Things to do in Wesley Chapel
Things to do in Wesley Chapel, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Things to do
Things to do in Wesley Chapel this month: October 2026
October in Wesley Chapel: Avalon Park Fall Fest Oct. 17, the Candy Crawl Oct. 18, the Fall Festival at The Grove Oct. 22-25 and Santa at Wiregrass Nov. 14.
Trails
Parks and trails in Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily: 813-345-3145. Cypress Creek Preserve has 5 paved and 11 unpaved trail miles.
Fourth of July
Wesley Chapel Fourth of July fireworks 2027
Wesley Chapel's Fourth of July fireworks are at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel: free, 5 to 9 p.m., fireworks at 9. 2027 details are not out; here is 2026.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Wesley Chapel 2026
Pasco County sets no trick-or-treat hours for Wesley Chapel. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Candy Crawl Oct. 18; Fall Festival trick-or-treat Oct. 25.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Wesley Chapel 2027: dinners and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 falls on a Sunday. Where to book dinner in Wesley Chapel, skating at Center Ice, a walk at Flatwoods Park, and Presidents Day closings.
Spring break
Spring break in Wesley Chapel 2027: school dates, things to do
Pasco County Schools spring break 2027 is March 22-26, and March 29 is also off. Parks, trails, skating, story times and what is open that week.
Easter
Easter in Wesley Chapel 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28, during Pasco spring break. Absolutely Avalon's Easter Bunny photos, weekend brunch at Wiregrass, and what is open.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Wesley Chapel 2027: brunch, events, markets
Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Weekend brunch at The Shops at Wiregrass, Saturday markets for gifts, and an easy nature walk nearby.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Wesley Chapel 2027: ceremonies, what's open
Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. Where ceremonies are held, Pasco library and pool schedules, and how trash pickup works over the holiday.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Wesley Chapel 2027: events, car shows, brunch
Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. Weekend brunch and steak dinners, a bike loop at Flatwoods Park, skating and craft beer in Wesley Chapel.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Wesley Chapel 2027: events, what's open and closed
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. Pasco libraries close, the county pools' last summer day, trash pickup and events near Wesley Chapel.
Christmas
Wesley Chapel Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026
No parade in Wesley Chapel: Santa arrives at Wiregrass Nov. 14, Zephyrhills lights its tree Nov. 23 and holds its Christmas parade at 7 p.m. Dec. 5.
Fall
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches near Wesley Chapel 2026
Fall 2026 near Wesley Chapel: Avalon Park Fall Fest with a pumpkin patch Oct. 17, the Wesley Chapel Fall Festival Oct. 22-25, and farm patches in Odessa and Masaryktown.
Halloween
Halloween events in Wesley Chapel 2026
Halloween 2026 in Wesley Chapel: Fall Fest Oct. 17, Candy Crawl Oct. 18, a Hallowrink skate Oct. 23 and the Fall Festival trick-or-treat stroll Oct. 25.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Wesley Chapel 2026: turkey trot, what's open
Thanksgiving 2026 in Wesley Chapel: the Wiregrass Turkey Trot starts 8 a.m. Nov. 26, libraries close Nov. 26-27 and schools are out Nov. 23-27.
Black Friday
Black Friday and holiday shopping in Wesley Chapel 2026
Holiday shopping in Wesley Chapel 2026: Wiregrass and Tampa Premium Outlets hours, Small Business Saturday Nov. 28 and the season's markets.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Wesley Chapel 2026
Christmas 2026 in Wesley Chapel: Symphony in Lights Nov. 14, Santa photos to Dec. 24, sensory Santa Dec. 6 and Avalon Aglow with fireworks Dec. 12.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Wesley Chapel 2026: events, fireworks rules
New Year's Eve 2026 in Wesley Chapel: home fireworks are legal Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, libraries close early, and the events announced so far.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Wesley Chapel: parks, patios, trails, leash rules
Where dogs can go in and around Wesley Chapel: Pasco's 6-foot leash rule, the fenced Land O' Lakes Dog Park, pet-friendly trails and the license you need.
Avalon Park
Avalon Park Wesley Chapel: a guide to downtown and its festivals
Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, off State Road 54: its shops and restaurants, four festivals a year, the Saturday market and how to get there.
Free
Free things to do in Wesley Chapel
Free in Wesley Chapel: county parks and an inclusive playground, Cypress Creek Preserve trails, story times, free seeds, Center Court concerts and karaoke.
Wesley Chapel Fall Festival
Wesley Chapel Fall Festival: dates, tickets, carnival and parking
The 22nd Wesley Chapel Fall Festival is Oct. 24-25 at The Grove, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with carnival rides Oct. 22-25. Eventbrite sells $5 entry tickets.
Pasco County Fair
Pasco County Fair: 2027 dates, tickets, parking and what to know
The 80th Pasco County Fair is Feb. 15-21, 2027, at the fairgrounds on County Road 52 in Dade City. Parking is free; weekly passes are on sale now.
Absolutely Avalon
Absolutely Avalon: Avalon Park Wesley Chapel's spring festival
Absolutely Avalon is Avalon Park Wesley Chapel's free spring arts and culture festival. 2026's was Saturday, April 4, from 5 p.m.; 2027's date is not out.
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Veterans Day
Veterans Day near Wesley Chapel 2026: Zephyrhills parade
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. The nearest parade is in downtown Zephyrhills at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Pasco libraries close Nov. 11; schools stay open.
Things to do
Things to do in Wesley Chapel this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18
Avalon Park's Fall Fest runs all day Saturday, Oct. 17, the Candy Crawl brings free trick-or-treating to Wiregrass Sunday, and karaoke opens it Friday.