Family events in Homosassa Springs, FL

Start the weekend with a well-loved Friday Fish Fry featuring fresh, crispy fish and satisfying sides, shared in good company. It is an easygoing way to unwind and reconnect with friends while supporting the local American Legion Post. Bring a hearty appetite and invite a few friends to take part in a tradition not to miss.

Parents can enjoy some time to themselves while kids dive into a Back to School Bash pool party at the Hernando County Family YMCA. Children spend time with peers in a structured, supervised setting focused on safe, splash-filled fun. Participants must be fully potty trained, as staff are not permitted to change diapers or assist in restrooms. Please bring a refillable water bottle, a swimsuit and towel, a change of clothes, and a bag for wet items, and leave inflatables at home. First-time participants will complete a swim test before using the pool or can choose to play on the splash pad. Dinner is provided by Padula's Pizzeria.

Drop your child off for a Parent's Night Out at the YMCA. Kids will enjoy games and activities, dinner and snack, and the night will wrap up with a movie. Details about the specific movie, craft, food, and snacks are available through the YMCA flyer or by calling.

Give parents a well-deserved break with a Parent’s Night Out for kids ages 5 to 12 (co-ed). Children will be supervised in a structured setting with time to have fun with peers. The theme is Back to School Bash (Pool Party). A potty-trained requirement applies, and first-timers will need to swim-test for pool swimming or can play on the splash pad. Dinner is sponsored and provided by Padula’s Pizzeria. Bring a refillable water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes with a bag for wet items. Inflatables are not allowed.

At Howard’s Flea Market, a community farm swap brings together farmers, homesteaders, backyard chicken keepers, gardeners, and animal enthusiasts to buy, sell, and trade. Expect a wide mix of chickens and other poultry, goats, pigs, rabbits, farm fresh eggs, plants and gardening supplies, farm and homesteading gear, feed, tools, crafts, and more. Vendor spots are $10, and sellers should bring their own shade and tables for setup. All animals on site must have access to food and fresh water. In addition to the swap, the market features more than 800 booths to browse and food options at Captain’s Quarter Café & Bar. Questions can be directed to 352-628-3532.

Kick off the fall with a toddler soccer program at Lecanto Community Park. This eight week series offers age specific sessions with options for 18 months to 3 years, 3 to 5 years, and 2 to 4 years. The cost is $135. For more details, contact Toddler Time at 352-425-0385.

Brooksville Main Street brings a high-energy back to school celebration to Hernando Park, transforming the space into an interactive playground filled with music, games, and hands-on creativity. DJ Shalamar keeps the momentum going during a free evening that welcomes all ages and gets kids excited for the first day back. Expect free backpacks while supplies last, a school bus themed relay with other field day challenges, a pencil pull prize board, make-your-own pencil pouches, a freeze dance party, bubbles, temporary tattoo stations, a giant sidewalk chalk area, and a youth wellness zone. Make it a downtown family outing by enjoying nearby restaurants and shops. Parents can bring lawn chairs and blankets to set up a comfortable spot on the grass while kids explore the activity zones. This community celebration is offered at no cost thanks to support from the City of Brooksville as Pinnacle Partner, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, and Scouting America, Tampa Bay Council.

This family-friendly karaoke night takes place in the outdoor courtyard. Participants can take the mic to sing favorite songs or simply enjoy the performances. Beer and wine will be available. All ages are welcome.

Presented by European Lifestyle Windows, Doors, and Glass Rooms together with Kevin’s Car Show, this gathering welcomes all makes and models, including cars, trucks, jeeps, and motorcycles. A total of 50 awards plus sponsor awards will be presented, with categories such as Best of Show, Manager’s Choice, Long Hauler, Best Hot Rod, Club Participation, Stock, Modified, Import, Best Truck, Best Jeep, and Best Motorcycle. Participants may enter the judged competition for $25 or display a vehicle without judging for $10, and vendor spaces are available for $25. Expect a family friendly setting with a wide variety of vehicles and numerous trophy opportunities. For event information, contact Norbert at 352-835-6825 or Kevin at 727-492-7726.

Bring your little one for Books & Babies, a special storytime for children ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers. Expect stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and movement activities designed to support early language and literacy skills.

Bring your little one for Little Learners, a special storytime designed for children ages 30 months to 5 years and their caregivers. Expect lots of engaging activities like stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and movement that support early language and literacy skills.

This indoor soccer program welcomes young players with coed teams for ages 5 to 18 and girls teams for ages 12 and up. Practice and game activities take place once a week for 1.5 hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday. The registration fee is $100 per player. The season focuses on building skills in a fun environment. For details, contact Chris Hope at (352) 795-8077 or text (352) 698-7411.

Bring your little one for parent-and-child swim lessons designed for babies and toddlers ages 6 to 36 months. The program focuses on water enrichment and aquatic readiness, with instructor-guided activities that help parents interact with their child in the water. Lessons also introduce early basics for swim skills, such as blowing bubbles, jumping in, and playing games, setting the stage for independent swim lessons later on.

This swim lessons program for kids ages 3 to 5 (Stage 1, 2, and 3) focuses on building early water confidence and core aquatic skills. In Stage 1, kids learn water acclimation and safe exits, and in Stage 2 they work on body control, directional changes, and forward movement. Stage 3 emphasizes longer distances to swim toward safety, plus rhythmic breathing and coordinated arm and leg action. Children are evaluated during the first lesson to determine the appropriate stage. Kids should come in a swimsuit, and swim diapers are required if not fully potty trained. Lessons meet on Mondays and Wednesdays during the program period.

Florida Cracker Cook Shack in Brooksville, FL hosts a family-friendly Kids Night featuring balloon twisting with Tony the Balloon Guy and face painting with Phyllis the Face Painter. Alongside the activities, guests can enjoy plates of Florida soul food specialties.

Enroll kids ages 3-6 in YMCA swim lessons covering Stage 1 (water acclimation), Stage 2 (water movement), and Stage 3 (water stamina). In these sessions, students build comfort in the water, learn basic aquatic safety skills, and practice fundamental swimming movements with instructor help. Children will be evaluated during the first lesson to determine the appropriate stage, and no prior swimming skills are required. The lessons run over a series of Tuesdays and Thursdays, with participants needing to wear a swimsuit at all times and bringing any required swim diaper if not fully potty trained.

Open to the public, this bingo night at Springhill Moose Lodge 521 features friendly competition and plenty of laughs. Doors open early so attendees can grab seats and get their cards ready, and the kitchen serves food before and during the games. Bingo begins promptly, creating an easy outing for friends and families.

Bring your little one for Books & Babies, a special early storytime for children ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers. Expect a fun mix of stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and movement activities designed to support early language and literacy skills.

Little Learners is a special storytime for children ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Expect engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and movement activities designed to build language and literacy skills.

Little Learners is a special storytime for children ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Expect fun, interactive activities like stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and movement that support early language and literacy skills.