A sene from a past Preserve the 'Burg Restoration & Design Expo. Photo: Courtesy of Preserve the 'Burg
Hear that? It's the weekend calling.
Here are some ways to spend it:
🗝️ Restoration & Design Expo, St. Pete: Preserve the 'Burg's annual event will feature vendors and speakers who specialize in historic preservation, restoration, architecture and more, plus guided tours of Historic Mirror Lake.
Saturday, 10am-3pm, at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club. Free. RSVP here.
🎨 Painting in the Park 2026, St. Pete: Engage in more than 20 arts-and-crafty activities including En Plein Air Painting (painting outdoors) inspired by Claude Monet and bracelet making inspired by Ancient Roman jewelry.
Complete 10 stations and get a free pass to the Museum of Fine Arts.
Saturday, 11am-3pm, at the MFA. Free. Register here.
😋 Taste of Tarpon, Tarpon Springs: Try restaurants and breweries from downtown to the Sponge Docks. Grab a map of participating spots at COhatch, 123 East Tarpon Ave.
Saturday, 12:30-4:30pm. Tickets are $25 plus fees.
🍝 St. Pete Italian Fest, St. Pete: Enjoy tons of traditional Italian food, wine tastings, a cannoli-eating contest, pasta-making demos and more.
Saturday, 11am-7pm, at Vinoy Park. Tickets start at $19.10.
