-6957.

Pints & Pilates Start your Sunday with a mat Pilates class led by Lexi Wolf, then stick around for a pint of “Purple Rain,” Grand Central Brewhouse’s ube mango sour created to support CASA Pinellas. A $15 donation to CASA is appreciated, and raffle baskets and prizes from local businesses follow the class. Bring your own yoga mat and wear purple! Grand Central Brewhouse, 2340 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m. $15 donation suggested. casapinellas.org, 727-202-6071.

St Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch It’s fall in Florida! Celebrate by hunting for pumpkins of all sizes at the pier. See it October 9-25. Spa Beach, 600 2nd ave NE., St Petersburg. Oct. 9-25. stpetepier.org/events, 727-822-7437.

Neptune Grill Weekend Breakfast Start the weekend waterfront with breakfast at Neptune Grill. The Gulfport favorite now serves Saturday and Sunday breakfast with omelets, Benedicts, waffles, and more, plus mimosas and Bloody Marys from the full patio bar. Neptune Grill, 5501 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Saturdays and Sundays starting at 8 a.m. neptunegrillgulfport.com, 727-623-4823.

Community Yard Sale Come on yard sale fiends! Pasadena Community Church is hosting a Saturday yard sale. Shop furniture, tools, electronics, and much more. Pasadena Community Church, 227 70 St. S., St Petersburg. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. lb4173@gmail.com, 727-501-4232.

Gulfport’s Coastal Cleanup Give Gulfport’s shorelines a clean sweep with the City of Gulfport, Gulfport Grassroots, and Keep Pinellas Beautiful. Volunteers of all ages can help remove litter and protect local wildlife at Clam Bayou. Supplies provided; wear boots, long pants, and long sleeves. Clam Bayou Nature Park, Miriam St. S., Gulfport. 9-11 a.m. mygulfport.us/events, 727-893-1000.

Meet the Moths Get to know butterflies’ fuzzy cousins at Weedon Island Preserve. Learn about moths’ nocturnal lives and attraction to lights, then look for a few outside the Cultural and Natural History Center. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 9-11 a.m. facebook.com/weedonislandpreserve. 727-453-6500.

20th Annual Autumn Harvest Festival Find a little fall in Florida with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and crafts at Boyd Hill’s Pioneer Settlement. Enjoy live music, food, and local vendors in nature. Pioneer Settlement at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 3010 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. .stpeteparksrec.org/parks___facilities/boyd_hill.php, 727-893-7326.

St Pete Fall Festival Kick off fall the St. Pete way – by the water. Wear a sweater and enjoy live music, food vendors, bounce zones, and a dedicated Kids Zone. Plus, the area’s biggest Pumpkin Patch. Spa Beach, 600 2nd ave NE., St Petersburg. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. stpetepier.org/events, 727-822-7437.

IRB Oktoberfest Celebrate fall with a coastal twist at Action 2000’s Oktoberfest. Enjoy live music, local eats, sponsor booths, and handcrafted finds at this community festival.

Kolb Park, 1508 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. 12-6 p.m. indian-rocks-beach.com, 727-595-2517.

The Dark Side of Art GCAA ArtWorks gets spooky with a juried exhibition exploring the macabre, gothic imagery, trauma, inner demons, and other unsettling themes through work by 22 artists. The opening reception during Second Saturday ArtWalk features live Halloween-themed music by Leon Barickman. The exhibition runs Oct. 8-Nov. 7. GCAA ArtWorks, 5546 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 5-9 p.m. gcaa-artworks.com, 727-738-8010.

Sunday Open Mic Got jokes (or think you do)? Hit the mic or just sit back and watch the chaos unfold. Sunshine Comedy Club holds an open mic every Sunday. 

Sunshine City Comedy Club, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 8-11 p.m. Sign-up at 7 p.m. $5. sunshinecitycomedyclub.com, 727-435-0327.

Oktoberfest Weekend Prost! It’s Oktoberfest weekend at Mastry’s on St. Pete Beach. Come out for live music, German beer, and great food. Lederhosen are encouraged but not required. Catch Kalaghan Keane on Friday, Apple Struddle Band on Saturday, and Trippy Britty on Sunday.

Mastry’s, 7701 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. Fri.-Sun., 12-9 p.m. facebook.com/mastrysbrewingco, 727-202-8045.

Doggie Costume Contest Bring your pups in their best costumes for this fun doggie costume contest hosted by Sister Nora Torious. The winner takes home a basket valued at $100! The fun celebrates National Coming OUT Day 2026.

Dog Bar St. Pete, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 2-4 p.m. facebook.com/dogbarstpete, 727-317-4968.

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh MarketSpend your Tuesday strolling Gulfport’s historic Waterfront District at this year-round market packed with vendors, shops, galleries, restaurants, and plenty of Old Florida charm. Parking is free, so make a whole day of it. Every Tuesday.

Beach Boulevard below 28th Avenue South, Gulfport. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. visitgulfportflorida.com, info@visitgulfportflorida.com.

Pickleball 101 Curious about pickleball but don’t know where to start? This free, beginner-friendly class breaks down the basics in a chill, no-pressure vibe. Equipment is provided, and spots are limited. Bartlett Park, 2000 7th St. S., St. Petersburg. 6-7 p.m. stpeteparksrec.org/calendar.php, 727-893-7441.

Open Mic Poetry at Gulfport Library Join Gulfport Poet Laureate Christa Fairbrother for a monthly evening of poetry. Bring a poem to share or simply come listen; donations benefit the Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Library. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6-7 p.m. .facebook.com/gulfportlibrarfl, 727-893-1074.

Pups & Pilates Stretch, strengthen, and sneak in some puppy cuddles at Pups & Pilates. Pet Pal Animal Shelter and BODYBAR Pilates host a beginner-friendly mat class with adoptable pups joining the fun. Bring a mat and get ready to move. Dog Bar St. Pete, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. petpalanimalshelter.com, 727-328-7738.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Team Edward or Team Jacob? Revisit Bella’s vampire-werewolf love triangle as part of The Beach Theatre’s Thursday Twilight screenings throughout October.

The Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $15; members $12. thebeachtheatre.org, 727-340-2866.

Flicks & Food Trucks: Wicked: For Good Bring a blanket, grab dinner from a food truck, and settle in for a free waterfront screening of Wicked: For Good at the St. Pete Pier. Family Park at the St. Pete Pier, 600 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 7:30-9 p.m. stpetepier.org, 813-464-1657.

 A Live Comedy Game Show: Halloween Special Three comedians walk in with zero preparation and absolutely no clue what’s coming next. UNPROMPTED throws them into Halloween-themed chaos inspired by Whose Line Is It Anyway? Spitfire Comedy House, 1920 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg.  9-10 p.m. $15. spitfirecomedy.com, 727-329-6290.

Good Folk Fest Dance, drink, and do some good at Creative Clay’s Good Folk Fest. The fundraiser features live blues from the Betty Fox Band, an art auction, shuffleboard, food trucks, a full bar, and alternative beverages, with proceeds benefiting Creative Clay. St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., St. Petersburg. 6-9 p.m. creativeclay.org/good-folk-fest, 727-709-3928.

Grandma Rocks Is it ever too late for a second chance at love? SAGES Theater’s Grandma Rocks follows a widow who reconnects with a sweetheart she hasn’t seen in 50 years. Reservations are required to guarantee seating. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 2-3 p.m.; doors at 1 p.m. mytbtickets.com, 727-202-2302.

Gulfport Artist Talk Hear oil painter Debra Vivi Steinfeld discuss her two-year journey of artistic growth during a special artist talk at Brenda McMahon Gallery. The seated conversation runs from 6-7 p.m., and the gallery stays open afterward for Gulfport’s Night Market. Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd. S., #104, Gulfport. 6-8 p.m. brendamcmahongallery.com, 727-454-0453.

Free Trees Get down with free trees at Gulfport’s Free Community Tree Giveaway! Snag a free tree and help boost the city’s canopy. Gulfport residents must bring their ID or a water bill. Clymer Park, 23rd Ave. S. & Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 9-11 a.m. mygulfport.us/recreation/parks/trees, 727-893-1118.

Gulfport Yard Sale Spend Saturday morning at a yard sale at the First United Methodist Church of Gulfport! Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy browsing a large variety of items. Interested in being a vendor? Text for vendor information. First United Church of Gulfport, 2728 53rd St. S., Gulfport. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. fumcgulfport.org, 352-263-9890.

Gulfport Night Market Spend Saturday night shopping local along Beach Boulevard. Browse art, jewelry, clothing, handmade goods, pet products, artisan foods, and more from local makers and vendors. Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport Waterfront District. 5-9 p.m. visitgulfportflorida.com/event/gulfport-night-market, 727-222-3252.

Sunday Market at USF Spend Sunday shopping local vendors, browsing art, grabbing bites and enjoying live music at USF’s downtown St. Pete campus. The open-air market is family-friendly and pet-friendly. USF St. Petersburg Campus, 104 Seventh Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. stpeteissupercool.com/pages/st-pete-sunday-market, 727-873-7748.

Bonsai & Brews Sip a beach brew while creating your own bonsai tree at Mastry’s Brewing Co. Thunderstruck Bonsai guides guests through the basics of bonsai design. Guests take home their finished living creation. Mastry’s Brewing Co., 7701 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. 7-9 p.m. facebook.com/mastrysbrewingco, 727-202-8045.

Conversations with the Mad Beach Mayor Edition Grab lunch and chat with Madeira Beach Mayor Anne-Marie Brooks during this informal community gathering. Residents can hear about current City initiatives, ask questions, share concerns, and discuss issues affecting Madeira Beach. Dockside Dave’s, 14701 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 12-1 p.m. madeirabeachfl.gov/event/conversations-with-the-mayor-luncheon-edition, 727-321-9951.

Fall Festival at Lida’s Jungle St. Pete’s Jungle Plant Shop is having an Autumn moment.  This Thursday Fall Festival will have the Franca’s Pizza, a live ceramic demo, $5 pumpkin carving, 50 percent off select plants, and rare plant raffles. Lida’s Jungle, 3101 Dr M.L.K. Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg. 6-9 p.m. lidasjungle.com.

Haunted Gulfport Ghost Tour Gulfport has more ghosts than just the one at the Peninsula Inn. Follow a costumed spirit through town for a 90-minute walking tour based on Deborah Frethem’s research into Gulfport’s haunted history, with proceeds supporting Gulfport Arts & Heritage. Advance registration is recommended; the tour is free for members. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 8-9:30 p.m. gulfporthistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org, 727-201-8687.