Preserve daily 7am–sunset; center Thu–Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm
Weedon Island Preserve · St. Petersburg
A 3,195-acre coastal preserve on Tampa Bay with boardwalks and trails, well known for birding and fishing, and a Cultural & Natural History Center with hands-on exhibits about the area's ecosystems and the Indigenous peoples who lived here for thousands of years. The preserve is open daily from 7am to sunset; the center is open Thursday to Saturday 9am–4pm and Sunday 11am–4pm. Guided hikes and birding tours run too.
The MFA's global collection spans 5,000 years, from ancient Greek and Roman art to Monet, O'Keeffe and Kehinde Wiley, plus one of the Southeast's biggest photography collections. Admission is free with a SNAP EBT card (Museums for All) and always free for kids 6 and under. Docent tours run Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.
Verified Oct 27 · mfastpete.org
Catch: Only for: SNAP EBT cardholders (show card) and children 6 and under
North Straub, South Straub and Pioneer parks and the St. Pete Pier · St. Petersburg
Thousands of holiday lights and decorations fill North Straub Park, South Straub Park, Pioneer Park and the St. Pete Pier from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year's Day. Stroll the waterfront any evening.
Verified Oct 27 · stpeteparksrec.org
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