11 Can’t-Miss Things To Do In FL This November

November is a busy month, with the year-end push at both work and school and social events marking the start of the holiday season, all competing for Floridians’ time.

There are two major holidays to plan around — Thanksgiving, which falls on the 27th this year, and Veterans Day, which is always observed on the 11th — as Florida residents fill out their November calendars.

We’ve rounded up 11 can’t-miss events from around the Tampa Bay area, including local shopping events, a sustainability workshop, a fundraiser to support public art and more. Are you planning an event this fall? Feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here are our picks:

Clearwater Creates

• When: Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m.
• Where: Cleveland Street Market
• What: Enjoy live jazz music, live painting by local artist Heather Rippert, beer and wine, and delicious hors d'oeuvres at this event supporting the Clearwater Arts Alliance.

Sustainable Communities Workshop

• When: Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Harvest House, Sarasota
• What: Presented by the UF/IFAS Extension, this 20th annual event will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities. Expert speakers will provide information through the lens of past, present, and future in line with the theme "Then, Now, Next: 20 Years of Sustainable Communities" on various sustainability topics including resilient architecture, sustainable business, climate communication, and more.

Festival of Skeletons

• When: Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m., and Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Village of the Arts, Bradenton
• What: This two-day annual Dia de Los Muertos festival honors the village creators, founders and contributors who helped shape it this year with live music, food trucks, and art.

Manatee River Artists Guild Annual Art & Craft Show

• When: Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Waterlefe River Club, Bradenton
• What: Paintings, Raku fired ceramics, photography, fused glass, clay, moss art, floral art, handmade wooden bowls, jewelry, scratch art. painted furniture, crocheted items, greeting cards, fabric wine bags, Christmas decorations, lighted glass blocks, glass platters, home décor and more will be available to purchase.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live

• When: Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
• Where: Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
• What: The Peanuts’ timeless holiday television special comes to life with the national tour of “A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage” skating into St. Pete.

Conquer Cancer Walk/Run

• When: Nov. 15, 9 a.m.
• Where: Rowlett Park, Tampa
• What: This family-friendly event is focused on raising awareness for all cancers, celebrating survivors, and promoting prevention, and includes a 1-mile fun run, as well as a 2K and 5K walk/run.

St. Pete BikeFest

• When: Nov. 20-23
• Where: OCC Road House & Museum, Clearwater
• What: This Florida rally brings together the best in bikes, music and coastal vibes.

St. Pete Country Fest

• When: Nov. 21-23
• Where: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg
• What: More than 30 acts will perform across two stages, including Parker McCollum, The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival.

Tampa Holiday Market

• When: Nov. 22-23, 11 a.m.
• Where: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
• What: Come shop 130-plus makers, craft at DIY stations, snap pics at photo walls, enjoy a drink at the bar and delicious snacks, and fill your free tote with goodies from small businesses.

Champions for Children

• When: Nov. 22, 6 p.m.
• Where: The Ora, Sarasota
• What: This event featuring a gourmet dinner catered by Michael’s on East and silent and live auctions benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

Shopapalooza Festival

• When: Nov. 29-30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg
• What: More than 350 local makers and small businesses are coming together for this two-day extravaganza that celebrates local businesses, local arts, local tastes, local music, and the local vibe that makes Tampa Bay such a special place.