Preserve the Burg upcoming events

Historic Kenwood Walking Tour (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Historic Kenwood Walking Tour

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10 AM

Join Preserve the Burg and the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association on a tour of St. Pete's first suburb.

The approximately 2 hour tour travels through the neighborhood that has one of the largest concentrations of bungalows in the country. The tour will focus on the history, revitalization, current events and activities in this dynamic neighborhood.

The tour will end in the Grand Central District, where there are several places to enjoy lunch.

Tickets are $10 for PTB & HKNA members or $20 for any non-members. HKNA members should email info@historickenwood.org receive the member discount code.

Tour reservations are strongly recommended, space is limited.

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Twilight Walking Tour: Old Northeast (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Twilight Walking Tour: Old Northeast

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 5 p.m.

This special installment of our Twilight Tour will take attendees around the Old Northeast neighborhood.

Old Northeast resident, historic preservationist and PTB Board member Emily Elwyn, leads this evening stroll starting at the Elwyn's beautifully restored 1924 craftsman/colonial home and will visit historically significant styles represented in the Old Northeast.

Don't miss this special guided walk with an Old Northeast insider!

PTB members - $10 per person.

Guests and non-members are $20 per person.

Tour reservations are strongly recommended, space is limited.

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Historic Roser Park Walking Tour (05 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Historic Roser Park Walking Tour

Saturday December 5, 2026, 10 a.m.

Join Preserve the 'Burg and the Historic Roser Park Neighborhood Association on a tour of St. Pete's first Local Historic District.

This casual walk will follow scenic Booker Creek through the Historic Roser Park neighborhood. Guests will learn about the founding of St Pete's first planned neighborhood, the indigenous people who first settled here, and the many historic architectural styles that make up Historic Roser Park today.

This tour will be led by representatives from the Historic Roser Park Neighborhood Association.

Tickets are $10 for PTB members or $20 for non-members.

Tour reservations are strongly recommended, space is limited.

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Courtyard Commons Porch Party (05 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Courtyard Commons Porch Party

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Tucked along First Avenue South, Courtyard Commons brings together a distinctly St. Pete mix of independent businesses, creativity, and community within a collection of older buildings gathered around a shared courtyard.

The property has taken on many lives over the years—from a gas station to a creative hub for artists, and now to Tombolo Books, Black Crow Coffee Co., and Nah Dogs. Its evolution speaks to the value of places like this in St. Petersburg, where older buildings can be thoughtfully adapted to support small businesses, artists, and new ideas while continuing to contribute to the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

Join Preserve the ’Burg in the courtyard to hear more about the history and evolution of Courtyard Commons and spend time exploring the businesses that make this pocket of St. Pete special. St. Pete Opera will be in the courtyard to introduce their upcoming season. Tickets for this festive Porch Party will include:

One hot coffee or apple cider from Black Crow
$3 off your purchase at Tombolo
One vegan hot dog from Nah Dogs
Cash bar provided by Nah Dogs

Come celebrate preservation, local entrepreneurship, and the independent spirit that helps make St. Petersburg unique.

$25 for PTB members and $30 for non-members

image courtesy St. Pete Rising

Historic Mirror Lake Walking Tour (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Historic Mirror Lake Walking Tour

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Tour St. Petersburg's newest Local Historic District, Mirror Lake!

Designated as a LHD at the end of 2024 after years of hard work by Mirror Lake residents and Preserve the 'Burg board members and volunteers, Mirror Lake and its surrounding neighborhood are a special part of the 'Burg. While it is just blocks from Central Avenue, the area has its own sense of place, with an array of historic buildings including the 1916 Carnegie Library, and the 1924 St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club among many others. The area still retains much of its historic integrity and is a part of the Downtown National Register Historic District in addition to its new distinction as a local district.

This tour will be a leisurely stroll around Mirror Lake, taking in the best of the past as well as discussing changes on the horizon.

$10 for PTB members and $20 for non-members.

We will begin at the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Attendance is limited; advance registration required.

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Exhibition: Tom Gessler (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Central Avenue/Downtown Walking Tour (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Central Avenue/Downtown Walking Tour

Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Did you know that the majority of the buildings lining St. Pete's Central Avenue were built before 1950?

Indeed, Central Avenue is one of St. Petersburg's defining features, a historic "main street" lined with distinctive retail storefronts and arcade buildings, many dating back more than a century.

The tour begins at Craft Kafe, 200 Central Avenue, and will include "The 600 Block," the iconic Snell Building and the Open Air Post Office along the way.

This tour will be led by former PTB President and Board Member Emily Elwyn.

PTB members are $10; Guests and non-members are $20/person.

Tour reservations are strongly recommended, space is limited.

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