March 2023
Thursday, March 2 through Saturday, March 11 – Florida Strawberry Festival
Gate admission $10 adult (13+) $ Child (6 – 12) under 5 Free. 10 am – 10 pm. Festival Grounds,2209 W. Oak Ave, Plant City. Enjoy everything strawberry mixed with nationally acclaimed artists in concert, carnival rides & games and yes…everything strawberry! www.flstrawberryfest.com
Friday, March 3 – First Friday Artwalk
Free. 5 – 9 pm. Beach Boulevard, Gulfport. Monthly event highlighting local artists, music, food and the entrepreneurs of this delightful city along the shores of Boca Ceiga Bay. Restaurants and shops remain open late for your perusing pleasure. www.visitgulfportflorida.com
Friday, March 3 – First Friday Downtown – St. Petersburg
Free. 6 – 10 pm. Central Avenue from 1st to 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. After a two year hiatus there is dancing in the streets with the area’s largest block party. www.facebook.com
Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5 – St. Petersburg Grand Prix
Visit website for time and ticket info. Albert Whited Park, St. Petersburg. This year’s Grand Prix will feature 10 races, highlighted by the Indy Car season opener this Sunday. Sunday’s race will be televised internationally. www.gpstpete.com
NOTE the streets along Tampa Bay from Central South, 1st Street S and surrounding the Dali Museum and Albert Whited airfield will be closed to traffic.
THE DALI MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED for the weekend.
Saturday, March 4 – Island Festival
Free. 10 am – 2 pm. Pass-A-Grille Park, 10th Ave., Pass-A-Grille. This fun filled annual fundraiser benefits the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, which is always free to visit, in part due to this annual event. Enjoy live music, car show and creative vendors. Visit the museum and even take a free historical walking tour of this quaint beach town. See the history of the Gulf Beaches in pictures and words. www.facebook.com
Saturday, March 4 – Pink Flamingo Home & Garden Tour – Gulfport
Tickets $25 online, $30 day of. 10 am – 5 pm. Come visit some of the most creative and interesting homes in the Garden District of Gulfport. Get a feel of what it looks like to live in Paradise. www.visitgulfportflorida.com
Saturday, March 4 – “Spring It On” Music in the Park
Free. 6 – 10 pm. Treasure Island Community Park, 1 Park Pl. and 106th Ave., Treasure Island. Enjoy an evening of live local music, food & beverage vendors and dancing in the park. Featuring the local favorite The Black Honkey Band. www.facebook.com
Saturday, March 11– Second Saturday Artwalk
Free. 5 – 9 pm. Explore the arts districts of St. Petersburg with gallery openings, artist receptions, inspiration and insights. A great way to get creative with your weekend. www.stpeteartsalliance.org
Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 18 – Spring Break Waterfront Festival
Free admission, all-day ride wristbands $25 advance, $30 day of. ROC Park, 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach. This annual tradition offers great family friendly fun with carnival rides, games, food and live music featuring the annual Battle of the Bands. Fireworks Friday at 9:45 pm. The event is hosted by the Gulf Beaches Rotary Club with proceeds benefiting the children in our community. www.facebook.com
Friday, March 17 – HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Saturday, March 18 – Indie Faire
Free. 5 – 9 pm. Beach Boulevard, Gulfport. The third Saturday of each month the streets transforms into a collection of independent vendors offering uniquely crafted items. www.visitgulfportflorida.com
Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 – Bloomin’ Chalk Fest
Free. 10 am – dusk Saturday and 10 am – 4 pm Sunday. Main Street, Safety Harbor. Watch the magic happen as artists from around the country transform the city streets into works of art. The will be a special kids area and arts & crafts vendors. www.facebook.com
Sunday, March 26 – Music in the Afternoon
Free. 2 – 4 pm. Boca Ceiga Ballroom, St. Pete Beach Rec Center, 7701 Boca Ceiga Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy live music and dancing to the music of Lee Burrows and the Rhythm Kings. Seating is provided. www.spbrec.com
Friday, March 31– Spring Concert Series – The Beach Bouys Band Experience
Free. 7 – 9 pm. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ceiga Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your friends, family and dancing shoes for a night of live music and dancing. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. www.spbrec.com
ACTIVITIES EACH WEEK / MONTH
Mondays –
Ringling Museum of Art and Bayfront Gardens, Sarasota. Free admission. www.ringling.org
Tuesdays –
Gulfport Fresh Market, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. 9 am – 2 pm. Fresh produce, culinary, plants and so much more. www.visitgulfportflorida.com OPEN YEAR ROUND
Wednesdays –
Madeira Beach Wednesday Market – Madeira Way. 10 am – 2 pm.
Wednesday through Saturday – National comics at Coconuts Comedy Club
At this time the short term future of Coconuts Comedy Club is uncertain as the location has been sold and they are waiting on definitive answers. Shows may / may not proceed this month. Please check their website and Facebook as to shows available. www.coconutscomedyclubs.com
Fourth Wednesday – Wellness Wednesday, offering different modalities of self care each month. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. $10. Treasure Island Waterfront Event Venue, 130 126th Ave., Treasure Island. A benefit of Soothe Our Souls. www.sootheoursouls.org
Thursdays –
$5 After 5 – Imagine Museum discounted admission from 5 – 8 pm. www.imaginemuseum.com
Dali After Dark – Discount admission ($14.50) after 5 pm. www.thedali.org
Fridays –
Friday Morning Market – Treasure Island Community Center Park. 9 am – 2 pm. Variety of vendors.
First Friday –
Gulfport’s Artwalk – Juried by their peers local artists offer their unique style throughout various mediums. Live entertainment with shops and restaurants open. 5 – 9 pm. www.visitgulfportflorida.com
Downtown St. Petersburg – Biggest Bay area block party returns. 6 – 10 pm. Central Ave., St. Petersburg between 1st and 3rd Streets. Live music. Food & beverage vendors.
Final Fridays – Final Friday at John’s Pass – Live music at the Bell Tower. 6 – 9 pm. Free. Food & drink available. Kid’s games. www.madeirabeach.gov/event/final-friday-johns-pass
Saturdays
Saturday Morning Market – Downtown St. Petersburg, Al Lang Stadium. 9 am – 2 pm. Hundreds of vendors, live entertainment. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com
Saturday Morning Shoppe – Tropicana Field. 12 – 5 pm. Free parking. Family fun including bounce houses. Local businesses, food vendors. Pet friendly. www.satmorningshoppe.com
Second Saturday –
Artwalk – St. Petersburg – Self guide gallery walk with free admission, artist receptions and exhibition openings. Encompassing entire city. www.stpeteartalliance.org/artwalk
3rd Saturday – Gulfport’s Indie Faire – The streets are lined with local artists, unique trinkets, live entertainment with shops and restaurants open. 5 – 8 pm. www.visitgulfportflorida.com
Sundays –
Corey Ave. Sunday Market – 9 am – 1 pm. Over 75 vendors. Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach.
Indian Shores Sunday Market – 9 am – 1 pm. Municipal Bldg.,19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores.
Safety Harbor’s Market on Main – 10 am – 3 pm. 400 Main St., Safety Harbor
$6 Sundays at the St. Petersburg Museum of History – Noon – 5 pm.
First Sunday – Soothe Our Souls, a cost free respite upon the sea for those facing serious health challenges and their support group. For more details visit www.sootheoursouls.org
First Weekend of the Month ( Saturday / Sunday)
Vintage Marche Market, A pickers haven with thousands of unique items each month. Preview tickets available for the Friday prior to public market. www.vintagemarche727.com
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