Month: April 2026

Bright, vibrant event flyer with the title 'THINGS TO DO FOR THE WEEKEND' over a sunny, bustling street festival. Features people smiling and enjoying food at a market with colorful tents in a downtown city setting.

Things To Do: Weekend Of May 1, 2026

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Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Fri, May 1 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St Fri, May 1 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Chamber Golf Tournament Dunedin Golf Club 1050 Palm Blvd Fri, May 1 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Blue Jays TD Ballpark 373 Douglas Ave Fri, May 1 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mother-Son Game Night Our Lady of Lourdes School 730 San Salvador Dr Fri, May 1 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunset Music Series: Wendy Barmore Weaver Park 1258 Bayshore Blvd Fri, May 1 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Carl August (Live Music) Woodwright Brewing Co. 985 Douglas Ave Fri, May 1 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM 90s Total Requests w/ Live Band Dunedin Brewery 937 Douglas Ave Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Hog Hustle 5K Run/Walk Hale Senior Activity Center 330 Douglas Ave Sat, May 2 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dunedin Beach Cleanup Curlew Landings 61 Causeway Blvd Sat, May 2 9:00 AM – …

An adult in a full-body wolf costume stands outdoors at night, holding up a clear cocktail glass. The costume features a full-body fur wolf, a detailed wolf head with pointed ears, and paws. The background is a dark, soft-focus night sky, capturing the 'Wine Bar' sign and atmosphere of the "Carnival of the Wolf" event on May 1st, 2026

From Dunedin Dogs to the Stirling Wolf: A Sister City Story

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We love our four-legged pals in Dunedin. Walk down the Pinellas Trail on any given morning, and you will see them—leashed, trotting beside their owners, tongues out, tails wagging. We have Yappy Hours at The Dunedin Smokehouse. We have dog-friendly 5Ks starting at HOB Brewing Company. We have Valentine’s Day fundraisers at Woof Gang Bakery. In Dunedin, dogs are not just pets; they’re family. So it should come as no surprise that when I learned about the legendary wolf at the heart of our Sister City connection, I paid attention. The Wolf That Saved a City More than 1,200 years ago, in the 9th century, the town of Stirling—then a small settlement under Anglo-Saxon rule—faced an invasion under the cover of darkness. Vikings crept up the crag, preparing to raid while the townspeople slept. But they did not count on the wolves. According to the legend, the invaders disturbed a pack of wolves sleeping near the rocky outcrops. The wolves began to howl—loud enough, fierce enough, to wake the entire town. The defenders roused themselves …

Bright, vibrant event flyer with the title 'THINGS TO DO FOR THE WEEKEND' over a sunny, bustling street festival. Features people smiling and enjoying food at a market with colorful tents in a downtown city setting.

Things To Do: Weekend Of April 24, 2026

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Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St Fri, Apr 24 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Piper on the Pier Weaver Park Pier 1258 Bayshore Blvd Fri, Apr 24 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dean Johanesen Stirling Wine 461 Main St Fri, Apr 24 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Jeffrey Brockman Woodwright Brewing Co. 985 Douglas Ave Fri, Apr 24 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Row Jomah Dunedin Brewery 937 Douglas Ave Sat, Apr 25 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St Sat, Apr 25 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival Downtown Main Street 271 Main St Sat, Apr 25 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM The Family Funk Dunedin Brewery 937 Douglas Ave Sat, Apr 25 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Stick & Ditty Blur Nightclub 325 Main St Sun, Apr 26 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival Downtown Main Street 271 Main St Sun, Apr 26 …

Cinco de Mayo at Casa Tina’s: A Dunedin Tradition Returns

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On Tuesday, May 5th, downtown Dunedin transforms into a sea of music and color for the 34th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. From the rhythmic beat of the percussion parade to the unmistakable smell of authentic tamales, the energy is always electric. I’ve been capturing this celebration for years, and this time, I’m bringing you along for the ride. Get ready for mariachis, giant mojiganga puppets, and enough salsa to keep you dancing until 10:00 PM. Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and stay tuned to The Suntropolitan for a deep dive into the full schedule! 🎶🌮🎺 Entertainment to Include: Huevo Cosmico(Psychedlic Latin Folk) Grupo Folklorico Mahetzi(Traditional Mexican Folk Dancing) Wepa Salsa(Free Basic Salsa Lessons) Orquesta Infinidad(12 Piece Salsa Band) Puppet ParadeCome join the parade, lead by the Tarpon Springs High School Percussion Ensemble(7:30pm) You can find more official logistics on the City of Dunedin event page .

Things To Do: Weekend Of April 17, 2026

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Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time Who Where Location Fri, Apr 17 9 AM – 2 PM Downtown Market Pioneer Park  420 Main St Fri, Apr 17 5 PM – 9 PM ALBI KOTELES Bon Appétit  148 Marina Plaza Fri, Apr 17 6 PM – 7:30 PM Piper on the Pier Weaver Park Pier  1258 Bayshore Blvd Fri, Apr 17 7 PM – 10 PM Julie Black Duo Woodwright Brewing Co. 985 Douglas Ave Fri, Apr 17 7 PM – 10 PM Dave Sansoucie Rosie’s Tavern 730 Broadway Sat, Apr 18 5 PM – 9 PM RAY BOUCHER Bon Appétit  148 Marina Plaza Sat, Apr 18 6 PM – 7:30 PM Piper on the Pier Weaver Park Pier  1258 Bayshore Blvd Sat, Apr 18 7 PM – 10 PM Doc & Sherry Rosie’s Tavern  730 Broadway Sun, Apr 19 12 PM – 4 PM KYLE SHAW Bon Appétit  148 Marina Plaza Sun, Apr 19 2 PM – 5 PM Matthew Joustra Woodwright Brewing Co. 985 Douglas Ave Sun, Apr 19 7 PM – 10 PM Seven …

Female competitor in traditional kilt balances a tapered wooden caber, aiming for a perfect vertical flip during the Highland Games.

58th Dunedin Highland Games: Pipes, Power, and Pride

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The weather could not have been more cooperative. Clear skies. Temperatures in the low 70s. A cool breeze that carried the sound of bagpipes across the field. On Saturday April 11, 2026, Dunedin celebrated the 58th annual Highland Games, and if you were there, you already know: this was not just an event. It was a homecoming. Scottish descendants gathered from across the state. Vendors lined the village, clan flags snapping in the breeze. Athletes heaved, tossed, and turned. And the music—that unmistakable, spine-tingling sound of pipes and drums—filled the air from morning until late afternoon. The Opening Ceremony It began with honor. Three flags rose over the field: the American flag, the Canadian flag, and the Scottish flag. The national anthems of all three nations were sung as the crowd stood in silence, watching local ROTC students march and hold the flags tall and proud. Then came the pipe bands. The adult band stepped forward first. The music was lark-like, soaring, and it gave me goosebumps. They played with a pride that felt centuries …

Things To Do: Weekend Of April 10, 2026

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Dunedin, FL Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM | The Dunedin Downtown Market Friday, April 10th | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Official Highland Games Kick-Off Party & Parade  | Pioneer Park | 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 10th | 8:00 PM | Melody Trucks & The Fitzkee Brother | Dunedin Brewery| 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 10th | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Lucid Druid | Scottish Cultural Center| 917 Louden Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 10th | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Brian Caudill | Woodwright Brewing Co. | 985 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 10th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM| Colby Coldiron | The Honu Restaurant & Tiki Bar | 516 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Saturday, April 10th | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Morgan & Ben Duo | The Honu Restaurant & Tiki Bar | 516 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Saturday, April …

Bright, vibrant event flyer with the title 'THINGS TO DO FOR THE WEEKEND' over a sunny, bustling street festival. Features people smiling and enjoying food at a market with colorful tents in a downtown city setting.

Things To Do: Weekend Of April 3, 2026

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Dunedin, FL Friday and Saturday, April 3 & 4 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM | The Dunedin Downtown Market Friday, April 3rd | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Carl Motyka | Bon Appétit Restaurant | 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 3rd | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM| Dennis Dwyer | Bon Appétit Restaurant| 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 3rd | 8:00 PM | Tru Phonic Tribute to Lettuce(Moon Tower) | Dunedin Brewery| 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 3rd | 8:00 PM | 90’s Total Requests with Live Band | Dunedin Brewery| 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 3rd | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM| JOE DENNY & THE JOYRIDERS | Woodwright Brewing Company | 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Friday, April 3rd | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM| Rene Schlegel | The Honu Restaurant & Tiki Bar | 516 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698 | Saturday, April 4th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | …

Beth Warmath mural at Cotherman Distilling Co in Dunedin Florida showing a sunset over Caladesi Island with pelicans and a fishing boat.

RUMEDIN: A Caladesi Sunset Hidden Along the Pinellas Trail

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I found it by accident. I had spent the afternoon photographing the St. Patrick’s Day event downtown—the crowds, the kilts, the dogs in green bandanas. By the time the festivities wound down, the public roads were still closed, so I parked farther away than usual and took the Pinellas Trail back to my car. Camera still in hand. The light beginning to soften. Behind Cotherman Distilling Company, tucked along the trail where you might miss it if you were not looking, I found “RUMEDIN.” A sunset mural. Vibrant. Almost glowing. The colors captured the sky at that exact hour—oranges melting into pinks, purples deepening toward blue. It was a painting of Caladesi Island at dusk, but it felt like standing on the island itself. The timing was not lost on me. There I was, carrying a camera after a day of documenting Dunedin, stumbling upon a sunset mural at sunset. The alignment felt almost intentional. The Artist Behind the Wall The mural is the work of Beth Warmath, a full-time mural artist based in Clearwater …