Palm Harbor Happenings

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.

Updated

Upcoming events

25 events

Tomorrow, Tue, Nov 3

Later this week

First Friday (Tarpon Springs)

First Friday

Friday • 6:00 PM

Tarpon Springs · Tarpon Avenue

Free

This weekend, Nov 7 to 8

Art Harvest (Dunedin)

Art Harvest

Multi-day

Saturday to Sun, Nov 8

Dunedin · Highlander Park

By Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin

Free

Seafood Festival (Tarpon Springs)

Seafood Festival

Multi-day

Saturday to Sun, Nov 8

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

By SIK Promotions

Free

Next week

Touch a Truck (Palm Harbor)

Touch a Truck

Sat, Nov 14 • 10:00 AM

Palm Harbor · Sunderman Sports Complex

Free

Dogtoberfest (Dunedin)

Dogtoberfest

Sat, Nov 14 • 11:00 AM

Dunedin · Highlander Park

By Suncoast Animal League

Free

Later in November

Third Friday (Safety Harbor)

Third Friday

Fri, Nov 20 • 6:00 PM

Safety Harbor · Main Street

Free

Celtic Festival (Dunedin)

Celtic Festival

Sat, Nov 21 • 11:00 AM

Dunedin · Highlander Park

By Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation

From $20

Fourth Friday (New Port Richey)

Fourth Friday

Fri, Nov 27 • 6:00 PM

New Port Richey · Main Street

Free

Wine Walk (Tarpon Springs)

Wine Walk

Sat, Nov 28 • 4:00 PM

Tarpon Springs · Tarpon Avenue & Tarpon Sponge Docks

By Tarpon Springs Merchants Association

$35

December

Tree Lighting (Safety Harbor)

Tree Lighting

Fri, Dec 4 • 6:00 PM

Safety Harbor · Gazebo at John Wilson Park

Free

Holiday Parade

Sat, Dec 5 • 3:00 PM

Downtown Palm Harbor

Free

Christmas Celebration

Sat, Dec 5 • 4:00 PM

Palm Harbor · Downtown & Harbor Hall

Free

Third Friday (Safety Harbor)

Third Friday

Fri, Dec 18 • 6:00 PM

Safety Harbor · Main Street

Free

February 2027

TEDxPHUHS Youth

Fri, Feb 26 • 5:30 PM

Palm Harbor University High School

By Kevin Schachter

Always confirm details with the organizer before you go.

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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.

Lake Tarpon seen through the trees at John Chesnut Sr. Park
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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)

Gulf waves along the beach at Honeymoon Island State Park
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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)

White sand and the Gulf on Caladesi Island
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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)

A wooden trail bridge over a creek at Brooker Creek Preserve
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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.

The Hartley House, home of the Palm Harbor Museum, under a tree in purple bloom
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Add the calendar

Keep it handy: subscribe in Google Calendar, Apple or Outlook, or download the .ics file.

Hosting an event?

Send us the date, place and a link, and we will review it for the Palm Harbor Happenings calendar.

Submit an event