We’re on the final stretch towards Halloween! There are so many fun events to share in today’s newsletter, I hardly have room to write anything up here this week. Whether you’re looking for family fun or to party the night away, there’s something for everyone this week in St. Pete!

In this edition:

🦀 It’s stone crab season! The best crab (sorry to my Maryland-native wife, blue crab has nothing on stone crab) is back with prices holding steady from the last few seasons. Pent up demand drives up prices in the first few weeks, so if you can bear to hold off, you may find better deals early next month.

🏟️ After ARK Invest’s proposal, the city announced it would solicit additional proposals for the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District in mid-November. 

🪧 St. Pete Beach bar the Undertow caused a splash on social media for putting up Private Beach, No Trespassing, and other signs prohibiting alcohol, coolers, tents, umbrellas, chairs, pets, etc on the beach at the high water mark line. City code enforcement ordered that the signs be removed or risk fines, but some uncertainty remains about the legality.

This week’s featured event is St. Pete’s largest street festival–Halloween on Central. The event transforms 22 blocks between the Edge and Grand Central Districts into a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza. Dress up in your best costume and come enjoy the entertainment, vendors, live music, candy and fun for all ages. 

Sunday, October 26th, 2025 Noon-5PM. More Details.

(Or, if you can’t make it, avoid Central on Sunday 😉.)

The Rowdies play their last home game of the season on Saturday against Detroit City FC. Take advantage of your last chance this year to root on your local team at Al Lang Stadium and enjoy the post match fireworks! The evening weather has been lovely, so there’s no better time to do it. 

Kickoff is at 7:30p on Oct 25th. You can pick up tickets here.

Two amazing florists, Arms of Persephone and The Roaming Petal, have teamed up to open a super cool new shop in Euclid Heights, complete with a drive-thru and a lush garden! They're not just selling flowers, they're creating a whole experience with workshops and events, so you can get your bloom on and maybe even craft a Blossom & Brooms masterpiece next week. It's the perfect spot to grab a handcrafted bouquet, learn some floral magic, or just hang out in the garden with a picnic.

Be on the lookout for their grand opening celebration on November 4, with vendors, music, activities, and refreshments.

Ready to eat some of the aforementioned stone crab? Madeira Beach hosts the 44th Annual John’s Pass Seafood festival with fresh Gulf seafood, vendors, live music, and activities for the entire family (Friday Trick-or-Treating, Saturday Adult Costume Contest).

The event takes place on throughout John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk from Friday Oct 24-Sunday Oct 26. Events start at 3p on Friday afternoon. More details.

This week’s adoptable pet is Boo, a 2 month old puppy from Friend of Strays shelter. She is sweet and timid, and will likely be a big girl when she grows up.

Unfortunately, the Friend of Strays van blew a tire and was in an accident this past week while returning from picking up 14 cats and dogs. Everyone is safe, but the shelter will need to purchase a new van to keep up with their mission. They are currently raising money for this.

If you’d like to donate or are interested in Boo, visit the Friend of Strays website.

This weekend’s best events curated for you.

Trunk or Treat | Roberts Recreation Center | Oct 24, 6:30-8:30p | Free    
Community Halloween party with trick-or-treating, trunk decorating, music, games, food, and entertainment.

John's Pass Seafood Festival | John's Pass Park | Oct 24-26, 3-6p | Free    
Experience a waterfront celebration with fresh seafood, live music, vendors, and Halloween traditions.

Spooky Swamp Haunted Hike | Boyd Hill | Oct 24, Only 8:30 slot left | $10 🎟️   Family-friendly night hike with playful frights, costumes, and a touch of magic for all.

Party under the Lights | Pass-A-Grille Beach | Oct 25, 4-10p | Free     
Enjoy live music, food, art, drinks, espresso martinis, raffle, and tarot reading.

Kenwood Kids Movie Night | Seminole Park | Oct 25, 6:30-8:30p | Free     
Enjoy classic Halloween movies, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "Hocus Pocus" under the stars.

9th Annual Pumpkin Fest | Florida Botanical Gardens | Oct 25, 10a-2p | Free     
Pumpkin Fest features pumpkin patch, carving, scarecrow contest, and kids activities. Admission is free.

Great Eeks-plorations |  | Oct 25, 10:30-4p | Free for members, $18 for non-members 🎟️ 
Annual Halloween celebration with crafts, games, a glow dance party, and science experiments.

8th Annual Fall Fest Fundraiser + Paw Parade | 3 Daughters Brewing | Oct 25, 12-6p | Free 
A carnival bash supporting local nonprofits with pumpkins, a paw parade, live music, and food.

Costumed Dog Parade | St. Pete Pier | Oct 25, 2-7p | Free    
Pups in costumes compete for prizes, with a pet food drive benefiting Friends of Strays.

Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl |  | Oct 25, 4-10p | $25 🎟️   
Bar crawl through Downtown St. Pete with spirits, dancing, and a costume contest.

Meadowlawn Neighborhood Trunk or Treat | Meadowlawn Park | Oct 25, 6p | Free
Decorate vehicles for trick-or-treating with 14th Street blocked off in front of Meadowlawn Park.

5th Annual Haunted Holiday Park Golf Cart Parade | NW Pool Parking Lot | Oct 25, 6p | Free
Parade lines up at 5:30 PM, starts at 6 PM. Prizes for best dressed golf carts.

Rowdies Final Home Game | Al Lang Stadium | Oct 25, 7:30p | $24+ 🎟️
Rowdies' final home game against Detroit City FC with post-match fireworks 

Pops in the Park | Vinoy Park | Oct 25, 7p | Free 
Free music under the stars, featuring movie, Broadway, & classical favorites. Perfect for family.

Terror in the Trees Haunted Hike | Boyd Hill | Oct 25, 7:30-9p | $15 🎟️   
An adults-only hike through eerie trails, filled with spine-tingling surprises, awaits adventurous participants.

Pumpkin Painting Party | Driftwood Cafe | Oct 26, 12-3p | $10 🎟️   
Festive afternoon of pumpkin painting for children, including two pumpkins, art supplies, and treats for $10.

Halloween on Central | Central Ave | Oct 26, 12-5p | Free
22-block Halloween celebration with activities for the entire family

Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Trunk or Treat Party | Riviera Bay Community Playground | Oct 26, 5:15-8:15p | Free     
Haunted golf cart parade, trunk or treat, and haunted playground.

Halloween Mega Night Market | Win! Derby | Oct 24-26, hours vary | Free    
St. Pete's ultimate Asian market and Halloween experience with music, haunted house, and costume contest.

Mezzo Market | Intermezzo | Oct 25, 11a-4p | Free
Curated outdoor market in Florida featuring local vendors selling vintage goods, handmade wares, and more.

Saturday Morning Market | Al Lang Stadium | Saturdays, 9a-2p | Free
Starts in October, offering fresh produce, food trucks, makers, and a great way to enjoy Saturdays.

Kenwood Sunday Market | St. Pete High | Sundays, 10a-2p | Free
Weekly market at St. Petersburg High School featuring produce, crafts, food, music, family and pet-friendly.

Night Vendor Market | CJ’s Backstage | Wednesdays, 6-9:30p | Free
Outdoor market featuring local artists, crafts, desserts, live entertainment, vendors, food, and drinks.

👀 Events to keep an eye on between now and next week’s newsletter.

Nerd Nite St. Pete | Voodoo Brewing Co | Oct 28, 7p | $6.91 🎟️   
A lecture event with multiple presenters "geeking out" while guests drink, learn, and socialize.

Blooms and Brooms Workshop | The Roaming Petal | Oct 29, 6:30-8p | $50.49 🎟️
Hands-on workshop to create a unique witch's broom with fresh and dried florals and natural elements.

A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour | Museum of History | Oct 19, 6:30-8:30p | $35 (member) - $45 (non-member) 🎟️
Explore downtown's creepy and dark side with a tour of lesser-known haunted neighborhoods.

Beer Garden Movie Night: A Nightmare on Elm Street (R) | Green Bench Brewing | Oct 29, 7p | Free
Free and open to the public. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks.

Field of Screams | Boyd Hill Pioneer Settlement | Oct 30-31, 7p-midnight | $10-$15 🎟️
A fully immersive haunted experience delivering an unforgettable Halloween attraction, built by our team.

Halloween Fest | USF St. Petersburg campus,140 7th Ave S, HarborWalk | Oct 30, 5-7:30p | Free    
Halloween tent/trunk or treating, kids activities, and a haunted house. Kids 12 and under recommended.

In the next few editions, we’ll be highlighting great happy hours around town each week.

Cognac | Every Weeknight: $3-3pm, $4-4pm, $5-5pm. Every Day, 9am-12pm: $5 deviled eggs, mimosas, and Bloody Marys.

Cassis | 4-7pm daily & 10pm-close Thu-Sun | $5 wine and wells

Taverna on the Bay | 4-6pm daily | Happy Hour Dice Game: Roll 1 - $1.00 Drink | Roll 2 - $2.00 Drink | Roll 3 - Half Price | Roll 4, 5, 6 - Full Price

Crafty Squirrel | M-F 3-7pm, Sat & Sun 3-6pm | BOGO Happy hour

The Henley | 4-8pm daily | $4 drinks

Webb’s City Cellar | Happy Hour: $3 off Webb's brand bottles, $2 off house wine, $1 off cold lagers | Every Fri 12-5p

Southern Grounds | Weds, 4p - close | $10 off bottles & 50% off glasses

Reply to this email and let us know what your favorite happy hour is!

If fitness is more your thing, here’s a couple free classes you can take!

St. Pete Pier | Free Mat Barre Class | Oct 25, 8:30-10am

Booker Creek Park | Free 1-hour circuit training class | Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30am

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