Things to Do in Palm Harbor
This week's events in Palm Harbor and North Pinellas, plus where to eat, beaches and parks, family outings, shopping and local deals.
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Tomorrow, Tue, Nov 3
Later this week
Sunset Beach Concert Series
Thursday • 7:00 PM
Tarpon Springs · Sunset Beach
By City of Tarpon Springs (Recreation…
Free
This weekend, Nov 7 to 8
Art Harvest
Multi-day
Saturday to Sun, Nov 8
Dunedin · Highlander Park
By Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin
Free
Next week
NOV9
PHCC Health & Wellness Circle - November's Monthly Meeting
Mon, Nov 9 • 12:00 PM
Greater Palm Harbor YMCA
By Lane Askew
Later in November
Celtic Festival
Sat, Nov 21 • 11:00 AM
Dunedin · Highlander Park
By Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation
From $20
Wine Walk
Sat, Nov 28 • 4:00 PM
Tarpon Springs · Tarpon Avenue & Tarpon Sponge Docks
By Tarpon Springs Merchants Association
$35
December
Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival
Sat, Dec 5 • 11:00 AM
Dunedin · Honeymoon Island State Park
By Friends of the Island Parks
$23.18
DEC5
DEC5
DEC12
February 2027
FEB26
Always confirm details with the organizer before you go.
Where to eat in Palm Harbor
Restaurants and sweet stops from the Palm Harbor Happenings directory. Tap one for its address, phone and website.
Beaches, parks and trails near Palm Harbor
A spring, Gulf beaches, a lake park, a nature preserve and the Pinellas Trail. Hours and fees come from each official site.
Wall Springs Park
Palm Harbor
A 210-acre county park built around a natural spring, with a boardwalk, an observation tower, a playground, picnic shelters and a pier. It connects to the Pinellas Trail.
- Hours
- 7 a.m. to sunset, daily. Closed the day after Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.
3725 Desoto Blvd., Palm Harbor Official site for Wall Springs Park (opens in a new tab)
John Chesnut Sr. Park
Palm Harbor
A 255-acre county park on Lake Tarpon with nature trails, picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a dog park, a boat ramp and a canoe trail.
- Hours
- 7 a.m. to sunset, daily. Closed the day after Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.
- Swimming
- Not allowed in the park.
- Dogs
- Dog park on site. Leash required outside it.
2200 East Lake Rd. S., Palm Harbor Official site for John Chesnut Sr. Park (opens in a new tab)
Honeymoon Island State Park
Dunedin
A state park on an island with about four miles of beach, a nature trail through slash pine forest, a nature center and a playground. The ferry to Caladesi Island leaves from here.
- Hours
- 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
- Entry fee
- $8 per vehicle (up to eight people), $4 single-occupant vehicle, $2 walk-in or bike.
- Dogs
- On the pet beach at the south tip and the nature trail, on a 6-foot leash.
1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin Official site for Honeymoon Island State Park (opens in a new tab)
Caladesi Island State Park
Dunedin
A Gulf island state park with beaches, nature trails and a mangrove paddling trail. The Caladesi Connection ferry runs from Honeymoon Island State Park.
- Hours
- 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
- Ferry
- $20 per adult, $10 ages 6 to 12, free for 5 and under, for a four-hour stay. Riders also pay the Honeymoon Island entry fee.
- Dogs
- Not allowed on the ferry.
Reached by ferry from Honeymoon Island or by boat Official site for Caladesi Island State Park (opens in a new tab)
Brooker Creek Preserve
Tarpon Springs
An 8,700-acre county preserve of wetland forest and pine flatwoods with hiking trails, boardwalks, horse trails and an education center with exhibits.
- Entry fee
- Free. Donations welcome.
- Hours
- Preserve: 7 a.m. to sunset. Education center: Thu to Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Dogs
- No pets in the preserve.
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs Official site for Brooker Creek Preserve (opens in a new tab)
Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
Palm Harbor
A trail on an old railroad line for walking, running, skating and biking. It runs about 47 miles from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs and passes through Palm Harbor.
- Hours
- 7 a.m. to sunset, daily.
- Rules
- No alcohol. Riders under 16 must wear a helmet.
Joins Wall Springs Park in Palm Harbor Official site for Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail (opens in a new tab)
Dunedin Causeway
Dunedin
A 2.5-mile causeway from Alt. 19 to Honeymoon Island, used for fishing, sunbathing, walking and biking, with sailboat and kayak rentals.
- Hours
- 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Parking
- Free parking along the access areas.
- Rules
- No alcohol, camping or ground fires.
61 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin Official site for Dunedin Causeway (opens in a new tab)
Fred Howard Park
Tarpon Springs
A 155-acre county park with a one-mile causeway out to a Gulf beach and swimming area, plus picnic shelters, playgrounds and a canoe and kayak launch.
- Hours
- 7 a.m. to sunset, daily. Closed the day after Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.
- Parking
- $6 a day at the beach pay stations. Annual passes available.
- Dogs
- Not allowed on the beach (county park rule).
1700 Sunset Dr., Tarpon Springs Official site for Fred Howard Park (opens in a new tab)
Things to do with kids in Palm Harbor
A free local history museum, the library, and kids' classes and activities from the directory, plus free events on the calendar.
Palm Harbor Museum
Palm Harbor
Local history in the Hartley House, built between 1914 and 1919 and run by the Palm Harbor Historical Society. The grounds have a citrus grove house, native plant gardens and a shaded picnic area.
- Hours
- Thu, Fri and Sat, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed holidays.
- Entry fee
- Free. Donations welcome.
- Parking
- Free on the museum grounds.
2043 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor Official site for Palm Harbor Museum (opens in a new tab)
Palm Harbor Library
Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor's public library, with a drive-thru, ebooks and streaming, and a calendar of events.
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday.
- Phone
- (727) 784-3332
2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor Official site for Palm Harbor Library (opens in a new tab)
Classes and activities
Shopping and nearby downtowns
The Sponge Docks and downtown Dunedin, each a short drive away, and shops from the Palm Harbor Happenings directory.
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Tarpon Springs
A historic waterfront on Dodecanese Boulevard with Greek restaurants and bakeries, sponge shops, dolphin cruises and sponge-diving history.
Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs Website for Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks (opens in a new tab)
Downtown Dunedin
Dunedin
Dunedin's downtown, a short drive south. The city runs a free public parking garage near Main Street.
- Parking
- Free at the Monroe Street garage (195 spaces). $5 per car during street-closure events.
Main St. area. Parking garage at 356 Monroe St. Official site for Downtown Dunedin (opens in a new tab)
Shops in the directory
Local deals
Current offers from local businesses on Palm Harbor Happenings. Mention PHH where the deal says to.
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- Deal iTrip-Palm Harbor Anyone that books directly on iTrip-Palm Harbor's website, saves money by avoiding paying service fees the others big sites charge.
Hours, fees and details change. Check the official site or call ahead before you go. Businesses here come from the Palm Harbor Happenings directory in directory order; this is not a ranking.
Walking downtown? See the downtown Palm Harbor guide. Heading farther out? See things to do in Pinellas County, with Fort De Soto, Sand Key and more.
Palm Harbor FAQ
What is there to do in Palm Harbor, FL?
Start with the events above: markets, festivals, live music and community events in Palm Harbor and nearby towns. Below them, this page covers places to eat, Wall Springs Park, John Chesnut Sr. Park, Honeymoon Island State Park and more, things to do with kids, shopping and local deals.
What can I do in Palm Harbor today?
The Today page lists everything on today's date, and the Today tab above filters this list the same way. For ideas any day of the week, see the parks, restaurants and shops further down this page.
Are there free things to do in Palm Harbor?
Yes. The Free tab above lists events with no admission. Brooker Creek Preserve and Palm Harbor Museum list free admission on their own sites. The park cards below show an entry or parking fee where the official site states one.
Is there a beach near Palm Harbor?
Yes. Honeymoon Island State Park, Caladesi Island State Park, and Fred Howard Park have Gulf beaches a short drive from Palm Harbor. The beaches and parks section below has each one's hours and fees from its official site.
What is there to do with kids in Palm Harbor?
The family section below lists a free local history museum, the library, and kids' classes and activities. In the events, the Free tab and the This weekend tab are the quickest way to find a family outing.
Where can I eat in Palm Harbor?
The Where to eat section below lists restaurants from the Palm Harbor Happenings directory. Each one has its own page with the address, phone and website, and the full list is on the restaurants page.
What is happening in Palm Harbor this weekend?
Tap the This weekend tab above, or open the weekend page, for events that land on the upcoming Saturday and Sunday. Open any event for the latest details before you go.
Are these events free?
Costs vary. Some events are free, some require tickets, and some have optional purchases. Check the event detail page or confirm with the organizer before you go.
How do I get my event listed?
Submit it through Palm Harbor Happenings at /events/submit/. Include the date, location, and any ticket or organizer links so the listing can be reviewed.
How often is the calendar updated?
The calendar updates whenever new published events are available. If a detail matters, confirm the time, address, and admission with the organizer before you go.
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