Pinellas County, FL · Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area · Latest check Tue, Oct 20
Things to do with kids in St. Petersburg, FL
54 upcoming family events and 14 places and programs in St. Petersburg, FL. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM
14th Annual Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run
Weedon Island Preserve
From $55Ages 11+
Oct24SatOutdoorsThrough Oct 31
Florida Native Plant Month Scavenger Hunt at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
With admissionAll ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Great Eeks-plorations (Renaissance Halloween) at Great Explorations
Great Explorations Children's Museum
From $12
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 3:30 PM
Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
From $45
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
A Star to Remember: Florida Orchestra Family Concert at Mahaffey Theater
Mahaffey Theater
PaidAll ages
Oct27TueSports & playTue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM
Awaken 2 Yoga at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
From $30
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM
Public Library Outreach <br>Portraiture: Learn and Create
James Weldon Johnson Community Library
Free
Oct29ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Art After Dark: Halloween Edition
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
With admission
- Oct29ThuSports & play
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM
Awaken 2 Yoga at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
From $30
Oct29ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM
Nocturnal Wildlife 101: Things That Go Bump in the Night
Sunken Gardens
With admission
Oct30FriArts & craftsFri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM
John Williams @ 95: The Florida Orchestra Pops (Star Wars to Harry Potter)
Mahaffey Theater
From $20
Oct30FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Oct 30 · 3:45 PM
Young Explorers: Paper Airplane Launch (Grades 2-5)
President Barack Obama Main Library
FreeAges 8–11
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PM
Sonic Live in Concert at the Mahaffey Theater
Mahaffey Theater
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
The Night Shift: Bats in Florida (Bat Week program at Weedon Island)
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center
Ages 8+
Oct31SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Fall Vegetable Garden Planning – Talk & Sale
Sunken Gardens
With admission
Nov2MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 2 · 11:00 AM
Planetarium Monday at Great Explorations Children's Museum
Great Explorations Children's Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
CraftVentures (Ages 4 - 10 with a Caregiver)
President Barack Obama Main Library
FreeAges 4–10
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Show Presented by the Junior League of St. Petersburg (For Toddlers - 2nd Grade)
President Barack Obama Main Library
Free
- Nov3TueSports & play
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM
Awaken 2 Yoga at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
From $30
- Nov5ThuSports & play
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM
Awaken 2 Yoga at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
From $30
Nov5ThuArts & craftsThu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM
Smartly Dressed Fashion Show 2026
The Colleseum
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
October Book Club <br>Modern + Myth
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:30 PM
Snake Feeding at Great Explorations
Great Explorations Children's Museum
With admission
Nov6FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM
James Playdate | Move & Groove (ages 0-3) at The James Museum
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
From $5Ages 0–3
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Masquerade in Motion: Free Family Celebration at the MFA
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Free
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Sensory Saturday | Hands-On with Curious Creations Co. at the MFA
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
With admissionAll ages
Nov8SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM
Great Connections: Sensory-Friendly Morning at Great Explorations
Great Explorations Children's Museum
Nov8SunCommunitySun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM
Native American Heritage Month Celebration at The James Museum
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
FreeAll ages
Nov11WedArts & craftsWed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Hours at the MFA St. Petersburg
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
With admissionAges 5–14
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM
Lenny Pearce: Lenny's Toddler Rave World Tour at Mahaffey Theater
Mahaffey Theater
Paid
Nov13FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 13 · 12:00 PM
Florida Fin Fest at the St. Pete Pier
Spa Beach, St. Pete Pier
With admissionAll ages
- Nov14SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Studio Saturdays: Free Pop-Up Artmaking at the MFA
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
FreeAll ages
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Dec 27
Enchant Christmas St. Petersburg 2026 at Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field
From $28
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PM
A Magical Cirque Christmas at the Mahaffey Theater
Mahaffey Theater
PaidAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Book Bash
President Barack Obama Main Library
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 28 · 6:30 PM
98th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting (St. Petersburg)
North Straub Park (tree lighting); parade starts at Albert Whitted Park, downtown St. Petersburg
All ages
- Light displays
Through Jan 1
Holiday Lights & Displays on the St. Pete Waterfront
Downtown Waterfront Parks (North Straub, South Straub, Pioneer Park, St. Pete Pier)
FreeAll ages
- Light displays
Through Jan 1
Holiday Lights & Displays on the St. Pete Waterfront
Downtown Waterfront Parks (North Straub Park, South Straub Park, Pioneer Park, St. Pete Pier)
All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 28 · 6:30 PM
St. Pete 98th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront: Albert Whitted Park to North Straub Park
FreeAll ages
Nov29SunSanta visitsSun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
From $65
- Nov29SunSanta visits
Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens (Oak Pavilion)
From $65
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:30 PM
Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert at Mahaffey Theater
Mahaffey Theater
Paid
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Movie in the Park: Christmas with the Kranks (Huggins-Stengel Field)
Huggins-Stengel Field
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Movies in the Park (St. Pete)
Huggins-Stengel Field (Dec 5) and Vinoy Park (Dec 12)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Snowfest in North Straub Park
North Straub Park
From $5
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM
S'mores with Santa at Pinellas Pioneer Settlement
Pinellas Pioneer Settlement (at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve)
From $5
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM
S'mores with Santa at Pioneer Settlement
Pinellas Pioneer Settlement
From $5
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Pops: Tampa Bay's Beloved Holiday Tradition (Florida Orchestra) at Mahaffey Theater
Mahaffey Theater
From $20
Dec12SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM
Nature Winter Workshop at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (Nature Center)
All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Gingerbread House Building Challenge
President Barack Obama Main Library
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Movie in the Park: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Vinoy Park)
Vinoy Park
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Meet Santa in the Park (North Straub Park)
North Straub Park
- Dec18FriOutdoors
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:30 PM
Hot Chocolate Night Hike at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
- Dec19SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
Gingerbread Habitats at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (Nature Center)
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Academy of Ballet Arts children's dance classes – St. Petersburg
Academy of Ballet Arts
From $80
- VisitanytimeOutdoors
Visit on your schedule
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
From $1.50
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Great Explorations Children's Museum
Great Explorations Children's Museum
From $12
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
From $10
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Playmakers! (ages 5-7) Fall 2026 Drama School – American Stage
American Stage Theatre Company (SPC Downtown Center)
From $300Ages 5–7
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
From $8
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Tampa Bay Watch Wildlife Boat Tour (St. Pete Pier)
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, St. Pete Pier (boat at Gate 23)
From $20
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
From $10
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Weedon Island Preserve & Cultural and Natural History Center
Weedon Island Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Imagine Museum
Imagine Museum
From $10
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Romp n' Roll St Petersburg Fl Baby, Toddler and Preschool Classes
Romp n' Roll St Petersburg Fl
PaidUp to 5
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock St. Petersburg – Rookies, Rock 101 and Performance programs
School of Rock St. Petersburg
PaidAges 6–18
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Terrific Tots at Great Explorations Children's Museum
Great Explorations Children's Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
The Dali Museum
The Dali Museum
From $12
Recently ended
- Oct22ThuSports & play
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 10:30 AM
Awaken 2 Yoga at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
Oct22ThuArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Marly Music Presents Andrew York
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 10:30 AM
Reptile Awareness Day at Great Explorations
Great Explorations Children's Museum
With admission
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 10:30 AM
Awaken 2 Yoga at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
- Costumes and parades
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:15 AM
DIY Costume Mask Program
Mirror Lake Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
In Conversation: Lucia Hierro & Amaris Castillo
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
International Archaeology Day Celebration at Weedon Island
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 5:00 PM
Ceramic Workshop with KIND STUDIO
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 5:30 PM
Writer’s Workshop | Black-Out Poetry
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
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