The final weekend of August is here and St. Pete is sending summer out with plenty to do. From live music and late night dance floors to Pilates, poolside yoga, brunch and even a cupcake competition, there’s something happening for just about every kind of weekend mood.
Whether you’re looking to slow things down, try something new or pack your calendar from morning to night, here are some of the best things happening around St. Pete this weekend.
Friday, August 28
Full moon Reset at The Body Electric Yoga Company
Start the weekend with an evening dedicated to slowing down and resetting. The Body Electric Yoga Company is hosting a Full Moon Rest featuring gentle movement, mindful reflection, restorative stretching and a soothing sound bath.
The 90-minute experience is designed to help you unwind and settle into the weekend with a little more intention.
When: Friday, August 28 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Body Electric Yoga Company, 3015 7th St. N
Cost: $25
On High Festival at Jannus Live
if your ideal Friday night involves music and a packed crowd, head downtown for On High Festival at Jannus Live. The festival takes over one of St. Pete’s most iconic outdoor music venues for a night of live performances, high energy and festival vibes right in the heart of downtown.
When: Friday, August 28
Where: Jannus Live
Dolly Parton Happy Hour at Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
Raise a glass to Dolly. Hawthrone Bottle Shoppe is celebrating the life and music of Dolly Parton with a special happy hour featuring her greatest hits all afternoon. Guests can enjoy happy hour pricing on wines by the glass and draft beer along with 10% off bottles.
It’s an easy Friday afternoon stop for anyone who believes a glass of wine sounds even better with Dolly singing in the background.
When: August 28 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
Saturday, August 29
Poolside Yoga at The Hollander Hotel
Start Saturday morning poolside at The Hollander Hotel. The hotel is hosting a 45- minute morning yoga class followed by the option to stick around for breakfast. Tickets are $15 in advance and include a complimentary mimosa when you stay to eat.
When: Saturday, Aug 29 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.
Where: The Hollander Hotel
Cost: $15 in advance
Wake & Bake at Herban Flow
Sleeping in on Saturday? This one is for you. Herban Flow is teaming up with Astro Bliss and Melipona Bakery for Wake & Bake, a late morning hangout featuring sweet treats, cold drinks and a relaxed start to the weekend.
The event is exclusively for guests 21 and older.
When: Saturday, August 29 at 11 a.m.
Where: Herban Flow
Age: 21+
15th Annual Cupcake Contest at thee Morean Center for Clay
Come hungry because the Morean Center’s annual cupcake tradition is back for its 15th year. Guests can grab a 12 box and taste their way through some of St. Pete’s most creative cupcakes before casting a vote for the People’s Choice Award.
It’s part dessert crawl, part friendly competition and a very solid excuse to eat cupcakes for lunch.
When: Saturday, August 29 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Morean Center for Clay
Run Club for Mfers That Don’t Run at Topgolf St. Pete
A run club for people who may be a little more interested in the social hour than the running part. Run Club for Mfers That Don’t Run is taking over TopGolf St. Pete for a 1.5 mile walk or run followed by an afternoon social. After the route, stick around for free golf, corn hole and local vendors.
Walk it, run it or just come ready to hangout afterward.
When: Saturday, August 29 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Top Golf St. Pete
Social Saturday at Red Thread
Saturday afternoon plans are handled at Red Thread. Social Saturday brings together live DJs, food, drinks, happy hour and tarot card readings for an afternoon that can easily turn into an evening on the dance floor.
When: Saturday, August 29 from 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Red Thread
End of Summer White Party at Juno & The Peacock
Bid farewell to summer with a night out on Beach Drive. Juno & The Peacock is hosting an End Of Summer White Party with bubbles, bites and music from DJ Fresh. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best all white look for an elevated night out to close the season.
When: Saturday, August 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: Juno & The Peacock
Cost: $125 per person
Sunday, August 30
Pilates & Pour at Sol Pilates & Barre
Sunday starts with movement, coffee and community. Sol Pilates & Barre is hosting a free beginner friendly mat Pilates class created especially for St. Pete moms. After class, stick around for coffee, matcha and time to connect with other local moms.
Registration is required, so make sure you reserve your spot ahead of time.
When: Sunday, August 30 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Sol Pilates & Barre
Cost: Free with registration
US Open Brunch at St. Pete Athletic
Tennis fans can kick off the US Open over brunch at St. Pete Athletic. The first round of men’s and women’s singles will be shown on the clubs 10 foot projector screen while guests enjoy an a la carte brunch.
Grab a seat, order brunch and settle in for a Sunday morning of tennis.
When: Sunday, August 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: St. Pete Athletic – open to the public
Craft Club Cinema at Green Light Cinema
Craft night meets movie night at Green Light Cinema. Craft Club Cinema is showing 50 First Dates for an afternoon designed for anyone who would rather keep their hands busy while watching a comfort movie. Bring your own knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, coloring or another movie friendly project and work on it from your theater seat while the movie plays.
Come with your craft crew or bring that work in progress you keep promising yourself you’ll finish.
When: Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m.
Where: Green Light Cinema
Make the Most of the Weekend in St. Pete
One weekend, a ton of options. Start with a full moon reset, spend Saturday bouncing between yoga, cupcakes and social hours, then close it out with Pilates, brunch or a cozy afternoon at the movies.
However you spend it, there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy St. Pete this weekend.
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