Taking place on Thanksgiving weekend, the annual Shopapalooza Festival is one of the biggest shopping events in the entire Tampa Bay region, and this year’s rendition promises to be better than ever. The huge (and free) vendor market takes place in St. Petersburg on Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1, from 10 am – 5 pm on the waterfront in Vinoy Park. This annual extravaganza is more than worth crossing the bridge, and you can even get easy access without driving by taking the CrossBay Ferry.