With Spring in full swing there’s no better time to hit the beach. And that’s not the only fun thing to do here in April! This month is jam packed with sporting events and festivals galore. Whether your jam is Orchids, Sugar Sand, or Soccer, there’s no shortage of great times!
Tampa Bay Rays
All Month

Rays UP! Tropicana Field hosts our hometown MLB Baseball team for showdowns against the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles this month. What a fun addition to your spring St. Pete Beach vacation!
https://www.mlb.com/rays/schedule/2019-04
Corey Avenue Sunday Market
Every Sunday
Held every Sunday between October and May from 10am-2pm, the Corey Avenue Sunday Market supports 50 – 80 vendors and caters to the greater St. Petersburg Beach area. The market supports local vendors who sell a variety of locally produced and homemade produce, plants, take-home foods, ready to eat lunch bites, handcrafts, eco-friendly and fair trade products and more. Come and join us for a morning of live music, shopping, and a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch at one of the many area restaurants – all within walking distance. The Corey Area shops, boutiques, and galleries are open for shopping! Hope to see you on Sundays for a Market-goers day of fun, relaxation in our unique shopping and dining district!
http://tampabaymarkets.com/corey-avenue-sunday-market
Tampa Bay Rowdies
April 6 and April 13

Join in the fun as Tampa Bay’s professional soccer team takes on teams from all over the world. Join Pete the Pelican to cheer on the Rowdies- April’s home matches are at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, and kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
https://www.rowdiessoccer.com/2019matches
Orchid Festival
April 7th

Bloom into spring at the annual Orchid Festival at Sunken Gardens! Today from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., you’ll learn about orchid care and meet with multiple vendors while being surrounded by more orchids than you can imagine in one place! This event is free with paid gardens admission or membership.
SunLit Festival
April 11th- 28th

The fifth annual SunLit Festival brings together cultural organizations, writers, artists, and businesses for 18 days of “
https://keepstpetelit.org/sunlit-festival/
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
April 12th-28th

There’s no better way to see Clearwater Beach’s famous white sand in action than the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. Kick-off this 17-day festival as artists
https://sugarsandfestival.com/
St. Pete Earth Day
April 13
On April 13, 2019, St. Petersburg will celebrate Earth Day with a community celebration to be held in Historic Williams Park. Earth Day is celebrated by over a billion people in hundreds of countries around the globe. By celebrating Earth Day we join with others and share our common reverence and respect for this beautiful but fragile planet.
This free event is Hosted by Chart 411 and The City Of St Petersburg along with many other environmental and civic organizations.
https://www.facebook.com/events/600111037077007/?active_tab=about
St. Pete Wing Fest
April 19th

Bring your appetite to Vinoy Park April 19th for this food truck rally featuring chicken wings and craft beer! From 6 – 11 p.m., more than 15 food trucks will be dishing out special chicken wings and chicken inspired dishes as well as their normal cuisine. Live music, beer, and craft vendors. This event is free admission and family and pet friendly.
https://www.facebook.com/events/271734896716146/
The Sunscreen Film Festival
April 25th – 28th

The Sunscreen Film Festival is back for, yet another year of star studded fun! This annual film festival hosted by the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Society is an internationally recognized event with an annual attendance of over 10,000 stars and film makers!
http://sunscreenfilmfestival.com/
St. Anthony’s Triathlon
April 27-28
Named as one of “10 Great Destination Triathlons” by Complete Tri, St. Anthony’s Triathlon celebrates its 36th year in 2019 with a beautiful St. Petersburg setting, great fan support, and tremendous competition. Here at the Alden, we have some athletes that have been staying with us for a long time. This is a premier event that kicks off the season for the whole country.
We hope you enjoy the festival fun this month at the Alden! If you have any suggestions of more great events leave a comment below.