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Gecko Pub Crawl, Pirate Car Wash and More Weekend Events in Gulfport

Looking for something fun to do in Gulfport and around the Tampa Bay area this weekend? Look no further.

“Gecko Season” begins with the pub crawl Saturday from 5 until 9 p.m. The pub crawl includes stop at six Gulfport locations including Cousin’s Pizza, J’s, Neptune Grill, O’Maddy’s, Salty’s and T & Me Tea Co. An after party will be held at J’s from 9 until 10 p.m. and will feature drawings for prizes.

Cost is $20 per person and includes a beverage at six Gulfport businesses. For more information check the event listing. 

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Other Gecko fun includes the Fifth Annual Gecko Ball Aug. 24 and the 13th Annual Gecko Fest Aug. 31.

GULFPORT PIRATES CAR WASH

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The Gulfport Pirates will have its first fundraiser of the 2013 football season Sunday. Stop by Advance Auto (49th St. South & 22nd Ave. South)and get your car cleaned, make a donation, or purchase ribs from the Pirate Grill.

Cars- $5 outside only, $10 inside & outside
Trucks/SUV's- $10 outside only, $15 inside and outside

Grill- Pirate ribs $7 basket
$22 for the slab

727-266-2207 to pre-order ribs.

CLAM BAYOU KAYAK ADVENTURE

Want to enjoy some of Gulfport's natural beauty?  Consider kayaking Clam Bayou. Kayak Nature Adventures offers regular water adventures in Gulfport's beautiful Clam Bayou. Check their Facebook page for more information.

THE PUZZLE PAGES

Want to escape the heat and play?  Consider a free hour of puzzles at the Senior Center Friday at 11 a.m. Come out and play word seek, crosswords, Sudoku and many other puzzles.

THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.: The whole family can relive the magic of the Disney tale in this musical performance at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Get tickets online or call 813-229-7827.  

Find more things to do in the Events Calendar on Patch. Hosting an event? Add it to the calendar!






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