🌞 Good Morning, Pasco!
Happy MLK weekend, Pasco! This is a special long weekend with Monday off for many, and we've got a great mix of ways to spend it. From celebrating Arbor Day in New Port Richey to browsing crafts in Trinity and enjoying live music throughout the county, there's something for everyone. Cooler temps make it perfect for getting out and exploring all the good stuff happening around town.
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🎟️ 5+ Cool Things To Do This Weekend (Jan 15–18)
🎵 Throwback Thursday @ KRATE (Wesley Chapel)
📍 KRATE at the Grove • Thu, Jan 15 • 6–9 PM • 💲 Free entry
Easy weeknight outing: open-air music, lots of food choices, and room for kids to move.
🔗 KRATE event info →
🌳 37th Annual Arbor Day Celebration (New Port Richey)
📍 Frances Avenue Park • Fri, Jan 16 • 10 AM–12 PM • 💲 Free
A feel-good community event with free tree seedlings (while supplies last) and simple, family-friendly activities.
🔗 City event listing →
🎤 Life In Technicolor: A Tribute to Coldplay (New Port Richey)
📍 Richey Suncoast Theatre • Fri, Jan 16 • 💲 Ticketed
If you want a fun “date night” option, this one is a solid downtown pick.
🔗 Show details & tickets →
🛍️ Trinity Crafters Market (Odessa / Trinity)
📍 Hampton Inn Odessa Trinity (Meeting Room) • 11780 FL-54, Odessa • Sat, Jan 17 • 10 AM–3 PM • 💲 Free entry
Indoor market with local makers, gifts, and sweet treats. Great for a low-pressure Saturday stop.
🔗 Market details →
🎶 The Kings Herald Concert (Zephyrhills)
📍 East Pasco Adventist Church • 7333 Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills • Sat, Jan 17 • 7–9 PM • 💲 Check details
A nice East Pasco evening option if you want something simple and indoors.
🔗 Event listing →
🌟 Spotlight Story: Arbor Day in NPR (A simple weekend “reset”)
If you want one small thing that feels meaningful (and takes almost no planning), Arbor Day in New Port Richey is a great pick.
Why it’s worth it:
It’s outdoors, relaxed, and easy with kids.
You can grab a free seedling and plant something that grows with your family.
Quick plan:
Show up near the start so seedlings don’t run out.
Bring a small bag or box for the ride home.
If you can, plant it the same day. It’s a fun “we did something good” moment.
🍴 Local Dining Pick
🥘 Starkey Market + The Trough (Trinity / Odessa) 📍 3460 Starkey Blvd, Trinity An easy “everyone wins” stop: grab food, let the kids roam the open space, and keep it casual. 🔗 Starkey Market info →
💆♀️ Local Wellness Pick
Withlacoochee River Park: Lookout Tower is back (Dade City / East Pasco)
They repaired the lookout tower, so it’s a great “new year, new view” excuse to get outside for an easy walk and a fresh perspective.
🔗 Park updates →
💸 Pasco Deals & Discounts
🌳 Free tree seedlings (while supplies last) at NPR Arbor Day
🗺️ Around Town: Cold Weather Warning
🥶 Pasco County has issued a cold weather update with shelter and warming info for the area. If you know someone who might need a safe warm place, this is worth sharing. 🔗 County cold weather update →
🏡 Real Estate Corner: Mortgage Rate Snapshot (Last 30 Days)
Here’s the weekly average trend (U.S. average fixed rates):
30-year fixed
Dec 11: 6.22%
Dec 18: 6.21%
Dec 24: 6.18%
Dec 31: 6.15%
Jan 8: 6.16% 🔗 Source →
15-year fixed
Dec 11: 5.47%
Dec 18: 5.45%
Dec 24: 5.41%
Dec 31: 5.40%
Jan 8: 5.41% 🔗 Source →
Takeaway: rates have been mostly flat with a slight dip late December.
💌 Closing
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