Things to Do

Find links for these events — and many other things to do — online at thegabber.com/events.

Friday, March 5

Gulfport First Friday Art Walk So much art, so little time. It’s the First Friday Art Walk in Gulfport again and Beach Boulevard will be filled with creations ready to come home with you. The available pieces have been handpicked from a group of local artists. In addition, downtown boutiques and dining options abound for your shopping pleasure, but social distancing and mask mandates are enforced. Beach Boulevard Gulfport. 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, March 6

Bring Your Books for a Library Donation Drive Looking to free your shelves of last year’s cookbooks and quarantine reads? The Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Public Library is sponsoring a socially distanced, drive-through book drop. Aside from textbooks and encyclopedias, all gently used books – within a two carton limit – will be accepted for either resale in the book shop, or as much-needed equipment for the library. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave., S. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Discover the Pink Flamingo Garden Tour Explore Gulfport’s bright, art-filled neighborhoods with the annual Pink Flamingo Home Tour. Things are slightly different this year: The tour will be completely outdoors, with a focus on gardens, and self-guided with a tour book available at registration. Gulfport. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. pinkflamingohometour. com

Outdoor Art Exhibit in Clymer Park Hey plant lovers, if you’re attending the Pink Flamingo Garden Tour, add this must-do on your list. The Gulfport Food Forest will be on the tour, and is hosting an outdoor art exhibit with a silent auction for mini murals in Clymer Park. Make sure to stop by at 1 and 3 p.m. for seed giveaways and tours; homegrown greenery will be on sale all day. Clymer Park, 5501 27th Ave. S. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Moonlit Drum Circle on Gulfport Beach Jump into an energy exchange under the full moon with Take5meditations – there’s plenty of drums and good vibes to go around. This is a donation-based event, so bring generosity to the beach. Gulfport Beach, Shore Boulevard between 54th and 58th St. S. 7 p.m.

Monday, March 8

Monday Morning Walking Club Walk a mile every Monday with the Monday Morning Walking Club – you can thank yourself later. The meeting locations vary each week. Call 727- 893-5657 for more. 9 a.m.

Tuesday, March 9

Traveling Art Project: SPACEcraft Explore repurposed, environmentally friendly shipping containers in Lealman Neighborhood Park. This public art project was created by artists Carrie Boucher, Bridget Elmer and Mitzi Gordon. There will be hands-on creative activities and public art. What else can you ask for? Lealman Neighborhood Park, 3800 55th Ave. N. 4-6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 9

Election Day in Gulfport! Get involved and cast a vote for Ward 2 and Ward 4 candidates for Gulfport City Council, at either the Gulfport Recreation Center, City Hall or the Neighborhood Center, depending on your location. Contact the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections for a mail-in ballot. More at mygulfport.us/gulfport-municipal-election-information.