The Florida Loquat Festival in New Port Richey, Florida is the only loquat festival in the United States of America. “There are loquat festivals in other parts of the world, from East Asia, through Central Asia, to Europe and North Africa and on to the Caribbean Islands, but New Port Richey is home to only […]
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The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department is proud to continue presenting FREE Family Movie Nights bringing movie lovers of all ages to the downtown’s focal point, beautiful Sims Park, and to enjoy a free movie in an outdoor setting. Family friendly movies are shown monthly without cost to the audience so […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY (July 12, 2019) – All are welcome to join the City of New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee and New Port Richey FarmNet for the fifth annual “Okra Occasion…Less than a festival but more than an ordinary day!” to be held at the New Port Richey Public Library (5939 Main Street) in downtown New Port Richey […]
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The New Port Richey Public Library is hosting a FREE performance of a one-man play (with music) called A Life of Sorrow, the Life and Times of Carter Stanley – Tuesday, August 29 at 5:00 PM. For the uninitiated, Carter Stanley was an expressive singer and songwriter. As the front man for the legendary Stanley […]
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New Port Richey, FL (May 2, 2017) – On Tuesday, May 16 Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold its regular luncheon at the new Beef O’Brady’s in downtown New Port Richey (5546 Main St., NPR, 35652). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12 noon. Members, guests, and visitors are all […]
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New Port Richey, FL, January 23, 2017 – The Friends of the Hacienda & Historic New Port Richey will be conducting an event from 9am – 4pm, with free tours of the Hacienda Hotel at 5126 Main St., New Port Richey, on March 11, 2017 from 10am to 2pm to allow the community to see […]
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The City of New Port Richey proudly presents Family Movie night featuring Pan on November 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Sims Park, downtown New Port Richey. A second movie night is scheduled for November 19th at 7:00 PM featuring “Finding Dory” in Sims Park as well. Both events are free to the public and you may […]
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New Port Richey, FL (August 4) – The Parks & Recreation Youth Advisory Board will host Laser Tag at the New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center on Friday, August 12th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ages 13 & under are welcome. Admission is $5 per person. Light refreshments will be available for purchase […]
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Summer Sunset Concert Series-Katz Downstairz The City of New Port Richey proudly presents the Summer Sunset Concert Series in Sims Park, 5547 Main Street, New Port Richey, Florida, 34652 on July 9th 7:30-9:30 p.m. This concert features a mix of R&B, rock, hip-hop and neo soul from the Katz Downstairz. It is free to the […]
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New Port Richey Main Street Director KC Quaretti presented a map to City Council on Tuesday outlining dining, entertainment, retail, recreation, and historical points for visitors in downtown. The map, with a portion dedicated to a graphic grid layout of the area around Orange Lake and the river, lists 45 locations of interest in the […]
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The New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center will host five events this June, ranging from fitness to government to music. The events run June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. On the 4th, New Port Richey presents “A Walk in Sims Park with City Council” on June 4th at 8:30 a.m. in Sims Park, 5547 […]
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New Port Richey, FL (March 12, 2016) – Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms & Fare, with the support of the City of New Port Richey, will host the third annual Florida Loquat Festival on Saturday, March 26 from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Frances Avenue Park (6156 Louisiana Avenue, 34653) in New Port Richey. The […]
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New Port Richey, Florida – The New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a “Walk a Hound Lose a Pound” on Saturday, February 20, 2016 10 am to 12 pm at Orange Lake Park located at 6342 Circle Blvd in New Port Richey. The event will include adoptable pets, children’s activities, healthy […]
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New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey’s Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board will be hosting a Zombie Fun Run for elementary and middle school aged children on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. at the James E. Grey Preserve located on […]
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New Port Richey will feature an “Autumn” Art Exhibition at the Recreation and Aquatic Center at 6630 Van Buren St. on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am to 12 pm.
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Gulf Middle School is seeking volunteers for two days this month to help with various landscaping projects. The first is Saturday, May 9th from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. The second is Saturday, May 16th from 7:00 to 12:00 pm. Volunteers should meet in front of Gulf Middle School between 7:00am and 8:00am. The school will provide […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY (April 16, 2015) – The City of New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee will present a film on urban farming at the New Port Richey Public Library (5939 Main Street, corner of Madison and Main) in downtown New Port Richey on Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. Titled “Growing Cities,” presenting this film […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on topics and events around New Port Richey. This week he’s talking about the upcoming Chasco Fiesta and the music venues involved.
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New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 10, 2015) – Rotarians know about the work Rotary International does all around the world to banish polio, and they know they cannot stop until the disease that kills and cripples is eliminated. So, the Rotary Club of New Port Richey will participate in the 2015 Purple Pinky Day in […]
Read MoreNew Port Richey, FL (Jan. 23, 2015) – Calusa Business & Professional Women (BPW/Calusa) are now planning a major fundraiser that will take place on Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Seven Springs Golf & Country Club (3535 Trophy Blvd., 34655) in New Port Richey. Tickets for the Masquerade Ball are […]
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Sponsored by East Madison Grower’s Club Loquat Walking Tour New Port Richey February 15, 11:00 AM Supporting this year’s Loquat Festival, the East Madison Grower’s Club (EMGC) is hosting a loquat walking tour. EMGC is comprised of residents of the East Madison neighborhood of New Port Richey who have committed to improving the natural and cultural ecology of […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Jan. 13, 2015) – Members of the city staff and city council, the city’s Environmental Committee, and the fourth grade class from Genesis Elementary School will celebrate Arbor Day in New Port Richey on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. This will be the city’s 26th consecutive year of celebrating […]
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The 15th Annual River Lights Boat Parade that took place on the Pithlachascotee River in Sims Park on Saturday evening, will go down in the annals of history as being the very best one yet. There were so many firsts: first time paddlers and boaters; youngest captains (14 year old Noah Smith, according to his […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on happenings around town. This week: Into the Holiday Season with events around New Port Richey for Christmas time!
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Make plans now and mark your calendars to come to downtown New Port Richey on Saturday, October 18th from 10 am to 6 pm for the Autumn Art Walk sidewalk art event. More than 40 artists will line Grand Blvd. and Nebraska Ave. displaying fine art and handcrafed items for sale. There will be a […]
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PASCO ECOFEST Dig in and grow wild! November 7, 8 & 9, 2014 Green Key Beach, Sims and Starkey Parks, New Port Richey, Florida New Port Richey, FL (September 30, 2014) – A seed of adventure, knowledge, and discovery has been planted in Pasco County. “Dig in and grow wild” is more than simply a […]
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New Port Richey Main Street is hosting ROCKtemberfest this weekend in Sims Park. The event features live music, beer, crafts, vendors and a petting zoo. The music schedule is as follows: MUSIC SCHEDULE: Friday, September 19: Lawless Intent 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm ALMOST STYX (Styx tribute band) 9:00 – 10:30pm Saturday, September 20: Wingate Entertainment Noon to […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe discusses alcohol sales during special events at Sims Park in his weekly blog.
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Mayor Rob Marlowe on changing the culture in downtown New Port Richey.
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Upcoming Community Events High School Musical Thursday, May 15 – Saturday, May 17 Pasco County/Musical Pasco Middle School, $15 Adults, $7 Students Pasco Middle School 813-838-1975 13925 14th St. Dade CityGet Directions James P. Gills YMCA Golf Tournament Friday, May 16 Pasco County/Tournament Fox Hollow Golf Course, Call For More Info Fox Hollow Golf Club […]
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