8 FREE and FUN places in St. Petersburg and around

You’re always working, or studying, at the gym, doing diligences, but wait… WHERE’S THE FUN? You need to take a break from everything sometimes and, guess what? There are a lot of fun places in St. Petersburg that you can visit. You don’t have enough money in your pocket, or maybe you’re trying to save some cash for a project? Don’t worry because we know that COVID-19 put us in a challenging situation, and that’s why these following super awesome options are completely FREE! Take note and pick a day on your week to go to one of these places:

Free and fun places in St. Petersburg

1. St. Pete Pier

This place is so full of activities for every person that you can be having fun all day completely free. It’s a pet-friendly place, so you can bring your fur friend to take a walk here. The views are just spectacular (watching sunsets and the full moon over the seawater is just magical). Childs can explore the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, play in the Great Lawn, and wet wild in the Splash Pad (you can do that too).

There’re free activities weekly, like yoga and guided workout; you can watch the schedule on the Facebook page or the website. There are dozens of possible ways to have fun here, so we cheer you up to visit their website www.stpetepier.org and get more info.

Location: 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

2. Fort DeSoto Park:

A fantastic natural reserve made of 1136 acres, being the largest park in Pinellas county. Here you’ll find so many varieties of landscapes and types of ecosystems that you’ll be fascinated. This park’s main attraction is the beach (15 beautiful keys that you can explore with your family and friends), but this park has so much more than that; you can go fishing, hiking, paddling, biking, rollerblading, observe the more than 300 birds species, and if you want you can make camping too. Undoubtedly, Fort DeSoto is a place that every person who lives in St. Petersburg must know!

Location: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715.

3. Sunsets at Pier 60: 

Open all year, this fun spot is available to the people that live in Pinellas County and want to enjoy the sunset with music presentations, live entertainment, movies, and of course, all the local commerce offering the best crafting products in Tampa Bay. This place works every day of the year from two hours before the sunset until two hours after. It’s an excellent place to take a walk with the kids, with friends, and having a nice family-time without money worries.  

Location: 1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767.

4. Morean Arts Center: 

This is a museum with world-class art pieces; created by locals and international artists. This contemporary gallery is one of Florida’s oldest exhibitions, and you can appreciate all this art completely free. The Morean Arts Center offers classes for those interested in making art (these classes are not free).

Crossing the street, you can find the Chihuly collection, created by the international artist Dale Chihuly. This exhibition’s particularity is that it is the first installation of Chihuly art in a building designed specifically for that purpose. For visiting this collection, you must buy a ticket online, but it’s free for children.

Location: 719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk:

 One of the most visited attractions in the Tampa Bay area, offers super fun activities and an outdoor shopping and dining complex, counting with more than 100 stores and restaurants with the most delicious food. This site is also the spot for the annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival, held the last weekend in October; arts, crafts, and entertainment will be waiting for you in this event.

Location: Madeira Beach, Florida 33708.

 St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral: 

If you appreciate the architecture, this place will make you feel in Paris. The Greek Orthodox Cathedral (built in 1943) replaced an older structure constructed in 1907 by Greek settlers. The inside and outside decor is an example of New Byzantine architecture. The stained glass, the colors, the domed basilica, and the peace of this place will make you live an experience that you’ll never forget.

Location: 36 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.

Corey Avenue Sunday Market: 

Every Sunday at St. Pete Beach, local commerce joins at Corey Avenue and makes this spot a happy place. Indeed, this is a Market place, but who doesn’t enjoy a walk watching products while socializing? This Market is full of excellent products, fresh fruits, and vegetables, and their hosts are very kind and attentive.

Location: 398-300 Corey Ave, St Pete Beach, FL 33706.

 Horan Park:

 Located in St. Pete Beach, this park is the place for many events and movie projections. You can have a unique experience with your loved ones in this place, enjoying the beach view (maybe some dolphins jumping from the water), the play zone for kiddos, and the nice weather that you can only enjoy in Florida. You can come here for running, biking, working out outdoors, or walk with your pet a bit. The most important thing is that you can take a break from all hustle and bustle of the city and have fun completely free.

Location: 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, St Pete Beach, FL 33706.

In addition to the places in St. Petersburg mentioned above, this city is full of beautiful beaches like Pass-A-Grille and Upham Beach, where you can enjoy the warm water of the sea during the summer and take long walks barefoot on the white sand.

Several free activities are available on these beaches, such as relaxing yoga classes for you to connect your body and mind in these beautiful places. As for the downtown activities, you can also enjoy open-mics, karaoke, trivia, and more; you just have to be attentive to the weekly events in St. Petersburg.

Tell us, what are your favorite places in St. Petersburg? Do you recommend any other free and fun place?