Parking $5/day
The county's main Gulf swimming beach — lagoon, playground, and picnic pavilions.
Explore the best of Spring Hill, one of Hernando County's communities on Florida's Adventure Coast. Below you'll find local attractions, restaurants, parks, events and hidden gems — with prices and details. Looking for more? Browse the full Hernando County guide.
Things To Do in Spring Hill
115Parking $10/day
Swim in the Weeki Wachee River with a boat ramp and picnic areas.
Parking $10/day
Waterfront park at the mouth of the Weeki Wachee River — boat ramp, fishing pier, kayak launch.
Parking $5/day
A 45-ft observation tower, playground, kayak launch, and coastal trails — a birding and sunset favorite.
Parking $5/day
11,000 acres of trails and striking blue former-quarry lakes for hiking, biking, and hand-launch paddling.
From ~$15.99
44 lanes plus an arcade and sports bar, with weekend value deals.
Call for pricing
Family roller-skating with themed sessions, dance parties, and lessons.
From $30/person
Three themed 60-minute escape rooms — great for families and groups of 2–12.
Call to book
Walk-in and group axe-throwing lanes — a fun date night or party outing.
Jump passes
A trampoline park with toddler mornings and blacklight glow nights.
Jump passes
A trampoline and adventure park with kids' programming and special events.
The county's newest free splash park, with a playground and trails.
Free entry
A local winery with weekend live music, tastings, classes, and clubs.
Free entry
A craft brewery with a packed weekly calendar — trivia, open mic, vinyl nights, and seasonal festivals.
No cover
A full week of entertainment — dance parties, Thursday karaoke, Latin Fridays, and Saturday bands.
Free entry
Weekend live music (Fridays & Saturdays, 5:30–8:30 PM) plus tastings and clubs.
7-show pass $137
40+ years of community theater — a full mainstage season, a monthly comedy series, and concerts.
$15/concert · $36 season
A 3-concert 'Spectrum' series across winter and spring, in its 40s-something season.
Trees from $42
A choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm (late Nov–Dec) with cider, candy canes, and photos.
A Great Florida Birding Trail site inside 10,000+ acres — wading birds, raptors, and even the chance of a black bear.
A ~5-mile marked coastal paddling trail through dolphin, ray, and manatee waters that stays uncrowded.
Free to browse
The area's go-to for vintage furniture, plus a nonprofit vintage-clothing shop whose proceeds fund local animal charities.
40–80 vendors of produce, crafts, and baked goods every Saturday.
A touring stand-up headliner most months on the Stage West stage.
Free (most)
Open-mic nights, trivia, monthly vinyl nights, a book club, plant bingo, and networking socials.
Call to confirm
Traditional bingo plus special charity games; public welcome, canteen on site.
Call to confirm
Monthly music bingo at the lodge; food and bar available.
Call to confirm
Public bingo nights at the Spring Hill Moose Lodge.
Win live plants at Plant Bingo, plus charity bingo fundraisers on select dates.
Free, all-ages bingo programs at the library.
A locally-loved NY-style pizzeria, widely cited as the best pizza in Spring Hill.
Traditional family-owned Italian and a longtime Spring Hill favorite.
A long-running, well-reviewed sit-down Mexican spot.
Authentic home-style Cuban cooking — roast pork and Cuban sandwiches with strong local reviews.
A popular local sushi-and-hibachi choice.
A family smokehouse turning out slow-smoked local barbecue.
Custom cakes, pastries, and desserts from a local independent bakery.
Kids free
Kids 12 & under eat free all day Tuesday (confirm current terms).
Kids free
One free kids meal per paying adult on the designated night.
$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.
From ~$15.99
Unlimited-bowling time blocks, weekday discount hours, and a summer season pass.
Now open
A new frozen-treats stop inside the WellCome OM wellness center. Opened Apr 2026.
Now open
A new 48,000+ sq ft Publix with a full deli, bakery, meat & seafood, and upstairs seating. Opened Apr 2026.
Now open
A family-owned express car wash — its first Hernando County location. Opened Aug 2025.
A new branch for licenses, registrations, and a road-test driving range. Opened June 2026.
Stage West Comedy: Bill 'Bull' Ohse
$20
Live stand-up in the monthly comedy series.
A Very Tidal Summerween
Free entry
A July 'Halloween' with themed beer releases, a costume contest, and food trucks.
Seussical Jr. (Stage West Youth)
Call box office
A colorful, family-friendly musical performed by the youth cast.
Almighty Queen — Queen Tribute Concert
$40
A full tribute concert to the music of Queen at Stage West.
Stage West Comedy: Mike Rivera
$20
Live stand-up comedy (HBO/ABC).
New Works Festival
Call box office
A festival of new and original short works from local playwrights.
Stage West Comedy: Tim the Dairy Farmer
$20
Live stand-up comedy (FOX/CMT).
Oktidalfest Grove Market
Free entry
20+ vendors, beer releases, live music, and food trucks.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
$3
Live music, food vendors, artisans, and family fun.
The Addams Family (Stage West)
Season pass / single
The kooky, spooky musical comedy kicks off the mainstage season.
Hernando County Vet Fest
Free
A family-friendly celebration honoring veterans, with vendors and entertainment.
Elks Lodge #2582 Craft & Vendor Fair
Free to browse
Craft and vendor booths with proceeds to local charities.
The Game's Afoot (Stage West)
Season pass / single
Ken Ludwig's Sherlock Holmes-themed comedy-mystery.
Nature Coast Holiday in the Gardens
Free
An Elf Parade, decorated trees, and poinsettia plantings.
Breakfast with Santa (YMCA)
~$3 + donation
Breakfast, elf crafts, reindeer games, and photos with Santa.
Three Kings Day Festival
See organizer
A cultural Three Kings Day celebration.
She Loves Me (Stage West)
Season pass / single
A charming romantic musical — the classic behind 'You've Got Mail.'
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.
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.
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.
Hernando County Coastal Cleanup
Free
A volunteer cleanup of the coast and waterways (International Coastal Cleanup).
Christkindlmarket at Tidal Brewing
Free entry
A European-style holiday market at the brewery.
Santa's Workshop at LoCoMo
See organizer
Gingerbread decorating and photos with Santa.
Nature Coast Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale
Free admission
A spring sale with plants, produce, and garden goods.
Flag Day & Father's Day Observances
Varies
Flag Day ceremonies at veterans' posts and Father's Day community events.
A monthly community breakfast at the lodge.
Stage West Concert: Them Sweeney Boys
$40
A lively Irish/variety concert at Stage West.
Candlelight Concerts at WellCome OM
$38–$62
Candlelit tribute concerts (60s soundtrack; Coldplay & Imagine Dragons).
Stage West Comedy: Carmen Ciricillo
$20
Live stand-up comedy (Discovery) in the monthly series.
Stage West Concert: Dueling Pianos
$40
An interactive, request-driven dueling-pianos show.
Stage West Concert: The Orlando Rat Pack
$40
A Sinatra / Rat Pack tribute concert.
VetoberFest
Free
A family celebration honoring veterans and first responders.
Small admission
A monthly car, truck, Jeep, and motorcycle show with ~50 awards.
Jingle Bell Dash 5K
~$30
A holiday-themed 5K run/walk.
Restore Gala (Jericho Road Ministries)
$75
A gala with a silent art auction funding transitional housing.
Camp Funshine (Summer Day Camp)
$120/week
A weekly-themed county summer camp — outdoor adventures, crafts, and field trips.
Hometown Hernando Business Expo
Free
The Chamber's annual business expo, open to the public.
Rotating food-truck gatherings at Veterans Memorial Park.
$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.
$15 drop-in · $99/mo unlimited
Yoga, Yogalates, Pilates, Barre Fit, Tai Chi, Nia, Zumba and sound healing. New-student class just $5.
Price varies
A full wellness studio: Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Hot & Aerial Yoga, plus Pilates, infrared sauna and salt therapy.
Private $79 (50 min) · duo $53/person
Classically-based Pilates on full equipment — reformer, Cadillac, tower, chair and ladder barrel — plus personal training.
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.
$40–$125/mo
Ballet, lyrical, modern, pointe, jazz, tap and hip-hop from preschool through adult.
Free trial class · tuition varies
Recreational and competitive dance — tap, ballet, jazz, pointe, modern, acro, lyrical and hip-hop — plus summer mermaid camps.
Price varies
Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, musical theatre and hip-hop.
Price varies
USA-Gymnastics-certified coaching — preschool developmental (18 mo–6 yrs), recreational, and Junior Olympic & XCEL competitive teams.
Price varies
Cheer clinics, stunt training, tumbling classes, recreational competitive cheer teams and private lessons.
$$$$ · entrees $28–55
The county's most formal room — authentic French/Belgian fine dining. Dover sole meunière, duck confit, chateaubriand for two. A true special-occasion destination.
$$–$$$ · entrees $16–29
Authentic old-school Italian — veal butchered on premises, handmade pasta, osso buco and veal marsala in an intimate dining room.
$$–$$$ · entrees $14–30
A relaxed nicer seafood house near the Bayport waterfront — outdoor deck, live music, all-you-can-eat shrimp and prime rib.
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.
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.
Open jump ~$15/hr · memberships available
Wall-to-wall trampolines, air bags, dodgeball, a battle beam, dunk lanes and interactive attractions for all ages.
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.
Price varies (call 352-556-2079)
Axe throwing and escape rooms with beer & wine, rotating food trucks, karaoke and music-bingo nights.
From $30 per person
Themed 60-minute escape rooms — Old West Jail Break, Frost, and Room 457: The Haunted Hotel.
Price varies · leagues for all levels
A bowling center with 40+ arcade games and food & drink, running leagues for every skill level.
Free
A 20-acre neighborhood park — basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce, horseshoes, playgrounds and a half-mile lighted walking trail.
An 18,720 sq-ft skate park with ramps, obstacles and half-pipes, plus a basketball court, playground, horseshoe pits and pavilions.
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.
The county's first dog park — three fenced runs for large, small and service dogs, plus picnic shelters, a pavilion and restrooms.
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.
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