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Coming up: 7th AnnualTarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival on the New Port Richey Patch calendar

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- Which New Port Richey events are happening this week and next?
Also on today's calendar: 7th AnnualTarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival and 8 more events.
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- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
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• Things to do around Pasco: Jan. 8-14 (suncoastnews.com) — New Port Richey residents have a full slate of local events coming up, from concerts and comedy at Richey Suncoast Theatre to wellness walks, kids’ nights, markets, and support groups at Sims Park and the public library. This Pasco-wide roundup highlights dates, times, costs, and locations so you can plan your week, whether you’re looking for live music, volunteer opportunities, health programs, or family activities close to home.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey
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★ Featured events ★
- 7th AnnualTarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
10:00 am
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Detailed Facial Drawing with Pat Toney
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
10:00 am - Beginning Watercolor with Cindy McNally
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
1:00 pm - Foodees Food and Culture Festival, Port Richey, Florida
Gulf View Square , 9409 US-19 , Port Richey
11:00 am - WPAG Membership Meeting
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
1:00 pm - he Def Leppard Experience & Absolute Bon Jovi
6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
5:00 pm - Quarter Auction for Lotz of Blessings
Beacon Square Civic Association , 3741 Bradford Dr , Holiday
1:00 pm - Cypress Creek Jazz Band
2:00 pm - Beginning Pastels with Dan Hoffman
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
1:30 pm - Detailed Facial Drawing with Pat Toney
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
10:00 am - The Social NPR
The Social NPR , 5650 Main St , New Port Richey
9:00 pm
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime Session #1
Regency Park Library , 9701 Little Rd , New Port Richey
10:15 am - Tech Help by Appointment
Centennial Park Branch Library , 5740 Moog Rd , Holiday
2:00 pm - The Backyard Tavern Bike Night welcomes Jasmine Cain Acoustic!
Backyard Tavern , 5111 FL-54 , New Port Richey
6:00 pm - Cozy Crafters
Centennial Park Branch Library , 5740 Moog Rd , Holiday
2:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Sadie & Selkie was LOST on January 5, 2026 in Holiday, FL 34691 near Darlington & Roselawn Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Town Of New Port Richey) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
FOUND on January 4, 2026 in Spring Hill, FL 34609 near Coronado Drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Cotee River)
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in New Port Richey. Apply here.
- Danaher posted a job opening for CNC Machinist II - Aerospace, New Port Richey (Second Shift) in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tarpon Springs
- New marker keeps memory of slain Tarpon Springs officer alive (suncoastnews.com)
- Church leaders bless the fleet ahead of Epiphany (baynews9.com)
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Hudson
- Pasco County accepting holiday trees for recycling (suncoastnews.com)
Clearwater
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