Upcoming Events for the Clearwater Beach Area

Great Clearwater Beach area events for the whole family from Zip Line adventures and seafood to movies & music. Enjoy awesome outdoor activites.

Moonlight Canopy Tours

July 12, 2019 – Dec. 14, 2019

Experience Tampa Bay’s Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve after dark and from 70 feet off the ground. In these Moonlight Canopy Tours, you’ll glide into the unknown on a zip line and experience the nocturnal life of Tampa Bay. For two hours, you’ll traverse all 5 zip lines in the preserve as well as walk the 200 foot suspension bridge, otherwise known as the “Flight of the Osprey” bridge.

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Movies At The Dali


July 18 7:00 – 1:00 PM

The Dalí’s can’t-miss summer celebration is back and better than ever. Grab your lawn chair, don some movie-inspired duds and enjoy free flicks, local food truck fare, and cold craft brews. Come early to enjoy The Dalí’s extended hours on Thursday nights at reduced admission, then stay for the film and festivities. The event is held rain or shine (movies and tastings are moved inside during inclement weather). Please bring only low-seating lawn chairs.

The Dalí Museum Avant-garden
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Safety Harbor’s 3rd Friday Music Series

Jul. 19 – Dec. 20 6:00 – 10:00 PM

Monthly on the third Friday

Head to Safety Harbor the third Friday of each month for an evening of live music, shopping, and dining. Main Street closes off between 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and is lined with live bands, vendors featuring arts, crafts, and food, and local businesses and restaurants open late for your enjoyment. The best part, it’s free!

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St. Pete Grouper & Craft Beer Fest

Grouper Week is here so we’re rallying up all your favorite food trucks to celebrate! Head to Albert Whitted Park for an awesome lineup of food trucks all serving up specialty grouper & seafood inspired dishes (in addition to their normal cuisine). Enjoy good food, live music, beer, and more fun for the whole family!

July 26 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Albert Whitted Park, Downtown St Petersburg


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Sunset Beach Concert Series

August 1 – November 7 7:00 PM

Head out to Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs on the first Thursday of every month for great live music overlooking the Gulf of Mexico! The Shakes Society will be performing starting at 7 p.m. and concessions are available at the beach. Parking is available at the beach or at Tarpon Springs High School with a courtesy shuttle.

August 1: Shakes Society
September 5: Horses Wild
October 3: Little Big Show
November 7: Mad with Power

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Great Area Events – Clearwater Beach

Enjoy spectacular weather and a a variety of great area events with live music, local fare, local artists, crafts and craft brewers.

Royal Palm Market

Jan. 10, 2019 – Oct. 10, 2019

Weekly on Thursdays

Enjoy live music, food, shopping and craft cocktails every Thursday at 6 p.m. under the royal palms of St. Pete! This weekly night market is located right next to Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails and features local artists, local boutiques, handmade goods, leather goods, wood burning, clothing & accessories, specialty dog treat vendors, soaps, candles and so much more! Bring the whole family including your pets

1111 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

More info https://www.facebook.com/events/274967099809175/

Dunedin Food Tour

Jan. 12, 2019 – May. 25, 2019

Weekly on Saturdays

Craft beer enthusiasts, upscale fine dining, Florida casual… there’s a tour for everyone! Experience the food and beer scene in Dunedin during a 3 hour walking tour that will offer you the opportunity to meet the chefs and owners of one of a kind restaurants, breweries and shops. Dunedin Food Tours available every Saturday from 1 pm – 4 pm.

Ticket information https://www.tampabayfoodtours.com/

“Almost” Tampa Beer Week

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Celebrate being ‘almost’ to Tampa Bay Beer Weeks by sampling brews & getting your shuffle on at the St. Pete Shuffle Board Courts! At this free celebration, you’ll enjoy beer sampling from multiple home-brew clubs and breweries, panel discussions from clubs and professional brewers and beer centric vendors.

559 Mirror Lake Dr. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

visit www.tampabaybeerweek.com/almost-there

Taste of Safety Harbor

Jan. 21, 2019

Sink your teeth into Safety Harbor’s delicious food scene at the 13th Annual Taste of Safety Harbor! From 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, there will be tables set up for you to sample food & beverages, live entertainment and more.

105 N Bayshore Dr
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

More info https://www.safetyharborchamber.com/events/details/13th-annual-taste-of-safety-harbor-4599

Upcoming Events Clearwater Beach

January is a great time for indoor and outdoor events, craft markets and more. The Clearwater Beach area offers something for every member of the family year-round.

Magritte and Dali

Now – Sunday, May 19, 2019

Magritte and Dali is a first-of-its-kind special exhibition dedicated to the world’s two most celebrated surrealists, Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali. Viewers will be taken on a journey from the late 1920 to the early 1940s, the period when the two artists spent significant time together and displayed their works in the same Surrealist exhibitions.

Dali Museum

1 Dali Blvd
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

More info https://thedali.org/

St. Pete Beach Drive Dine & Wine Tour

Jan. 8, 2019 – Jun. 4, 2019

Weekly on Tuesdays

This tour explores the beautiful waterfront Beach Drive neighborhood via a 3- hour walking food & wine tour. We meet at The Vinoy Hotel the “Grand Dame” of downtown St. Pete and while sipping a signature cocktail we explore this spectacular historic resort. The tour continues to The Birchwood Inn & Locale Market for wine and food pairing. Up next we visit Flute & Dram for a taste of the good life with a champagne and caviar tasting. Finale desserts and coffee at Cassis St. Pete.

501 5th Ave NE
St. Pete, FL 33701

More info https://www.tampabayfoodtours.com/st-pete-tours/



Dunedin International Film Festival

Jan. 11, 2019 – Jan. 13, 2019

The Dunedin International Film Festival is a platform for filmmakers to share their original content with the Florida Film Maker’s community! This festival kicks off on January 11th at 6 p.m. with a welcome ceremony at Dunedin City Hall, followed by a welcome party at Caledonia Brewery from 7 – 9 p.m.

Pioneer Park
Dunedin, FL 34698

visiting DunedinInternationalFilmFestival.com



Upcoming Fall Events Clearwater Beach – Clearwater Beach Lifestyles

The fall season brings a special kind of magic with spectacular Florida weather that simply makes you want to hang out with others and celebrate the best of what the Clearwater Beach area has to offer.

Clearwater Jazz Holiday

 

Thursday, October 18 – Sunday, October 21, 2018

Bring your chairs and blankets and relax to the soothing sounds of jazz from world-class musicians complimented by beautiful waterfront settings.

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Clearwater Chalk Art Festival

Friday, October 19, 2018 – Sunday, October 21, 2018

Watch beautiful art come to life at the Clearwater Chalk Art Festival on Clearwater Beach! Three days of fun for all with a  kid zone, arts & crafts vendors and more.

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333 S. Gulfview Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL

 

 

John’s Pass Seafood & Music Festival

Thursday, October 25, 2018 – Saturday, October 28, 2018

Enjoy fresh gulf seafood, live music and more at this four-day celebration in historic John’s Pass Village on Madeira Beach. Festival highlights also include a Halloween Block Party with costume contests on Friday,

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Ribfest

Friday, November 9 – Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

Head to Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete for this three-day festival where you’ll enjoy live music from nationally touring bands, family-friendly activities, and the best barbecue ribs in the world.

This year’s lineup includes Josh Turner, Los Lonely Boys and Barenaked Ladies!

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Clearwater Beach’s Sugar Sand Festival Becomes ‘World-Class Art Exhibit’

Sugar Sand Festival

Now in its sixth year, the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach has long been the passion project of organizer Lisa Chandler.

This year, 11 sculptors from all over the world — including Japan, Mexico, and the Netherlands — are showing off their artistic skills by taking the 1,000 pounds of fine-grained white sand and turning it into elaborate structures ranging from famous faces and animals to historic landmarks.

“We’ve worked really hard to promote this to those in the Tampa Bay area,” Chandler said. Since the festival’s fourth year, she has seen an influx of visitors from Orlando and even farther away. “People are coming from all over the United States,” she said. “It’s really about marketing the destination.”

Clearwater Beach has already been hailed as the No. 1 beach in the country and No. 7 in the world by travel website, TripAdvisor. Condé Nast Traveler also recently named Clearwater Beach to its list of the 15 best beaches in Florida this year.

The festival is “really to showcase what we consider to be our No. 1 asset — the sand,” Chandler said. “We’ve brought it to life in a way that is extremely visual.”

The theme this year is “Sea America: A Celebration of America’s Treasures,” in celebration of monuments around the United States and pop culture. The main attraction of the 10-day festival is the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit housed inside a 21,000 square-foot tent. “It takes two weeks to build the exhibit,” Chandler said, who noted that Team Sandtastic was commissioned for the job.

Last year, the festival had more than 40,000 visitors to the exhibit itself, while there were 116,000 guests over the 10-day period, Chandler said.

Run by Sunset of Pier 60, a not-for-profit organization, the festival began April 13 and will run through April 22. It was closed on Sunday due to inclement weather. There are several free activities over the course of the festival including free concerts, four nights of fireworks and free sand sculpting classes in which guests can learn from the artists.

Tampa Bay Business Journal

Three New Sculptures Added to Cleveland Street District

new sculpturesThree new sculptures have been added to the Cleveland Street District.

They are the latest edition of city’s Sculpture 360 program, which is a rotating display of art that changes each year on Cleveland Street.

Business owners like Clayton Irwin, who owns the Lucky Anchor Irish Pub, say the artwork helps bring in customers and gives them a pleasant atmosphere.

“They really make a difference on the main strip here. I think they look really, really good,” Irwin said.

The sculpture in front of his business is called Influx. It was created by local artist Ceclia Lueza, who designed it just for Clearwater.

“I’ve been noticing a lot of foot traffic by it. A lot of people taking pictures next to it,” Irwin said.

Clearwater spokesman Jason Beisel says the rotating art gives the area a unique look that gives visitors something to look at and talk about.

“About every year and a half or so, the city puts out a call for artists to get their ideas for what artwork they want to replace it with,” Beisel said. “This is the 8th season for this exhibit.”

The three artists of these sculptures are all from the Tampa Bay area. Marlene Rose designed “Eternity Relic” and Gus and Lina Ocamposilva designed “Dancer of the Wind.”

The sculptures will be on display until December 2018.

Bay News September 3, 2017

Great Upcoming Events Around Clearwater Beach

Upcoming Events to engage all of the senses. Live music, great American Made products at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Costume Ball, with dancing, dancing and more dancing around Clearwater Beach.

 

First Friday St. Pete

August 4  & September 1

Celebrate every First Friday of the month in St. Pete with a free block party complete with live music and dancing! The action goes down between 2nd and 3rd streets on Central Ave. from 5:30-10 p.m.

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Central Avenue, St. Petersburg

 

Tarpon Springs ‘Night in the Islands’

August 5 & September 9

World famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks hosts a night full of greek dancing, outdoor dining and live music! The fun goes down from 6-11 pm with live music from a Greek three piece band. Don’t miss the free dance lessons from 6-7 pm to get you off on the right foot!

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Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs

 

Friday Night Summer Music Series at Sundial

August 11,  18 &  25

Sundial’s Summer Music Series adds a new level to vibrant downtown experiences. Live music all summer long as part of the Friday Night Summer Music Series. Artists will play each Friday from 6 pm – 10 pm and will showcase some of the best local talent in the area, with a different musical experience each week. Acts will include DJs, singer-song writers, folk artists and jazz ensembles.

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153 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg

 

St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk

August 12

St. Pete arts scene after hours with more than 40 galleries and studios participating. Local favorites like Duncan McClellan Glass and Morean Arts Center. Free trolleys run throughout the city’s five districts to get you around during the 5-9 p.m. event.

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2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg

 

Gulfport’s Gecko Ball

August 26

The 9th Annual Gecko Ball will have a theme of “Geckostock!,” transporting ball-goers into a “Woodstock-Inspired Festival.” Attendees are encouraged to develop costumes relating to hippies, Woodstock and the 1960s, or to geckos or any creative combination!  “Geckostock” will be held at the historic waterfront Gulfport Casino Ballroom from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.

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5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport

 

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Show

September 2 – 4

Stroll the historic Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs and browse over 90 of the nation’s top artist and crafters with American made creations. Beautiful jewelry, ceramics, paintings and more will be on display. The free family event runs from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m on Saturday and Sunday, and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday.

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18 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs

Upcoming Events Clearwater Beach

Get out there and enjoy the fun, indoors and out, with upcoming events in the Clearwater Beach area.  There’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.

 

upcoming eventsMad Beach Beer Festival

June 17

Mad Beach Beer Fest at R.O.C. Park. Food trucks, live music and craft brews from area producers, with proceeds to be applied to the completion of a Kids Fishing Pier at R.O.C. Participating breweries: Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company, Dunedin Brewery, Sea Dog Brewing Co., Shipyard Brewing Co, Barley Mow, 3Keys Brewing, 3 Daughters Brewing, Mastry’s Brewing Co., Rock Brothers, Crooked Thumb, Pair O’Dice Brewing and more.  More Information

200 Rex Place
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

 

Movie Night on the Beach – Madeira Beach

June 30

It’s the second annual showing of Jaws and a Jaws themed beach party. Pre-Party at The Old Snack Shack, Madeira Beach beginning at 6:00 pm with BOGO Landshark Beer and Live Music. Movie starts after dark at Archibald Beach.

15100 Gulf Blvd
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

 

Red, White & Bark Pet Festival

July 1

Bring your pup and enjoy vendors, rescue groups, pet costume contests, and the Doggie Fun Zone! Free gift for every Pet. Face-painting, food trucks and music. All proceeds benefit local homeless pets.  More Information

10525 49th Street N
Clearwater, FL 33762

 

Clearwater Celebrates America

July 4

Celebrate this fourth of July with the largest fireworks show in the Tampa Bay area at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. This free family celebration will feature music, food, drinks, local vendors and family-friendly activities. Gates open at 4 p.m. and music will begin at 7:30 p.m. The fireworks start between 9-9:30 p.m. More Information

301 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755

 

Madeira Beach Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

July 4

The fireworks display will begin (9:15-9:20) and will be launched once again from a barge located in the intracoastal off of the Madeira Beach City Centre site. Viewing is available from the Madeira Beach Rec Center Fields, the American Legion and the Courtyard by Marriott. Boats are welcome.

200 Rex Place
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

 

29th Annual Cool Art Show

July 15 – 19

Over 75 outstanding artisans have been selected to exhibit a remarkable collection of visual and functional creations in paint, wood, ceramics, photography, metal, glass, fiber, mixed media and jewelry. More Information

535 4th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

 

Celebrate Spring in Clearwater Beach

Warm weather, longer days and plenty of sunshine…time to get outdoors and Celebrate Spring. Enjoy great live music, food, games, carnival rides and more on and around Clearwater Beach.

celebrate springThursday April 6th – 9th/ 12th – 15

Palm Harbor Citrus Festival

Downtown Palm Harbor – Florida & Georgia Avenues

Carnival rides and games, food, craft beer garden, live music and more.  More Information

 

clearwater easter egg huntSunday April 16th

Annual Clearwater Beach Easter Egg Hunt

11:00 am
Mandalay Park

 

 

 

sugar sand festival

April 14 – 23

Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival

 

Beach Concerts

April 14th, April 15th

April 21st, 22nd, 23rd

Come celebrate the sunset and enjoy free live music on Clearwater Beach! It’s a dance party in the sand!

Fireworks

Saturday & Sunday, April 15th and 16th @ 9PM

Saturday and Sunday, April 22nd and 23rd @ 9PM

Come see the night light up on Clearwater Beach with free fireworks! Bring a beach blanket or a low lying lawn chair to see a dynamite Fireworks display. You’ll have a blast!

Sand Sculpting Classes

Weekdays: 1PM

Saturday, Sunday: 1PM, 4:30PM

Free Sugar Sand Sculpting Classes allow our guests a chance to create their own sand masterpiece. Workshops will be held beachside daily and carving tools will be supplied.

The Giant Sandbox

Daily

One of the most popular free attractions for kids and families! Parents can relax underneath an umbrella while the children dig, climb, and play on mounds of Sugar Sand Piles!

Movies on the Beach

April 14-16th at Dusk

April 21st-23rd at Dusk

Join us for Sunset Cinema our FREE outdoor movie theater under the stars. Sunset Cinema is great for family outings, date night, or just to get together with friends! Bring a blanket or low lying lawn chair! Popcorn and concessions available on-site. Movies begin at dusk. More Information

Pier 60 Clearwater Beach

FUN N SUN2017Friday April 21st – April 30

Fun n Sun Clearwater

Fun ‘N Sun Clearwater features music, parties, shows and activities that encompass the entire community, from the sugar sand beaches to downtown to the city’s parks, Something for everyone of all ages! This year’s events will feature live music, outdoor events, cultural events, Clearwater beach events, sports tournaments, and much more.

Kenny G and Special Guest Jake Shimabukuro

Friday, April 21

8 p.m.

Coachman Park

Fun ‘n Country

Saturday, April 29

Coachman Park

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Friday April 28th

Blast Fridays in Downtown Clearwater

featuring The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Clearwater’s Blast Friday event is back! Friday, Apr. 28 in the Cleveland Street District featuring The Fabulous Thunderbirds. This FREE street festival begins at 5:30 p.m. with entertainment until 10 p.m. Live music, vendors, food, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and specials in downtown shops and restaurants. More Information

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2017

Busch Gardens Food & Wine FestivalArea residents and visitors who love food, wine and music — make sure Busch Gardens is on your radar this spring. With a full line-up of year-round festivals, the 2017 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is sure to be a don’t miss.

The event that combines food, wine and music, music, music is set to make an extended return this year. Running a full nine weeks with an event kick off on Saturdays and Sundays starting March 4. The festival comes to a close on April 30.

Access to festival-related events, including the concerts, is included with any annual pass, fun card or daily admission ticket purchase. The concerts on the schedule all take place on the park’s Gwazi Field with show times set for 7 p.m.

While there’s still some fluidity in the schedule, Busch Gardens has announced the following talent:

  • Saturday, March 4 – Daughtry
  • Sunday, March 5 – Andy Grammer
  • Saturday, March 11 – Goo Goo Dolls
  • Sunday, March 12 – Kool & The Gang
  • Saturday, March 18 – Young the Giant
  • Sunday, March 19 – Jason Isbell and the John Hiatt Trio
  • Saturday, March 25 – NBC’s “The Voice” finalists Craig Wayne Boyd and Adam Wakefield
  • Sunday, March 26 – El Gran Combo
  • Saturday, April 1 – DNCE
  • Sunday, April 2 – Walk Off The Earth
  • Sunday, April 9 – Daya and Matt Nathanson
  • Sunday, April 16 – Newsboys
  • Saturday, April 22 – Gilberto Santa Rosa
  • Sunday, April 23 – Lynyrd Skynyrd

“The festival returns with signature dishes and exciting new cuisine – including duck tacos, lobster ravioli, bacon mac and cheese, brown sugar rubbed pork belly, banana foster panna cotta, gator bites, and cabernet-filled chocolates – as well as an expanded selection of wines, craft brews and cocktails,” park officials said. Food and beverages are not included with park admission. To try out the alcoholic beverages, guests must be 21 years or older.

For more information, visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay online.

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