Dec 7, 2023 - Things to Do
Tampa Bay weekend events: Oyster Fest, Jingle Bell Bazaar
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This weekend in Tampa Bay, check out the Tampa Oyster Fest, St. Pete's waterfront art walk and Polk County Animal Control's annual Pet Fest.
1. 🦪 Tampa Oyster Fest
- Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, barbecue, Lowcountry boil and an open bar 1–5pm Sunday at Tabellas at Delaney Creek. Tickets start at $134.
- This family-friendly event will have live music. View full schedule.
2. 🎁 Jingle Bell Bazaar
- Listen to live music and watch dance performances while you shop from local vendors and visit Santa's village noon–6pm Sunday at Centennial Park. Free.
- There will be food trucks and a red velvet cake bake-off.
3. 🖼️ Second Saturday Art Walk
- Stroll through all five St. Petersburg art districts 5–9pm Saturday from the Waterfront District to the Warehouse Arts District. View map. Free.
4. 🛍️ Holiday Night Market
- Shop from over 150 artisan makers, listen to live music and DJs and enjoy food and drinks from Lakeland pop-ups 5–10pm Saturday in downtown Lakeland. Free.
5. 🐕 Polk County Animal Control Pet Fest
- Adopt a pet, shop pet-friendly products and enjoy food trucks, train rides, bounce houses and exotic animals 10am–4pm Saturday at Polk County Animal Control in Winter Haven. Free.
- All pet adoptions are free and include spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, microchipping and the county license.
6. ❄️ Winter Wonderland
- Celebrate the holiday season with the whole family. Watch performances from local students and shop local vendors 5–8:30pm Saturday on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Free.
Editor's note: Feria de Cali Fest was removed from this story because it takes place Dec. 30, not this Saturday.