What’s going on this month in the Bay:
First Friday Block Party – Friday, Oct. 2
On the first Friday of every month, downtown St. Petersburg hosts an outrageous block party. First Friday showcases great bands, killer drinks and phenomenal food that can’t be beat.
5:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. │downtown St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays – Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2-4
Support the Tampa Bay Rays as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Stay after the game on Saturday, Oct. 3 for the Steve Aoki postgame concert.
Games start Friday at 7:10 p.m., Saturday at 6:10 p.m. and Sunday at 3:10 p.m.│Tickets start at $19 │Tropicana Field
Brocante Vintage Market – Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 3-4
This monthly market features 15,000 square feet of unique vintage treasures. You won’t find a true vendor-run market with such an incredible variety of antique items anywhere else.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.│2200 Second Ave. S
Misterwives – Wednesday, Oct. 7
If indie pop is your jam, you’ll want to check out Misterwives. Their sound is best described as an unusual blend of synth pop, folk and indie rock. Don’t miss the chance to see them in concert!
Doors open at 7 p.m.│ $27.25 │State Theater, 687 Central Ave.
2nd Saturday Art Walk – Saturday, Oct. 10
The arts scene hits the streets for St. Petersburg’s monthly 2nd Saturday Art Walk, where participants can experience more than 40 galleries, like the McClellan Glass and Morean Arts Center, after hours. Free trolley rides are available all night to take you to participating galleries throughout the city’s five districts.
5-9 p.m. │downtown St. Petersburg │stpeteartsalliance.org
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Ottawa Fury – Saturday, Oct. 10
Support the Tampa Bay Rowdies as they take on the Ottawa Fury.
Game starts at 7:30 p.m.│Tickets start at $21 │Al Lang Stadium
Localicious: Eat Local Drink Local Week – Oct. 16-25
Savor local flavor this week as Keep St. Pete Local celebrates the city’s locally-made food and drink, restaurants, breweries, markets and more.
keepsaintpetersburglocal.org │St. Petersburg
Kevin Nealon – Saturday, Oct. 17
Prepare to laugh your pants off as this former Saturday Night Live cast member brings his act to St. Petersburg.
Show begins at 8 p.m. │Tickets start at $37 │The Palladium Theater
Jason Aldean – Friday, Oct. 23
Get ready for a boot-stompin’ good time as this country superstar is returning to the Bay during his Burn It Down tour. Expect to rock out to songs off his latest album, Old Boots, New Dirt, along with classic Aldean hits. Get your tickets before they sell out.
Show begins at 7:30 p.m.│Tickets start at $25 │Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater, Tampa
Out of the Darkness Walk – Saturday, Oct. 24
Hosted by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this fundraising walk aims to help raise awareness for suicide prevention. Thanks to walkers and donors, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20 percent by 2025.
9 a.m. to noon │Free – donations strongly encouraged │South Straub Park – 250 Bay Shore Dr. NE
7th Annual Florida Halloween Halfathon and 5K Race – Saturday, Oct. 31
Have a howling good time at this festive race. A half marathon and 5K course will be set up at Fort De Soto Park. Costumes are encouraged. There will be awards for best costumes in a variety of categories. After you cross the finish line, stay for a post-race party complete with food, drinks, tricks and treats on the beach.
7 a.m. │Fort De Soto Park│floridahalloweenhalfathon.com
The World’s Largest Food Truck Rally 4 – Saturday, Oct. 31
More than 100 food trucks from across the country will be gathered in Albert Whitted Park for this scrumptious rally hosted by Generation Food Truck.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.│Tickets start at $10 │Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE
