Good morning, New Port Richey! It's Wednesday, October 28, and the forecast is partly cloudy with a high of 83. It's also National Chocolate Day, which feels just about right with Trunk or Treat happening tonight at Gulf High and trunk or treating at the J.W. Mitchell Fall Festival. Will you be handing out the good stuff or sneaking a few pieces for yourself?

In the news, Pasco County's Two Good Soles drive collected 3,342 pairs of shoes this year, boaters should know a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening, and River Ridge girls golf is headed to Regionals after a second-place finish at Districts. Anclote High's JROTC also placed 9th of 92 teams at the National Raider Competition.

Tonight, Big Worley's BBQ & Burger rolls into Craft Life Brewing in Hudson and Rum River has wing night. Thursday brings Fall Sip or Treat downtown, and Friday packs in a trick-or-treat parade at the library, the Vincent House chili cook off and comedian Marty Malloy at Richey Suncoast Theatre. Grab a costume and enjoy the spooky season!

Pasco's Two Good Soles Drive Collects 3,342 Pairs of Shoes
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County says residents showed up for this year's Two Good Soles drive, which collected 3,342 pairs of shoes and 6,910 pairs of socks for students in need. Across 11 years, the drive has now gathered 25,398 pairs of shoes.
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Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Evening
Pasco News (FB Page)
Pasco News reports a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening, with northeasterly winds holding between 20 and 25 knots and some higher gusts. Conditions are hazardous for boaters, so it is worth checking the forecast before heading out on the water.
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River Ridge Girls Golf Advances to Regionals After 2nd-Place District Finish
River Ridge High School (FB Page)
River Ridge High's girls golf team finished second at Districts and is moving on to the Regional championship, the school announced. Congratulations to the Knights on the postseason run.
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PHSC's Jacki Waller Named FCSAA Division II Women's Cross-Country Coach of the Year
Pasco-Hernando State College
Pasco-Hernando State College says Coach Jacki Waller has been named the Florida College System Activities Association Division II Women's Cross-Country Coach of the Year. The college shared the honor on its Facebook page with the hashtag PHSCproud.
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River Ridge Invites Fans to Friday's Game Against the Mustangs
River Ridge High School (FB Page)
River Ridge High is inviting Knights fans to the big game this Friday against the Mustangs at the school. Fans are asked to bring socks and show their Knight pride when they come.
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Anclote High JROTC Places 9th of 92 at National Raider Competition
Pasco County Schools
Anclote High School's Army JROTC placed 9th out of 92 schools at the National Raider Competition in Kentucky. Pasco Schools called the result an incredible accomplishment for the Holiday school's cadets.
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Wendell Krinn's Krakens Lead the Leaderboard After First CyberPatriots Round
Wendell Krinn Technical HS (FB Page)
After the first round of the CyberPatriots competition, Wendell Krinn's Krakens are dominating the top of the leaderboard, the school says. More rounds are still to come before the competition wraps up.
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J.W. Mitchell High School Fall Festival
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
J.W. Mitchell High School
2323 Little Road, Trinity, FL 34655
The school's annual Fall Festival has inflatables, hay rides, trunk or treating and games. Admission is $5 per person.
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Keiser University Scare Fair Campus Preview
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Keiser University New Port Richey
6300 US 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Keiser University lists a free, Halloween-themed on-campus event. Check with the university about public attendance.
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October Business After Hours at Cool Wizard Air Conditioning
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Cool Wizard Air Conditioning
564 Frederica Lane, Unit D, Dunedin, FL 34698
The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce hosts October Business After Hours at Cool Wizard Air Conditioning. Catch up with members and meet new faces. Free for members and first-time guests.
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Trunk or Treat at Gulf High School
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Gulf High School
5085 Madison St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Gulf Middle and Gulf High host a Trunk or Treat in the Gulf High student lot with candy, a live DJ and entertainment. Costumes are encouraged. Park in the lot off Madison.
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Fall Sip or Treat
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Downtown New Port Richey
Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Wine tastings at participating downtown businesses, plus live street performers, photo opportunities and a costume contest. Wine stroll tickets include a canvas tote bag. Check-in ends at 7 PM.
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Trunk or Treats Walmart Halloween Car Show #994
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Walmart Supercenter New Port Richey
The organizers say they are back for another car show at the Walmart Supercenter.
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Baby Sign Language at Tarpon Springs Public Library
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Tarpon Springs Public Library
138 E Lemon St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A youth services program for ages birth to 3. Families learn basic American Sign Language phrases and songs to help them communicate with their babies.
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Rhymes to Readers Storytime Trick-or-Treat Parade
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 11 AM
New Port Richey Public Library
5939 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Halloween stories, rhymes and songs, followed by a trick-or-treat parade around City Hall to visit city departments. Costumes are encouraged, and kids should bring something to hold candy.
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Annual Chili Cook Off at Vincent House - Pasco
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 12 PM
Vincent House - Pasco
11145 Denton Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
The Vincent House Pasco Chili Cook Off is back, and this year it is going to be a little spooky. Details on sponsorships, registration and how to get involved are coming soon.
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Steven Spielberg Movie Series at Tarpon Springs Public Library
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 2 PM
Tarpon Springs Public Library
138 E Lemon St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
An adult program in the library's Steven Spielberg Movie Series. See tarponlibrary.org/spielberg for the full schedule. Seating may be limited.
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Tales from The Chapel
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6 PM
White Chapel & Harbor Hall
1190 Georgia Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation's Halloween carnival, 6 to 9 PM, has a haunted hayride, haunted chapel, inflatables, games and trick-or-treating. Wristbands are $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
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Halloween Party @ The Vantage
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 8 PM
The Vantage Wellness and Lounge
3301 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 34684
A Halloween party at The Vantage Wellness and Lounge with costumes, music and drinks, starting at 8 PM.
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Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Glorious Pies (Desserts)
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
The Preserve Off 54
16177 Secret Meadow Dr., Odessa, FL 33556
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$1 Wings at Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 11 AM
Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern
5811 Nebraska Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern lists $1 wings with a 5 wing minimum on Wednesdays, dine-in only. The kitchen closes at 10 PM.
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Ladies Night at Bourbon on Main
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 8 PM – 11:59 PM
Bourbon On Main
6307 Grand Blvd.
Bourbon on Main lists Ladies Night every Wednesday from 8 PM to midnight.
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Wing Night at Rum River Bar & Grill
Wednesday | October 28, 2026
Rum River Bar & Grill
7811 Bayview Street
Rum River lists Wing Night every Wednesday with wings at 99 cents each. Weekday happy hour runs 3 to 7 PM: $2.50 select drafts and cans, $3.50 wells, $5 house wines, $7 select appetizers.
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2 for 1 Smash Burger at Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 11 AM
Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern
5811 Nebraska Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern lists a 2 for 1 smash burger special on Thursdays, or make it a double. Dine-in only. The kitchen closes at 10 PM.
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Wednesday Music Jam
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 12 PM – 2:30 PM
Elfers Senior Center
4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey, FL
A weekly jam with country, bluegrass and gospel music. Everyone is welcome, with plenty of seats and a large dance floor.
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Live Trivia Night at Whiskey River on the Water
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 7 PM
Whiskey River on the Water
5245 Limestone Drive, Port Richey, FL
Free live trivia night at Whiskey River on the Water in Port Richey.
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Karaoke Wednesdays at Sullivan's
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 8 PM
Sullivan's Boulevard Lounge
6210 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Free Wednesday karaoke at Sullivan's Boulevard Lounge in downtown New Port Richey.
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Barefoot Bob Hope Solo at Fisherman's Shack
Barefoot Bob Hope Solo
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Fisherman's Shack
Live music at the Fisherman's Shack in Hudson.
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Robert DeBorg at Bourbon on Main
Robert DeBorg
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Bourbon On Main
6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Live music Thursday night at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
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Bingo at Dented Keg Ale Works
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Dented Keg Ale Works
5500 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Free bingo night at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
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Harvey Myers Open Mic Night at Rosie's Tavern
Harvey Myers
Thursday | October 29, 2026
Rosie's Tavern
5728 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Open mic night hosted by Harvey Myers at Rosie's Tavern in downtown New Port Richey, 7 to 10 PM. A weekly Thursday night event.
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The DeLoreans at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
The DeLoreans
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
The DeLoreans are headed to Hudson to take Sam's Beach Bar back to the Decade of Rad - the '80s! Grab your friends, put on your best '80s duds, and Let's Go Crazy!
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Stick & Ditty at Sponge City Brewing
Stick & Ditty
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sponge City Brewing
501 South Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Stick & Ditty, billed as two of the best rappers in Tampa Bay, also perform old-school rock and roll, country, blues and more. Free admission.
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Jezabelle Duo at Art's Tap House
Jezabelle Duo
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
Art's Tap House
8631 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Jezabelle brings a full night of live rock and roll to Art's Tap House, 8 PM to midnight.
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Jorge Valentine Band at The Social NPR
Jorge Valentine Band
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 9 PM
The Social NPR
5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Rock, pop and country sing-along hits, with songs from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen on the setlist.
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Skooba's Comedy: Marty Malloy at Richey Suncoast Theatre
Marty Malloy
Friday | October 30, 2026
Richey Suncoast Theatre
6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Skooba Comedy Dive presents Cleveland comedian Marty Malloy at 8 PM Friday, with doors 45 minutes earlier. Tickets are $13 to $22.
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