#1 Green Thumb Festival – Free & Family-Friendly
The Green Thumb Festival, St. Petersburg’s 39th Annual Arbor Day Celebration, returns to Walter Fuller Park this Saturday & Sunday, April 26-27! With over 120 plant and flower vendors, “Ask An Arborist,” tool sharpening, kids’ crafts, and eco-education, it’s the perfect weekend outing for all ages. Admission is free, and fun is guaranteed! We recommend arriving early as plants sell FAST!
Learn more at https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/programs___events/events/green_thumb/index.php.
#2 Hair at Demens Landing
Head out to Demens Landing this weekend for American Stage in the Park’s production of HAIR. Step into a time machine & land smack dab in the middle of the 1960s—the era of flower power, protests, and free love. As the Vietnam War rages on & the civil rights movement heats up, the Tribe, a group of young hippies, is right in the thick of it. $38+.
Get tickets at https://www.americanstage.org/.
#3 Pier 60 Sugar Sand Fest
Head out to Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach for the last weekend of the annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. This year’s theme “DinoShores: A Prehistoric Adventure in Sand” will bring seventeen world-class artists to Tampa Bay to transform 1,000 tons of Clearwater’s renowned sugar sand into intricate dinosaur-themed sculptures within a 24,000-sq-foot exhibit. The Sugar Sand Festival also features live entertainment, fireworks, sand sculpting classes & more. $14/person.
Learn more at https://www.sugarsandfestival.com/.
#4 Dunedin Craft Festival
Discover handcrafted treasures at the 32nd Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival this Saturday and Sunday, April 27–28th. Explore an incredible selection of handcrafted treasures from ceramic planters to functional pottery to unique handmade jewelry and more from top artisans. Don’t miss the green market featuring artisanal soaps, dips/spices & more! Whether you’re a dedicated craft lover or just looking for a fun day, the Dunedin Craft Festival is a must-visit.
Learn more at https://www.artfestival.com/festivals/downtown.dunedin-craft-festival
#5 Spring King of the Beach
Experience the Gulf Coast’s premier kingfish competition this Saturday, April 26th at Madeira Beach ROC Park. Put on by the Old Salt Fishing Foundation, this event features multiple divisions—including Ladies, Youth, and Spanish Mackerel—with substantial cash prizes and exciting awards. Enjoy a vibrant waterfront festival complete with marine vendors, local food, and live music. Whether you’re an angler or want to stay on shore, there’s something for everyone!
Learn more at https://oldsaltfishing.org/fishing-tournaments/spring-king-of-the-beach-kingfish-tournament/.