Happy Thanksgiving, Pasco! 🧡
Whether you're hosting family, taking it slow, or enjoying the long weekend outdoors, here are simple, local ideas to make the most of Nov 27–30.
Were sending a slightly shorter than normal edition and also sending Wednesday night so you can make the most of your Holiday tomorrow with friends and family!
🎉 5+ Cool Things to do This Weekend (Nov 27 – Nov 30)
🦃 Wiregrass Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run (Wesley Chapel)
📍 AdventHealth Center Ice • Thu, Nov 27 • 7:30 AM • 💲 Paid
Thanksgiving morning run/walk with 5K + 1-mile options. Great family tradition.
🔗 Event page
🎄 Fourth Friday Bazaar(New Port Richey)
📍 Railroad Square• Fri, Nov 28 • 6–8 PM • 💲 Free
Music, cocoa, holiday lights, and a festive countdown downtown.
🔗 City event calendar
🛍️ Small Business Saturday @ KRATE (Wesley Chapel)
📍 The Grove • Sat, Nov 29 • 11 AM–3 PM • 💲 Free
Shop local makers, grab lunch, and enjoy the open-air KRATE scene.
🔗 KRATE events
🎁 Dade City Christmas Stroll (Dade City)
📍 Downtown Dade City • Sat, Nov 29 • 5–9 PM • 💲 Free
Shops stay open late for lights, treats, and great holiday photo spots.
🔗 Main Street Dade City
🚂 Christmas Train @ The Concourse (Shady Hills)
📍 The Concourse Rotary Pavilion • Nov 29–30 • Afternoon–Evening • 💲 Small fee
Mini train rides through decorated holiday scenes — perfect for younger kids.
🔗 The Concourse
🌟 Spotlight Story –
A Thanksgiving Morning Tradition in Pasco
Thanksgiving morning in Pasco has a peaceful rhythm — soft sunlight, cooler air, and quiet parks before the day gets busy. Here’s a simple local routine that makes the morning feel special:
🌳 Start With a Walk
Great early-morning spots:
Jay B. Starkey Park (Trinity/Odessa)
Crews Lake Wilderness Park (Shady Hills)
Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park paths
☕ Grab a Local Coffee
Check holiday hours for:
White Heron Tea & Gifts (NPR)
Buttermilk Provisions (Wesley Chapel)
Local SR-54 coffee trucks
📸 Capture a Family Photo
Morning golden light (8–10 AM) is perfect at:
Sims Park by the river
Starkey boardwalk
The Grove murals
🍴 Dining Spotlight — Thanksgiving Weekend Bites
Hungry Harry’s BBQ (Land O’ Lakes)
Family-style meals, easy takeout, and comfort dishes — perfect for the day after.
Menu →
Craft Street Kitchen (Trinity/Odessa)
Creative sandwiches, bowls, and cozy comfort food.
Menu →
💆♀️ Local Wellness Spotlight — Walk Off The Turkey!
Starkey Park “Walk Off the Turkey” Self-Guided Trail Day
A relaxed trail walk you can do anytime over Thanksgiving weekend. Great for kids, grandparents, and pets.
Check park hours here:
🔗 https://www.pascocountyfl.gov
💌 Closing
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