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MARCH 2026

TUESDAY 3

Butterfly Dreams | Imagine Museum | Mar 3, 5-7pm | $45 🎟️
Craft stained glass butterfly art

THURSDAY 5

Baroque Resonance: Classical Guitar with René Izquierdo | Museum of Fine Arts | Mar 5, 7-8pm | $15-$35 🎟️
Classical guitar performance featuring Izquierdo

St. Pete Pitch Night | St. Petersburg Opera | Mar 5, 5-7:30pm | $10-$20 🎟️
Entrepreneurs pitch for business funding

FRIDAY 6

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Mar 6-May 10, 12pm-close | Included w/ admission 🎟️
Food, wine, and free concerts.

First Friday St. Pete | Central Ave | Mar 6, 6-10pm | Free
St. Petersburg's massive block party.

SATURDAY 7

Mirror Lake Championship | St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club | Mar 7-8, hours vary | $35 🎟️
Amateur singles tournament with prizes

Embracing Our Differences Art Exhibit | Poynter Park | Mar 7-Apr 12, hours vary | Free
Outdoor art focused on diversity.

YMCA Power Up For Health | Speer YMCA | Mar 7, 8am-12pm | $40 🎟️
Fitness event supporting community health

St. Pete CommUNITY Festival 2026 | Azalea Park | Mar 7, 1-9:30pm | Free
Music, art, food, laser show.

Imagine Fusion Fashion Show | Imagine Museum | Mar 7, 6-9pm | $65+ 🎟️
Art museum avant-garde fashion runway

Mahjong Game Night | Blush Tea and Coffee | Mar 7, 6-9pm | Free (spots limited - arrive early)
Social evening with beginner lessons

Naturalist Guided Tour | Weedon Island Preserve | Mar 7, 9:30-11am | Free 🎟️
Explore native flora, fauna, history.

Fort Tour | Fort De Soto Park | Mar 7, 11-11:45am | Free 🎟️
Guided ranger tour of fort.

Bird Walk | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 7, 8-10am | Free 🎟️
Learn native bird species' habitats.

Wildlife Discovery Night | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 7, 10am-3pm | Free
Family nature activities exploring wildlife

Astronomy Night | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 7, 7-9pm | $5
Stargaze with telescopes and volunteers

SUNDAY 8

International Women's Day Mural Run | St. Pete Running and Coffee | Mar 8, 8am | $10 🎟️
Guided four-mile mural run celebration

Fort Tour | Fort De Soto Park | Mar 8, 11-11:45am | Free 🎟️
Guided park ranger historical exploration

Indie Flea | Downtown City Hall | Mar 8, 12-4pm | Free
Local market with small businesses.

WEDNESDAY 11

Ballroom Drag Bingo | Red Mesa Cantina | Mar 11, 7pm | $20 🎟️
Bingo night supporting JoyRide nonprofit.

Movie Night: Old School | Lost & Found | Mar 11, 7:30pm | Free
Movies and half-price drink specials

THURSDAY 12

Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival 2026 | Vinoy Park | Mar 12-15, 4pm | $77-$350+ 🎟️
Large waterfront four-day reggae festival

Chamber & Cheers Presents: A Night at the Movies | Opera Central | Mar 12, 7-9pm | $50 🎟️
Symphony fundraiser featuring cinematic music

Meet a Master Gardener | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 12, 10:30-11:30am | Free
Discuss gardening tips and identification.

Natural History Speaker Series: Florida-Friendly Landscaping | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 12, 7-8:30pm | Free
Learn sustainable Florida landscaping techniques.

Master Gardener Speaker Series: FL Native Plants | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 12, 10:30-11:30am | Free
Benefits of using native plants.

FRIDAY 13

Paddy Fest St. Pete 2026 | Williams Park | Mar 13-15, 3-8pm | Free-$25 🎟️
Irish culture, music, and wrestling.

MFA After Hours (21+) | Museum of Fine Arts | Mar 13, 7-10pm | $50-$100 🎟️
Baroque art and music evening

Pitch-A-Friend | Ferg's | Mar 13, 7pm | Free - $5 🎟️ optional
Showcase single friends on jumbotron

Yacht Rock & Georgia Shrimp Boil | Golden Isles Brewing | Mar 13, 12pm | Free
Annual seafood feast and beers

Greetings From Florida: Lager Celebration | Green Bench Brewing | Mar 13, 5-9pm | $75 🎟️
Festival featuring unlimited brewery lagers.

SATURDAY 14

Britney Houston - A Drag Brunch Experience | Red Mesa Cantina | Mar 14, hours vary | $75-$85 🎟️
Drag brunch featuring pop tributes.

MAACM Family Days: Pirate Invasion | Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement | Mar 14, 10am-1pm | Free with Admission 🎟️
Pirate stories, music, and activities.

The Official Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl | Park & Rec DTSP | Mar 14, 4pm-12am | $15-$25 🎟️
Downtown crawl with drink specials.

Naturalist Guided Tour | Weedon Island Preserve | Mar 14, 9:30-11am | Free 🎟️
Explore native flora, fauna, history.

Shorebirds & Seashells Guided Beach Walk | Weedon Island Preserve | Mar 14, 11:30am | Free 🎟️
Free educational coastal nature tour

Astronomy Night | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 14, 7-9pm | $5
View celestial objects through telescopes.

Meet a Master Gardener | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 14, 10:30-11:30am | Free
Discuss gardening and plant care.

Pioneer Nights | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 14, 6-10pm | $20 🎟️
Night of friends and campfire.

Family Night Hike | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 14, 7-8:30pm | $5 🎟️
Evening guided hike exploring nature.

Rotary Runs the Beach | 1700 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach | Mar 14, 8-11am | $30 🎟️
Beachfront fundraising walk and run

SUNDAY 15

Into to Backyard Beekeeping | 5418 19th Ave S | Mar 15, 4pm | Free - $30 🎟️
Learn urban beekeeping in Florida.

TUESDAY 17

MAACM: Charley Harper Pelican Glass Class | Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement | Mar 17 & 24, 10am-1pm | $110-$125 🎟️
Leaded glass pelican panel class

Roadshow: La La Land | Webb's City Cellar | Mar 17, 7:30pm | $10 🎟️
Outdoor pop-up film screening series

St. Patrick's Day at Imagine | Imagine Museum | Mar 17, 5-7:30pm | Free - $10 🎟️
Live cello performance in museum

WEDNESDAY 18

Movie Night: White Men Can't Jump | Lost & Found | Mar 18, 7:30pm | Free
Double feature and discounted drinks

THURSDAY 19

Free Lindy Hops Swing Dance Lessons | Green Bench Brewing | Mar 19, 7-9:30pm | Free
Monthly lessons followed by party.

FRIDAY 20

Movies on the Pier: Sandlot | St. Pete Pier | Mar 20, 8pm | Free - $30
Monthly outdoor films under stars.

SATURDAY 21

Charity Casino Night | FloridaRAMA | Mar 21, 7-10pm | $100 🎟️
Benefit gala with casino games.

A Night at the Brewseum | Great Explorations Children's Museum | Mar 21, 7-10pm | $30-$55 🎟️
Craft beer festival at museum

Historic Roser Park Tour of Homes | 9th Ave S & MLK Jr St | Mar 21, 10am-3pm | $25+ 🎟️
Showcase neighborhood residences and gardens

Fort Tour | Fort De Soto Park | Mar 21, 11-11:45am | Free 🎟️
Guided ranger tour of fort.

Tiny Wildlife Experience | Weedon Island Preserve | Mar 21, 9:30-11am | Free 🎟️
Naturalist walk observing small wildlife

Nature's Hidden Wonders Walk | Brooker Creek Preserve | Mar 21, 9-10:30am | Free 🎟️
Family hike exploring preserve habitats

From Runways to Relics: A Tour of Weedon Island’s Aviation History | Weedon Island Preserve | Mar 21, 10-11:30am | Free 🎟️
Guided tour of aviation history

Wildflower Walk | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 21, 1-2:30pm | $5 🎟️
Guided hike through nature preserve.

SUNDAY 22

Hello Sunshine City Pool Party | Hollander Hotel | Mar 22, 1pm | Free
Free pool party with DJs.

Arrowhead Nature Walk | Fort De Soto Park | Mar 22, 11am | Free 🎟️
Guided hike exploring maritime flora.

TUESDAY 24

Plant Bingo | Pistil House | Mar 24, 5:30pm | $30 🎟️
Win houseplants playing competitive bingo.

WEDNESDAY 25

Movie Night: The Sandlot | Lost & Found | Mar 25, 7:30pm | Free
Double feature and discounted drinks

SATURDAY 28

Pinellas Botanicals and Brunchfest | England Brothers Park | Mar 28-29, 10am-5pm | Free
Garden art, plants, and brunch.

Unmasking Hope Gala | Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement | Mar 28, 6pm | TBD
Masquerade ball supporting domestic survivors

Adult Night Hike | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Mar 28, 7-8:30pm | $5 🎟️
Guided adults-only guided nature walk.

SUNDAY 29

Spring Fling Market | Blush Tea and Coffee | March 29, 10am-2pm | Free
Pop-up market featuring local vendors

Meet a Mangrove Walk | Fort De Soto Park | Mar 29, 1pm | Free 🎟️
Guided tour of coastal mangroves.

TUESDAY 31

MAACM: Luna Moth Glass Class | Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement | Mar 31 & Apr 7, 10am-1pm | $110-$125 🎟️
Two-session introductory leaded glass workshop

Nerd Nite | Coastal Creative | Mar 31, 7pm | $7 🎟️
Presentations on taxonomy, voting, storytelling

APRIL 2026

THURSDAY 9

Meet a Master Gardener | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Apr 9, 10:30-11:30am | Free
Discuss gardening and plant identification.

Master Gardener Speaker Series: FL Native Plants | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Apr 9, 10:30-11:30am | Free
Benefits of using native plants.

Natural History Speaker Series: Feral Hogs | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Apr 9, 7-9pm | Free
Talk on Florida's feral hogs.

FRIDAY 10

Tampa Bay Blues Festival | Vinoy Park | Apr 10-12, hours vary | $75-$800 🎟️
Waterfront festival with blues music

SATURDAY 11

Jamboree at the James | James Museum | Apr 11, 6-10:30pm | $300+ 🎟️
Route 66 themed fundraising gala

Florida Foodies Fest | Win! Derby | Apr 11-12, hours vary | Free
Inaugural culinary festival with dachshunds

Meet a Master Gardener | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Apr 11, 10:30-11:30am | Free
Expert advice on gardening topics.

Pioneer Nights | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Apr 11, 6-10pm | $20 🎟️
Kids enjoy campfire and s'mores

SATURDAY 25

St. Anthony's Triathalon | Downtown St. Pete | Apr 25-26, hours vary | $180+ 🎟️
Athletes swim, bike, and run.

THURSDAY 16

Free Lindy Hops Swing Dance Lessons | Green Bench Brewing | Apr 16, 7-9:30pm | Free
Free lessons followed by dance

Art in Bloom | Museum of Fine Arts | Apr 16-19, hours vary | Free - $24 🎟️
Floral interpretations of museum masterpieces

FRIDAY 17

Movies on the Pier: The Lorax | St. Pete Pier | Apr 17, 8:30pm | Free - $30
Outdoor film night under stars

SATURDAY 18

Pioneer Nights | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Apr 18, 6-10pm | $20 🎟️
Kids enjoy friends and campfires

FRIDAY 24

Songkran Festival | Win! Derby | Apr 24-26, hours vary | Free
Three-day Southeast Asian cultural celebration

Parent's Night Out: Earth Day | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Apr 24, 6-10pm | $25 🎟️
Kids explore nature after dark.

SATURDAY 25

Green Thumb Festival | Walter Fuller Park | Apr 25-26, 9am-4pm | Free
Annual Arbor Day garden celebration

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