Snowfest, Drone Expo, Ukulele Festival: FL Weekend Events

TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Tampa Bay area? There’s something for every interest — a drone expo, ukulele and bluegrass festivals, a holiday golf cart parade.

Arts Advocates Holiday Bazaar

The Arts Advocates Gallery in Sarasota hosts a free holiday bazaar Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy holiday music, wine, and nibbles while you shop for paintings, jewelry, home goods and more created by Arts Advocates member artisans.

Snowfest

The city of St. Petersburg hosts its annual Snowfest Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at North Straub Park. There will be toboggan slides for kids and adults, arts and crafts tents, inflatables, food trucks, and more.

Sunshine State Drone Expo

The Sunshine State Drone Expo takes place Saturday, 9 a.m .to 5 p.m., at the Azalea Middle School football field in St. Petersburg. The free event, which is open to the public, features drone racing, remote control aerobatics, flight exhibitions from the Florida Highway Patrol and Southern Manatee Fire Department HAZMAT, industry displays and speakers, and more.

Ruskin Seafood Festival

The 33rd annual Ruskin Seafood Festival will take place Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at E.G. Simmons Park in Ruskin. The event will feature seafood and other dishes, drinks, live music, kids' activities, arts and crafts, an outdoor sportsman expo, commercial and nonprofit vendors. and a car show.

Christmas in the Park

Somebody Cares Pasco will host Christmas in the Park on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Port Richey Waterfront Park. There will be food, hot chocolate, music, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa.

Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay

Anime, gaming, unparalleled creative expression and the best holiday shopping in the universe will be in St. Petersburg at Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay 2023Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Coliseum.

Old Hyde Park Annual Home Tour

Hyde Park Preservation Inc.'s annual historical home tour is set for Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. HGTV fans and lovers of vintage architecture, unique and elegant homes will want to attend the tour. Several distinctive and beautiful homes in the iconic Hyde Park neighborhood will be available to explore, with sips, snacks, music from Gasparilla Music Festival performers and other surprises along the way.

Howliday Market

The Dog Moms of Tampa Bay will host its second annual Howliday Market in the Midtown Tampa development on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 vendors will offer items to pamper pooches, pet costumes, accessories, home decor, photography and special treats.

Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival

The Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival takes place Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Honeymoon Island State Park. It will feature six hours of traditional bluegrass music from bands Becky Buller, ETSU Pride Band, and Rekindled Bits of Grass.

Uke It Out

WMNF presents the 8th annual Uke It Out, a ukulele festival, Saturday, 3 to 9:30 p.m., at Cage Brewing in St. Petersburg.

Cartin’ Tarpon Christmas Parade

A holiday golf cart parade raising money for charity will travel through Tarpon Springs on Saturday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. at Blackbeard’s Grub & Grog.

Bowls of Hope

All Faiths Food Bank hosts its 17th annual Bowls of Hope, where 40 of the community’s finest restaurants and caterers serve the more than 1,500 guests delicious soups, bread, desserts and more. Guests select beautiful, handcrafted bowls to keep, all donated by local potters, artists and students, while enjoying a modest meal as a reminder of the empty bowls they help to fill. The event takes place Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.