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  • ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Pasco Weekender: Nov 13 โ€“ Nov 16, 2025

๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Pasco Weekender: Nov 13 โ€“ Nov 16, 2025

Your weekly guide to fun, food, and family life in Pasco County

Good morning, Pasco! Cool mornings, bright skies, and early holiday buzz are starting to roll in. This weekend brings fall markets, local theater, living history in Dade City, and the big headline: The Cheesecake Factory at Tampa Premium Outlets is officially open. ๐Ÿฐ Here are five fun things to check out around Pasco.

๐ŸŽ‰ 5+ Cool Things to do This Weekend (Nov 13 โ€“ Nov 16)

๐Ÿ›ž Bike Night โ€“ Fridays Got Louder @ Harley-Davidson Wesley Chapel
๐Ÿ“ 25245 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Lutz, FL 33559
๐Ÿ“… Fri, Nov 14 ยท 6:00 PMโ€“9:00 PM
๐Ÿ”— Event link โ†’

๐Ÿ›’ Angeline Farmers Market โ€“ Fall Community Day (Land Oโ€™ Lakes)
 ๐Ÿ“ Angeline Market โ€ข Sat, Nov 15 ยท 10 AMโ€“2 PM
Local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a warm neighborhood vibe.
 ๐Ÿ”— Market info โ†’

๐ŸŽญ โ€œThe Play That Goes Wrongโ€ (New Port Richey)
 ๐Ÿ“ Richey Suncoast Theatre โ€ข Friโ€“Sun, Nov 14โ€“16
A hilarious comedy where everything goes wrong โ€” great for families with older kids.
 ๐Ÿ”— Showtimes & tickets โ†’

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Civil War Living History Day (Dade City)
 ๐Ÿ“ Pioneer Florida Museum โ€ข Sat, Nov 15 ยท 10 AMโ€“4 PM
Walk the grounds, meet reenactors, and enjoy hands-on demos.
 ๐Ÿ”— Event info โ†’

๐ŸŽต โ€œWe Are Yacht Rockโ€ at Starkey Ranch Theatre (Trinity/Odessa)
 ๐Ÿ“ Starkey Ranch Theatre โ€ข Sat, Nov 15 ยท 7:30 PM
Smooth 70s/80s soft rock hitsโ€”fun and laid-back night out.
 ๐Ÿ”— Concert details โ†’

๐ŸŽ Bonus: Early Holiday Markets
Shops + breweries hosting evening pop-ups throughout Pasco.
 ๐Ÿ”— More local events โ†’

๐ŸŒŸ Spotlight Story โ€“ Cheesecake Factory Opens in Lutz

After months of โ€œWhen is it opening?โ€ posts in local Facebook groups, The Cheesecake Factory at Tampa Premium Outlets is finally open. ๐Ÿฐ

๐Ÿ“ 2362 Grand Cypress Dr, Lutz
Opened: Nov 11

Brings:

  • 200+ menu items

  • Weekend brunch + happy hour

  • Dozens of cheesecake flavors

  • Around 275 new jobs for the area

Tips before you go:

  • Aim for opening or mid-afternoon to avoid long waits.

  • Portions are bigโ€”splitting meals works great.

  • Parking is easier in the outer lot.

โ˜• Dining Spotlight โ€” De Coffee Bloom (Trinity)

Half cafรฉ, half flower shop โ€” De Coffee Bloom is one of Trinityโ€™s coziest stops with seasonal lattes, fresh blooms, and quiet seating perfect for fall mornings.
 ๐Ÿ“ 2148 Corporate Center Dr, Trinity
 ๐Ÿ”— Visit website โ†’

๐Ÿ•— Weekday Daylight Picks

  • Morning walk at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

  • Mid-afternoon dessert stop at Cheesecake Factory (shorter weekday lines!)

  • Borrow holiday cookbooks from Pasco County Libraries

๐Ÿงญ Local Tips & Guides

  • Peak season traffic returnsโ€”arrive early for events.

  • Bring a small cooler for market produce.

  • Light layers = best combo for cool mornings + warm afternoons.

  • Hurricane recovery resources: Pasco County offers updated guidance.
     ๐Ÿ”— County updates โ†’

๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™€๏ธ Local Wellness Spotlight โ€” Beginner Pickleball (Near NPR)

A fun, low-impact way to stay active โ€” and one of Pascoโ€™s fastest-growing sports!

Beginner Pickleball โ€“ New Port Richey Recreation Complex
 ๐Ÿ“6630 Van Buren St, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Great for ages 55+, new players, or anyone wanting an easy social activity.
The county lists beginner-level sessions and open play. Call ahead or check online for updated morning/afternoon times.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Around Town โ€” New Construction & Developments

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Double Branch (I-75 & SR-52)
One of Pascoโ€™s largest mixed-use projects continues steady progress.
 ๐Ÿ”— Project overview โ†’

โ˜• Ziggiโ€™s Coffee (Wesley Chapel) โ€” coming soon
Drive-thru concept planned near SR-56.
 ๐Ÿ”— Business update โ†’

๐ŸŽจ Dade City Art District expansions
New murals + retail build-outs are in the works.
 ๐Ÿ”— City announcements โ†’

๐Ÿก Real Estate Corner (Fun New Listings)

Starter (โ‰ค $350k) โ€” New Port Richey

10900 Livingston Dr โ€” $275,000
3 bed ยท 2 bath ยท ~1,369 sq ft
 ๐Ÿ”— View on Zillow โ†’

Family Move-Up ($400kโ€“$650k) โ€” Wesley Chapel

8635 Bower Bass Cir โ€” $427,500
4 bed ยท 3 bath ยท ~2,037 sq ft
Open house: Sat, Nov 15 ยท 12โ€“2 PM
 ๐Ÿ”— View on Zillow โ†’

Wow Home (Luxury/Waterfront) โ€” Tarpon Springs

1540 Big Bass Dr โ€” $915,000
3 bed ยท 3 bath ยท ~2,688 sq ft
 ๐Ÿ”— View on Zillow โ†’

Note: Info & availability can changeโ€”check each listing for open-house times.

๐ŸŽƒ Fun Section

Which Pasco attraction lets you sled on real snowโ€”even when itโ€™s 80ยฐ outside?
Reply with your guess!
(Answer next week.)

๐Ÿ’Œ Closing

Thanks for reading this weekโ€™s Pasco Weekender!
If you check out Cheesecake Factory, the farmers market, or the living history event, reply and let us know how it was.

Share this with a neighbor who always asks:
โ€œWhatโ€™s going on this weekend?โ€

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Next week: Early holiday lights, winter markets, and more November fun.

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