Things To Do in Clearwater, Florida: October Edition

As fall starts to make its debut, October is a great time to visit the Sunshine State. Whether you enjoy marveling at art, appreciating beautiful sunsets or walking around at cultured festivals, Clearwater Beach and its surrounding neighbors have something for you. Read below to discover upcoming events around Clearwater:

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Paint For A Cause

Friday, October 8

Explore your inner Picasso as you paint your way through a marine life journey at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Paint For A Cause Event on Friday, October 8. A local artist will guide you step-by-step throughout the process and you can take home your artwork. The event will occur in a covered, outdoor location in front of the underwater dolphin viewing area. You can purchase beverages and pre-order charcuterie trays as well. 

Sunsets at Pier 60

All October/Year Long

There’s nothing more symbolic of the Florida lifestyle than a picturesque sunset. That’s why Sunsets at Pier 60, only a few minutes from The Avalon Club Hotel, are a must when you visit Clearwater. The nightly celebration begins two hours before until two hours after the sunset and features artisans, street performers and of course, the world-famous Pier 60 sunsets. See you there! 

Clearwater Jazz Festival

Thursday,  October 14 – Sunday, October 17

Jazz enthusiasts, get ready for the 42nd Clearwater Jazz Festival from October 14 to October 17. Don’t miss the talented musicians, great vendors and delicious bites that will be available. You can purchase your tickets here. 

Downtown Clearwater Art Walk

Saturday, October 16

Grab a pair of comfortable walking shoes and head to Downtown Clearwater for a public art walking tour on Saturday, October 16. You will learn about the city’s vibrant art scene beginning at the old city hall building and ending at the Capitol Theater. The tour will last approximately one hour. Find out more on the Downtown Clearwater website. 

Frenchy’s 37th Annual Stone Crab Weekend

Friday, October 22 – Sunday, October 24

Stone crab season opens on October 15 and all six Frenchy’s locations will celebrate the occasion the following weekend with deeply discounted stone crab claws and collectable Frenchy’s merchandise. Frenchy’s is a well-known and long-standing Clearwater restaurant with six locations. You can read more about this exciting event here. 

Grand Opening of the Avalon Club Hotel

Sunday, October 24

And now for the pièce de résistance… the Grand Opening of the Avalon Club Hotel! This invitation-only event will bring together Tampa Bay’s movers and shakers, including VSPC leaders, local government officials, members of the media, and hotel guests. The world-renowned Mersey Beatles Band will be flying in from Liverpool, England to entertain our guests while they sip cocktails and enjoy the sunset views from our rooftop pool deck. To celebrate the grand opening of the hotel, all guests will receive a 45% discount off our regular rates until Thanksgiving and a free round of drinks at our rooftop bar overlooking the #1 beach in the U.S. Book your vacation condo for the Grand Opening weekend to be a part of this unforgettable event!

We hope this list helps inspire your fall festivities. See you soon!