Golf Cart Patriotic Ride & Roll
8 p.m. Thursday, July 2. Main Street, New Port Richey. Join for another year featuring patriotic themed golf carts. The lineup starts at 7 p.m. All registered participants receive a wristband for after party specials at participating downtown businesses. For details and to sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/4cj24v4h
Fourth of July Celebration
5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 4. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 4424 Friendly Way. Celebrate America’s Independence Day with an apple pie bake off, bike parade, bounce park, food trucks, vendors, community performances and kids’ entrepreneur market. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
East Pasco July 4th Celebration
6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 4. Historic Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., Dade City. East Pasco will host a patriotic celebration, paying tribute to the nation and its esteemed individuals. After the event, a spectacular fireworks display will take place over at John Burks Park at 9 p.m. https://tinyurl.com/2th3tz3y
THURSDAY
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
10-11:30 a.m. July 2. Land O’ Lakes Branch, 2818 Collier Parkway. A trained support group facilitator from the Alzheimer’s Association will be leading this monthly support group for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s.
Senior Game Day
12:30-3:30 p.m. July 2. Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey. Held every Thursday. Come and enjoy all kinds of board and card games. Games are provided and you’re welcome to share one of your own. Everyone is welcome, the center is a very friendly group and willing to teach. 727-844-7703.
GRAND Group
5-6:30 p.m. July 2. Elise Logan Memorial Park, 15830 Greenglen Lane, Shady Hills. A monthly support group for grandparents navigating the journey of raising grandchildren. First Thursday of each month. Guest speakers to help with parenting grandchildren. Sharing of resources for grandparents. Meet and connect with other grands. 352-521-1254.
Tales of Tarpon
7 p.m. July 2. Historic Train Depot, 160 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. In celebration of America’s semiquincentennial, the Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society, in cooperation with the city of Tarpon Springs, will host a series of dynamic speakers. This week, Alex Casano will speak on “Doing History.” Free. 727-937-8997.
Side Splitters Comedy Club presents: Mike Cronin
8 p.m. July 2-4. Side Splitters Comedy Club at the Grove, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Mike Cronin is everything that is good about stand-up comedy. A jovial, intelligent, and stupid man, he has spent the last 16 years traveling the globe giving audience’s the business. Through these years of road work, he has become one of the funniest, most well-respected comedians working today. https://sidesplitterscomedy.com
FRIDAY
Senior Social
3 p.m. July 3. B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd. Join B&B Theatres every Friday for fun card games with the 50 and older community. Come alone or bring a few friends. Instruction available for all games. Free to play. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Dinner with John T.
5 p.m. July 3. Oasis Coffee Spot, 9213 Little Road, New Port Richey. Every Friday, John will entertain you with songs you know and love, as well as an occasional introduction to a classic song you may not have heard yet.
Pop Music Dinner/Dance
5 p.m. July 3. King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey. Held the first and third Friday of each month. Enjoy pop, country, ’50s and ’60s music. Donation is $4. Food available for purchase at 5 p.m. 727-868-5744.
The Market Elaine
5:30-9:30 p.m. July 3. The Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Come experience a vibrant atmosphere filled with more than 150 vendors, live entertainment and activities for all ages. Held the first Friday of each month.
Tarpon Springs First Friday
6-10 p.m. July 3. Downtown Tarpon Springs, 100 E. Tarpon Ave. A free family event held the first Friday of the month — featuring art, food, vendors, shops, music, and beer and wine, with a fun theme every month. Free parking and shuttle at the Dog/Splash Park at 508 Live Oak St. (5:30–10:30 p.m.)
Willybuilt Meet
7-9 p.m. July 3. The WingHouse Bar & Grill, 6515 US Highway 19, New Port Richey. Willybuilt Friday weekly car meet, no burnouts, no revving, no crazy loud music. Come out to have fun and enjoy the cars and people who all share the same passion for cars.
SATURDAY
Pasco Audubon Morning Nature Walk
7:30 a.m. July 4. J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road, New Port Richey. Anyone interested in birding or nature in general is welcome to join on field trips. Almost all are free. Registration may be required, check the schedule for details. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outdoors for about 4 hours. www.westpascoaudubon.com/pascoaudubon/schedule.html
Pasco County Celebrates America
3-11 p.m. July 4. Sunwest Park, 17362 Old Dixie Highway, Hudson. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with live music by Chris Dupree, Life of the Party, and Shakes Society. Bring your own lawn chair, no coolers allowed. Food trucks will be on site. A fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. $5 parking fee.
Veterans First Saturday Car Show and Dinner
4-8 p.m. July 4. Americana 50s Diner, 1730 US-19, Holiday. Any branch of service is welcome, along with any veteran’s organization. Better still, any relative of a veteran is welcome to bring a veteran hero. Meet every first Saturday.
SUNDAY
Docent-Guided Tour
3-5 p.m. July 5. MAPS Museum, 7650 Orchid Lake Road, New Port Richey. Take a tour with museum director Charles Zidar. Check out all of the amazing things the MAPS Museum has to offer. Tickets must be purchased before noon the day of the tour. Online registration only. $15-$20. www.mapsmuseum.org
MONDAY
Walk & Talk Club
10-11 a.m. July 6. New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Join the library for a weekly walk discovering different destinations around the city. The walk will begin and end at the New Port Richey Public Library. Meet in the courtyard.
Mahjong
12:30-3:30 p.m. July 6. Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey. Held every Monday. Games are open to beginners and seasoned players. Mahjong sets are provided, bring your Mahjong card. 727-844-7703.
Parkinson’s and Other Neurological Disorders Exercise Program
2 p.m. July 6. Galen Wilson Senior Center, 8600 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey. Every Monday and Wednesday, certified trainer Sarita Machado provides a structured exercise program to work on the physical effects of Parkinson’s. During the same time, caregivers can meet and discuss the questions that come up with others who are experiencing similar situations. $5. For information, call 727-644-4555.
GRAND Group
5-6:30 p.m. July 6. One Stop Shop, 15029 14th St., Dade City. A monthly support group for grandparents navigating the journey of raising grandchildren. Usually the first Monday of each month. Guest speakers to help with parenting grandchildren. Sharing of resources for grandparents. 352-521-1254.
TUESDAY
Tasty Tuesdays Local Organic Market
9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 7. Outside the New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Each Tuesday, enjoy products from local organic growers in an open-air courtyard, and learn about growing and preparing your own. The day includes lectures and demonstrations; check out non-GMO, heirloom seeds at the Library Seed Bank. Accepts EBT/SNAP benefits. Visit Facebook for more information.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
10-11:30 a.m. July 7. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. Every Tuesday, meetings are held in the Father Joseph E. Bearmount building. The first meeting is free, and you will find the TOPS members encouraging, inspiring, and motivational. Call TOPS Chapter leader John at 210-865-1870.
Bingo
5:30 p.m. July 7. John Nelson Memorial Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29, 4300 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Every Tuesday, evening early bird game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the regular session begins at 6 p.m. The snack bar provides food and drinks for purchase. 727-992-1499.
Suncoast Harmony Chorus
6:30 p.m. July 7. Salishan Gracious Living, 191 Astaire Lane, Spring Hill. Suncoast Harmony Chorus is the place to be if you love singing. Practices are weekly. For more info, contact Cindy at 352-597-4376 or visit www.suncoast-harmony.com
Land O’ Lakes Photography Club
7 p.m. July 7. Zoom. The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club meets the first Tuesday of the month via Zoom. Those with an interest in photography may attend a first meeting by contacting Lillian Cucuzza at LandOLakesPhotoClub@gmail.com for a link to meeting and further information.
Hudson Beach Yacht Club General Meeting
7:30 p.m. July 7. Sea Ranch Civic Center, 13711 Veronica Drive, Hudson. Visitors are encouraged, boat ownership is not required. Doors open at 7 p.m. Visit myhbyc.com or call 727-808-0909, leave your name and phone number to ask for more information.
WEDNESDAY
Summer Kids Series
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. July 8-9. B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd. The B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series operates during the summer months when school is not in session and is designed to give families an affordable morning option that is great for the whole family. Tickets are $5 or $3 for Backstage Pass Members. Not a member? It’s free to join. This week’s feature is “The SpongeBob Movie.”
Women’s Connection of New Port Richey
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 8. Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Enjoy a delicious meal and an inspiring talk. All women are welcome. No membership or dues. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. $20. Reservations are necessary. Call Karen at 727-842-9090 or Ruth at 727-233-2247.
Wednesday Music Jam
Noon-2:30 p.m. July 8. Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey. Held each Wednesday. Music is country, bluegrass and gospel. Everyone is welcome. Plenty of seats and a big dance floor. 727-389-6000.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls
1-3 p.m. July 8-Aug. 26. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa. The Area Agency on Aging will offer a series designed to manage falls and increase activity levels for participants aged 60 or older. Students are asked to commit to attend the full series of eight weekly classes. Register at https://pascolibraries.libnet.info/event/16428736
2nd Wednesday Monthly Night Markets
5:30-9:30 p.m. July 8. The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. Enjoy a warm evening strolling our monthly night market, including live music, food and treats, local makers, and family fun.
Game Night at the Grove
7:30 p.m. July 8. B&B Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Game nights alternate between trivia and bingo each week. This week’s theme is general music bingo. Free to play, no reservations required.
LOOKING AHEAD
Coin Club of Pasco County
6 p.m. July 9. Elks Lodge #2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Meets every second Thursday of the month. The club strives to educate its members with a monthly talk by a member on different topics of coin history or recent numismatic events. Visitors are welcome. For information call Chuck at 727-534-7597. www.PascoCoinClub.com
Summer Reading Quest
10-11 a.m. July 10. Zephyrhills City Hall, second floor, 5335 Eighth St. Join the library this week for a fun event. Sign up for the reading quest on Beanstack and log your minutes to be entered into a drawing for awesome prizes. Summer Reading Quest is held each Friday in July.
Friday Moonlight Market
5-9 p.m. July 10. The Hub at Bexley, 16954 Focus Loop, Land O’ Lakes. Every 2nd and 4th Friday. This is a kid-friendly and pet-friendly event that promises something special for everyone. Don’t miss out on this festive, community-filled evening. Enjoy live music, grab some delicious grub, and explore a variety of vendors offering everything from jewelry and soaps to pastries and unique decorations.
Skooba’s Tight 5 Comedy Competition
8 p.m. July 10. Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Skooba’s Tight 5 is an audience-driven stand-up comedy competition featuring five of the area’s rising comedians performing their best 5-minute sets. At the end of the night, the audience votes to determine who advances to the Tight 5 finals. Tickets start at $13. www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com
Rise and Shine Car Meet-Up
9-11 a.m. July 11. Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel, 28739 State Road 54. Calling all car enthusiasts, mark your calendars for an exciting event that promises a morning full of revving engines and good company. Participants displaying a vehicle are treated to free coffee and breakfast. Enjoy live music, meet fellow enthusiasts and admire a diverse range of vehicles. Every second Saturday of the month.
Second Saturday Tarpon Springs Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11. Mother Meres parking lot, Tarpon Avenue & ALT 19. Shop with local vendors featuring veggies, plants, jewelry, baked goods and arts. Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association. Tarponspringsfloridausa.com
Saturday @ Zephyr Park
9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11. Zephyr Park, 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills. Enjoy artisan works and delicious eclectic choice of faire at Zephyr Park. A monthly event with something for everyone. Free admission and free parking.
Oldsmar Saturday Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11. City Hall - East Lot, 100 State St. W., Oldsmar. Support local vendors while enjoying fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious food. Presented by the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 11; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12. Sponge Docks, 735 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs. Support local small businesses and explore pottery, crafts, handmade jewelry, artisan products and so much more.
Thrive on the Square
11 a.m.-noon. July 11. Cavalaire Square, 5739 Missouri Ave., New Port Richey. The city is expanding its summer lineup of free community programming to include a new monthly wellness series designed to introduce residents and visitors to a variety of movement, mindfulness, and self-improvement experiences. Participation is free and no prior experience is required. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and arrive a few minutes early before each session begins.
Native American Flute
11 a.m.-noon. July 11. New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Discover the soothing voice of the Native American flute in this welcoming, beginner-friendly monthly class. Students will learn how to hold the flute, produce clear tones, and play simple melodies using intuitive techniques. Along the way, we’ll explore breathwork, rhythm, and the meditative qualities that make this instrument so special. No registration necessary.
Margaree’s and Sonny Oden’s Combined Jam
1 p.m. July 11. King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey. The Jam, which is held each Saturday, includes country, bluegrass and gospel music. Everyone is welcome. Donation of $4 at the door; musicians are free. All proceeds go to the church. 727-355-2290.
Caribbean Night at Krate
7-11 p.m. July 11. Krate at the Grove, 5862 Goldview Parkway, Wesley Chapel. Every second Saturday of the month, head to the Krate, where DJ Q spins the best reggae, soca and calypso music.
Sunshine Sessions
11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 12. Cavalaire Square, 5739 Missouri Ave., New Port Richey. Through September, Sunshine Sessions will feature curated house music and daytime rave vibes by Heather Effie. The event blends wellness culture, movement, and community connection into a vibrant outdoor experience. Guests can enjoy bubble machines, affirmation cards, giveaways, dancing, and wellness-inspired activities in a welcoming environment designed for all ages.
Summer in the City
Noon-3 p.m. July 12. Downtown New Port Richey. Spend your Sunday supporting local businesses and get rewarded for it. Shop, dine, and explore your favorite retail shops, restaurants, and service businesses. For every $50 spent at a downtown business, receive $10 in Main Street Bucks. https://tinyurl.com/mrx5szch
Cornhole Tournament
1 p.m. July 12. Beef O’Brady’s Dade City & Dade City Tap House & Spirits, 14136 Seventh St. Tournaments held every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Cash prizes. Registration opens at noon. 352-567-4136.