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First Friday in Tarpon Springs
2025-03-07 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-04 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-02 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Tarpon Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
A free family event held the first Friday of the month (Expect July 4th due to the holiday) – featuring Art, Food, Shops and Music, with a fun theme every month!
Here are the following dates of this event for 2025:
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7

50th Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou
2025-03-08 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
We welcome your application to the 50th Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou, a premier outdoor event. This juried show attracts artists from across the U.S. It offers artists the opportunity to exhibit in a waterfront, oak-shaded park in the center of Tarpon Springs. The city was named Best Historic Small Town for 2018 by USA Today. Some 18,000 loyal patrons flock to the show every year to interact with and buy from exhibitors, sample craft beer and good food, and enjoy live entertainment. Awards total $19,000.
Spring Bayou anchors Tarpon Springs’ interlocking waterways that directly feed into the Gulf of Mexico. These waters draw thousands of day visitors and winter residents. Tarpon Springs sits at the north end of Florida’s most densely-populated county, accessible from the entire Tampa Bay area. It offers an old Florida ambience with its brick streets, restored Victorian mansions and intimate bungalows surrounding the Festival venue. Downtown boasts a variety of restaurants and shops, just two blocks away. The historic Sponge Docks area, celebrating Greek heritage, is an easy walk or trolley ride away. The Festival, in the midst of these attractions, provides a unique opportunity for purchasing fine art and fine craft.

Ticket to the Moon – The ELO Experience: A Tribute to the Music of the Electric Light Orchestra
2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Led by the creative genius of Jeff Lynne, the world has been in awe of Electric Light Orchestra’s ability to fuse pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography. Between 1972 and 1986 the band achieved more combined United Kingdom and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet with hits such as “10538 Overture,” “Evil Woman,” “Living Thing,” “Diary of Horace Wimp,” “Don’t Bring me Down,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” and more! Ticket to the Moon gives you note-for-note arrangements, stellar vocals, and top-of-the-line video production that will make this an ELO Tribute like no other.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Open Air Market at Solid Rock
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Solid Rock Community School, 2801 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Join us for a vegan and cruelty-free open-air market at Solid Rock Community School located at 2801 Keystone Rd, Tarpon Springs Florida on March 15th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come out and support this amazing plant-based school and animal sanctuary! There will be tons of fun shopping with local vendors, delicious vegan food, a fun kids’ zone, food demos, Celebrity speakers, and much more! Plus, bring your pet for free nail trimming, ear cleaning, and microchipping! Admission is free, so come join the fun!

Sounds of Greece
2025-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Master musician Kyriakos Gouventas will illuminate the complexity and power of Greek violin and bring Greek traditional music to life. Mr. Gouventas is known for his performances and seminars in Greece and internationally, his multiple music albums, and his appearances on national Greek television. He will be joined by Tarpon Springs musician Leonidas Tsantiris who will showcase various Greek
musical instruments.

DAYBREAK – A Tribute to Barry Manilow
2025-03-15 19:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
DAYBREAK – A Tribute to Barry Manilow takes you on a musical journey back to the 70’s. Barry Manilow recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles including 13 that reached number one. Led by veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, DAYBREAK brings to life timeless classics like “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and the foot stomping rhythm of “Copacabana” just to name a few. You won’t believe your eyes or ears as this 8-piece ensemble presents the music and passion of Barry Manilow to perfection while keeping the music alive for generations to enjoy.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Tarpon Talks – First Dive Presented by Nicholas Toth
2025-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
First Dive will explore some of the pivotal points of sponge diving history, from the first sponge divers of ancient times to the introduction of mechanized diving and its arrival here in Tarpon Springs. Also featured in this presentation will be a display of historic sponge diving helmets, including helmets made by the three helmet makers of Tarpon Springs, Antonios Avgerinos, Anthony Lerios, and Nicholas Toth.
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

The Music of Mancini Performed by Juke Box Saturday Night
2025-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Join us on a musical journey, starting from Mancini’s early days with the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the timeless melodies that have graced both the silver screen and television, including the unforgettable themes from classics like “Peter Gunn,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and, of course, “The Pink Panther.” Throughout the show, you’ll learn fascinating insights and historical information about Mancini’s illustrious career. From his humble beginnings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to his meteoric rise in Hollywood, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the man behind the music.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Long Time Gone – A Tribute to the Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2025-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Long Time Gone presents a retrospective and celebration of the music of legendary artists David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young. Also included are the women of the Laurel Canyon scene such as Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins. From the early days of Buffalo Springfield, The Hollies, and The Byrds, through CSN and CSNY and their later solo careers, Long Time Gone gives you the whole story in music and vocals. You will experience the passion and tenderness of the songs that are the sound and feel of an era in American music that we may never know again.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Beginnings - A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Beginnings has earned a well-deserved reputation as the nation’s premier tribute to America’s favorite “Rock and Roll Band with Horns”. Every show is an electrifying live concert experience, featuring accurate versions of Chicago’s vast catalog of hits played by world class musicians from across the country with performance credits including Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out”, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and many others. Only musicians of this caliber can truly “deliver the goods” when it comes to performing the unique and challenging music of Chicago.. Come see Beginnings live, and see why “Make Me Smile” isn’t merely a great Chicago song, it’s the band’s mantra!

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club by Jones, Hope, Wooten
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. They meet at the same beach cottage, the “Sweet Delilah” to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. The Sweet Delilah Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges that life flings at them.
Directed by Jaime Bierchen
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club by Jones, Hope, Wooten
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States

She’ll Hunt with the Easter Bunny Cruise to Anclote Key
2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:30 | FL
We’re going on a SHELL HUNT with the Easter Bunny! 🐚🐰 Enjoy some family fun for those who are young… or simply young at heart!
Join us on Saturday, April 12th from 8am-10:30am as we enjoy a guided tour with our Certified Master Naturalist out to beautiful Anclote Key. ⛴️Once there, we’ll hunt for shells for approximately 90 minutes and see what treasures we can find. The lucky guest who finds the hidden golden shell will win a special prize. 🐚🏆
Price: $37.95 per guest
Professional digital photo packages with the Easter Bunny on the island are available for an additional fee of $25 per group session. These packages include up to 4 digital images and can be of an individual or your entire group. These images will be emailed to you within 24 hours after your cruise. Please book your photo session when you book your cruise as session space is limited.
Shelling baskets will be provided for use on the island, or you can bring your own.
Please note: Absolutely NO live shells are allowed on the boat. Our Certified Master Naturalist will be there keep a watchful eye and to answer any questions you may have.
Hop aboard an Odyssey Cruise and make memories together that will last a lifetime! ⛴️🐰🐚Book now at https://odysseycruises.net!

2nd Saturday Tarpon Springs Market
2025-04-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Mother Meres Parking Lot, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Come out and shop with our local vendors. Lots of vendors which include veggies, plants, jewelry, baked goods, and arts.
Here are the following dates of this event for 2025: (This event will not take place June – August)
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13

A Night of Comedy – Featuring Karen Rontowski and Tom Briscoe
2025-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Enjoy two widely acclaimed comedians! First on stage is Karen Rontowski for some fast-paced, quirky and charmingly optimistic humor as she uniquely blends comedy with her experience as a Paranormal Investigator, Tarot and reiki master. The laughs continue with comedian Tom Briscoe and his side-splitting stories of false starts in various careers, mishaps during foreign travels, and his uproarious takes on the challenges of navigating the male-female dynamic in a household dominated by his wife, daughters, and their lovable yet assertive female Pomeranian.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

UPTOWN - Motown Remixed
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Get ready to experience Motown with a fresh new feel! Uptown will take you on a first-class trip through the decades of Motown hits you love. Straight out of NYC, the epicenter of Soul and R&B, these young men with their incredible vocals and epic dance moves embody the class of the young Temptations, the vocals of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, and the contemporary feel of Bruno Mars. Get on board, we’re going UPTOWN!

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Flip Flop Opera – The Greatest Arias of Georges Bizet’s Carmen
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Join the New Century Opera (NCO) for an afternoon of highlights from Carmen, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the opera’s 1875 premiere! Bizet’s tale of love, lust, obsession, and intrigue has thrilled and delighted audiences for a century-and-a-half, and with such an exciting story, complex characters and brilliant, powerful music, it’s easy to see why! The singers of NCO will be joined by Artistic Director Constantine Grame, who will host and fill in the story.
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Antique Car Show
2025-05-10 09:00 - 18:00 | Craig Park, Tarpon Avenue at Spring Boulevard, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Antique Car Show May 10th
In Historic Craig Park
All cars 25 years and older
Specializing in 1940 and earlier Pre-War Cars Trucks & Machinery from the past
Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society, Inc.
Food Drink Music, Awards & Raffles
9am thru 4pm Rain or shine
Cars on Field by 09:00 and awards finish at 16:00

Journeyman – A Tribute to Eric Clapton
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Journeyman is the only nationally touring tribute to the legendary Eric Clapton!
Fronted by guitar virtuoso Shaun Hague, who has played with Kenny Wane Shepherd, Amos Lee, and John Waite, Journeyman covers all Clapton classics—“Layla,” “Badge,” “The Core,” “White Room,” “Lay Down Sally,” “Tulsa Time,” “Cocaine”—and more! This gifted group expertly channels Eric Clapton’s spirit, passion, and musicianship.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Tarpon Talks – The Great State of Florida; Paintings by Christopher Still
2025-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Meet internationally acclaimed Tarpon Springs artist Christopher Still, whose detailed compositions contain multiple levels of symbolism and historic references. He is known for realistic works featuring the history and natural beauty of Florida, captured in landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Join Christopher Still for an informative presentation featuring his original artworks, larger-than-life giclees, and collections of Christopher Still originals. Patrons will also enjoy a 30-minute video of the history of Tarpon Springs produced and directed by Christopher Still and Kevin Starkey.
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Tarpon Talks – The Great State of Florida; Paintings by Christopher Still
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
2025-05-24 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Sponge Docks, 750 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Craft Festival in Historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. More than 90 of the nation’s top artists and crafters with Made in the USA creations. From jewelry to ceramics to plants to photography to paintings and homemade soap, something to please everyone.

Where: 735 Dodecanese Blvd
Dates: May 24-25, July 12-13, September 13-14, October 11-12 2025
Time: Saturday’s: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sunday’s: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: http://spongedocks.net/
Organizer: Tarpon Springs Merchants Association
Location of Event: Dodecanese Blvd. from Athens Street to Roosevelt, Hope Street from Dodecanese to the beginning of Hellas parking lot, 600 Hill Street, and 525 Hill Street.
