Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th. If you haven’t already planned out the perfect present for your main man, consider gifting dad with local goods. There are plenty of opportunities to snag something special for him at upcoming handcraft events in the area. Carve out some quality time and hit a makers market together; let dad pick out his own gift!
Every Thursday
The Royal Palm Market pops up outside of Baum Avenue Market and Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails each and every Thursday evening. The weekly event offers up a variety of: delicious bites, vintage goods, art, music, leather goods, wood burning, home decor, candles, body care goods and more. A DJ is usually present and the event is always pet and family friendly.
Classic Cars at a Brewery Bar
Find a Father’s Day Market and classic car show at 3 Daughters Brewing on June 15th, the day before Father’s Day. Local vendors and classic cars will be set up on-site, but you can also expect special drink releases and live music. The venue is pet and family friendly.
The Big Day
The Indie Flea is running on Father’s Day at Armature Works. The family-friendly venue is right off of the Hillsborough Riverwalk. Make a day of it and visit one of Armature’s many coffee and specialty drink bars, restaurants or food stalls. Mosey through the market to discover music, art and more.
Great Gifts for Him
If you can’t hit the market, check out one of the many makers crafting great gifts for him. Gray Space is a “post 9-5 lifestyle” men’s boutique; visit their shop at 1114 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. True Vintage Eyewear offers up “vintage optical frames and vintage sunglasses from the 60s to 90s.” Shop them at truevintageglasses.com. Henry Green Leather creates “meticulously handcrafted leather goods” like cuff bracelets, business card holders, wallets and more; find them at henrygreenleather.etsy.com. Sunshine City Shirts sells St. Pete themed t-shirts for the casual local aficionado; shop them at sunshinecityshirts. bigcartel.com.
Get a one-of-a-kind-gift for your one-of-a-kind guy. Hit the market at these upcoming events:
Royal Palm Market: every Thursday 6pm – 12am at Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails 1111 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
Father’s Day Market & Car Show: Saturday, June 15th 12pm – 2pm at 3 Daughters Brewing 222 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg
Indie Flea: every 3rd Sunday of the month including June 16th 11am – 3pm at Armature Works 1910 North Ola Avenue, Tampa
Market Mafia is a resource connecting residents and visitors throughout Greater Tampa Bay with local handcraft markets. Find local happenings and #HitTheMarket, visit www.MarketMafia.com.
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