Clearwater Beach Events

Brad Wester

Clearwater Beach July 4th 2018

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Clearwater Beach July 4th Fireworks

We are a week away from, and the weather for the Clearwater Beach July 4th celebration looks beautiful! Currently, there is a small chance for a popup storm in the morning. Then a beautiful afternoon and evening with highs in the mid to upper 80s and dropping down to the high 70s that evening.

Spend the day enjoying the sun, clear ocean and soft white sand on Clearwater Beach! Then get ready to watch the amazing fireworks show that night hosted on the Memorial Causeway between Downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach!

Clearwater Beach July 4th Fireworks


Celebrate America’s Independence with the largest firework show in the Tampa Bay area! The Clearwater Beach July 4th fireworks will be hosted at the “Clearwater Celebrates America” event at Coachman Park downtown Clearwater! The fireworks will begin between 9 and 9:30 PM. The large fireworks show takes place at the Memorial Causeway, connecting Clearwater Beach with Downtown Clearwater. The fireworks can be viewed from Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach and even on the water!

If you’re staying at The Villas of Clearwater Beach or Surfside Condo’s, a great place to watch the fireworks is from the Clearwater Beach Library. The Clearwater Beach Library is a short walk from the condominiums and provides a great waterfront view of the fireworks.

Looking for a truly unique way to watch the Clearwater Beach July 4th fireworks? Celebrate the 4th of July on the Starlite Majesty Dining Yacht! The Starlite Majesty will be offering a three and half hour July 4th Dining Cruise that will include a full restaurant-style menu featuring continental cuisine prepared fresh on board, a combination of live music and recorded songs to satisfy any request, and a full bar! And watch the Clearwater Beach fireworks on the water! View the Starlite Majesty menu and purchase tickets here.

Clearwater Beach July 4th 2018 Events

July 3rd, 2018: Fireworks at Clearwater Threshers Game!

Catch a Clearwater Threshers’ Baseball game on July 3rd, and enjoy the fireworks after the game! The Clearwater Threshers will play the Lakeland Flying Tigers at Spectrum Field in Clearwater. The gates open at 5 PM!

July 4th, 2018: Clearwater Celebrates America

If you’d like to watch the fireworks in Downtown Clearwater, the Clearwater Celebrates America event includes music, food, drinks, local vendors and a family-friendly atmosphere! The event runs from 6 PM to 10 PM.

If you’re headed to the Clearwater Celebrates America, please read the event’s do’s and don’ts here.

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Clearwater Beach Weather & Events – June 2018

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Clearwater Beach Weather & Events - June 2018

Clearwater Beach Weather – June 2018

June is usually known to be the start of a rainy time of a year for Clearwater Beach, but this year May surprised everyone and started the rain early. Hopefully, the Clearwater Beach Weather this June will hold to the normal type of summer rain. During June, and throughout summer, we can except the Clearwater Beach weather to include rain pretty frequently, but usually, that just means a midday shower that lasts around an hour. It’s a perfect time to take a break from the sun, grab a snack and a cool drink.

Clearwater Beach Weather in the month of June usually includes twelve days of the month with some rain. The average high temperature is 84°s. The average low temperature is 78°s. Looking at the future forecast, the first half the month has it’s potential rain as expected with high temperatures ranging between 82°s and 84°s and the second half of the month temperatures will most like raise, to the upper 80°s (88°s and 89°s).

Clearwater Beach Events – June 2018

Sunset Festival at Pier 60

Head on down to Pier 60 for the daily Clearwater Beach Sunset Festival! Every day of the year you can catch a beautiful sunset at Pier 60 and enjoy watching street performers, may booths for artisans and crafters, and often time live music! The Sunset Festival at Pier 60 opens two hours before sunset and closes two hours after sunset.

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Free movies under the stars!

6/1/2018: Deep (PG)
6/2/2018: Space Jam (PG)
6/8/2018: Lilo & Stitch (PG-13)
6/9/2018: Black Panther (PG-13)
6/15/2018: Lion King (G)
6/16/2018: Daddy’s Home (PG)
6/22/2018: Peter Rabbit (PG)
6/23/2018: Moana (PG)
6/29/2018: Max 2: White House Hero (PG)
6/30/2018: Apollo 13 (PG-13)

Meet the Dolphin Tale Stars

You can meet the stars of the movie Dolphin Tale at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium! From Monday, June 4, 2018 through Thursday, June 7, 2018 you can meet the actors who played Sawyer (Nathan Gamble), Hazel (Cozi Zuehlsdorff) and Phoebe (Austin Highsmith)! And of course, you can see the biggest stars of the movie; Winter and Hope!

Clearwater Farmers Market

The Clearwater Farmers Market features local vendors, fresh produce, and liquid sunshine all in one location! The Clearwater Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 1 through 4 PM.

Clearwater Threshers

Catch a baseball game right in Clearwater! Clearwater, Florida has the minor league baseball team, the Clearwater Threshers. Check their schedule here.

Events Near Clearwater Beach – June 2018

Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk: June 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

Ghost Tours of Safety Harbor: June 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

Museum of Fine Arts: Magnetic Fields Exhibition: June 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

Tampa Bay Home Show: June 1, 2018 – June 3, 2018.

Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichmann: June 1, 2018 – June 3, 2018.

Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Buddhist Monks at Florida CraftArt: June 1, 2018 – June 15, 2018.

St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival: June 2, 2018 – June 3, 2018.

Brocante Market: June 2, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

St. Pete Indie Market: June 2, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

Community Art Show at The Studeio@620: June 4, 2018 – June 16, 2018.

Gulfport Tuesday Morning Fresh Market: June 5, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

Ink Mania Expo: June 8, 2018 – June 10, 2018.

Opa! Palooza: June 8, 2018 – June 10, 2018.

The Rat Pack Tribute: June 9, 2018.

Family Days at The James Museum: June 9, 2018.

St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk: June 9, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

Perfect Game National Showcase: June 14, 2018 – June 17, 2018.

Clyde Butcher: Visions of Dali’s Spain: June 15, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

St. Pete Street Food & Craft Beer Fest: June 15, 2018.

Powerboat P1 Races at St. Pete Beach: June 16, 2018 – June 17, 2018.

Rays Watch Party at Guy Harvey Outpost: June 17, 2018 – June 30, 2018.

The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute: June 22, 2018.

Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival: June 23, 2018 – June 24, 2018.

A Foreigner & Bad Company Tribute: June 23, 2018.

Poison and POP EVIL at Al Lang: June 29, 2018.

A Bruce Springsteen Tribute: June 30, 2018.

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Clearwater Beach Memorial Day 2018

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Clearwater Beach Memorial Day

Clearwater Beach Memorial Day weekend is a lot of fun and a great way to relax, have fun and spend time with family and friends! Need a place to stay on Clearwater Beach? Surfside Condominiums and The Villas of Clearwater Beach have condos available for the week of Memorial Day!

Clearwater Beach Memorial Day Events

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60

Friday, May 25th – Paddington 3 – PG
Saturday, May 26th – Meagan Leavey – PG-13

AAC Baseball Championship

Tuesday, May 22 through Sunday, May 27. The 2018 American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship will take place at Spectrum Field, in Clearwater, Florida. Click here for more information and the championship schedule.

Dali/Duchamp Exhibit

Explore the unique and inspiring friendship between Salvador Dali and the father of conceptual art, Marchel Duchamp at The Dali Museum. This is the first exhibit dedicated to their friendship and their influence on both artists. The exhibit is open now through May 27, 2018.

Florida CraftArt presents: “Dia de los Muertos – A celebration of Life”

Open now through May 29th, experience the beautiful artwork dedicated to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) from 42 different artists from around the country. For more information visit www.floridacraftart.org or call (727) 821-7391. Admission is free!

Friday Night Clay at Morean Center for Clay

Have a fun and relaxing evening playing in clay at the Moeran Center for Clay on Friday, May 25th. Grab some friends, a towel, and your favorite beverage for a fun night of wheel throwing and hand building clay art. At the end of the night, select your favorite piece and the Moeran Center for Clay will bisque and glaze it for you to bring home. Purchase tickets today!

Ghost Tours of Safety Harbor

Learn the history of Safety Harbor and it’s fascinating stories including how the Tocobaga protected us from the hurricanes, haunted hotels, the story of the swamp ape, UFO sightings and healing waters during a two-hour walking ghost tour. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with tickets starting at $20. Dogs are welcome to join! Call (727) 686-8785 or visit www.safetyharbortours.com for reservations.

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Clearwater Beach Weather & Events – May 2018

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Clearwater Beach Weather May 2018

Clearwater Beach Weather – May 2018

May is one of the best months to visit Clearwater Beach, Florida. The high temperatures for Clearwater Beach in May usually average between the mid 70°s and low 80°s. The Clearwater Beach Weather for May 2018 is looking to be a little bit warmer than usual. The first half of the month will have high temperatures in the low to mid 80°s and the second half of the month will have high temperatures in the mid to high 80°s. The warm weather will be joined by the beautiful sun! There are usually only 4 days with rain in May for Clearwater Beach, and the longterm forecast for May 2018 is looking to match that.

Clearwater Beach Events – May 2018

Clearwater Beach Taste Fest: The 9th annual Clearwater Beach Taste Fest will be held on May 4, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Come on down to Pier 60 and enjoy tasting foods from over 30 local restaurants, premium wines, craft beers, live entertainment, and fireworks! Purchase tickets now!

AAC Baseball Championship: The American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship will be returning to Clearwater, Florida! The AAC Baseball Championship will be taking place at Clearwater’s Spectrum Field from May 22nd through May 27th. View more information here.

Clearwater Beach Sunset Festivals at Pier 60: Every day all year long! Celebrate the beautiful Clearwater Beach sunsets at the daily sunset festivals!

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Enjoy a free movie at Pier 60 under the stars!

5/5/2018: Coco (PG)
5/11/2018: The Incredibles (PG)
5/12/2018: Mother’s Day (PG-13)
5/18/2018: Smurfs: The Lost Village (PG-13)
5/19/2018: The Goonies (PG)
5/25/2018: Paddington 3 (PG)
5/26/2018: Meagan Leavey (PG-13)

Clearwater Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM! Click here for more information.

Events Near Clearwater Beach – May 2018

Gulfport Tuesday Morning Fresh Mark: Every Tuesday Morning at 3000 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, Florida 33707.

Florida CraftArt Presents: “Dia de los Muertos – A celebration of Life”:5/1/2018 – 5/29/2018. Monday – Saturday; 10 AM – 5:30 PM. Visit www.FloridaCraftArt.org or call (727) 821-7391. Admission is free.

Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichmann: 5/1/2018 through 7/15/2018.

Pinellas Ale Works presents Fifty Shades of Color: The Art of Anne Walker: 5/1/2018 – 5/24/2018. Free and open to the public! Sip on brews and walk through the solo exhibit of Anne Walker.

Shayna Leib: Into the Deep: 5/1/2018 – 5/13/2018. Art exhibition at Chihuly Collection features Shayna Leib, an artist, diver and underwater photographer.

American Stage in the Park: The Producers: Mel Brooks’ classic comedy! Weekly on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5/1/2018 through 5/13/2018.

Dali/Duchamp Exhibit: 5/1/2018 through 5/27/2018.

Cuatro de Mayo First Friday at Locale Market: 5/4/2018 from 6 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy an authentic Mexican feast for $19.99! ($19.99 if purchased before, $24.99 if purchased at the door.)

Mountainfilm Festival: 5/4/2018 through 5/5/2018 at The Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach.

Kentucky Derby Day Formal at Intermezzo: 5/5/2018. Watch the Kentucky Derby live and enjoy Mint Juleps, Bloody Mary’s, Oyster Raw Bar and more!

May Day Race: 5/5/2018. Choose from a 10k, 5k, or a kids’ dash and stay after for food, stretching, vendors and music!

Old Crowe Medicine Show at Jannus Live: 5/6/2018. Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM. Buy tickets today!

Screening of Lea and Mira and Holocaust Survivor Talk: 5/10/2018. The screening of ‘Lea and Mira,’ a story of two elderly Polish Jewish women who as children were taken to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Following the film, local Holocaust Survivor Pieter Kohnstam will share his personal experience of escaping Nazi Europe to Argentina. To reserve your seat, call 727.820.0100 ext. 301. Free and open to the public!

St. Pete Beach Beer Festival: 5/12/2018. Sample over 50 beers from national and local craft breweries!

St. Pete Taco & Beer Fiesta: 5/18/2018. Over 20 food trucks featuring delicious South American dishes.

Free Yoga at Sundial St. Pete: 5/19/2018. Free outdoor yoga at the courtyard at Sundial St. Pete. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM and yoga begins at 9 AM.

97x Barbecue & Music Festival: 5/28/2018. A day full of live music, art exhibits and delicious barbecue! This year’s lineup features Dirty Heads, Awolnation, Judah & The Lion, AJR and more!

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Clearwater Beach Weather & Events – April 2018

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Walking from Clearwater Beach to Caladesi Island

Clearwater Beach Weather – April 2018

Clearwater Beach weather in April is known to be beautiful. The second half of Spring Break in Clearwater Beach is warmer, with the average high temperature being 76° and usually only three days with rain during the whole month! This year, April 2018 is predicted to have highs ranging between 76° to 83°. The perfect weather to relax on the beach or even go for the long, but incredibly beautiful walk to Caladesi Island.

Clearwater Beach Events – April 2018

Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival: 4/13/2018 – 4/22/2018. Clearwater Beach’s Sugar Sand Festival is a 10-day celebration of the soft sugar sands and beautiful sunsets that Clearwater Beach is known for. The Sugar Sand Festival features over 21,000 square feet of sand-sculpted art crafted by world-class sculptors, live concerts on the beach, fun games for the whole family, fireworks, movies on the beach, and wine and craft beer at the “Sand Bar”.

Clearwater Beach Sunset Festivals at Pier 60: Every day all year long! Celebrate the beautiful Clearwater Beach sunsets at the daily sunset festivals!

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Enjoy a free movie at Pier 60 under the stars!

4/6/2018: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
4/7/2018: Pitch Perfect 3
4/13/2018: Cars
4/14/2018: Justice Leauge
4/15/2018: Megan Leavey
4/20/2018: Zootopia
4/21/2018: Only the Brave
4/22/2018: Apollo 13
4/27/2018: Cars 3
4/28/2018: Transformers: The Last Knight

Reptilepalooz at Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Now through 4/8/2018! Learn all about these cold-blooded creatures with fun activities and up-close encounters with live tortoises, snakes, skinks and alligators. All activities are included with general admission.

Clearwater Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 10am – 2pm! Click here for more information.

Bay 2 Beach Music & Arts Festival at Coachman Park: 4/27/2018 – 4/29/2018. Enjoy live music by national and local musicians and bands including Hunter Hayes, Andy Grammer, Locash, and more! Click here for the full lineup and to purchase tickets.

Events Near Clearwater Beach – April 2018

Yoga at The Dali in St. Petersburg: April Schedule available here.

World Class Vintage Rock ‘n Roll by Phil Dirt & The Dozers in St. Pete: 4/2/2018 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. More information and tickets are available here.

Shaggy at Jannus Live in St. Pete: 4/5/2018. Gates open at 6:30pm tickets are on sale now.

Tampa Bay Blues Festival in St. Petersburg: 4/6/2018 – 4/7/2018. Click here for more information and tickets.

Florida CraftArt presents: “Dia de los Muertos – A celebration of Life” in St. Pete.  For more information, visit www.FloridaCraftArt.org or call (727) 821-739.

Dunedin Scottish Highland Games: 4/7/2018. More information and tickets available here.

Right Around the Corner Brewery Grand Opening in St. Petersburg: 4/7/2018 – 4/8/2018. View more information on the grand opening here.

St. Pete Tiny House Festival: 4/7/2018 – 4/8/2018. Buy tickets today!

Los Vinos de Dali in St. Petersburg: 4/8/2018. Tickets to the boutique wine and tapas tasting at the Dali Musem available now.

Shark Bite SUP Challenge in Dunedin: 4/13/2018. For more information and to register for the event, click here.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Show: 4/14/2018 – 4/15/2018. Visit SpongeDocks.net for more information.

St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk: 4/14/2018 from 5pm to 9pm. Open on the second Saturday of each month – rain or shine! Visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org for more information.

Safety Harbor Beer & Burger Throw Down: 4/14/2018. This event features free beer samples from local craft brewers and of 30 of the best burgers from restaurants and food trucks all in the same place for you to vote on who is the best in the Bay. There is Live Music on stage all day, competitions, outdoor games, kids zone, and more. Event entry at the Safety Harbor Marina is $5; children and parking are free.

Tarpon Springs “Night in the Islands”: 4/21/2018. Dinner, dancing and live entertainment at the Sponge Docks!

AAC Men’s Golf Championship in Palm Harbor: 4/22/2018 – 4/24/2018.  Click here for more information.

Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg: 4/26/2018 – 4/28/2018. VIP Passes, Day Passes and Block Passes are available here.

Island Earth Days at Honeymoon Island State Park near Dunedin, Florida: 4/21/2018 – 4/22/2018 from 11am to 5pm. Come out and enjoy live music on both days, kids crafts and activities, live animals and birds of prey presentations, food and drinks, and so much more! Click here to learn more.

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Clearwater Beach Weather & Events – March 2018

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Clearwater Beach, Florida

Clearwater Beach Weather – March 2018

March in Clearwater Beach, Florida holds average temperatures of 71° / 62°. March of 2018 is looking to be just as beautiful, and maybe even a little warmer! When looking at a long-range forecast, it appears as though we’re in for a beautiful month with the highs being in the mid to upper 70°s and a lot of sunshine! Perfect for a Clearwater Beach Spring Break!

Keep an eye on the Clearwater Beach Weather, including a live video, with the Clearwater Beach Weather Station hosted by Surfside Condominiums!

Clearwater Beach Events – March 2018

Clearwater Beach Pier 60 Sunset Festival

Clearwater Beach, Florida is known for its beautiful sunsets, and they celebrate them every day! The Pier 60 Sunset Festival starts 2 hours before and ends 2 hours after sunset, every day of the year. The festival is full of artisans, crafters, street performers, and beautiful views of Clearwater Beach’s world famous sunsets.

Pier 60 Sunset Cinema

Watch movies under the stars after sunset!

March 2 – The Lion King (G)
March 3 – Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (PG-13)
March 9 – The Lego Ninjago Movie (PG)
March 10 – Wonder (PG)
March 16 –  Moana (PG)
March 17 – Breathe (PG-13)
March 23 – Despicable Me 3 (PG)
March 24 – La La Land (PG-13)
March 25 – Geostorm (PG-13)
March 29 – Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)
March 30 – Coco (PG)
March 31 – Wonder Woman (PG-13)

Clearwater Farmers Market

Downtown Clearwater hosts its own Farmers Market every Saturday, from 10am to 2pm.

Clearwater Beach Taste Fest

The 9th Annual Clearwater Beach Taste Fest will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018  from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Recently named Trip Advisor’s #1 Beach in America, Clearwater Beach will host this scrumptious event at the newly renovated and iconic Pier 60 Park. This event will feature tastings from over 30 participating restaurants, wine & craft beer, live entertainment.

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival

Busch Gardens in Tampa will be hosting the Food & Wine Festival each weekend from March 3rd through April 29th. The Food & Wine Festival features delicious food, wine, craft brews, cocktails and live music!

St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dunedin

Celebrate St. Patrick’s day at Flanagan’s Irish Pub in Dunedin, Florida. Flanagan’s St. Paddy’s Day Festival will be held on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th. Enjoy green beer, delicious Irish food, and live Irish music and entertainment!

Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training

Clearwater, Florida hosts the Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training games. Click here for the full Spring Training Schedule.

Tampa Bay Rowdies

The Tampa Bay Rowdies have their home opener on Saturday, March 24th! The Tampa Bay Rowdies will be taken on Bethlehem Steel FC at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm.

Valspar Golf Championship

The Valspar Championship is taking place just a short drive from Clearwater Beach in Palm Harbor, Florida on March 8th – March 11th.

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

On March 9th, 10th and 11th, St. Petersburg will be hosting the Firestone Grand Prix. Tickets are still available!

Strawberry Festival

Plant City, Florida is hosting the annual Strawberry Festival on March 1st through March 11th! The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake.

Bay Area Renaissance Festival

The Tampa Bay Renaissance Festival continues each weekend in March 25th from 10 am to 6 pm.

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