Good morning, New Port Richey! It's Thursday, October 29, and the forecast is partly cloudy with a few showers and a high of 85. It's also National Cat Day, which fits Halloween week, when black cats finally get their moment. Is there a cat at your house plotting to steal the candy?

In the news, Pasco County is hosting a free drive-through Community Food Distribution Friday in Holiday, and early voting for the November 3 election wraps up Saturday at 7 p.m. at any of the county's 12 sites. CAL-O-WEEN also brings decorated trunks, food trucks and a food drive to Odessa on Friday night, and Mustangs fans are being asked to bring socks to Friday's big game at River Ridge High.

Tonight, downtown New Port Richey hosts Fall Sip or Treat with wine tastings and a costume contest, teens can build a Frankenstein's Monster at South Holiday Library, and Robert DeBorg plays Bourbon on Main. Friday brings the Storytime Trick-or-Treat Parade at the library, the Annual Chili Cook Off at Vincent House and comedian Marty Malloy at Richey Suncoast Theatre. Grab your costume and enjoy the spooky season!

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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CAL-O-WEEN Trunk-or-Treat and Food Drive Returns Friday in Odessa
Pasco News (FB Page)
CAL-O-WEEN returns Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at BCMF, 11539 Pyramid Drive in Odessa. The free event pairs more than 30 decorated trunks, kids' activities and food trucks with a food drive for The Volunteer Way. Last Halloween season, Pasco residents donated 26 tons of food.
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Early Voting Ends Saturday at 7 PM at Any of Pasco's 12 Sites
Pasco News (FB Page)
Pasco voters have until 7 p.m. Saturday, October 31, to cast an early ballot for the November 3 General Election at any of the county's 12 early voting sites. Sites are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must present photo and signature identification or may vote a provisional ballot.
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Free Community Food Distribution Friday in Holiday
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County is hosting a free Community Food Distribution on Friday, October 30, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Holiday. It is a drive-through from 8 a.m. to noon, first come, first served while supplies last. Call 727-847-2411 for more information.
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No advisories or safety notices for the New Port Richey area today.

Mustangs Fans Invited to Friday's Big Game at River Ridge High
J.W. Mitchell High School (FB Page)
J.W. Mitchell High School is inviting Mustangs fans to the big game this Friday against the Knights at River Ridge High. Fans are asked to bring socks and show their Mustang pride when they come.
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Ribbon Cutting: Meineke Car Care Center
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
Meineke Car Care Center
Greater Pasco Chamber ribbon cutting at Meineke Car Care on Salt Springs Road, 11 AM to 1 PM, with the cutting at noon.
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Teen Halloween Bash
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6 PM
South Holiday Library
4649 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday, FL 34690
Teens make a Frankenstein's Monster and enjoy Halloween activities at South Holiday Library. A liability waiver is required. Call 727-834-3331.
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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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Halloween TCG Trade Night
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Planet One 9
11721 US 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
Free all-ages Halloween trading card night with DJ and vendors at Planet One 9. Costumes welcome. 5:30 to 9 PM Thursday.
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Halloween Trivia (Big Screen Kings, jumbotron)
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 7 PM – 9:15 PM
Get Hooked Grill - Hudson
14333 Crab Trap Court, Hudson, FL 34667
Halloween trivia under the tiki hut at Get Hooked Grill. Teams of 2 to 8, costume bonus points, free entry, $10 per table reserved. Football airs at 8.
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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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Annual Fall Festival (Lakewood Family Church)
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Lakewood Family Church
12637 Pony Ln, Hudson, FL 34669
Free family fall festival at Lakewood Family Church with hayride, trunk or treat, carnival games, candy and bounce houses, 5:30 to 7:30 PM Friday.
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PHSC Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pasco-Hernando State College - West Campus
10230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Pasco-Hernando State College's annual trunk or treat at the West Campus, with decorated trunks and candy for kids of all ages, 5:30 to 8:30 PM Friday.
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Fall Festival (free trunk-or-treat)
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
First Baptist Church of New Port Richey
Free trunk-or-treat fall festival at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey, 6 to 9 PM Friday.
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Murders, Monsters, and Mysteries with Ginny Myers Sain
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Knightmare Stories Bookshop
10343 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34669
Bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain talks local hauntings and folklore at Knightmare Stories Bookshop. Free, with treats, Q and A and signing. 6 to 7:30 PM.
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Spook-A-Thon
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Dayspring Academy - Ovation Campus
8330 Dayspring Academy Way, Port Richey, FL 34668
Dayspring Academy hosts Halloween games, food, ice cream and trunk or treat, 6 to 7:30 PM Friday. Costumes encouraged.
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Twelve Church Trunk or Treat
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Twelve Church
6538 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Free family-friendly trunk or treat at Twelve Church's Port Richey campus, 6 to 7:30 PM Friday.
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Faith Lutheran Trunk or Treat
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Faith Lutheran
Trunk or treat at Faith Lutheran, 6:30 PM Friday.
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Twilight Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Veterans Memorial Park (Hudson, FL)
14333 Hicks Rd, Hudson, FL 34669
Kids 13 and under hunt pumpkins around Veterans Memorial Park for candy and prizes. Free, no registration. Camera phone needed, costumes welcome.
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The Hummus Truck (Middle Eastern | Vegan)
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Coast Cadillac Buick GMC
Port Richey, FL 34668
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Softee the King (Ice Cream)
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 3 PM – 5 PM
Gables at Gulf View
9702 Gableview Dr, Port Richey, FL 34668
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai | Asian)
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Sandy's Flavor Station (Burgers | Smashburgers | American)
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Gulf Harbor Community
3720 Floramar Terrace, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Midway by the Sea (Carnival | Fair Food | Boardwalk Favorites)
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Meadow Oaks Golf and Country Club
13125 Fairwinds Rd., Hudson, FL 34669
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Glorious Pies (Desserts)
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Beacon Woods Civic Association Inc
12440 Clock Tower Pkwy, Hudson, FL 34667
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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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Barefoot Bob Hope Solo at Fisherman's Shack
Barefoot Bob Hope Solo
Thursday | October 29, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Fisherman's Shack
14519 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL 34667
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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Crossfire Creek
Crossfire Creek
Thursday | October 29, 2026
Art's Tap House North
6935 Ridge Rd. (CR-524), Port Richey, FL 34668
Crossfire Creek brings rock and country to Art's North, 7 to 11 PM Thursday, for a Halloween-weekend kickoff. Costumes encouraged.
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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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Gary Gotcher
Gary Gotcher
Friday | October 30, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Rosie's Tavern
5728 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Gary Gotcher plays live at Rosie's Tavern on Main Street, 7 to 10 PM Friday.
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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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Borderline Halloween Party
Borderline
Friday | October 30, 2026
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Borderline plays a Halloween party at Circle S BBQ in Hudson, 6 PM Friday. Costumes and drinks.
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Ginger Rose
Ginger Rose
Friday | October 30, 2026
Bourbon On Main
6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Ginger Rose performs at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey at 9 PM Friday.
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Pre-Halloween Bash with TC and Sass
TC and Sass
Friday | October 30, 2026
Art's Tap House North
6935 Ridge Rd. (CR-524), Port Richey, FL 34668
TC and Sass play a Pre-Halloween Bash at Art's Tap House North, 8 PM Friday.
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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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