Largo Weekender: Skate Park Opens, Pittie Party, Night Hike

The Bayhead ActionPark opens officially Saturday at 11 a.m. The ribbon cutting ceremony will include skate and bike demonstrations and giveaways.

The new lighted park offers a mini-ramp, 7-foot empty pool and a street section with rails, steps and grind box.

Get more details in the post on Patch.

PITTIE PARTY IS SATURDAY

Adopt a pit bull for $5 during Pinellas County Animal Services’ Pittie-Party. Pit bull and pit mix adoptions are $5 during a special promotion Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This month other adoptable dogs and cats are available for a reduced adoption fee of $25.

NIGHT HIKE WITH TURTLES

Enjoy a nature hike Saturday through McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th N St, from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. The guided hike is free.

TARPON SPRINGS HIPPIE FEST AND FOOD TRUCK RALLY: Break out your tie dye and have a groovy time beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Sponge Docks in downtown Tarpon Springs. There will be a VW Bug show, hula hoop contest and live music, but it's not all about throwbacks — enjoy the latest food truck trend, plus other vendors and more. See the event listing on Tarpon Springs Patch for more details.

98 ROCK PRESENTS: BIG NIGHT OUT: Rock out with Fuel, Hoobastank, Alien Ant Farm and Local H starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, in St. Petersburg. Tickets start as low as 98 cents and go up to $29.50 for VIP reserved seating. The concert is a fundraiser for Historic St. Pete, a group trying to save St. Pete's historic YMCA. Visit 98rock.com for more details and ticket info.

Find more things to do in the Events Calendar on Patch. Hosting an event? Add it to the calendar!