The Broken Hearts — Tom Petty Tribute
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A Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band plays an evening concert, 5–10 PM, at Stage West Playhouse.
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Things To Do in Spring Hill
135Sports Cards & Collectibles Show
$2 · kids under 10 free
A collectibles marketplace (9 AM–4 PM) with sports cards, Pokémon/Yu-Gi-Oh, Funko Pops, comics, coins, and signed memorabilia.
Special Sunday Open Mic Comedy Show
Free
A special Sunday stand-up open-mic comedy showcase with the Mo'Rockin food truck on site, 5–6:30 PM at Tidal Brewing.
Elks #2582 1950s Sock Hop
$5 at the door
A public, family-friendly 1950s sock-hop dance with classic hits, food and a bar, 5:30–9:30 PM at the lodge.
Borderline Live at Uptown Bar & Grill
Free
High-energy cover band Borderline plays a late live set (8:30 PM) at Uptown Bar & Grill inside Strike City.
Stage West Comedy: Tim the Dairy Farmer
$20
Live stand-up comedy (FOX/CMT).
Books, Bottles & Babes (2nd Annual)
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A laid-back afternoon (11 AM–4 PM) pairing local women authors and vendors with wine at a Hernando County vineyard.
Little Mania Wrestling: Tiny Wrestlers
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A touring pro-wrestling show featuring 'tiny wrestlers' in high-energy matches, 7–9 PM.
Stage West Concert: Them Sweeney Boys
$40
A lively Irish/variety concert at Stage West.
Oktidalfest Grove Market
Free entry
20+ vendors, beer releases, live music, and food trucks.
Hernando County Coastal Cleanup
Free
A volunteer cleanup of the coast and waterways (International Coastal Cleanup).
VetoberFest
Free
A family celebration honoring veterans and first responders.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
$3
Live music, food vendors, artisans, and family fun.
Stage West Comedy: Rahn Hortman
$20
Live stand-up comedy (Nickelodeon/ABC/MAVTV) in the monthly series, doors 6 PM.
Weeki Wachee Winds Fall Concert (Spring Hill UCC)
Free (offering)
A free fall concert by the Weeki Wachee Winds community band, 2 PM at Spring Hill United Church of Christ.
The Addams Family (Stage West)
Season pass / single
The kooky, spooky musical comedy kicks off the mainstage season.
Candlelight Concerts at WellCome OM
$38–$62
Candlelit tribute concerts (60s soundtrack; Coldplay & Imagine Dragons).
Two Chicks and a Horse Tail: Comedy Special
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A stand-up comedy special featuring female comedians at the WellCome OM Center.
Elks Lodge #2582 Craft & Vendor Fair
Free to browse
Craft and vendor booths with proceeds to local charities.
Stage West Comedy: Carmen Ciricillo
$20
Live stand-up comedy (Discovery) in the monthly series.
The Game's Afoot (Stage West)
Season pass / single
Ken Ludwig's Sherlock Holmes-themed comedy-mystery.
Candlelight: Bad Bunny & Fleetwood Mac Tributes
From $36
Two candlelit tribute concerts in one evening at a new Spring Hill venue — Bad Bunny on strings (6:30 PM) and Fleetwood Mac (8:45 PM), performed by a live string ensemble.
Hernando County Vet Fest
Free
A family-friendly celebration honoring veterans, with vendors and entertainment.
Hometown Hernando Business Expo
Free
The Chamber's annual business expo, open to the public.
Weeki Wachee Winds Holiday Concert (Spring Hill UCC)
Free (offering)
A free holiday concert by the Weeki Wachee Winds community band, 2 PM at Spring Hill United Church of Christ.
Borderline Live at Uptown Bar & Grill
Free
High-energy cover band Borderline returns for a late live set (8:30 PM) at Uptown Bar & Grill inside Strike City.
Nature Coast Holiday in the Gardens
Free
An Elf Parade, decorated trees, and poinsettia plantings.
Om Grown Market
Free entry
A community farmers & makers market (10 AM–2 PM) with fresh produce, handmade goods, and food trucks at Wellcome OM.
Candy Cane Chaos #2 (Stage West)
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A high-spirited youth holiday show full of festive fun, laughter, and seasonal cheer at Stage West Playhouse.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
From $36
A candlelit holiday concert of Christmas classics performed by a live string ensemble.
Once Upon an OM Winter Faire
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A fairytale-themed winter marketplace and family event with vendors and holiday activities at the WellCome OM Center.
Breakfast with Santa (YMCA)
~$3 + donation
Breakfast, elf crafts, reindeer games, and photos with Santa.
Christkindlmarket at Tidal Brewing
Free entry
A European-style holiday market at the brewery.
Santa's Workshop at LoCoMo
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Gingerbread decorating and photos with Santa.
Jingle Bell Dash 5K
~$30
A holiday-themed 5K run/walk.
Three Kings Day Festival
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A cultural Three Kings Day celebration.
3 Kings Day Festival (5th Annual)
Free entry
A Three Kings Day cultural celebration with live entertainment, vendors and kids' activities at the Hernando County YMCA.
She Loves Me (Stage West)
Season pass / single
A charming romantic musical — the classic behind 'You've Got Mail.'
Stage West Concert: Dueling Pianos
$40
An interactive, request-driven dueling-pianos show.
Social Security (Stage West)
Season pass / single
A witty comedy about art dealers, in-laws, and an unexpected romance.
Hernando County Father-Daughter Dance
$25/person
A themed evening dance for fathers and their daughters, hosted by Parks & Rec.
Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest
$6–7 / $3–4
A large arts & crafts, food, and entertainment festival supporting local charities.
Elks #2582 St. Patrick's Day Dinner
$16
Corned beef & cabbage with salad and dessert (RSVP).
Lucky Stiff (Stage West)
Season pass / single
A madcap musical farce involving a fortune, a corpse, and Monte Carlo.
Rumors (Stage West Season Finale)
Season pass / single
Neil Simon's fast-paced farce closes the mainstage season.
Nature Coast Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale
Free admission
A spring sale with plants, produce, and garden goods.
Restore Gala (Jericho Road Ministries)
$75
A gala with a silent art auction funding transitional housing.
Erin's Danceworks Solo Showcase
$10
Competition solos by dancers ages 8–18 (plus spring recitals all month).
Memorial Day Ceremonies
Free
Wreath-laying and remembrance ceremonies honoring fallen service members.
Annual Latin Festival
$3/person
A cultural celebration with live Latin music, food, and craft vendors.
Elks #2582 Kentucky Derby Party
Free
A hat contest, games, cornhole, and big-screen Derby viewing.
Flag Day & Father's Day Observances
Varies
Flag Day ceremonies at veterans' posts and Father's Day community events.
Stage West Concert: The Orlando Rat Pack
$40
A Sinatra / Rat Pack tribute concert.
Camp Funshine (Summer Day Camp)
$120/week
A weekly-themed county summer camp — outdoor adventures, crafts, and field trips.
Stage West Concert: Nearly Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)
$40
A Neil Diamond tribute concert at Stage West, doors 6 PM.
Stage West Concert: Liverpool Live (Beatles Tribute)
$40
A Beatles tribute concert at Stage West, doors 6 PM.
Custom cakes, pastries, and desserts from a local independent bakery.
Karts from $14 · unlimited wristband $36.99
The county's family fun hub — go-kart racing, mini golf, batting cages, gem mining, an arcade, trackless train and a bounce arena.
Free trial class · tuition varies
Recreational and competitive dance — tap, ballet, jazz, pointe, modern, acro, lyrical and hip-hop — plus summer mermaid camps.
Jump passes
A trampoline park with toddler mornings and blacklight glow nights.
Open jump ~$15/hr · memberships available
Wall-to-wall trampolines, air bags, dodgeball, a battle beam, dunk lanes and interactive attractions for all ages.
The county's newest free splash park, with a playground and trails.
$$–$$$ · entrees $14–30
A relaxed nicer seafood house near the Bayport waterfront — outdoor deck, live music, all-you-can-eat shrimp and prime rib.
Parking $10/day
Waterfront park at the mouth of the Weeki Wachee River — boat ramp, fishing pier, kayak launch.
A ~5-mile marked coastal paddling trail through dolphin, ray, and manatee waters that stays uncrowded.
Trees from $42
A choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm (late Nov–Dec) with cider, candy canes, and photos.
Price varies · leagues for all levels
A bowling center with 40+ arcade games and food & drink, running leagues for every skill level.
From ~$15.99
44 lanes plus an arcade and sports bar, with weekend value deals.
Unlimited bowling from $15.99/person
44 bowling lanes plus a full arcade, sports bar and party rooms — a rain-or-shine family and date-night spot.
From ~$15.99
Unlimited-bowling time blocks, weekday discount hours, and a summer season pass.
Now open
A family-owned express car wash — its first Hernando County location. Opened Aug 2025.
Price varies
Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, musical theatre and hip-hop.
Low-cost (call 352-754-4031)
Low-cost Hernando County recreation classes at Delta Woods Park and the Lake House — Taekwondo, belly dance and youth cheerleading.
A family smokehouse turning out slow-smoked local barbecue.
Free
A 20-acre neighborhood park — basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce, horseshoes, playgrounds and a half-mile lighted walking trail.
By reservation (daily–weekly rates)
A delivery-based rental company that brings kayaks and SUPs to any Hernando County launch — free basic lessons and a free youth rental with each adult rental.
A long-running, well-reviewed sit-down Mexican spot.
Authentic home-style Cuban cooking — roast pork and Cuban sandwiches with strong local reviews.
Call to confirm
Monthly music bingo at the lodge; food and bar available.
Free to browse
A weekly public classic-car show on the lodge grounds with food, a bar, and indoor A/C seating — open to the public.
A monthly community breakfast at the lodge.
From $50/mo (1 class) · combo $60/mo
Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and acro for ages 3 through adult, plus a competition team.
From $30 per person
Themed 60-minute escape rooms — Old West Jail Break, Frost, and Room 457: The Haunted Hotel.
From $30/person
Three themed 60-minute escape rooms — great for families and groups of 2–12.
Rotating food-truck gatherings at Veterans Memorial Park.
Kids free
One free kids meal per paying adult on the designated night.
Now open
A new frozen-treats stop inside the WellCome OM wellness center. Opened Apr 2026.
$15/concert · $36 season
A 3-concert 'Spectrum' series across winter and spring, in its 40s-something season.
A new branch for licenses, registrations, and a road-test driving range. Opened June 2026.
Price varies
A full wellness studio: Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Hot & Aerial Yoga, plus Pilates, infrared sauna and salt therapy.
Free to browse
The area's go-to for vintage furniture, plus a nonprofit vintage-clothing shop whose proceeds fund local animal charities.
$$–$$$ · entrees $16–29
Authentic old-school Italian — veal butchered on premises, handmade pasta, osso buco and veal marsala in an intimate dining room.
Traditional family-owned Italian and a longtime Spring Hill favorite.
Free, all-ages bingo programs at the library.
Parking $5/day
A 45-ft observation tower, playground, kayak launch, and coastal trails — a birding and sunset favorite.
Private $79 (50 min) · duo $53/person
Classically-based Pilates on full equipment — reformer, Cadillac, tower, chair and ladder barrel — plus personal training.
Call to confirm
Public bingo nights at the Spring Hill Moose Lodge.
$$$$ · entrees $28–55
The county's most formal room — authentic French/Belgian fine dining. Dover sole meunière, duck confit, chateaubriand for two. A true special-occasion destination.
A locally-loved NY-style pizzeria, widely cited as the best pizza in Spring Hill.
Parking $5/day
The county's main Gulf swimming beach — lagoon, playground, and picnic pavilions.
An 18,720 sq-ft skate park with ramps, obstacles and half-pipes, plus a basketball court, playground, horseshoe pits and pavilions.
Now open
A new 48,000+ sq ft Publix with a full deli, bakery, meat & seafood, and upstairs seating. Opened Apr 2026.
Parking $10/day
Swim in the Weeki Wachee River with a boat ramp and picnic areas.
Kids free
Kids 12 & under eat free all day Tuesday (confirm current terms).
The county's first dog park — three fenced runs for large, small and service dogs, plus picnic shelters, a pavilion and restrooms.
$15 drop-in · 1st class $5 · $55/mo unlimited
Small-group yoga — mindful slow flow, chair, hatha root flow, hot flow, and yin. Senior specials $4–5/class.
A popular local sushi-and-hibachi choice.
Call to book
Walk-in and group axe-throwing lanes — a fun date night or party outing.
Price varies (call 352-556-2079)
Axe throwing and escape rooms with beer & wine, rotating food trucks, karaoke and music-bingo nights.
40–80 vendors of produce, crafts, and baked goods every Saturday.
7-show pass $137
40+ years of community theater — a full mainstage season, a monthly comedy series, and concerts.
A touring stand-up headliner most months on the Stage West stage.
Price varies
Cheer clinics, stunt training, tumbling classes, recreational competitive cheer teams and private lessons.
Jump passes
A trampoline and adventure park with kids' programming and special events.
By appointment (call for rates)
A certified-instructor paddleboard school on the Weeki Wachee River — SUP and kayak rentals, lessons, SUP yoga and guided manatee ecotours.
Call for pricing
Family roller-skating with themed sessions, dance parties, and lessons.
Price varies (call 352-340-5904)
A classic roller-skating rink with dance parties, skate rentals, lessons and a snack bar — pizza, funnel cakes and ice cream.
Free entry
A local winery with weekend live music, tastings, classes, and clubs.
Free entry
Weekend live music (Fridays & Saturdays, 5:30–8:30 PM) plus tastings and clubs.
Free entry
A craft brewery with a packed weekly calendar — trivia, open mic, vinyl nights, and seasonal festivals.
Win live plants at Plant Bingo, plus charity bingo fundraisers on select dates.
Free (most)
Open-mic nights, trivia, monthly vinyl nights, a book club, plant bingo, and networking socials.
$40–$125/mo
Ballet, lyrical, modern, pointe, jazz, tap and hip-hop from preschool through adult.
Price varies
USA-Gymnastics-certified coaching — preschool developmental (18 mo–6 yrs), recreational, and Junior Olympic & XCEL competitive teams.
No cover
A full week of entertainment — dance parties, Thursday karaoke, Latin Fridays, and Saturday bands.
A 21.5-acre park with multipurpose fields, a ball field, playground and tot lot, and a half-mile lighted exercise trail with fitness stations.
Call to confirm
Traditional bingo plus special charity games; public welcome, canteen on site.
$13 all-in
One admission covers the mermaid show, wildlife programs, and Buccaneer Bay in season — arrive at 9 AM in summer, since the park often fills and closes entry by mid-morning.
Kayaks $35–$40 · boats $90–$120 (4 hrs)
A full-service marina on the river renting kayaks, canoes and small motorboats with walk-up availability — plus bait, tackle and a gift shop.
Quoted on booking
Paddleboards (standard and motorized), float tubes and small fishing boats — delivered to vacation-home docks around the river and Hernando Beach.
Parking $5/day
11,000 acres of trails and striking blue former-quarry lakes for hiking, biking, and hand-launch paddling.
A Great Florida Birding Trail site inside 10,000+ acres — wading birds, raptors, and even the chance of a black bear.
$15 drop-in · $99/mo unlimited
Yoga, Yogalates, Pilates, Barre Fit, Tai Chi, Nia, Zumba and sound healing. New-student class just $5.
Small admission
A monthly car, truck, Jeep, and motorcycle show with ~50 awards.
Free to browse
A free weekly classic-car cruise-in where local collectors gather in the Winn-Dixie plaza on Commercial Way every Tuesday afternoon — casual, family-friendly, and open to the public.
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