If you love the outdoors

• Keep Pinellas Beautiful | Sign up for cleanups at spots like Clearwater Beach and the Intracoastal, take part in a garden workday, become an ambassador, or Adopt-a-Mile.
• Tampa Bay Watch | Build oyster reef balls, clean up fishing lines, or sign your high schooler up for a summer service program.

Natural-born teachers and mentors

• First Tee Tampa Bay | Grow the game of golf and help introduce youngsters to the course with summer camp programs.
• Hero to a Child | Spend 10-15 hours a month caring for children in need in Pinellas County.

Support the vulnerable

• Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | Listen to, support, and connect with people who could use a friend or community.
• IDEA Exchange | Reduce the spread of harmful diseases among the vulnerable by providing clean syringes in exchange for used ones.

If you’re an animal lover

• SPCA Tampa Bay | Commit three hours per week to become an SPCA volunteer, after completing online registration requirements.
• The Humane Society of Tampa Bay | Assist as a volunteer with in-taking and handling animals, adoptions, animal education, and special events.

For the old souls

• Senior Connection Center | Provide a range of services to older adults including a helpline and Medicare assistance.
• Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay Inc. | Help adults aged 55+ find both in-person and remote volunteer opportunities in the local community.

• Motowners Christmas Kickoff | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Kick off the holiday season with some soulful tunes delivered by a host of talented performers.
• St. Petersburg Waterfront Holiday Light Displays | Tuesday, Nov. 28-Monday, Jan. 1 | 6 p.m. | Straub Park, at Beach Dr. and Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Roam the waterfront park while taking in the artful light displays.

• Sangria and Stories: From the Collection | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa | $20 | Stroll the museum with Curator of Public History Dr. Brad Massey while sipping a glass of sangria from the Columbia Restaurant.

• International Taste Test | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6-7 p.m. | Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Pkwy., Temple Terrace | Free | The first 10 guests can enjoy tasty Korean treats at the library.
• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $49+ | Cheer on the Bolts as star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy returns from injury for his first home game of the season.
• Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $35+ | Walk the line and enjoy classic tunes reimagined in this tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter composed in collaboration with his estate.

• The nearly $600 million Gateway Expressway project is almost complete. Pinellas County officials expect completion early next year. The project will see two elevated toll roads added — one linking I-275 to the Bayside Bridge and the other connecting the Interstate to US 19. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Mayor Jane Castor will turn on seven sets of tree lights at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 2. The festive event runs from 1 to 8:30 p.m. and visitors will also have the chance to snap a photo with Santa. A screening of Disney’s “Frozen” will follow the 6 p.m. tree lighting. (That’s So Tampa)

• The Downtown Tampa Partnership has two new foodie events. Central Park Eats features food trucks at Perry Harvey Sr. Park on the third Thursday of every month 5-8 p.m. And the Downtown’s Backyard Market will take over Tampa City Center’s Esplanade 2:30-5:30 p.m. every second Thursday. (That’s So Tampa)

• The Chainsmokers are coming to Tampa next month. The DJ duo will be at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for a pool party on Sunday, Dec. 10, starting at 11 a.m. Get tickets. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Giving Tuesday, an annual celebration of generosity. Use this interactive map to check out charitable movements across the globe.

• Make this holiday season a memorable one at Xmas Bar St. Pete this weekend. The pop-up bar above Yard of Ale (260 First Ave. S.) is hosting a Singles Happy Hour event on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m in collaboration with I Love the Burg. Grab tickets. (I Love The Burg)

• Ybor City’s Hotel Haya (1412 E. Seventh Ave.) is hosting a lavish party to end 2023. The Glamorous Grooves New Year’s Eve Bash will run 7 p.m.-12 a.m. and give guests the chance to ring in 2024 in style. Tickets start at $25. (That’s So Tampa)

• The Holiday Promenade Evening Market lights up on Dec. 7 from 5-9 p.m. Shop local vendors, soak up live entertainment + enjoy festive seasonal activities amidst the picture-perfect backdrop of neighborhood-wide holiday decor.*

• Looking for the perfect gift that always feels new? Give a glimpse into the sublime with a Polk Museum of Art membership, packed with benefits + ideal for individuals, families, art lovers, and travel enthusiasts alike. See events, exhibitions, and membership details this way.*

• Apparently a degree really does pay off. A recent study shows that people with a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree can earn up to 155% more than a high school graduate. See how SEU can get you there: Sign up for a virtual info session for Online Bachelor’s and Graduate degrees.*

• Make sure your kids know how to be safe on the road with MORE HEALTH’s interactive Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety lessons — one of 25+ health and safety lessons available to local schools at no cost. See how to get MORE HEALTH at your school.*

• Big box stores continue to lobby for the Credit Card Competition Act — a bill that could dismantle credit card rewards. If signed into law, corporations would benefit from lower fees by potentially sacrificing the security and benefits of cardholders. Learn more about the bill and ways to voice your stance.**