Oct. 21
Handwork Circle
Land O’ Lakes Library offers Handwork Circle, a program intended for adults and teens who have previous handwork experience. Bring a project and meet with others who enjoy crocheting, knitting, counted cross stitch or hand sewing. All Makerspace programs require closed-toe shoes and a completed waiver. 813-929-1214
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Baby Storytime
Children listen to stories during Baby Storytime at Land O’ Lakes Library. The lap-sit program is suitable for babies up to age 1 and their caregivers. 813-929-1214
10:15-10:35 or 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5 listen to stories and songs during Preschool Storytime at Hugh Embry Library. 352-567-3576
10:15-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chair Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library offers a chair yoga class. Register by calling 813-780-0064.
10:30-11:30 or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Intermediate Mahjong
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts intermediate-level mahjong for adults who already know how to play or have attended a beginner class. 813-929-1214
Noon-3 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab with children’s activities. Waivers must be signed beforehand. 352-567-3576
2:30-4 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chess Club
New River Library hosts Chess Master-rated coach Rick McKnight for lessons and games. The program is geared for students in grades 4-12. Intermediate and advanced players can play from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Beginners can play from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. 813-788-6375
3:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Tai Chi
Michelle Mack leads tai chi classes at Zephyrhills Public Library. 813-780-0064
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Chess Club
The chess club at Hugh Embry Library plays games weekly. 352-567-3576
5:15-7:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Conversation Corner
Tutors help adults improve English reading, writing and speaking skills at Wesley Chapel Library. 352-518-5064
6-7:30 p.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Conversation Corner
Adults improve reading, writing and speaking during English Conversation Corner at Land O’ Lakes Library. 813-929-1214
6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Oct. 22
Woodworking
Adults (or youth 9+ with a guardian) use Makerspace tools for approved projects at Land O’ Lakes Library. Bring plans and materials. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry Waiver & Safety Playbook forms are required. Registration is required. 813-929-1214
9-10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-noon or noon-1:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Storytime Fun!
Zephyrhills Public Library invites toddlers and preschoolers for an interactive storytime filled with reading, singing and dancing. 813-780-0064
10-10:20 a.m. or 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5 listen to stories during Preschool Storytime at Land O’ Lakes Library. 813-929-1214
10:15-10:45 or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab with children’s activities. Waivers must be signed beforehand. 352-567-3576
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mahjong
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts open-play mahjong. The session is for people who know how to play. 813-929-1214
12:30-3:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Mat Yoga
Michelle Mack leads a mat yoga class at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. 813-780-0064
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Yarn for a Cause
Adults meet to discuss yarn projects and tips during Yarn for a Cause at New River Library. 813-788-6375
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Oct. 23
Toddler Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2 and a caregiver. 813-929-1214
9:45-10:05 a.m., 10:15-10:35 a.m. or 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Toddler Storytime
Children listen to stories during Toddler Storytime at Wesley Chapel Library. 352-518-5064
10:30-11 or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab with children’s activities. Waivers must be signed beforehand. 352-567-3576
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Book Club
The Spill the Tea Book Club discusses “The Devil and the Dark Water” by Stuart Turton at Zephyrhills Public Library. 813-780-0064
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Health Fair
Mission Home Care hosts The Spooktacular Community Health Fair with trunk-or-treating. Admission is free. 813-838-2728
4-6 p.m.; 38332 Daughtery Road, Zephyrhills
Oct. 23-24
Musical Comedy
ProjectFREE RisingSTARZ Theater presents “Virtually – The New Age,” an original musical comedy, at Back Door Theater. Ancient Greek gods meet modern technology when a powerful app threatens to take control—and three students fight to break its spell. Tickets cost $15 in advance at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtually-the-new-age or $20 at the door.
7 p.m.; 1619 49th St. S., Gulfport
Oct. 24
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab with children’s activities. Waivers must be signed beforehand. 352-567-3576
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Health Screening
BayCare offers flu shots and health screenings at New River Library. 813-788-6375
1-3 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
A Night at the Museum
The Tampa Bay History Center hosts A Night at the Museum, a family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treat stations, balloon twisting, face painting and hands-on activities. Guests can meet members of the 501st Legion and Buffalo Soldiers. Museum members receive a 15% discount in celebration of the center’s 15th anniversary.
2-6:30 p.m.; 801 Water St., Tampa
Tai Chi
Dan Suede leads a Tai Chi class for adults at Land O’ Lakes Library. 813-929-1214
3-4 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Halloween Howl
Main Street Zephyrhills presents Halloween Howl 2026 in downtown. The event includes games, hayrides, food trucks and entertainment. mainstreetzephyrhills.org
4-9 p.m.; 38500 5th Ave.e., Zephyrhills
Oct. 24-25
Fall Festival
Florida Penguin Productions presents the 22nd annual Wesley Chapel Fall Festival featuring entertainment, food and vendors at The Grove at Wesley Chapel. A carnival opens earlier in the week. Admission is free. floridapenguinproductions.com
11 a.m.-6 p.m., 6105 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Oct. 25
Musical Comedy
ProjectFREE RisingSTARZ Theater presents “Virtually – The New Age,” an original musical comedy, at Back Door Theater. Ancient Greek gods meet modern technology when a powerful app threatens to take control—and three students fight to break its spell. Tickets cost $15 in advance at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtually-the-new-age or $20 at the door.
2 p.m.; 1619 49th St. S., Gulfport
Oct. 26
Handwork Circle
Land O’ Lakes Library offers Handwork Circle, a program intended for adults and teens who have previous handwork experience. Bring a project and meet with others who enjoy crocheting, knitting, counted cross stitch or hand sewing. All Makerspace programs require closed-toe shoes and a completed waiver. 813-929-1214
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab with children’s activities. Waivers must be signed beforehand. 352-567-3576
10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Paws & Pages
Children read to a volunteer therapy dog during Paws & Pages at Wesley Chapel Library. 352-518-5064
4:30-5:30 p.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Republican Club
The Republican Club of Central Pasco welcomes Brad Yeager, Republican candidate for Florida House District 56, and Mollyana Ward, candidate for Pasco County School Board District 3. Both candidates will discuss their campaigns and policy priorities. Social time begins at 6 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 6:15 p.m.
6 p.m.; Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Broadway Open Mic Night
New Tampa Performing Arts Center invites students, aspiring performers and local singers to showcase their talents during a Broadway-themed open mic night. Participants can sign up on-site to perform musical theater selections with live piano accompaniment by David Estevez. Performers should bring their own sheet music. NewTampaArtsCenter.org
7 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Oct. 27
Health Care
Adults get help applying for health care during Medicare/Medicaid & SNAP Help at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
PulseFactor Cardio
Adults get moving during PulseFactor Cardio at Zephyrhills Public Library. Register in advance. 813-780-0064
9:30-10:30 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Toddler Storytime
Children listen to stories during Toddler Storytime at Hugh Embry Library. 352-567-3576
10:15-11 or 11:15 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Preschool Storytime
Children listen to stories during Preschool Storytime at Wesley Chapel Library. 352-518-5064
10:30-11 or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Yarn for More
Adults gather to discuss yarn projects during Yarn for More at Hugh Embry Library. 352-567-3576
12:15-1:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab with children’s activities. Waivers must be signed beforehand. 352-567-3576
2:30-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Tween/Teen Gaming
Tweens and teens play video and board games at Zephyrhills Public Library. 813-780-0064
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
