Events in tampa st pete this weekend

Thing to Do in November in Tampa, Clearwater & St. Pete

Get out and explore exciting things to do in Tampa, Clearwater & St. Pete this month with your favorite plus one by checking out our favorite things to do in Tampa Bay this October 2022! There’s a lot on our curated guide of things to do, so keep scrolling! It starts with event highlights for things to do this week, followed by our top picks for Tampa Bay events for the rest of the month.

You’ll also find an ongoing events section for even more date night ideas in Tampa. Check back often as we add more Tampa Bay events to this listing throughout the month.

OUR MONTHLY GUIDE OF OVER 40 THINGS TO DO IN TAMPA BAY CLEARWATER & ST PETE EACH MONTH

For even more things to do in Tampa Bay, check out these trending stories:

• Top 5 Adult Only Halloween Parties in Tampa Bay
• Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patches and Foodie Events for Couples
• Best Restaurants for Brunch in Tampa Bay
• 100 Date Night Ideas in Tampa Bay

For family-friendly things to do in Tampa, check out Tampa Bay Parenting.

Free Things to Do in Tampa Bay, Clearwater & St. Petersburg

You don’t need a huge budget in order to have a fantastic time – there are so many great free things to do in Tampa Bay, Clearwater and St. Petersburg!  Need some ideas about free things to do in Tampa Bay?  We’ve got you covered – check our our list that we’ve compiled of our favorite free things to do in Tampa, our favorite free things to do in St. Petersburg, and our favorite free things to do in Clearwater – heck, all over the Tampa Bay area!

These include monthly festivals to art and walking tours, local attractions, and more.  And seasonally, check out free things to do like Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patches, and Halloween Events!

November 14-20 Things to Do / Events in Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town
November 14 – January 9, 2023
Busch Gardens Tampa
Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Keep the holiday spirit shining bright from day to night with millions of twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks, plus heartwarming moments with Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!

Ybor City Tree Lighting
Wednesday, November 16 at 6 – 8pm
Centro Ybor
The 2022 Ybor City Tree Lighting Ceremony will have live holiday entertainment and a tree lighting with Mayor Jane Castor.

Plant City Pig Jam by Citizens Bank & Trust
Friday, November 18th, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday, November 19th, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Food, live entertainment, kid’s zone, jammin’ merchandise, and BBQ. There will also be a rock climbing wall, moonwalks, vendors, and live music to enjoy.

The Millennium Tour: Turned Up!
Friday, November 18 at 8pm
Amalie Arena
Said to be “a revue-style, all-killer-no-filler procession of R&B and hip-hop acts that came to prominence around the turn of the millennium,” by Keith Spera of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, G2 Presents The Millennium Tour: Turned Up!, presented by G-Squared Events and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is back with headliners Mario, who proved he is still one to watch with this year’s Verzuz, Bow Wow, a mainstay and crowd favorite, and R&B starlet Kerri Hilson.

30+ Festive & Free Holiday Events in Tampa

Winter Village
November 18 2022 – January 4 2023
Curtis Hixon Park Downtown Tampa
Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages.

Aries Spears
Friday, November 18-20
Tampa Improv
Aries Spears is heading to the Tampa Improv for a 5-show engagement. The shows are 21 and up.

Uncorked Tampa Wine Festival
Saturday, November 19 from 7pm-11pm (Originally scheduled October 1)
MOSI
Enjoy over 100 wines and champagnes from across the globe, after-hours access to MOSI, a food truck, and DJ. Early admission includes an extra hour of tastings, plus exclusive wine samples. 21+ only
Early admission – $80, General admission – $65

Sunday Heights Market
Sunday, November 20, 10am-2pm
Angry Chair Brewing
The Sunday Heights Market has moved to a new home at Angry Chair Brewing. Check out dozens of vendors with brews, art, candles, crafts and more at the new location.

November 21-27 Things to Do / Events in Tampa Bay

READ: Relaxing Things to Do Thanksgiving Weekend

TURKEY DAY: Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day in Tampa Bay

Beer Garden Bonfire
Wednesday, November 23, 5pm – 9pm
Crooked Thumb Brewery

Our annual Beer Garden Bonfire is coming up Wednesday, Nov. 23rd! Join us Thanksgiving Eve as we gather around the fire with music from the Cadillac Cowboys and a s’mores roast. We’ll have a couple stout releases plus a BBQ food truck.

Christmas in the Wild
Select nights November 25-December 30
ZooTampa
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa with the return of Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife and new festive adventures. This year is BIGGER, better, and brighter than ever, with festive entertainment that the whole family will enjoy.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in Tampa Bay

Shopapalooza Festival 2022
November 26-27
Vinoy Park

Hundreds of local makers and small businesses gather in downtown St. Pete for an epic celebration and all the shopping you need this holiday season. Admission is free.

November 28-30 Things to Do / Events in Tampa Bay

Hadestown
November 29-December 4
Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today … and always.

10th Annual UPAG Exhibition
September 16-November 13
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, downtown Tampa
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) Invites the Tampa Bay community to view the work of outstanding emerging artists represented by the United Photographic Arts Gallery (UPAG).

Dolphintopia 
Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Clearwater Beach
Beginning this month, guests will be transported to a summer of peace, love, and dolphins. Celebrate the facts, fiction, and fun of these enchanting marine mammals, while exploring the fascinating science of dolphins and their intimate connection with humans throughout history. Dolphintopia will feature unique dolphin art installations, activities, interactive shows, and vibrant Instagrammable photo ops. The elements of this saltwater celebration will change throughout the summer, offering annual members different experiences. The Dolphintopia celebration is included with general admission. Guests can also visit CMA’s resident dolphins in their habitats while visiting, and purchase VIP Dolphin Experiences or Photo Moment Experiences.

Musical Bingo Night
Tuesdays from 8-10pm
Crafty Squirrel St. Pete, St. Pete
Two rounds of musical bingo with 8 prizes. Plus enjoy the weekly Taco Tuesday special: a la carte Americana style tacos are only $2!
FREE Admission

Fairgrounds St. Pete
Permanent exhibition open Thursdays-Sundays
800 28th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Fairgrounds St. Pete is a permanent indoor immersive, explorable art and technology experience in St. Pete, Florida. Over 60 local and international artists were commissioned to make art for you to immerse yourself in and enjoy.
$27

Related: Choose-Your-Own-Adventure at Fairgrounds St. Pete

Art on the House
Thursdays from 4-8pm
Tampa Museum of Art, downtown Tampa
Every Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, the Tampa Museum of Art offers Art on the House where admission prices change to pay-as-you-will, and visitors choose whatever admission price they want to pay. Bring the family and celebrate 100 years of art in Tampa with exhibitions that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art.
Choose your own admission price

St. Pete Shuffle Friday Nights
Fridays from 7-10pm
St. Pete Shuffle, St. Pete
Learn to play shuffleboard with help from St. Pete Shuffle’s staff and volunteers, who will get you set up on a court and teach you how to play.
$10; free for members and their guests

St. Pete Walking Mural Tours
Saturdays from 10-11:30am, St. Pete
Tour begins at Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave. in downtown St. Petersburg
Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four block tour. Limited to 10 people, masks required, book prior to 4 p.m. the prior day.
$19

Cuban Pathways: The Exhibition Tour
Every Monday and Friday at 1:30
Every third Saturday at 1:30
Tampa History Center, Tampa
Embark on a guided tour through 500 years of Cuban history and its Tampa connections. This informative, 30-minute tour combines the location, people, and local connections to this Caribbean neighbor.

DECEMBER Things to Do in Tampa Clearwater & St. Pete

St Pete Indie Downtown Flea
1st Sundays, October – April
Dec 4th + Jan 8th, Feb 5th, Mar 5th & Apr 2nd
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Located at 14 18th Street South, St. Pete, FL
FREE

Hamilton
December 28, 2022 – January 22, 2023
Straz Center
Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Public on sale TBA

Enjoy the holiday season:

• 30+ Free Holiday Events in Tampa Bay for a Festive Date
• Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in Tampa Bay
• New Year’s Eve 2023 Events in Tampa Bay

Looking for more things to do this week?

Check out this guide to family-friendly events in Tampa Bay from our sister publication Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. Heading to Orlando? Here’s a guide to the best Orlando events this month at the theme parks and beyond.

What time are St Pete fireworks?

What is St Petes known for?

What museums are free in St Pete?

What is there to do in St. Petersburg Florida at night?