Things to Do in Pinellas County, FL
Upcoming events from our calendar, town by town, then the Gulf beaches, county parks and downtowns across Pinellas. From Palm Harbor, at the north end of the county.
Updated November 2, 2026
Upcoming events in Pinellas County
Free
Sunset Beach Concert Series
Thursday • 7:00 PM
Tarpon Springs · Sunset Beach
By City of Tarpon Springs (Recreation…
This weekendFree
Art Harvest
Saturday to Sun, Nov 8
Dunedin · Highlander Park
By Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin
NOV9
PHCC Health & Wellness Circle - November's Monthly Meeting
Mon, Nov 9 • 12:00 PM
Greater Palm Harbor YMCA
By Lane Askew
Celtic Festival
Sat, Nov 21 • 11:00 AM
Dunedin · Highlander Park
From $20
By Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation
See the full events calendar · This weekend · Today
Always confirm details with the organizer before you go.
Events by town
Each town opens the full calendar filtered to that town.
Beaches, parks and trails in Pinellas County
The outdoor attractions: Gulf beaches from Fort De Soto to Fred Howard, county parks, state parks and the Pinellas Trail. Hours and fees come from each official site.
Fort De Soto Park
Tierra Verde
The largest park in the Pinellas County park system: 1,136 acres on five connected keys at the south tip of the county, with almost 3 miles of beach, a historic fort, two fishing piers, a campground and 7 miles of paved trail.
- Hours
- 7 a.m. to sunset, daily.
- Parking
- $6 county parking fee, or an annual pass.
3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde Official site for Fort De Soto Park (opens in a new tab)
Sand Key Park
Clearwater
A 95-acre county beach park just south of Clearwater Beach, with a white sand beach, seasonal lifeguards, a boardwalk and nature trail, a dog park and a playground.
- Hours
- 7 a.m. to sunset, daily. Closed the day after Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.
- Parking
- $6 a day at the pay stations (card only), or an annual pass.
1060 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Official site for Sand Key Park (opens in a new tab)
Philippe Park
Safety Harbor
The oldest park in Pinellas County: 92 acres on Old Tampa Bay with big shade trees, picnic shelters, a boat ramp and the Tocobaga temple mound, the largest remaining mound in the Tampa Bay region.
- Hours
- 7 a.m. to sunset, daily. Closed the day after Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.
2525 Philippe Pkwy., Safety Harbor Official site for Philippe Park (opens in a new tab)
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)
Downtowns worth a walk
The Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs and downtown Dunedin, both in north Pinellas.
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)
With kids
A free local history museum and the library in Palm Harbor, 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)
Hours, fees and details change. Check the official site or call ahead before you go.
Pinellas County FAQ
What are some fun things to do in Pinellas County?
Spend a day on a Gulf beach at Fort De Soto, Sand Key, Honeymoon Island or Caladesi Island, ride or walk the Pinellas Trail, walk the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs or downtown Dunedin, and catch a market, festival or live music night from the events on this page.
What events are happening in Pinellas County?
This page lists the next upcoming events from the Palm Harbor Happenings calendar in Pinellas towns, including Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, and Safety Harbor. Open any event for the time, place and cost.
What can I do in Pinellas County this weekend?
The This weekend page lists the events on the upcoming Saturday and Sunday, and the Today page lists what is on today. For a day out any weekend, the beaches and parks below have their hours and fees.
What is there to do in Pinellas County tonight?
The Today page lists every event on today's date, including the evening ones, with the start time on each card. Open an event for the place and cost before you head out.
Do Pinellas County beaches charge for parking?
Fort De Soto Park and Sand Key Park charge a $6 daily parking fee, according to Pinellas County, and an annual beach parking pass is available. The state parks set their own fees. Each park card on this page lists the fee its official site states.
What time do Pinellas County parks open?
Fort De Soto, Sand Key, Philippe Park, Wall Springs and John Chesnut Sr. Park are open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset, according to Pinellas County. County parks close the day after Thanksgiving and on Dec. 25.
What cities are in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County has 24 incorporated municipalities, cities and towns, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor and Oldsmar. Places such as Palm Harbor are unincorporated: they are not inside any city limits, and the county provides their local services.
Is Palm Harbor in Pinellas County?
Yes. Palm Harbor is an unincorporated community in north Pinellas County, between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs. It is not one of the county's 24 incorporated municipalities, so Pinellas County provides its local government services.
Is Tarpon Springs in Pinellas County?
Yes. Tarpon Springs is one of the 24 incorporated municipalities in Pinellas County, at the north end of the county.
How do I add my event?
Submit it at /events/submit/ with the date, the place and any ticket or organizer link. Palm Harbor Happenings reviews each event before it goes on the calendar.
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