🎟️ 5+ Cool Things To Do This Weekend (Dec 11–14)

🎁 Starkey Market’s Annual Holiday Market (Trinity / Odessa)
📍 Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd, Trinity • Sat, Dec 13 • 11 AM–4 PM • 💲 Free entry
Stroll the farm market, shop local makers, and grab treats from The Trough food truck and coffee bar. Very kid- and grandparent-friendly.
🔗 Event details →

🎄 2025 Holiday Street Parade (Downtown New Port Richey)
📍 Downtown NPR (around Main St & Sims Park) • Sat, Dec 13 • 6–9 PM • 💲 Free
More than 100 lighted floats, bands, and Santa rolling through downtown. Bring chairs, glow sticks, and plan to park a little early.
🔗 Parade info →

🍻 Sunday Market @ Florida Avenue Brewing Co. (Wesley Chapel)
📍 2029 Arrowgrass Dr, Wesley Chapel • Sun, Dec 14 • 1–5 PM • 💲 Free entry
Second Sunday market with local vendors, live music, and a big lawn to roam. Food, craft beer, and plenty of room for strollers.
🔗 Market details →

🎅 Breakfast with Santa (Zephyrhills)
📍 Zephyrhills City Hall Courtyard, 5335 8th St • Sat, Dec 13 • 9:30–11 AM • 💲 Free
Hosted by Zephyrhills Public Library: light breakfast, crafts, and photos with Santa in front of the big tree. No registration needed—just show up a little early.
🔗 More info →

❄️ Snow Day at Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park (Dade City)
📍 27839 St Joe Rd, Dade City • Open Thu–Sun • 💲 Ticketed
Florida’s only snow park: big tubing hill, ice skating, and an indoor snow play area. On Sat–Sun they’re open from morning into the night—book a time slot before you drive out.
🔗 Tickets & hours →

🛍️ Ho Ho Ho at the Lutz Holiday Markets (Lutz / LOL)
📍 Northpointe / Lutz area • Sat, Dec 13 • 5-9pm • 💲 Mostly free to browse
Tiki Cove local venue market with 20+ local vendors. Good option if you want to stay closer to US-41 / SR-54. northtampabuzz.com
🔗 Holiday market round-up →

➕ More Local Happenings

• AdventHealth Winter Village (Wesley Chapel) — Ice skating + cocoa tents

• Downtown Dade City Lights — nightly walk-through displays

• Holiday Pet Photos @ Woof Gang Trinity
  Full Events Calendar →

🌟 Spotlight Story – Parade Night in Downtown New Port Richey

Parade night in downtown New Port Richey feels like a small-town movie scene. Streets fill up with families, kids wave glow sticks, and neighbors set their chairs out hours before the first float rolls by.

If you’re heading to the 2025 Holiday Street Parade on Saturday, here’s a simple game plan:

1️⃣ Pick your spot early

• Good viewing stretches: along Main Street near Sims Park, or around Orange Lake.

• Plan to arrive 45–60 minutes before 6 PM if you want front-row sidewalk spots.

• Bring: folding chairs, a light blanket, and maybe ear protection for little ones.

2️⃣ Pair it with dinner or dessert
Make it a full evening:

• Grab a bite before the parade at one of the downtown spots around Grand Blvd & Main.

• Or eat after while traffic thins out—many places stay open later on parade night.

3️⃣ Keep it easy with kids & grandparents

• Park a little farther away on side streets to avoid getting stuck when the parade ends.

• Use glow sticks or light-up necklaces so it’s easy to spot your group.

• Pack wipes, a small blanket, and a backup snack in case lines are long.

4️⃣ Wrap with a stroll through Sims Park
When the parade ends, take a slow walk by the river and the lit-up trees. It’s a calm way to end an exciting night (and a great time to grab a family photo for your holiday card).

More Info →

🍴 Local Dining Pick- Sip on Grand (Downtown NPR)

This week’s pick: Sip on Grand, a cozy speakeasy-style wine bar right in downtown New Port Richey.

• 📍 6231 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey

• 🕔 Typically open Tue–Sat evenings (check hours before you go)

• Vibe: Soft lighting, small tables, and a hidden-gem feel—perfect for a date night after the parade.

• Try: A charcuterie or cheese board, one of their rotating organic wines, or a seasonal special from the menu.

Tip: If you’re doing parade night, park once, enjoy the parade with the family, then slip back to Sip on Grand for a quieter adult wind-down.

💆‍♀️ Local Wellness Pick

Sunrise Yoga at The Hub (Wesley Chapel)

📍 The Hub at Bexley
Gentle, open-air yoga designed for all levels — a refreshing way to reset during a busy holiday season. Bring a mat and water.
Details →

💸 Pasco Deals & Discounts (NEW!)

• Hungry Harry’s (LOL) — Kids eat 50% off on Sundays

• Ice Cream at Twistee Treat Trinity — Buy-one-get-one cones (Fri 3–5 PM)

• Pasco County Libraries — Free holiday craft kits for kids this week
  More Deals →

🧭 Local Tips & Guides

• 🎒 Bring chairs, blankets, and layers for nighttime events

• 🚗 Check street closures before any parade or riverfront event

• ☕ Downtown NPR + Dade City both have great pre-event coffee stops

• 📷 Best holiday photo ops: Dade City lights, Sims Park bridge, KRATE murals

• 🎄 Many markets accept card + cash — bring small bills for vendors

🗺️ Around Town (New Developments & Openings)

A quick look at what’s happening around Pasco (all within the last few weeks):

• 🥯 EggBred coming to The Hub at Bexley (Land O’ Lakes)
  A new EggBred breakfast spot is on the way to Bexley’s Hub, with breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and a drive-thru. Great future option for SR-54 commuters. northtampabuzz.com

• 🏥 Moffitt’s Speros FL campus moving forward at Angeline
  Moffitt Cancer Center’s Speros FL project in the Angeline community (off SR-52) continues to ramp up, with outpatient buildings and research facilities planned in phases. It’s a major long-term health and jobs hub for Pasco.

• 🐾 Pasco County Animal Services Holiday Open House (Land O’ Lakes)
  Animal Services is hosting a holiday open house with tours, adoptable pets, and family fun at the shelter on Dogpatch Lane this month—a nice way to support local rescues and maybe find a new furry friend.
  🔗 Pasco Animal Services →

🏡 Real Estate Corner

Starter Home (≤ $350k) — Holiday / NPR

3 bed • 2 bath • 980 sq ft — Clean, easy-living home with screened lanai.
View on Zillow →

Move-Up Home ($400k–$650k) — Trinity/NPR

3 bed • 2 bath • 1,980 sq ft — Updated kitchen, open layout, great schools.
Link →

Wow Home (Luxury / Waterfront) — Hudson

3 bed • 3 bath • 2,340 sq ft — Canal-front living with quick Gulf access.
Link →

💌 Closing

Thanks for spending part of your week with us. If you head out to a parade, market, or riverside event, snap a photo or tag us — we love seeing Pasco shine.

Next week: A look at Pasco’s best neighborhood Christmas lights + a few hidden holiday gems across the county. 🌟

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