Tomorrow is Halloween! To get in the mood, we went to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens on Tuesday and had an amazing time. There are still a couple nights left (ends November 1st), but in case you’re planning your trip for next year, I highly recommend going on a weeknight. We zipped through all the haunted houses, rides, and shows with no lines at all, plus got home by 11pm to get some sleep for work the next day.

In today’s edition:

🍊 On Wednesday, St. Pete celebrated the grand opening of the “Sunshine City Mosaic,” a public art project transforming a sidewalk with 15,000 pieces of porcelain tile and glass. The mosaic, created by artists Alex Kaufman, George Retkes, and Laura Spencer, showcases wildlife native to the area and aims to bring attention to Sunset Park. The $50,000 project highlights the importance of public art in enhancing community spaces.

🏟️ Want to make your voice heard about the Historic Gas Plant District? On Saturday, November 1 from 9:30am - 3:30pm at Thrive DTSP there will be a Clean Energy & Community Workshop hosted by the Sierra Club to bring together local leaders, residents, and innovators to reimagine the Historic Gas Plant District.

🛥️ Greenleaf Capital has revised its $33 million redevelopment plan for its Tierra Verde Marina, adding 2,400 square feet of retail space and emphasizing public access to the restaurant and bar. The redevelopment aims to accommodate up to 711 boats, making it the second-largest storage facility in Florida, which has raised concerns among some residents about environmental and traffic impacts.

This week’s featured event is Savor St. Pete, a waterfront weekend featuring region's best chefs and restaurants for an unforgettable tasting experience. Dubbed “the hippest, most exciting, two-day food, wine, and craft beer festival on Florida’s West Coast,” this is one you won’t want to miss.

The festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov 1 and 2, at Vinoy Park. Tickets start at $120. You can get tickets or learn more here.

St. Pete’s utility rates for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, and sanitation were adjusted on October 1, 2025 to support infrastructure improvements and the St. Pete Agile Resilience Plan. The average customer will see an 8.78% increase in their utility bill, with funds allocated to projects like stormwater mitigation, wastewater system upgrades, and equipment replacements. The city offers payment plans and assistance programs for customers facing financial hardship. Read more about the changes.

The City of St. Petersburg is launching “Imagine the Deuces,” a revitalization initiative for the historic 22nd Street South corridor. The project aims to restore the area’s legacy by investing in people and places, including affordable housing, new parks, and support for private business growth. A community update session will be held on October 30th to discuss neighborhood developments. Learn more about the plans.

Because nature is pretty neat.

I always love spotting manatees when I’m out paddleboarding. But for a guaranteed manatee viewing experience, check out TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center. Because of the warm water circulated into the bay by the power plant, the manatees congregate outside in the colder months to keep warm.

The viewing center is a state and federally designated manatee sanctuary that provides critical protection from the cold. There are also other activities like a ray touch tank, walking trails, and education building. It’s free to visit daily from 10am-5pm starting November 1 through April 15.

See the manatees at 6990 Dickman Rd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572. Learn more.

This week, we’re highlighting FloridaRAMA: an immersive art experience in St. Pete that's cooler than a museum, smarter than a theme park, and weirder than a carnival, offering playful installations, games, events, and a unique venue for events.

It’s also the last weekend for you to catch Pumpkins & Pythons, which brings immersive art, hands-on exhibits, and giant snakes for a unique Halloween experience.

To learn more or see pricing, visit https://www.floridarama.art.

This week’s adoptable pet is Hunter, a dignified gentleman looking for a bff. He says he will keep you company on walks, keep your feet warm while watching tv in the evenings, and gladly share your meals with you! Hunter walks great on a leash and has been very well behaved at all of the events he has attended with the shelter. He loves to get out and socialize! He is an 8 year old, 74 pound pit mix. Thanks to the Pit Project and his sponsor, Randy Funk, his adoption fee is $75. You must own your home to adopt him.

If you’d like to meet Hunter, visit Pet Pal Animal Shelter.

Events for the Weekend, plus a few bonus events tonight!

Art After Dark: Spooky Edition | Museum of Fine Arts | Oct 30, 5-8pm | $15 (free for members) 🎟️    
MFA Halloween event with DJ, trick-or-treating, eerie tours, crafts, and mini-sessions with astrologer/tarot reader.

Putts and Pints | 3 Daughters Brewing | Oct 30, 3-9:30pm | $3    
Property transforms into mini golf paradise with putt-putt, pints, food, and festive Halloween fun.

Field of Screams | Boyd Hill Pioneer Settlement | Oct 30-31, 7pm-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, 5-7:30pm | Free    
Community partners invite families to USF’s St. Petersburg campus for Halloween tent/trunk or treating, activities, and a haunted house.

Zombie Crawl | Whiskey Exchange | Oct 31, 7pm-2am | $18.96 🎟️   
Pub crawl with free entry and drink discounts at multiple Halloween parties on the same street.

Ghouls Gone Wild | Welcome to the Farm | Oct 31, 5-11:30pm | $29.30 🎟️ 
St. Pete's premier Halloween Bar Crawl, hosted by the Downtown Crawlers for upscale events.

Trunk or Treat Corey Ave | 7395 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 | Oct 31, 5-9pm | Free    
Halloween fun with treats, local businesses, and community groups. Costumes encouraged.

Goodnight John Boy Halloween Party | Good Night John Boy | Oct 31, 9:00 PM | Cover at door  
A Halloween party with a Scooby Doo theme.

Trail or Treat | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Oct 31, 4-6pm | $3    
Walk the trails to discover spooky animals; wear costumes and bring treat bags for surprises.

Howl O' Fest | Gladden Park | Oct 31, 6-9pm | Free     
Family-friendly Halloween celebration with trunk-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, face painting, haunted house, and more.

Trunk or Treat | Lake Vista Recreation Center | Oct 31, 5:30-8pm | Free, $2 for haunted house
A night of candy, music, games, inflatables, face painting, and a costume contest.

Trunk or Treat | Shore Acres Recreation Center | Oct 31, 6-9pm | Free
An evening of family fun with candy, food, music, inflatables, and costumes.

Spooktacular Fall Social | Sunshine Senior Center | Oct 31, 1-3pm | Free 🎟️
Festive celebration with music, food, mocktails, costume contest, giveaways, and surprise treats. Dance, mingle, enjoy autumn.

Oktoberfest | Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center | Oct 31, 6-9pm | Free
Community Halloween fun with costume contest, candy bags, food, bounce houses, and DJ.

Shuffleween | St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club | Oct 31, 7-10pm | Free for members, $10 guests
Halloween-themed shuffle dance party with DJ, costume prizes, and food.

STrange Petersburg Horror Film Fest | ArtsXchange St Pete | Oct 31, 7pm | $15 ($10 for members)    
Halloween event featuring horror, SciFi, experimental short films, costume contest, food, and artist installations.

Farm-O-Ween | St. Pete Youth Farm | Oct 31, 5:30-8:30pm | Free    
Family-friendly Halloween event with scares, food, and activities for all ages.

Treats you can Trust | England Brothers Park | Oct 31, 6-9pm | Free    
Enjoy a safe and fun Halloween with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and games at England Brothers Park.

Creepy Crawl | 5314 Gulfport Blvd | Oct 31, 4-7pm | Free     
Family-friendly trick-or-treat through Gulfport businesses, kicking off Halloween with festive fun.

Halloween Party | CJ's Backstage | Oct 31, 9pm-1am | Free    
Halloween costume bash featuring live band karaoke and a costume contest with prizes.

Halloween Party | Outcast Brewing | Oct 31, 6pm | Free    
Spooky drinks, dog costume contest, live music, and discounted drinks for costumed attendees.

Halloween Party | Voodoo Brewing Co | Oct 31, 7pm-late | Free
Spooky Voodoo-style bash with costume contest, live DJ, drink specials, and delicious food for a wild night.

Halloween Park Party | Crisp Park | Oct 31, 5-9pm | Free     
Halloween party with tacos, bounce house, trick-or-treating, music, and costumes encouraged.

Halloween Bash | O'Maddy's Bar & Grill | Oct 31, 6pm | Free    
Get spooked at O'Maddy's! Costume contest with cash prizes, live music.

Monster Mash Halloween Party | Tryst Lounge | Oct 31, 6pm | Free    
Spook-tacular night with costume contest, candy, and live DJ. Dress to impress.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Costume Contest | The Zoo Club | Oct 31, 11am | Free
Scavenger hunt and costume contest with prizes and a chance to win a $100 bar tab.

Halloween Bar Crawl | Park & Rec DTSP | Oct 31-Nov 1, 4p-12pm | $13.67 🎟️
Two-day bar crawl haunting local bars with participants.

Haunted Fest St. Pete 2025 | St. Pete Pier | Oct 31-Nov 1, 5:00 PM | $75+ 🎟️
St. Pete Pier hosts premier Halloween electronic music experience with superstar headliners and silent disco.

Wicked Woods Halloween Party | Park & Rec | Oct 31, 9pm-3am | $24.80 🎟️
Halloween party featuring Jell-O syringe shots, blood bags, and a costume contest.

Trash or Treat | Sans Market | Nov 1, 10am-12pm | Free     
Post-Halloween clean up in Edge District with costume contest and prizes for attendees.

Boos Fest Bar Crawl | Where's Jubes | Nov 1, 5-10pm | $24.99+ 🎟️
Halloween weekend bar crawl with costumes, DJs, cocktails, and a $750 costume contest prize pool.

Savor St. Pete Food & Wine Festival | Vinoy Park | Nov 1-2, hours vary | $130+ 🎟️
Waterfront weekend featuring region's best chefs and restaurants.

2nd Annual Taco Festival | Tropicana Field Lot 1 | Nov 1, 2-10pm | Free    
Live music, vibrant vendors, endless taco creations, food, festivities, and fantastic memories.

Saturday Morning Market | Al Lang Stadium | Saturdays, 9a-2p | Free
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.

St Pete Indie Flea | Campbell Park | Nov 2, 12-4pm | Free    
Open-air market with over 150 vendors, music, art, food, and picnic vibes.

Corey Ave Sunday Market | Corey Ave | Sundays, 10a-2p | Free
100+ vendors, food, and more on St. Pete Beach.

Brewers Market | Pee-Pa's Garage | 1st Sunday, 12-4pm | Free    
Sip, shop local artists, crafters, small businesses. Food, brews, games available.

👀 A couple events to keep an eye on between now and next week’s newsletter.

CASA Clothing Swap | 2920 Beach Blvd. S. Gulfport 33707 | Nov 4, 9am-12pm | Free     
Refresh your style by swapping gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories. Proceeds benefit CASA Pinellas.

I...am an Autumn Night | Green Bench Brewing | Nov 6, 7pm | Free      
Gilmore Girls night in the Beer Garden featuring episodes, a book pop-up, and coffee.

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

St. Pete Night Market | Ferg’s Sports Bar | 1st Wednesday, 6-10p | Free     
Nighttime market for local small businesses and artists to sell merchandise.

With how packed this week’s newsletter is, we’ll be continuing our happy hour roundup next week! In the meantime, here are some deals/free events to look into.

$10 Tuesdays | The James Museum | Every Tuesday

Free Yoga | Crescent Lake Park (NE corner) | Nov 1, 9-10am

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

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