Good morning, New Port Richey! It's Tuesday, October 27, and the day starts mostly sunny with a high of 83 and a low of 68, with highs in the low to mid 80s all week and a stray shower possible Thursday. Today is National Civics Day, so here is a question: do you know about the public meeting Pasco County is holding Wednesday evening on restoring channels and waterways?

In the news, Waterfront Park in Port Richey is closed today for mangrove trimming, the New Port Richey Public Library hosts its Lit Lounge of macabre and monstrous stories this evening, and Pasco County says free tire disposal ends November 1. Pasco County Fire Rescue lists home fire hazards to watch for, and the school news covers Wednesday's early release, the J.W. Mitchell Fall Festival and Gulf High's Candy Collection Challenge.

Out and about, the Tasty Tuesdays market runs at the library this morning, and karaoke and trivia fill the evening at bars in downtown New Port Richey and Port Richey. Wednesday brings Wing Night at Rum River and a trunk or treat at Gulf High. Thursday has the Fall Sip or Treat wine stroll downtown, a Halloween car show at the New Port Richey Walmart Supercenter and live music from Robert DeBorg at Bourbon on Main. Four food trucks are serving today: Grandmoms Taco & Burger, The Melt Machine, Smash and Grab and The Cinnabus. Enjoy your Tuesday!

Port Richey Closes Waterfront Park Oct. 27 for Mangrove Trimming
City of Port Richey
The City of Port Richey says Waterfront Park will be closed for scheduled mangrove trimming maintenance on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The park is set to reopen on Wednesday. Check the city's Facebook post for the reopening details.
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New Port Richey Library Hosts Macabre Lit Lounge Oct. 27
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library invites readers to its Lit Lounge on Tuesday, October 27 from 5 to 7 PM. The evening dives into some of literature's most macabre and monstrous stories, with live readings. Check the library's Facebook post for the rest of the program.
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Pasco County Holds Public Meeting on Channel and Waterway Restoration Oct. 28
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. to share the latest on its efforts to restore channels and waterways. Check the county's Facebook post for the meeting location before you go.
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Pasco's Free Tire Disposal Ends Nov. 1
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County says free tire disposal ends November 1. Residents can bring up to four old tires, 36 inches or smaller, to any of the county's three locations with no fees. Check the county's Facebook post for the locations.
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Pasco Voters Decide Nov. 3 on Renewing School Property Tax
Pasco News (FB Page)
Pasco News reports that Pasco County voters will decide on November 3 whether to renew an existing property tax that supports teacher and school employee salaries, along with school safety. Check the Pasco News post for more on the proposal.
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Pasco Parks Plans First Rise & Roll Skating Social Nov. 7
Pasco County Parks & Rec
Pasco County Parks and Recreation is hosting its first Rise & Roll, a rollerblading and skating social, on the morning of November 7 at Sunwest Park from 9:00 to 10:30. Check the county's Facebook post for more details.
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What's What Lists November Outdoor Events Around New Port Richey
What's What New Port Richey
What's What's November outdoors column lists nature and outdoor events around the area. Local picks include the Pasco Audubon Morning Birding Walk at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park on Saturday, November 7, Sunshine Sessions at Cavalaire Square in downtown New Port Richey on Sunday, November 8, and the Riverside Concert Series with The Nightbumpers at Sims Park on Friday, November 13.
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Pasco Fire Rescue Lists Home Fire Hazards to Watch For
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue says the scariest things aren't the ghosts, they're the fire hazards. The department lists unattended cooking, chirping alarms, overworked outlets, candles left burning, batteries left charging and having no escape plan as hazards to watch for at home.
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Pasco Drivers Should Expect Lane Closures Through Oct. 31
Pasco News (FB Page)
Pasco News reports that drivers traveling through Pasco County should prepare for daytime and overnight lane closures along several major roads during the week of October 25 to 31. Check the Pasco News post for the list of roads before you head out.
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Pasco Schools Reminds Families of Early Release Day Oct. 28
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools reminds families that Wednesday, October 28, 2026 is an Early Release Day. The district asks parents to double check their school's dismissal time and plan accordingly.
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J.W. Mitchell Fall Festival Set for Oct. 28, $5 Admission
J.W. Mitchell High School (FB Page)
J.W. Mitchell High School's annual Fall Festival is October 28 from 5 to 9 PM. Admission is $5 per person, with inflatables, hay rides, trunk or treating and games.
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Gulf High Candy Collection Challenge Runs Through Oct. 28
Gulf High School (FB Page)
Gulf High School says its Candy Collection Challenge continues until the end of the school day on Wednesday, October 28, and invites the community to its Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 PM. Check the school's Facebook post for the Trunk or Treat date.
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Pasco Pathways Expo for School Choice Is Two Weeks Away
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools says the Pasco Pathways Expo is two weeks away. At the expo, families can meet school representatives, explore programs and learn about school choice opportunities for their child. Check the district's Facebook post for the link.
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Hudson High Raider Teams Take 3rd Place at Raider Nationals
Hudson High School (FB Page)
Hudson High School says its male and female raider teams both took 3rd place in the rope bridge competition at Raider Nationals in Fort Knox, Kentucky, out of 340 competing. Check the school's Facebook post for more.
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Tasty Tuesdays Local Organic Market
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 9 AM – 12 PM
New Port Richey Public Library
5939 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A weekly market outside the library with local organic growers, lectures and demonstrations. EBT and SNAP benefits are accepted.
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Lit Lounge: Horror
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 5 PM – 7 PM
New Port Richey Public Library
5939 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
The library hosts live readings of macabre and monstrous stories, specialty mocktails and free raffles. For adults 18 and older. Writers may share up to five minutes of their own spooky stories.
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Gulf Middle and Gulf High Trunk or Treat
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Gulf High School Student Parking Lot
5085 Madison St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Gulf Middle and Gulf High invite the community to a Trunk or Treat in the Gulf High student parking lot.
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J.W. Mitchell High School Fall Festival
Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
J.W. Mitchell High School
Trinity, FL
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. It is free to attend for members and first-time guests.
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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
Downtown wine stroll with tastings at participating businesses, street performers and a costume contest. Tickets are $30, or $15 for designated drivers and under 21. Tastings are 21 and older.
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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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Grandmoms Taco & Burger (Latin American, Tacos, Burgers)
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Keiser University New Port Richey
6300 US 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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The Melt Machine (Sandwiches, Comfort Food)
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Pier 8 at the Preserve
2130 Leather Fern Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
New Port Corners Clubhouse
6326 Porch Light Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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The Cinnabus (Desserts)
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Texas Roadhouse (Trinity, FL)
13715 State Road 54, Odessa, FL 33556
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Taco Tuesday at Rum River Bar & Grill
Tuesday | October 27, 2026
Rum River Bar & Grill
7811 Bayview Street
Rum River lists a buy one, get one Taco Tuesday every Tuesday. 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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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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Karaoke Night at Rum River
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 6 PM
Rum River Bar & Grill
7811 Bayview Street, Port Richey, FL 34668
Free karaoke night at Rum River Bar and Grill in Port Richey.
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Trivia at The Social NPR
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 7 PM
The Social NPR
5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Free trivia night at The Social NPR in downtown New Port Richey.
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Tuesday Karaoke at The Kangaroo
Tuesday | October 27, 2026 | 8 PM
The Kangaroo
5748 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Free Tuesday karaoke at The Kangaroo in downtown New Port Richey.
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Karaoke at The Dirty Mullet
Tuesday | October 27, 2026
The Dirty Mullet
7751 Grand Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Free karaoke at The Dirty Mullet in Port Richey, starting at 7 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 music jam with country, bluegrass and gospel music. Everyone is welcome.
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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
14159 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL
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 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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