Events in Homosassa Springs today

Join the Hernando Sportsman’s Club for a Gun and Knife Show in Brooksville. There is no charge for parking, and great food will be available on site. Vendors will be set up ahead of time on Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you can buy, sell, trade, or shoot on the ranges.

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.

Enjoy a friendly dice-game gathering with chances to win cash, take part in a 50-50, and try for raffle baskets. Advance tickets are $20 and tickets at the door are $25, and tickets can also be purchased online through Zeffy. Appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages will be available. Newcomers are welcome, and simple instructions will be provided so everyone can play.

Charles E. Murray American Legion Post 186 hosts a friendly card game known as the Steak Shoot. Despite the name, it is not a shooting activity. Players buy into each round, draw cards, and the winning card earns steaks or other rotating prizes. Multiple rounds keep the game moving, buy-ins are easy on the wallet, and the setting is relaxed and social. No experience is needed, and anyone who can draw a card can play. Open to members and their guests.

Savor a slow roasted prime rib dinner accompanied by a house salad and a baked potato. For reservations, call 352-503-2064.

This evening gathering honors Purple Heart recipients with time to connect during a cocktail hour followed by dinner. The focus is on fellowship, gratitude, and remembrance, recognizing the service and sacrifice of these heroes. A Table Sponsor option is available for $300 and includes seating for a sponsor and a guest with the hero they are supporting. The event is centered on sharing their stories and keeping their legacy alive.

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.

Step into a market-style exhibition that celebrates the eerie and unusual, featuring oddities, art inspired by cult classic horror, wet specimens, local vendors, a food truck, and other curiosities. The brewery will also present an installation from August through the end of October, welcoming works that range from cult classics to oddity art and other macabre pieces. All submissions must arrive ready to hang or otherwise display, and each item should include a tag with a payment code at drop off. For information about submitting artwork or vending, email travelingartparties@gmail.com.

Get ready for a night trail race through the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. You can choose the 5-mile, 10-mile, or 20-mile distance, with the course marked using reflective pins and glow sticks. Headlamps or flashlights are required, and runners are encouraged to dress in bright colors. Packet pickup runs from 5:00 PM until 7:25 PM, and check-in begins 45 minutes before your registered start time. The 5-mile race starts at 7:30 PM, the 10-mile starts at 7:00 PM, and the 20-mile starts at 6:00 PM, with the course closing at 11:00 PM. Afterward, there’s a post-race picnic and every finisher receives a handcrafted medal.

Almighty Queen debuts at Stage West Playhouse with a big-stage celebration of Queen’s legacy, delivering high-energy performances, tight musicianship, and charismatic showmanship. An all-star lineup of players from national touring acts blends heavy metal, glam, opera, and hard rock into a seamless concert experience. With vocals that reach Freddie Mercury’s soaring range, alongside virtuoso guitar, thunderous drums, and rich harmonies, the band recreates the iconic sound and excitement of Queen. Expect sing-along moments to favorites like Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Somebody to Love, and Don’t Stop Me Now.

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.

90s attire is suggested but not required. The experience includes a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, a show presented by Stir Up The Gift Academy, then bingo. Each game offers a minimum $100 cash payout, with more than $700 in total cash and basket prizes available. Online ticket pricing starts at $45, increases to $50, and is $55 at the door. Buying a packet online adds free raffle tickets, entry into a special drawing, and faster check-in. No outside alcoholic drinks are allowed. A donation will be made to Pace for Girls.

Grading TCG hosts a Lorcana Quest for the Trove event where players compete in a friendly challenge and the winner takes home a Trove. It suits anyone looking to test a deck, prepare for upcoming events, or spend time with the local community. Entry is $7, and seating is limited to 12.

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.

Get one-on-one help from a reference librarian with anything internet or software related that you are stuck on. You can bring questions about using online resources, filling out an online form, navigating the library catalog, or downloading ebooks and audiobooks. Each session lasts 30 minutes, and registration is required, with the page noting that registration is no longer available.

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.

This event welcomes the newest member of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce and recognizes their introduction to the local business community.

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.

At Tidal Brewing Company, the Tidal Book Club meets to discuss Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber. The gathering also includes a vote to decide the next book and an opportunity to pick up pre-orders.

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.

Experience a high-energy Booty Burn session in downtown Brooksville that spotlights glute activation and lower-body strength as part of the Wellness Wednesday series. Expect resistance band work, focused conditioning, and intentional muscle activation set to upbeat music for an empowering atmosphere. A social cool-down follows, offering time to connect with others and a complimentary healthy treat from Zenbodi. This session is one installment in a weekly Wellness Wednesday lineup, with a different wellness-focused class or experience each week. Tickets are $15 plus taxes and fees. No gear required.

Visitors are welcome at this small business networking group in Citrus County. Attendees may register in advance so the group can introduce them and offer a brief moment to share about their business, or they can arrive without preregistering. The format includes open networking followed by a meeting that wraps up promptly. Afterward, some participants choose to go out for breakfast together.

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.

Amar for Kids presents a lively Zumba Kids class created for children ages 7 to 11. The session blends kid-appropriate dance moves, simple choreography, and playful fitness activities set to upbeat music. Participants practice coordination, build confidence, and stay active while enjoying group games and a welcoming, supportive atmosphere. No previous dance experience is required. Children can arrive ready to move, have fun, and express themselves through music and motion. Step Up for Students scholarship funds may be used to cover class costs.

A complimentary educational talk explores detoxification and natural cleansing with a focus on heavy metals and other environmental toxins. Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD, DipABLM, explains what these exposures are, how they affect the body, and outlines safe, practical approaches to support cleansing. The session includes an overview of chelation along with additional methods to help participants consider which options may be appropriate for reducing toxic load from dietary, lifestyle, and environmental sources. The presentation is led by a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician with training from New York Medical College and Clayton College of Natural Health. Dr. Maria integrates conventional and holistic care, emphasizing nutrition, macrobiotic principles, and whole-person wellness across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Admission is free, but capacity is limited, and advance registration is recommended since events without sufficient signups may be canceled. Program photography may occur; individuals who prefer not to be photographed can step out of frame or notify staff. Any accidents should be reported to staff promptly. The WellCome OM Center promotes a lifelong, balanced food plan and empowers people to evaluate daily choices that support lasting health.

Build your skills and confidence with a belly dance class at Homosassa Civic Club. Separate sessions are available for beginners and for advanced dancers. Each class costs $5, and your first visit is free if you mention the ad. For questions, contact Nancy at 352-397-7410.

Everything needed for the activity is provided. Enjoy a guided experience with simple, step by step instruction. Please plan to arrive about ten minutes early to complete check-in. Space is limited, so spots may fill quickly.

Part of the WellSpring Recovery System, a free community program focused on nervous system regulation and energy healing, this Weekly Wellness Workshop at NAMI Hernando offers hands-on practice in foundational self-regulation skills. Sessions are modular and experiential, emphasizing movement, breath, energetic and acupressure techniques, sensory awareness, and quiet mindfulness. Expect approachable introductions to yoga, tai chi, and qigong alongside breathwork and meditation, with brief centering at the start and close. The workshop prioritizes doing rather than listening, so the time is devoted to guided practice instead of lectures or open discussion. It welcomes both newcomers and those with experience, aiming to build a supportive environment and a practical toolkit for meeting challenges on the healing path. The broader WellSpring program also includes Conscious Connections lectures, literature exploration, community connection meetings, journaling groups centered on discovering the authentic self, and Sanyama Sessions that blend EFT with guided meditation to strengthen personal agency through self-regulation.

This quarterly gathering features presentations from three local nonprofits. Members will vote to direct a $100 per member donation to one of the organizations. With membership now over 100 women, the group is focused on continued growth and welcomes guests. It offers a chance to learn about local causes and connect with members.