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A honey and beekeeping festival, lawn bowling, and a poetry open mic: Here is your list of things to do October 31-November 6.
Thursday, October 31
Senior Softball Kids and Kubs is back for its 95th season! Celebrate the granddaddy of senior citizen softball at the opening ceremonies. Watch the games and the special flag presentation. North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 9 a.m. stpetekidsandkubs.com, 727-893-7108.
Halloween at Bongos Spend Halloween night at Bongos. There will be live music, a costume contest, ghoulish drinks, and more at this scary fun night. The winners of the costume contest will be announced at 9 p.m. Bongos, 5250 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 6-10 p.m. bongosbeachbar.com, 727-360-1811.
Friday, November 1-Sunday, November 3
Vintage Marché Visit one of Tampa Bay’s largest vintage markets this weekend. Vintage Marché opens for one full weekend each month, displaying curated vintage items from all over the country. Want to beat the crowd? Get tickets for their first Friday dibs night — online or pay at the door. Vintage Marché, 2906 34th St. S., St. Petersburg. Fri., 4-8 p.m. $5-10., Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. vintagemarche727.com, 727-289-1828.
Friday, November 1
Face Value It’s First Friday in Gulfport, and as always, DRV Gallery hosts a party. This time around, enjoy Face Value, a solo exhibit of striking portraits from fiber artist Dawn Waters. Plus, live music from Jim Gilmour and Rebecca Zapen. All proceeds from opening night benefit Red Cross Hurricane relief efforts. DRV Gallery, 5401 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport. 5:30-8:30 p.m. drvgallery.com, 727-382-7004.
Lawn Bowling Could lawn bowling be your new thing? Enjoy coffee and refreshments, along with free lawn bowling lessons. The lawn bowlers play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings starting now through April 31. St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club, 536 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 9 a.m. facebook.com/stpetelawnbowling, 416-410-7671.
Saturday, November 2-Sunday, November 3
Savor St. Pete Savor all the flavors at one of the longest-standing food and wine festivals in St. Pete: SAVOR St. Pete. Enjoy two days of tasting craft beers, aged wines, and bites from esteemed chefs from all over Tampa Bay while you peruse the waters of Vinoy Park. A portion of your festival passes benefit various local charities. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg. 12-4 p.m. both days. $115. savortheburg.com, info@savortheburg.com.
Saturday, November 2
Honey Market and Festival Oh honey, it’s time for the First Annual Pinellas Honey Market and Festival. The Pinellas Beekeepers Association hosts this free festival. Enjoy a sweet lineup of vendors, live music, and educational demonstrations that will keep you buzzing. Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N., Seminole. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. tally.so, 727-391-8345.
Jazz & Seafood Festival Do you like jazz? Do you like seafood? Spend your Saturday at the Trop for a free seafood and jazz music festival. Bring a lawn chair to listen, try local fare, and check out the vendors. Tropicana Field Lot, 198 17th St. S., St. Petersburg. 4-8 p.m. saturdayshoppes.com.
St. Pete Beach Clean Up Want to give some love back to the beaches? The City of St. Pete Beach invites you to help with a clean up effort on St. Pete Beach. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting sandy. Paradise Grill South, 900 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 8-10 a.m. stpetebeach.org, 727-367-2735.
Scavenger Hunt CASA is bringing back its annual Pinellas’ Downtown St. Pete Scavenger Hunt. This special downtown scavenger hunt will benefit survivors of domestic violence. Plus, you’ll get in on an after party at Good Night John Boy and lunch from Torchy Tacos. Welcome to the Farm, 242 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 12-3 p.m. p2p.onecause.com, avalente@casapinellas.org.
Glassy Art-ventures This isn’t your mother’s gallery tour. Glassy Art-ventures is a journey through this St. Pete glass gallery, intended for kids ages 4-11. Free with admission. Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 10:15 a.m. $10-15. imaginemuseum.com, 727-300-1700.
Sunday, November 3
Makers and Growers Market Red Feather Studios is reopening their Makers and Growers Market. Join them for a morning market along with free grief counseling, modern Chinese tea service, acupuncture, and more. Red Feather Studios, 1301 49th St. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. redfeatherstudios.substack.com, 727-560-0608.
Indian Shores Market The Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market is back! This outdoor market is full of vendors with everything from gourmet popcorn to specialized dog sweaters. You’ll find it all here. The market runs every Sunday from now until April 27. Town of Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. thebeachmarkets.com.
Monday, November 4-Tuesday, November 5
Good Grief Gulfport Counseling is offering free group therapy for anyone struggling with the fallout of Hurricanes Helene or Milton. Licensed therapist Mark Sieg, who was left without a place to live twice in the past month — his home in Helene and his newly rented apartment in Milton — is no stranger to the shock and sadness that many of us feel right now. He’s partnering with the City of Gulfport to help as many people as possible, but seating’s limited, so please call or text to reserve a spot. Bryer Hall in Chase Park, 2726 54th St. S., Gulfport. Nov. 4, 6-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. 727-251-2319.
Monday, November 4
Local Author Talk How well do you know your local authors? Meet Pinellas writers and talk to them about their latest works, the writing process, and the inspirations behind their work. The lineup: Cathy Salustri, Jeannie Carlson, Chaim Freiberg, Kerry Kriseman, Nina Purtee, and Brandy Stark. St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. 4 p.m. spblibrary.com, 727-363-9238.
Medieval Times There’s no time quite like the Medieval Times. This OLLI class at Eckerd will transport you to Europe’s Medieval Ages to learn about the rise of culture, but also the rise of poverty and conflict. Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St.Petersburg. 10 a.m. $35. olli.eckerd.edu, 800-456-9009.
Wednesday, November 6
STEAM Kids Science kids, want to join the Gulfport STEAM Club? STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This week, they’ll get a special, feathery visit from friends from the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 4 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1074.
Open Mic Night Be a part of the St. Pete poetry community! Studio@620 invites you to a poetry open mic for all poets, and featuring writers Letisia Cruz and Sara Ries Dziekonski. Sign up to read a poem, or just listen in. Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S., Gulfport. 7-9 p.m. keepstpetelit.org, 727-895-6620.
