Our Top 3
Gulfport Pride
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 1. 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates diversity and promotes equality while raising funds for the Sonia Plotnick Women's Health Fund and the Gulfport Kiwanis Club. The events include the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band and Walking Parade at 2 p.m., vendors, and live performances throughout the day. Free admission and parking. https://gulfportprideflorida.com/
Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness Day
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Tarpon Springs Public Safety Facility, 444 Huey Ave., Tarpon Springs. Join Pinellas County and the city of Tarpon Springs for a free event to help you and your family get ready for hurricane season. Event highlights will include hurricane season guidance and extreme weather panel with Denis Phillips, chief meteorologist with ABC Action News, and Ross Giarratana, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. There also will be special needs evacuation assistance program registration, free hurricane kits, free animal services, and food.
Kick in the Grass Kickball Tournament and Food & Music Festival
9 a.m. June 1. Safety Harbor City Park, 940 Seventh St. S. Live music and DJ. Concessions and food trucks and bounce houses. Free admission to festival. $25 VIP tickets. https://safetyharborkickball.com/info.html
THURSDAY
Belleair Sandbag Event
2-6 p.m. Thursday, May 30. Varona Street (near the Rec Center, between the athletic fields). Stock up on some sandbags ahead of hurricane season. Please plan to enter the sandbag station on the other end, from Osceola Road. For Belleair residents only. Must bring proof of residency. Ten-bag limit per household. Bring your own shovel.
City of Gulfport Hurricane Preparedness Seminar
6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 30. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S. This informative seminar is free and open to the public. Attendees can enjoy a slice of pizza and a drink for $3.
FRIDAY
Dunedin Downtown Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31-June 1. John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, 420 Main St. Each Friday and Saturday, shoppers can pick up fresh produce and a wide choice of gourmet items.
GriefShare Session
10 a.m.-noon. May 31. Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Ave. N., St Petersburg. Sessions held every Friday through July 26. GriefShare is for anyone who has lost a loved one to help them through their grief. Workbooks are $20 and scholarships are available. Register online at GriefShare.org but it is not required. Call Virginia McNivens, 727-502-7031 or email vmcnivens@tampabay.rr.com.
Float-In Movie
6 p.m. May 31. Highlander Pool, 1937 Ed Eckert Drive, Dunedin. Enjoy games and trivia, then watch the movie sitting poolside or floating in the pool with your friends and family. You may bring your own single-person pool float. The featured film will be “Super Pets.” $6 per person; 2 and younger are free. Concessions will be available for purchase. Register online or in person during business hours at the Highlander Pool, Dunedin Community Center or MLK Jr. Recreation Center.
Final Friday — John’s Pass Village
6-9 p.m. May 31. John's Pass Bell Tower, John’s Pass Village, Madeira Beach. Head to John's Pass the final Friday of the month for live music, food and drink specials, and more. FinalFridayJohnsPass.com
Threshers vs. Flying Tigers
6:30 p.m. May 31. BayCare Ballpark. 601 N. Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. Watch Clearwater (as the team’s alter ego, the Beach Dogs) take on Lakeland in a minor league baseball matchup. www.milb.com/clearwater
Wendy Barmore Sunset Music Series
7-9 p.m. May 31. Weaver Park, 1258 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin. Enjoy a sunset view from the shoreline and pier while listening to a live band. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs for seating. The Rotary Club will be providing beer and wine for sale, and all proceeds from alcohol sales will go toward the Wendy Barmore Music Scholarship. The featured band May 31 is First of the Day. Free to attend.
The OUTies Inaugural Awards GAYLA
7-10 p.m. May 31. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Celebrate the LGBTQ Resource Center's growth and rebranding as OUT Arts & Culture, the only nonprofit in Pinellas that focuses exclusively on LGBTQ life through the humanities. Meet the individuals and organizations that have supported this evolution. All are welcome to the party, featuring awards emcee Brianna Summers and DJ LucyBlu. $50. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-outies-inaugural-awards-gayla-tickets-879722994157
Teen Tidal Wave
7:30-9:30 p.m. May 31. Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. $3 per person. Teens take over the Highland Family Aquatic Center for set Fridays this summer. Teens can splash, dance to the music, purchase food from the snack bar and hang out with friends. 727-518-3016. playlargo.com.
SATURDAY
Farmers & Flea Market
7 a.m.-2 p.m. June 1-2. 13600 Icot Blvd., Clearwater. The weekly market features locally grown vegetables and tropical fruits, arts and crafts, antique collections, and household products. pinellas-farmers-and-flea-market.ueniweb.com
Kiwanis Children's Fishing Derby
7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. June 1. Freedom Lake Park, 9990 46th St. N., Pinellas Park. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., fishing begins at 8:30 a.m. Poles and worms provided, though you can bring your own if you prefer. No cast nets, please. Children up to 12 years of age only. Prizes. Free hot dogs and drinks while they last.
Trash Pirates Monthly Beach Cleanup
8-10 a.m. June 1. Archibald Memorial Beach Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Join the Trash Pirates on the first Saturday each month for their organized beach cleanup. www.facebook.com/madeirabeachtrashpirates
St. Pete Beach Hurricane Preparedness Expo
10 a.m.-noon June 1. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. The free community event is hosted by St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue. It aims to educate the local community about the importance of preparation and planning. Goodie bags will be distributed to the first 120 participants. Bags will include educational materials and many other giveaways. The guest speaker will be WFLA Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli.
St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1-2. 415 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Corey Avenue comes alive with some of the best crafters from across the nation showcasing their handmade pottery, jewelry, paintings, and much more.
Central Park Train Rides
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1. Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Miniature train rides are offered the first Saturday of each month. Rides are free, though donations are accepted. Train rides can be accessed via the tan-roofed shelter at the east side of the park. lcrailroad.com
Largo Historical Society Museum Open House
10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 1. Historic Largo Feed Store, 295 Central Park Drive, Largo. Enjoy displays of historic items and artifacts that showcase Largo history. 727-535-7342. Free.
Non-Er Con
11 a.m. June 1. Sunderman Hockey Rink, Palm Harbor. Come witness the fast action on eight wheels during the event presented by Revolution Roller Derby. Canned goods and nonperishable foods will be collected for a local charity. Bring backpacks, pencils, pens, and anything else for the kiddos. Four all-level, mixed-gender, scrimmages will be held. There will be a bake sale, local vendors, food truck and more. Entry is $10 at the gate. Bring a beach chair for track-side seating. Children 12 and under are free. www.RevolutionRollerDerby.com
Southwest Pool Summer Kickoff
Noon-2 p.m. June 1. Southwest Pool, 13120 Vonn Road, Largo. $1 per person. What better way to kick off summer than a splash in Southwest Pool. 727-518-3126. playlargo.com.
Cross-Cultural Art Explorations
Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, 7770 52nd St., Pinellas Park. Families and immigrant children have fun, learn about exciting art projects, relax and play together. Activities are designed for ages 4 years to 13 years old. Held the first and third Saturday each month. 727-369-0667.
SUNDAY
Market on Main
10 a.m. June 2. Gazebo at John Wilson Park, 401 Main St., Safety Harbor. Join friends in the community for open-air shopping each Sunday.
Sunday Market in the Park
10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2. England Brothers Park, 5084 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park. Weekly year-round market hosts up to 80 vendors, including fresh produce, baked goods, clothing, jewelry, art, home décor, gifts and souvenirs. Food trucks and vendors on site.
TUESDAY
Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market
9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4. Gulfport's Waterfront District, Beach Boulevard below 29th Avenue South. Find fresh fruits and vegetables, and local art and home goods. Local vendors line the street.
LOOKING AHEAD
Sunset Beach Concert Series
7 p.m. June 6. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. The Sunset Beach Concert Series, presented by the city of Tarpon Springs and AdventHealth North Pinellas, features shows on the first Thursday of the month through November. In the event of inclement weather and the concert is canceled before the start time, the concert will be held the following Thursday. Concessions are available for purchase. Alcohol and pets are prohibited. Parking is limited onsite, so a free courtesy shuttle will deliver concertgoers to and from the beach and Tarpon Springs High School.
The band lineup includes:
June 6 — The Band Grounded
July 11 — ChillyFish
Aug. 1 — Big Picture
Sept. 5 — 60 West
Oct. 3 — The Flipside Band
Nov. 7 — Code Monkey
Gulfport Community Players present “And Baby Makes Seven”
8-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S. Show runs through June 16. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m. https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/up-next
First Friday Movies
1-4 p.m. Friday, June 7. Oldsmar Library-TECO Hall, 400 St. Petersburg Drive E., Oldsmar. Stop by and enjoy a free movie. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. 813-749-1178
First Friday Art Walk
5-9 p.m. Friday, June 7. Beach Blvd South, Gulfport. First Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage the arts-loving community.
Tarpon Springs First Friday
6-10 p.m. Friday, June 7. Downtown Tarpon Springs. The event is sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Merchant’s Association. tarponspringsfloridausa.com
Belleair Women’s Republican Club
11:30 a.m. Friday, June 7. Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Citrus Styles, a boutique at 481 Main St., Dunedin, will present a fashion show using club members as models. Mail checks for $37 for the meal, to arrive by May 29 to: BWRC/P.O. Box 1117/850 E. Lime St., Tarpon Springs. Walk-ups cannot be accommodated.
World Oceans Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Rumfish Resort Lawn, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Keep Pinellas Beautiful, a leading environmental nonprofit, is teaming up with TradeWinds Island Resort to host a collaborative and educational event. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect and learn from over 35 local organizations actively working on environmental conservation initiatives. For those wanting to get more involved, KPB invites the community to join the monthly TradeWinds cleanup taking place on the same day. www.eventbrite.com/e/tradewinds-st-pete-beach-cleanup-tickets-789220187827
Home Ownership for People Everywhere Expo
7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Raymond James Financial Center, 880 Carillon Parkway, Tower 4, St. Petersburg. Raymond James Bank will host the 33rd annual expo, which includes a free workshop to provide potential homebuyers with crucial information to help them meet their goals, including down-payment assistance programs. It also features more than 26 exhibitors, including lenders, real estate agents, home inspectors, credit counselors, and more. Participants who complete the workshop will also receive their home-buyer certificate, which may be required by some first-time home-buyer programs. Free. To register, visit hopeexpo.org
So Classic Car Show & Kids Day
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Trolley Market Square, 4900 Tangerine Ave. S. Music, Moon Walks for the kids, face painters, food and more. https://so49.org/kids-day-2024
Treasure Island Monthly Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Gather at the Waffle House parking lot and move across to the beach. Held the second Saturday of each month.
Folly Faire
9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 8. Folly Farm Nature Preserve, 1538 Dr. MLK St. N., Safety Harbor. Held the second Saturday of each month.
USCG Auxiliary Recreational Boating Course
9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8. CGA Training Building, 3120 Miriam St. S. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7-16 will hold the eight-hour course on the second Saturday of each month. Cost is $40 per person. To reserve a seat, call Marty Richardson at 630-674-5352 or email merichardsonjr.mr@gmail.com.
Second Saturday Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8. At the Mother Meres parking lot downtown at the corner of Alt. 19 and Tarpon Avenue. The Tarpon Springs Merchants Association hosts the outdoor market the second Saturday of each month. Visit Tarponspringsfloridausa.com or email tarponspringsflorida@gmail.com.
The Market Marie
10 a.m. June 8. Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Shop local with over 85 small business owners every second Saturday. Enjoy live music, delicious food, art, clothing, jewelry, henna, handmade candles, soap, pet treats, home goods and more.
Palm Harbor Area Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 8. Ozona Fish Camp, 286 Shore Drive, Palm Harbor. Launch from anywhere you want. Measuring tapes and scorecards will be distributed at the Captain's Meeting on Friday, June 7. $150 per angler. www.palmharborchamber.com
SirQix Dance Event
3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Highland Recreation Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. $20 admission for ages 12 and older; 11 and younger are free to enter but cost is $20 to compete. SirQix (circus) is an all-styles dance competition created in 2006. It is one of Florida's longest and most respectable events that features elite dancers from all over the world. Filled with positive energy and good vibes, SirQix is not only a competition but a party. cosmicriotent@gmail.com. playlargo.com.
Athens by Night Presents Latin Fiesta
6-11 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Athens Street, Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs. A free family event featuring live music, vendors and food. tarponspringsfloridausa.com
Murder Mystery Dinner
6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Seminole City Park's Parkview Room, 7464 Ridge Road, Seminole.
Join a suspenseful night of food, friends, fun and murder. Preregistration is required. Tickets can be purchased at the Seminole Recreation Center front office. The event is for those 18 and older. $45 per person.
Ross Norton Pizza & Pool Party
Noon Thursday, June 13. Ross Norton Recreation Center, 1426 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. It’s a pizza party at the Ross Norton pool. Cost is $3 for children and $4 for adults.
Florida West Coast Orchid Society meeting
5:45 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Ave., Seminole. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., followed by a beginner class at 6 p.m., and the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Ti Do and Henry Ho of Florida Orchid House in Myakka City will speak on warm-growing cymbidiums. They will bring plants to sell. For information, email parnold3@tampabay.rr.com.
Trivia Night
6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14. Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo. $5 per person. Topic: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Beer and wine will be sold at each trivia night. 727-518-3131. playlargo.com.
Morningside Dive-In Movie Series
6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14. Morningside Rec Center Complex, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater. Hang out and float around with your family and friends and enjoy “Wish” at the Morningside Recreation Center.
Pride Splash Party
7-9 p.m. Friday, June 14. Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. $5 per person. Attendees will celebrate Pride Month and come together for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Live DJ, food, games, and more. Wristbands will be sold at the door. All ages are welcome. playlargo.com.
Scenes on the Green
8 p.m. June 14. Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Free. Attendees enjoy a free magical movie night under the stars. Bring blankets and low-lying chairs.
Scenes on the Green movie schedule:
June 14 — “The Black Panther”
July 12 — “Captain America”
Aug. 23 — “Air Bud”
Sept. 20 — “A Million Miles Away”
Oct. 25 — “Casper”
Nov. 15 — “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (begins at 7 p.m.)
Dec. 13 — “The Polar Express” (begins at 7 p.m.)
Hurricane Preparedness Expo
9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 15. Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex, 2450 Drew St., Clearwater.
Free prefilled sandbags will be available and provided on-site (limit 10 per vehicle). Free hurricane kits and lunch will be provided. Get flood barrier tips, find your evacuation and flood zones. A touch-a-truck event also will be held. Exhibitors include Civil Air Patrol, Salvation Army, Red Cross, Humane Society of Pinellas, and Suncoast Animal League.
Third Saturdays at Pinewood
10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15. Pinewood Cultural Park, 12175 125th St., Largo. Creative Pinellas, Florida Botanical Gardens, and Heritage Village host Third Saturdays at Pinewood. www.flbgfoundation.org/thirdsaturdays
Family Field Trip: Adventure Island Tarpon Springs Eco-Cruise
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 15. East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. Enjoy Tarpon Springs’ most popular boating ride — a leisurely two-hour cruise down the Anclote River into the Gulf of Mexico. The captain will narrate the entire trip, where you will learn about the history of Tarpon Springs, the famous Sponge Docks, and the ecological importance of the waterway. Registration required in person at children's desk at the library.
Friday Night Splash
7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. Southwest Pool, 13120 Vonn Road, Largo. Spend Friday nights at Southwest Pool. $4 per person. 727-518-3126. playlargo.com.
Paint Flowers for Alzheimer’s
2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. Harborside Christian Church, 2200 Marshall St., Safety Harbor. Paint flowers, swirls or your family tree. Paint with family members or in support of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. All supplies will be provided. Call to register at 727-724-1525, ext. 4107.
Slice of Summer Family Concert
2-3:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. The St. Pete Saxophone Quartet will be presenting a free concert to celebrate the start of summer. Bring the family for music plus lemonade and cookies.
Third Friday
6-10 p.m. Friday, June 21. Main Street Safety Harbor. Nine blocks of Main Street will come together to showcase the restaurants, bars, shops and nonprofits in the community. The street is wet-zoned so that patrons can purchase and enjoy alcoholic beverages from establishments within the event footprint. info@safetyharborchamber.com.
Tampa Boat Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21-23. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa. The event will showcase area boat dealers and manufacturers. Florida Fishing School Seminars Series will be presented each day. The event is open to the public, and admission is free.
Organize Your Genealogy
10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22. East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. Join genealogists Lois and Susan and learn how to tame your paper files, sort your digital files and maximize your genealogy research time. Registration required.
Teen Tidal Wave
7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 28. Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. $3 per person. Teens take over the Highland Family Aquatic Center for set Fridays this summer. Teens can splash, dance to the music, purchase food from the snack bar and hang out with friends. 727-518-3016. playlargo.com.
Tall Clubs International 2024 Convention
July 2-7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 975 Broadway St., Dunedin. Will feature the crowning the new Miss Tall International, fundraising events, two dinner dance events at local venues. Members from the U.S. Canada, and Europe are expected to attend. Male members must be at least 6-foot-2; women at least 5-foot-10. www.tall.org
Midnight Madness
8 p.m.-8 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 5-6. Highland Recreation Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. Cost is $50 a child and $40 per sibling. For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Children will be supervised while they play sports, make crafts, play games, and enjoy time with their friends. playlargo.com.
Splash’s Treasure Hunt
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. Cost is $5 with a recreation card and $8 without a card. Gather all ye swashbucklers and head to the Highland Family Aquatics Center as pirates invade the pool. Take part in the treasure hunt, step aboard the pirate ship and enjoy this summer favorite. 727-518-3016. playlargo.com.
