In this weekend before Thanksgiving, holiday events are popping up, so we’ve listed many of the early holiday markets right here. There are 3 very big music festivals, and some critical arts events and theater. Be a part of it and let RegistryTampaBay.com be your curated guide.
Holiday Markets/Festivals/Events
Heaven and Nature Sing: 2025 Holiday Show + Sale
Morean Arts Center
Now through December 31st
Find more information HERE.
FREE Thanksgiving Sunset Market: Harvest & Hues
Imagine Museum, St. Pete
Friday, November 21st @5pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
The Early Elf
Downtown Tarpon Springs
Saturday & Sunday, November 22nd & 23rd @10am – 5pm
Find more information HERE.
Tampa Holiday Market
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
Saturday & Sunday, November 22nd & 23rd @11am – 5pm
Find more information HERE.
34th Annual Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Festival
Court St., Tarpon Springs
Saturday, November 22nd @10am – 5pm
Find more information HERE.
Thursday
2025 Sanding Ovations Master’s Cup
The Beach @ The Bilmar, Treasure Island
Come see Treasure Island’s beach come to life at the 2025 Sanding Ovations event scheduled Nov. 20-23, 2025. See what happens when master sculptors use their imaginations and turn piles of sand and buckets of water into “outSANDing” works of art. Best of all, this year’s event will extend into a second weekend, Nov. 29 & 30, 2025.
There is plenty of room to spread out at the beach food court, beer garden and arts and crafts marketplace. Kites and night fly’s will be provided by Windworks of Maderia Beach. With fireworks lighting up the night sky on Saturday, and local, regional, and national touring bands making waves throughout the event, “The Gallery of Sand” is a must-see experience in beautiful Treasure Island. Sanding Ovations presents the Gallery of Sand is free and open to the public.
Opens Thursday, November 20th @10am
(Opening event happen all weekend)
Find event schedules, more information HERE.
Tango Under the Stars – A WADA Fundraiser
ArtsXchange Plaza, St. Pete
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of elegance, passion, and artistry as the Warehouse Arts District Association presents its Second Annual Fundraiser — Tango Under the Stars. Set amidst the open-air charm of the ArtsXchange Plaza, this exclusive gala experience will transport guests straight to Buenos Aires, featuring a spellbinding performance by Latin Grammy Award–nominated singer Mariana Quinteros and her Tango Ensemble.
Indulge in an authentic Argentinian BBQ, live painting performances, and a luxury outdoor cigar lounge where guests can enjoy hand-rolled cigars under the stars.
Thursday, November 20th @6pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
Kimberly Akimbo
Straz Center – Morsani Hall, Tampa
Get your tickets now to one of the most popular touring productions in the country. Kimberly Akimbo is a heartwarming story of a girl whose disease ages her long before her time. It’s a story of courage, acceptance, and knowing who you are – you’ll love it. The show is the winner of five Tony Awards® including Best Musical. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated Jessica Stone (Water for Elephants).
Now through Sunday, November 23rd
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Final Weekend: Art by Yasmin Reza
The Off Central, St. Pete
Three longtime friends. One ridiculously expensive painting. Is it art, or is it just the world’s priciest inside joke? As the three women debate the piece and what truly constitutes “art,” they uncover long-held grievances and tension points in their relationships. Can their friendship survive, or will one of them finally draw the line? It’s just 100 minutes of minimalist art, maximalist laughs, and a moving look at what we really see, and forgive, in the people we love.
Now through Sunday, November 23rd
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday
Suncoast Jazz Festival
Sheraton Sand Key, Clearwater Beach
The Suncoast Jazz Festival is a music experience not to be missed. Enjoy three days in beautiful Sand Key for some of the best, live performers from across the nation and around the world. Featured artists include: Tuna Skinny, Jason Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Diego Figueiredo, Ken Peplowski, Professor Cunningham and His Old School and many more. Local faves like La Lucha and James Suggs will also be on hand, so head on out to the beach for a weekend of incredible music.
Big Easy-Flavored Early Jazz
American Songbook
Modern Acoustic Jazz
Swing · Brazilian · Blues – even a touch of Rockabilly and Gospel
Friday – Sunday, November 21st – 23rd
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
I admit, this one is personal, as I have been involved with CP and Arts Annual since the event began. But this one is important for so many reasons, and it is my sincerest hope to see you on Friday night for the last major event in this gorgeous space. Creative Pinellas shines in the Registry Spotlight
8th Annual Arts Annual – Fundraiser & Exhibition
The Gallery at Creative Pinellas
As the county-wide arts advocacy organization, Creative Pinellas has been at the forefront of arts growth in our community for over a decade. Now, defunding by the County Commission has put all that progress in danger. It’s time for everyone who loves our arts community to come together, not to be sad, but to celebrate and to experience some of the best art ever displayed at the beautiful Gallery space.
From the website: The eighth installment of Arts Annual brings together more than 70 of Pinellas County’s most talented visual and performing artists, making this one of the largest and most dynamic Arts Annual exhibitions to date! Visitors can expect a wide-ranging presentation of painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and performance that captures the energy and diversity of our creative community.
Highlights include large-scale metal sculptures by Donald Gialanella; bold, oversized canvases by Kate Cummins; and a new site-specific installation by BASK — a multi-panel work created especially for the Arts Annual fundraiser that will be deconstructed and sold piece by piece during the event.
This year’s Arts Annual is not only a celebration of who we are and where we’re going, but also a heartfelt farewell to The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, which has been home to this signature exhibition since its inception. Join us in honoring the incredible artists, partners, and community who have filled this space with creativity and connection—and in celebrating the bright future ahead.
Friday, November 21st @6pm – 9pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
St. Pete Country Fest
Vinoy Park, DTSP
Who’s ready for 3 full days of the best country music at Florida’s premier festival venue – Vinoy Park?
Great music, cold beverages, & Sunshine State vibes across 2 stages along the Tampa Bay – get your tickets now & saddle up for the best weekend of the year.
The Red Clay Strays, Parker McCollum, Treaty Oak Revival.
Muscadine Bloodline, Flatland Cavalry, Chase Rice, Kameron Marlowe, Sam Barber, 49 Winchester, Ole 60, Conner Smith, Dylan Marlowe.
Friday, November 21st – Sunday, November 23rd
Find tickets, line ups, schedules, and more information HERE.
The Turn of the Screw Presented by Opera Tampa
Straz Center – Ferguson Hall, Tampa
Halloween may be in the rear-view mirror, but there is always room for a classic, spine-tingling ghost story. Based on the creepy gothic horror novella by Henry James, this chamber opera tells of an orphaned brother and sister in an Essex country house possessed by the apparitions of a former valet and the governess he seduced. A new governess is dispatched to look after the youngsters, but with strict instructions never to write to the owner of the house, never to ask about the property’s dark history and never to abandon the children (at least one, anyway). This is no kid’s opera, so you might consider a babysitter for your visit.
Friday, November 21st & Sunday, November 23rd
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Saturday
Dunedin Celtic Music Festival
Highlander Park, Dunedin
Experience some international music by way of our Scottish friends. The Dunedin Celtic Festival is presented by the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation and is an annual event and outdoor festival. It will be featuring multiple musical acts with performances going on ALL DAY! Held RAIN or SHINE, each year the main stage features regional, national, and international Celtic music artists along with the City of Dunedin Pipe Band.
Saturday, November 21st @9am – 5:30pm
Find tickets, lineups, and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend!
Cindy
