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๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Pasco Weekender: Nov 6 โ€“ Nov 9, 2025

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

Good Morning, Pasco! Cooler mornings are back. If youโ€™re looking for food trucks, a Veterans Day parade, live music, or a market stroll, here are 5+ kid-friendly picks for Thursdayโ€“Sunday.

๐ŸŽ‰ 5+ Cool Things to do This Weekend (Nov 6 โ€“ Nov 9)

๐Ÿšš Food Truck Night @ Avalon Park (Wesley Chapel)
 ๐Ÿ“ 5060 River Glen Blvd โ€ข Thu, Nov 6 โ€ข 5โ€“8 PM โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฒ Free entry
Rotating trucks, lawn seating, and an easy family vibe.
 ๐Ÿ”— Event calendar

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Veterans Day Parade โ€” Main Street Zephyrhills (Zephyrhills)
 ๐Ÿ“ 5th Ave (Downtown) โ€ข Sat, Nov 8 โ€ข 10โ€“11 AM โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฒ Free
Small-town parade honoring veteransโ€”arrive early and bring a chair.
 ๐Ÿ”— Parade details

๐ŸŽธ Live Music: Kingpin Band @ The Social (New Port Richey)
 ๐Ÿ“ 5650 Main St โ€ข Sat, Nov 8 โ€ข 9 PMโ€“12:30 AM โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฒ Free entry
Downtown night outโ€”grab dinner nearby and catch the show.
 ๐Ÿ”— Event page

๐ŸŽต Throwback Thursday @ KRATE (Wesley Chapel)
 ๐Ÿ“ The Grove โ€ข Thu, Nov 6 โ€ข 6โ€“9 PM โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฒ Free entry
Open-air hangout with music and lots of food options.
 ๐Ÿ”— KRATE events calendar

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Sunday Morning Market @ KRATE (Wesley Chapel)
 ๐Ÿ“ The Grove โ€ข Sun, Nov 9 โ€ข 11 AMโ€“3 PM โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฒ Free entry
Stroll the vendors, grab coffee, and let the kids roam the lawn.
 ๐Ÿ”— Market details

๐ŸŽฌ Kids Night @ Heritage Park (Lutz / Land Oโ€™ Lakes)
 ๐Ÿ“ 5401 Land Oโ€™ Lakes Blvd โ€ข Fri, Nov 7 โ€ข 6:30โ€“8:30 PM โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฒ $5/child
Games, music, and a kidsโ€™ night vibe at the park community center.
 ๐Ÿ”— Heritage Park page

๐ŸŒŸ Spotlight Story โ€“ Veterans Days Parade (Zephyrhills)

This Saturday at 10 AM, Downtown Zephyrhills turns red, white, and blue for the Veterans Day Parade. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Expect community groups, bands, and flags along 5th Aveโ€”a quick, feel-good morning event.

Quick plan:

  • โฐ Get there by 9:30 AM for parking and curbside spots.

  • ๐Ÿช‘ Bring a small chair or blanket.

  • ๐Ÿ“ธ After the parade, grab lunch on 5th Ave and share a picโ€”tag us!

โ˜• Local Dining Spot of the Week โ€” Herschelโ€™s Scratch Kitchen (Downtown NPR)

Headed to New Port Richey? Try Herschelโ€™s for lattes and a great breakfast before a weekend exploring!
 ๐Ÿ“ 5749 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652

๐Ÿงญ Local Tips & Guides

  • Layers help: Mornings are cool; nights can still be warm.

  • Parking (downtowns): Side-street lots fill firstโ€”plan a short walk.

  • Family budget tip: Bring water bottles and a snack tote.

  • Community Resources: If youโ€™re still recovering from storms, Pasco County posts updates and assistance here:
     ๐Ÿ”— https://x.com/PascoCountyPIO/status/1986062177241845928

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Around Town

  • ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Enclave at Livingston (Land Oโ€™ Lakes) โ€” 178 townhomes approved
    Rezoning cleared for a townhome community behind Our Lady of the Rosary; SR-54 intersection work included.
     ๐Ÿ”— Tampa Bay Times report

  • ๐Ÿช Bauducco cookie plant (Zephyrhills) โ€” $200M project, ~600 jobs
    Groundbreaking complete; phase one targets mid-2026 operations off Chancey Rd.
     ๐Ÿ”— Food Engineering coverage โ€ข ABC Action News

  • ๐Ÿšง Railroad Square improvements (Downtown NPR) โ€” active construction
    Streetscape work along Nebraska Ave to boost walkability and event space; businesses remain open.
     ๐Ÿ”— Bay News 9 story

  • ๐Ÿ„ Peak Surf Park (Wesley Chapel) โ€” surf lagoon planned for 2027
    35-acre surf lagoon project in Two Rivers with a late-2027 target.
     ๐Ÿ”— Axios

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

Starter (โ‰ค$350k) โ€” Zephyrhills
6434 Laurelwood Dr, 33542

  • 3 ๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยท 2 ๐Ÿ› ยท ~1,389 sf (2002) โ€” $310,000
     ๐Ÿ”— View on Zillow

Family Move-Up ($400kโ€“$650k) โ€” Lutz
19592 Breynia Dr, 33558

  • 4 ๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยท 3 ๐Ÿ› ยท ~2,615 sf (2019) โ€” $625,000
     ๐Ÿ”— View on Zillow

Wow Home (waterfront) โ€” New Port Richey
4063 Marine Pkwy, 34652

  • 3 ๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยท 4 ๐Ÿ› ยท ~2,711 sf โ€” $1,095,000
     ๐Ÿ”— View on Zillow

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

๐ŸŽƒ Fun Section

Trivia: Whatโ€™s the name of the snow park in Dade City that opens each winter?
๐Ÿ‘‰ Answer: Snowcat Ridge.

๐Ÿ’Œ Closing

Thanks for reading Pasco Weekender! Share this with a neighborโ€”and if you catch the parade, reply with a photo and we may feature it next week.
Next issue: Cheesecake Factory grand opening + early holiday markets.

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