The History of MacDill AFB
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
How did 6,000 acres of rattlesnake-infested forest become a hub of global war-fighting activity? From an aircrew training site established before WWII to headquarters for U.S. Central Command, learn how MacDill’s mission has evolved over the decades and the important role the base plays in Tampa’s history and economy.
Presented by Tampa Bay History Center.
Registration is required. Visit tarponlibrary.org/macdill.

34th Annual Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Festival
2025-11-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Tarpon Springs, 1 N. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
The 34th annual Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22nd-23rd, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Tarpon Springs.
This is a holiday favorite that has been held in Tarpon Springs for more than three decades. It has always been held during Thanksgiving weekend on Small Business Saturday and Sunday, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.
The outdoor event showcases unique art and craft exhibitors along with a wide selection of offerings from local independent business owners and encourages customers to shop locally. Finding the perfect gift has never been easier. With the holidays right around the corner, the Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival is the perfect opportunity for locals and visitors to shop for one-of-a-kind and personalized gifts for the holidays and support small businesses in their community.
The festival is located on Court Street, adjacent to Downtown’s Main Street, which features many independently owned shops and restaurants. Admission and parking are free. This event is pet- and family-friendly.
“Don’t miss this chance to support local businesses at the 34th annual Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival,” said event organizer Suzanne King. “Shop small for your gift giving needs and avoid getting mauled at the mall.”

Wine Walk
2025-11-29 16:00 - 21:00
Come meet all of the merchants and new businesses in our community! Souvenir wine glass, wine tastings, appetizers, and a raffle to win free wine walk tickets! Click “Wine Walks” on the menu at the top of the page to purchase tickets for the next event. Ticket cut off for online sales is Wednesday, November 26th at noon.
4-9pm Downtown
4-8pm Sponge Docks
Downtown:
Gallery of Fun Finds, 111 Hibiscus Street
Sponge Docks:
Costas Restaurant, 521 Athens Street and not Wine at the Docks.

There are no refunds or exchanges for tickets unless the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association cancels or reschedules the event.

Call 727-940-4469 for more information.

Top Of The World – A Carpenters Christmas
2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Celebrate the season with this heartfelt musical tribute to The Carpenters, featuring Debbie Taylor’s rich vocals and a seven-piece band of multi-instrumentalists. With lush arrangements, including saxophone, trumpet, and flute, every note is delivered with care and precision. Audiences will be treated to beloved Carpenters hits and classic holiday favorites in a warm, nostalgic concert that captures the joyful spirit of the holidays and the timeless sound of Karen and Richard Carpenter.

A Very Merry Christmas at the 1883 Safford House Museum
2025-12-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-12 11:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | 1883 Safford House, 23 Parkin Court, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
Step into the past and experience a charming Victorian Christmas at the beautifully decorated 1883 Safford House Museum. Available on select December dates, this docent-led tour features festive holiday décor, cozy photo spots, and personal moments perfect for seasonal memories. Visitors will leave with a complimentary treat from Tarpon Arts. With convenient Saturday options and free parking, this beloved tradition offers a joyful holiday experience for guests of all ages.
Celebrate A Very Merry Christmas at the Historic Safford House Museum!
Step back in time as our knowledgeable docents lead you through the Safford Family’s former home beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Learn about the fascinating history of the Safford Family, their home, and their impact on history. Discover multiple photo spots throughout the tour to capture special holiday memories! 📷
🎁 Holiday Gift: Visitors will receive a holiday program & complimentary treat from Tarpon Arts with our Merry Christmas Wishes!
📅 Dates: Wed, Dec. 3 – Sun, Dec. 14
🕰 Tour Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00am – 3:00pm (Tours run on the hour)
🎟 Limited space: 25 visitors max per tour. Reserve your tour in advance by calling 727.942.5605
📆 Saturday & Sunday tours available for weekend visitors!
🚗 FREE parking!

Santa's Calling
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:30
Here is your chance to have Santa Claus call your children at home. Applications will be available online (TSRDonline.com) or at the recreation centers for Santa and his helpers to call between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm on Tuesday, December 9.
**Volunteers are needed to help Santa call the children. Contact Ashley Harter at 727-942-5628 or aharter@ctsfl.us
Day & Time: Tuesday, December 9 between 6 pm and 8:30 pm
Fee: FREE

Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs
2025-12-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Tarpon Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
The biggest Christmas event in north Pinellas returns to beautiful, historic downtown Tarpon Springs. This FREE event gets bigger and better every year! Snow Place features snow slides, visit with Santa, write and mail your letter to Santa, Holiday movies, street performers, children’s Christmas activities, DJ, Live performers, Christmas music & more.
Location: Downtown Tarpon Springs
Day & Time: Friday, December 12 from 5-10 pm
Fee: FREE

Tarpon Springs Holiday Boat Parade
2025-12-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
The 36th Annual Boat Parade will be on Friday, December 12th. Vessels will proceed down the Anclote River and into the bayous. There is no charge to participate, but all vessels must register to enter. Registration forms may be obtained at the City Marina and at the Recreation Division administrative office. Trophies will be awarded to the best-decorated boats. Call Duffy at 942-5628 for more details. The best viewing is from Whitcomb Bayou/Craig Park/Spring Bayou. Boats enter Spring Bayou around 8 pm.
Location: Whitcomb Bayou/Spring Bayou
Day & Time: Friday, December 12 at Approximately 8 pm
Fee: FREE

The Edge Effect – A Capella Christmas
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Kick of the Holiday Season with The Edge Effect as they bring their exceptional vocal talents to the stage in a festive holiday performance like no other. Featuring a dynamic mix of holiday classics and modern pop hits, Acapella Christmas is perfect for all ages. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Christmas with one of the most innovative and electrifying vocal groups on the scene today!

6th Annual Cartin’ Tarpon Christmas Golf Cart Parade
2025-12-20 18:00 - 22:00
Escorted by TSPD officers on volunteer time starting and ending at the Tarpon Springs Yacht Club. Premier sponsor is Advent Health North Pinellas. All proceeds 100% go to the TSPD Shop with a Cop Program. Cartin’ Tarpon is a registered 501(c)(3).

Double Vision – The Foreigner Experience
2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Featuring top-tier rock musicians from New York City, Double Vision – The Foreigner Experience delivers a powerful, authentic tribute to Foreigner’s legendary sound. With precision, passion, and electrifying energy, they recreate the band’s greatest hits with remarkable accuracy. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the magic of the ’70s and ’80s with classics like “Juke Box Hero,” “Hot Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Double Vision,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Feels Like the First Time,” and many more!

Bee Gees Gold
2026-01-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
John Acosta as Barry Gibb channels the Bee Gees with striking accuracy and charisma. From the signature style to the iconic falsetto, you’ll think you’re seeing the real Barry on stage. Bee Gees Gold is a vibrant tribute that captures the energy, flair, and timeless appeal of the Bee Gees at their peak. Backed by a dynamic live band, the show authentically recreates the group’s distinctive sound from the ’60s through the disco era. Sing along to classics like “Massachusetts,” “I Started a Joke,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “You Should Be Dancing,” and more!

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
2026-01-10 10:00 - 2026-01-11 17:00 | Sponge Docks, 750 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
🎨 Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock Craft Festival – Winter Edition
Presented by SIK Promotions, Inc. and Tarpon Springs Florida USA
📍 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL
📅 Saturday, January 10th, 2026 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.| Sunday, January 11th, 2026, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kick off the new year with creativity, color, and coastal charm at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock Craft Festival! Stroll the historic Sponge Docks and explore a vibrant open-air marketplace filled with handcrafted art, jewelry, home décor, fine crafts, and unique gifts made by talented artisans from across the region. Enjoy the beautiful winter weather as you shop local, dine at Tarpon’s famous waterfront restaurants, and experience one of Florida’s most beloved cultural destinations. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind treasures and support small businesses as we head into 2026!
💥 FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Pet-Friendly 💥
Come for the art, stay for the charm — and make a day of it at the Sponge Docks!

Perfect Wedding
2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
On the morning of his wedding, a groom wakes up with no memory of the woman in his bed. What follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, cover-ups, and increasingly absurd scenarios. As the best man, chambermaid, bride, and her parents get pulled into the chaos, hilarity ensues. This community theater production of Perfect Wedding combines clever dialogue and madcap pacing for a laugh-out-loud experience that will keep audiences guessing to the very end.
Directed by Jamie Bierchen

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Parade & March
2026-01-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Levis Ave and Lemon Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL
Join us for the 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration, Parade & March on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

The Highwaymen Show
2026-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
The Highwaymen pays tribute to the great American Outlaws of Country Music – Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson – arguably the greatest country music supergroup to have ever graced the stage with each artist representing their own special brand of country. The Highwaymen Show covers all of their greatest hits including “Highwayman,” “Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys,” “Always on My Mind,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and more. The entire show will feel like an encore!

The Brit Pack
2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Take a musical journey through the best of the British Invasion with The Brit Pack. Featuring top UK musicians based in New York, this show celebrates classic hits by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John, Oasis, and more. With their remarkable musicianship and charismatic stage presence, The Brit Pack brings each era to life. Whether you grew up with these iconic sounds or discovered them later, this concert delivers timeless rock at its finest.
