May on St. Croix
With an average temperature in the low-80's, May is a great month for outdoor fitness activities on St. Croix, and the island offers many! From the annual Kite Festival hosted by St. Croix East End Marine Park, to VI Triathlon Federation's Mermaid Mixer, there's outdoor fun to be had for all. You can also enjoy some of the many smaller events held at local restaurants and resorts to celebrate this month's Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day holidays.
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MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
02 - 04 | The Face of Emmett Till
Caribbean Community Theatre presents The Face of Emmett Till, a play by Mamie Till-Mobley & David Bar III. Directed by Lionel Downer.
There will be six performances across two weekends.
When : 8:00PM (Friday and Saturday), 4:00PM (Sunday)
Where : Caribbean Community Theatre
Admission : Tickets will be available on Eventbrite in advance
03 | Movie Night @ Leatherback Brewing Company
Head to Leatherback Brewing Company on the first Saturday of each month for a FREE outdoor movie on the lawn. Bring your beach chairs, blankets, friends and family and enjoy a movie under the stars. Come early and order your favorite pizza or snack. The bar will be open for beer and cocktails as well. Check out the Leatherback Brewing Co. Facebook page for this month’s movie feature.
When : 6:45PM - 9:30PM
Where : Leatherback Brewing Company
Admission : Free
05 | Cinqo de Mayo
There's Shupes on the Boardwalk, and The Landing at Cane Bay for margaritas and drink specials. Dazzled STX has a latin dance party on Saturday night.
Where : Various locations
Admission : Free
07 | Cruise Ship In Port
09 - 11 | The Face of Emmett Till
Caribbean Community Theatre presents The Face of Emmett Till, a play by Mamie Till-Mobley & David Bar III. Directed by Lionel Downer.
There will be six performances across two weekends.
When : 8:00PM (Friday and Saturday), 4:00PM (Sunday)
Where : Caribbean Community Theatre
Admission : Tickets will be available on Eventbrite in advance
A widely used term throughout the Caribbean ‚”jump up” means “to dance.” Jump Up on St. Croix…
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A Christiansted Block Party That’s Fun For The Whole Family! The streets are closed off to traffic so that the Moko Jumbies can roam, and St. Croix social service organizations, youth groups and calypso bands sprinkle the town. Restaurants and businesses stay open late offering great specials, and local food and drink vendors offer up a taste of local flavor. The event is from 6-10pm, but the party continues long after that!
When : 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Where : Downtown Christiansted
Admission : Free
Take a Walk Through the Vibrant Christiansted Art Community! Explore Art on St. Croix!…
Read More15 | Art Thursday
Art galleries, jewelry studios and fine retail stores all stay open late for a relaxing evening on the town. Admission is FREE, but be sure to bring some shopping money for buying locally made art, jewelry, and more!
When : 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Where : Downtown Christiansted
Admission : Free
TBA | Kite Festival 2025
Join us for the East End Marine Park’s second annual Kite Festival! Expect kite flying contests, a build-a-kite station, food & drink vendors, live music, laser tag, an inflatable obstacle course, a tour of STXEEMP’s Visitor Center, giveaways and more!
When : 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Where : St. Croix East End Marine Park
Admission : Free
TBA | VICF Triple Bypass
VI Cycling Federation's annual Triple Bypass race.
Where : TBA
When : TBA
25 | Cruise Ship In Port
TBA | VIPR Paradise 5K
VI Pace Runners' Annual Paradise 5K.
Where : TBA
When : TBA
26 | Memorial Day Group Ride
In honor of Memorial Day, a group Cycling ride.
Where : Sunny Isle Annex
When : TBA
TBA | Mermaid Mixer
Calling all Ladies...er, Mermaids!! This annual women-only event is not about fitness and speed; it's about mixing together for a fun workout and fellowship. Thanks to Mutiny Island Vodka, there will be plenty of "mermaid water" and lots of great raffle prizes! Bring your girlfriends to Cane Bay for some early morning fun.
Where : Cane Bay Beach
Show your pride and join in the fun as St. Croix celebrates the unique heritage and history…
Read MoreTBA | Glow Rave Party with STX Pride
Get a head start on pride month this year! A fairly new annual event that lights up Point Udall with colorful music, dancing, lights and celebration of life. Registration fee covers shuttle bus from Cramer's Park.
When : 8pm - 2am
Where : Point Udall
Registration is required - link here.
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More About May on St. Croix
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May Holidays
Cinco de Mayo
Mother's Day (2nd Sunday)
Memorial Day (Last Monday)
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Off Season
May is part of the off (or slow) tourism season on St. Croix. While St. Croix isn't really a place with big crowds, May is an especially laid-back time on the island. For many restaurants and storefronts, this is the final month of season and close toward the end of the month, so make reservations for restaurants, tours and attractions whenever possible.
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Average Temperatures
The average daily temperatures in May range from the high 70s to mid-80s (°F)
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Average Rainfall
May is part of the drier season on St. Croix, averaging about 9 days of rain. What rain showers there are most often on the light side and pass by quickly.
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Local Seafood in Season
Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Conch, Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, White Marlin, Dolphin Fish, Kingfish
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Local Fruits in Season
Custard Apple, Carambola, Dragonfruit, Jackfruit, Papaya, Hog Plum
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Seasonal Flowers + Blooming Plants
Century plants bloom in early spring to late summer with clusters of bright yellow flowers. The South American cannonball tree is also in bloom, with fragrant red flowers and giant cannonball fruits.
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Seasonal Wildlife to Watch For
Humpback whales migrate along St. Croix during the late winter months. There are also occasional sights of whale sharks and manta rays.
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Migratory Birds to Watch For
Black-necked Stilt, Blue-winged Teal, Great Blue Heron, and Northern Waterthrush migrate to the Virgin Islands for the winter months.
