October 16, 2026
Highlights for those who like to plan ahead. Check out these local happenings. Mark your calendar. Get your tickets.
Note: November calendars will publish on or before November 1.
Veterans Day Events
Comedy
Concerts
Theatre
Get Outdoors
Day Tripping
Festive Events
October Calendars
City of New Port Richey Veterans Day Parade, 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 at Orange Lake/Circle Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey
The Veterans Day Parade will feature local veterans, military units, marching bands, community organizations, and more. Come out and show your support and gratitude for those who have sacrificed for our freedom.
All are welcome — bring your family, wear your red, white, and blue, and help us make this a memorable tribute!
PARKING UPDATE: The DART (Downtown Area Roundabout Trolley) will be running from 3:30-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. The main route will be servicing folks from the New Port Richey Parking Garage to The Hacienda Hotel and Sims Park drop-off locations
Two Shows! Richey Suncoast Theatre presents “Kick the Bucket List Comedy Show,” 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, November 28 | $20 +
From the promo….
The Kick the Bucket List Comedy Show hits the Richey Suncoast stage Saturday, November 28 — and this one has a reputation. John Carfi, Scott Novotny, and Bob Burr have been packing 55+ communities across Florida, and the reviews keep saying the same thing: funniest show they’ve seen in years.
For more info about this event and others held at RST, visit richeysuncoasttheatre.com
Richey Community Orchestra opens the 2026-2026 concert season with “Movie Madness,” 3 p.m. Sunday, November 15 at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge | $20 open seating
From the promo….
Join the RCO as we bring the silver screen to life in an unforgettable concert of legendary Hollywood movie hits. This cinematic celebration highlights dramatic classics such as Jurassic Park, by John Williams, and music from Titanic, as well as thrilling adventures with Superman and Harry Potter. The Richey Community Chorus, our own talented group of select singers, joins the RCO with a massive medley of nine themes from James Bond movies, including Goldfinger, Skyfall, Nobody Does It Better, and Live and Let Die. Plus Academy Award winner Evergreen from A Star Is Born, Love Never Dies by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and music from Fiddler on the Roof, the highest-grossing film of 1971. For tickets & info, visit richeycommunityconcert.com
- OTB | Fox Fam Jam Presents: PHANTASMAGORIA, November 6-8 at the Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville. Phantasmagoria is a three-day camping music festival featuring live bands, professional laser shows, immersive stage production, visual art, vendors, RV camping, and late-night acoustic jams in the heart of Central Florida. | $160.75 +
- OTB | Fourth-Annual Florida Winter Music Festival, November 11-15 at the Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville. Five incredible days of live music, camping, and community at the Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville, Florida. Featuring Reggae Sundae with a reggae takeover on the Main Stage. RV hookup & primitive camping on-site in natural Florida beauty—with private showers & bathrooms. Family-friendly, hiking trails, fishing, food & craft vendors, kids’ activities & playground, yoga, all-ages crafting, bonfires, drum circles, open mics, puppet karaoke, campground song circles & jams. | $25 and up depending on single day, weekend pass, five-day pass + camping fees. Children under 18 are free with adult supervision.
- Riverside Concert Series featuring The Nightbumpers, 6-7 p.m. Friday. November 13 at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey | Free | The NightBumpers bring high-energy American roots music to the stage with toe-tapping rhythms, swinging grooves, and blues-infused style. Inspired by the jump and swing era of the 1940s, their sound is a lively tribute to a timeless musical tradition.
- OTB | Cornucopia Music Fest, November 20-22 at the Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville. Features 15 + bands playing over three days. Tickets start at: Adult $48/Youth $22. (more for multi-day passes) Children 12 & Under are FREE with an Adult Admission.
- Concert in the Park Series featuring Homegrown, a Zac Brown tribute band, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, November 21 in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. | Free.
- OTB | Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival, November 26-29 at the Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville. Features some 16 bands playing over four days in a rustic setting, Thanksgiving Potluck, Children’s programs, and food and craft vendors. Tickets start at $53 for adults and $22 for youth (13 and up) for a single day. For tickets and more info, visit evansmediasource.com/events/2026-thanksgiving-bluegrass-festival.
Richey Suncoast Theatre presents the comedy, Noises Off, weekends November 13-22 | $31 +
From the promo….
The curtain’s about to go up on “Nothing On” — if the cast can just remember which door to use, where they left the sardines, and whether they’re supposed to be on stage at all. Noises Off takes you behind the scenes of a hapless touring theatre company as a bad dress rehearsal spirals into backstage sabotage and total on-stage collapse. Slamming doors, missed cues, flying props, and tangled romances collide in what’s been called the funniest farce ever written — a play within a play that goes completely off the rails.
November 13*, 14, 20 & 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM | November 15 & 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM | *ASL Interpreted Show
For more info about this event and others held at RST, visit richeysuncoasttheatre.com
Morning Birding Walk With Pasco Audubon, 8 a.m. Saturday, November 7 at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park | Free
The group will depart from the Education Center parking lot at 8 a.m. for a 1-4 mile walk. It is recommended to bring along water, bug spray, and wear closed-toed shoes. Naturally, it’s also a good idea to have binoculars and/or a camera.
An Educational Talk on Florida Friendly Landscaping and Turf Alternatives will be held at 11 a.m. at the Education Center.
For more information on Pasco Audubon, visit pascoaudubon.com
Register Now for the Mayor’s Kickball Tournament on November 14 at Gulf High School in New Port Richey
Registration is open for the Mayor’s Adult Kickball Tournament! Games begin at 8 AM on Saturday, November 14th at the Historic Gulf High School field and Gulf High School fields. Space is limited to 16 teams. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (727) 841-4560. To register, click here.
Pasco County Parks & Rec Outdoor Adventures | Take a Hike Day Celebration! | Self-Guided Option, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Satruday, November 21 at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey |
Celebrate “Take a Hike Day” at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, designed not only to spark your sense of adventure but also to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of hiking. After checking in at the Starkey Environmental Education Center, participants will explore the trails, get their heart pumping with every step, and take in the beauty of Florida in the fall. After completing the chosen hike with Pasco Parks & Rec.
Florida Bug Jam, November 6-8 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City | Gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for spectators
Spend the weekend checking out an incredible collection of classic, custom, restored, and one-of-a-kind Volkswagens, from Beetles and Buses to Ghias, Things, and everything in between. Car show, vendors, contests, swap meet. Attendees are encouraged to dress in colorful Florida garb
For information, visit the Florida Bug Jam website.
Believe! The Polar Express Experience, two shows on Friday, November 27 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre | Free, but reservations are required
From the promo….
The magic begins at 1:15 PM and 6:15 PM, respectively, when guests will be welcomed with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. Families are encouraged to wear their coziest pajamas to get into the holiday spirit. Following the heartwarming story of belief and friendship, the audience will be treated to a surprise visit from a very special guest—Santa Claus himself. Tickets: Free! Reservations are required.
Presented by Richey Suncoast Theatre, The New Port Richey Public Library, and the City of NPR.
For more info about this event and others held at RST, visit richeysuncoasttheatre.com
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