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Citrus County is full of great places to shop, amazing restaurants to dine, and beautiful areas to explore... check out Hometown Citrus to find your next favorite place!

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09/12/2026

Happy Happy Saturday!
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09/06/2026

🌴 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CITRUS COUNTY? 🌴

Happy Sunday, Citrus County! Here’s your Hometown Citrus roundup for Sunday, September 6 through Tuesday, September 8. With Labor Day tomorrow, Monday is unusually quiet, but there are several things happening today and Tuesday β€” including the start of Inverness Icon Season 3!

πŸ“… SUNDAY β€’ SEPTEMBER 6

πŸ“ INVERNESS

πŸŽͺ INVERNESS GUN TRADER SHOW β€” DAY TWO
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
πŸ“ Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600/3610 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ Adults $12 β€’ Children under 12 free
πŸ“ž 352-339-4780

Sunday is the final day of this weekend’s Gun Trader Show at the Citrus County Fairgrounds.

🎭 BOEING BOEING β€” SUNDAY MATINEE
πŸ• 2:30 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ SOLD OUT β€’ Waitlist available
πŸ“ž 352-341-7850

Under Siege Enterprises wraps up its run of the classic comedy Boeing Boeing this afternoon.

🎀 WEBBIE LIVE
πŸ•˜ Sunday evening
πŸ“ Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ Ticketed event

Southern hip-hop artist Webbie performs live in Inverness tonight for Labor Day weekend.

πŸ“ HOMOSASSA

πŸ’ŽπŸŽΈ AGENT BLONDE LIVE β€” DIAMOND HEIST: FIND THE HIDDEN GEMS!
πŸ•› 12:00–3:00 PM
πŸ“ Crystal Harley-Davidson
1147 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34448
πŸ“ž 352-563-9900

Hunt for hidden gems throughout the dealership and unlock prizes while enjoying Agent Blonde live, food available from Portland Bey Jerk and an afternoon of fun.

πŸ“… MONDAY β€’ SEPTEMBER 7 β€’ LABOR DAY πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Labor Day is looking very quiet for scheduled public events in Citrus County, and many government offices and community facilities are closed for the holiday.

That makes it a great day to keep it local β€” grab breakfast or lunch at a hometown restaurant, spend some time on the water, visit a local waterfront spot or check with your favorite restaurant or bar for any last-minute Labor Day music and specials.

If your business, church or organization has a public Labor Day event happening Monday, please add it in the comments!

πŸ“… TUESDAY β€’ SEPTEMBER 8

πŸ“ HOMOSASSA

πŸ‘ΆπŸ“š BOOKS & BABIES
πŸ•™ 10:00–11:00 AM
πŸ“ Homosassa Public Library
4100 S. Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa, FL 34446
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-628-5626

Stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes and movement activities for babies ages birth through 30 months and their caregivers.

πŸ“ INVERNESS

πŸ›οΈ CITRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
πŸ• 1:00 PM
πŸ“ Citrus County Courthouse
110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
πŸ’² Open to the public

Want to know what’s happening in county government? The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular public meeting Tuesday afternoon.

πŸŽπŸ”¬ KIDS STEM β€” AMAZING APPLE SCIENCE!
πŸ•Ÿ 4:30–5:30 PM
πŸ“ Lakes Region Library
1511 Druid Road, Inverness, FL 34452
πŸ’² Free β€’ Registration required
πŸ“ž 352-726-2357

School-age kids explore the science behind apples through hands-on experiments and activities.

⚠️ Currently full β€” waitlist available.

🎀⭐ INVERNESS ICON β€” SEASON 3 PREMIERE!
πŸ•– 7:00–11:00 PM
πŸ“ Twysted Vyne W**e & B**r Bistro
103 W. Main St., Inverness, FL 34450
πŸ“ž 352-419-4132

Inverness Icon is back!

Hosted by gold-selling recording artist Bo Bice, the Citrus County singing competition launches Season 3 Tuesday night with its first Country competition.

The competition takes place live each Tuesday at Twysted Vyne, with the season eventually leading to the Grand Finale at the Valerie Theatre on November 17.

πŸ’» ONLINE β€’ CITRUS COUNTY

🀱πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ONLINE BREASTFEEDING CLASS β€” SPANISH
πŸ•œ 1:30–2:30 PM
πŸ’² Free

The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County offers an online Spanish-language breastfeeding class Tuesday afternoon.

β˜€οΈ KEEP IT LOCAL!

Whether you’re catching a show, visiting the library, spending Labor Day on the water or heading downtown Tuesday night, make a stop at a locally owned restaurant, shop or business along the way. Supporting local keeps Citrus County strong!

πŸ“£ Event details, ticket availability, registration and schedules can change, so please double-check with the organizer before heading out.

πŸ’¬ Did we miss something happening Sunday, Monday or Tuesday? Drop it in the comments! Live music, church events, fundraisers, markets, kids’ activities, nonprofit events and other public happenings are welcome β€” help us keep Citrus County in the know!

09/05/2026

🌴 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CITRUS COUNTY THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND? 🌴
Happy Saturday, Citrus County! Here’s your Hometown Citrus roundup of verified public events and activities happening Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7. We started with our Hometown Citrus calendar informationβ€”including the important correction that Crystal River First Friday has endedβ€”then checked current City, venue, promoter and organizer listings before publishing.
πŸ“… SATURDAY β€’ SEPTEMBER 5
πŸ“ Inverness
πŸ₯•πŸ›οΈ Market at the Depot
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
πŸ“ Depot District
300 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
πŸ’² Free admission
πŸ“ž 352-726-3913
Spend Saturday morning shopping fresh produce, seafood, sweets, jams and jellies, plants, handmade items, local crafts and more.
A great opportunity to shop local and support Citrus County makers and small businesses!
πŸŽͺ Inverness Gun Trader Show
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
πŸ“ Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ Adults $12 β€’ Children under 12 free
πŸ“ž 352-339-4780
The two-day Gun Trader Show is at the Citrus County Fairgrounds today and Sunday.
🎭 Boeing Boeing
πŸ•’ 7:30 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ SOLD OUT β€’ Waitlist available
πŸ“ž 352-341-7850
Under Siege Enterprises presents the classic comedy Boeing Boeing. Tonight’s performance is currently sold out, but the Valerie Theatre is accepting names for the waitlist.
πŸ“ Homosassa
πŸ₯žπŸοΈ CMA Bikers & Breakfast
πŸ•˜ 9:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Crystal Harley-Davidson
1147 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34448
πŸ’² Free breakfast
πŸ“ž 352-563-9900
Enjoy a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast courtesy of the Christian Motorcyclists Association.
πŸŽ™οΈπŸ•Ί Elvis Live!
πŸ•› 12:00–4:00 PM
πŸ“ Crystal Harley-Davidson
1147 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa
πŸ’² Free entertainment
Spend Saturday afternoon with live Elvis entertainment, food available from The Greek’s Grill and dealership fun.
πŸ“ Crystal River
πŸŽΆπŸ›οΈ SATURDAY NIGHT IN TOWN SQUARE
πŸ•” 5:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ Crystal River Town Square
559 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River, FL 34428
πŸ’² FREE
First Friday is gone β€” Saturday Night in Town Square is the current downtown event!
Hometown Citrus’s community calendar has 40 Years 2 Late scheduled for this Saturday’s event.
Come downtown for an evening of live music, vendors, food and fun, then make a night of it by visiting the restaurants, bars and locally owned businesses throughout downtown Crystal River.
πŸͺ‘ Bring a chair!
πŸ“… SUNDAY β€’ SEPTEMBER 6
πŸ“ Inverness
πŸŽͺ Inverness Gun Trader Show β€” Day Two
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
πŸ“ Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ Adults $12 β€’ Children under 12 free
πŸ“ž 352-339-4780
Sunday is the second and final day of this weekend’s show.
🎭 Boeing Boeing β€” Sunday Matinee
πŸ• 2:30 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ SOLD OUT β€’ Waitlist available
πŸ“ž 352-341-7850
The Valerie Theatre’s current ticketing system shows Sunday’s matinee sold out, with a waitlist available.
🎀πŸ”₯ WEBBIE LIVE AT THE CITRUS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
πŸ•˜ 9:00 PM
πŸ“ Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ Ticketed event
Southern hip-hop artist Webbie performs in Inverness Sunday night as part of Labor Day weekend.
πŸ“ Homosassa
πŸ’ŽπŸŽΈ Agent Blonde Live β€” Diamond Heist: Find the Hidden Gems!
πŸ•› 12:00–3:00 PM
πŸ“ Crystal Harley-Davidson
1147 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34448
πŸ“ž 352-563-9900
Search throughout the dealership for hidden gems and prizes while enjoying live music from Agent Blonde, food available from Portland Bey Jerk and Sunday-afternoon fun.
πŸ“… MONDAY β€’ SEPTEMBER 7 β€’ LABOR DAY πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Monday is looking very quiet for scheduled public events in Citrus County. After checking the available current calendars and event listings, we didn’t find a Labor Day event with enough current organizer confirmation to confidently publish.
That doesn’t mean nothing is happening! Restaurants, waterfront spots and entertainment venues may announce last-minute Labor Day music, specials or activities, so if your business or organization has something happening Monday, drop it in the comments!
β˜€οΈ However you spend Labor Day weekend, keep it local! Grab breakfast at a hometown restaurant, shop the Depot, head downtown Saturday night, enjoy some live music or stop into a Citrus County business you haven’t visited lately. Supporting local businesses keeps our community strong!
πŸ“£ Event details, ticket availability, weather plans and schedules can change. Always double-check with the organizer before heading out.
πŸ’¬ Did we miss something happening Saturday, Sunday or Monday? Add it in the comments! Live music, church events, fundraisers, markets, kids’ activities, nonprofit events and other public happenings are welcome β€” help us keep Citrus County in the know!

🌴 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CITRUS COUNTY THIS WEEKEND? 🌴Happy Saturday, Citrus County! Here’s your Hometown Citrus roundup fo...
08/29/2026

🌴 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CITRUS COUNTY THIS WEEKEND? 🌴

Happy Saturday, Citrus County! Here’s your Hometown Citrus roundup for Saturday, August 29 through Monday, August 31. We checked our Hometown Citrus calendar leads first and then refreshed the search across current organizer, library, city, tourism, museum, venue and community calendars. There’s quite a bit happening today and Sunday!

πŸ“… SATURDAY β€’ AUGUST 29

πŸ“ Inverness

πŸƒ TCG COLLECT-A-FEST
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
πŸ“ Citrus County Fair Auditorium
3610 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
πŸ’² Free admission & free parking

Trading-card fans, this one’s for you! Browse 80+ vendors, check out sports cards, PokΓ©mon and other collectibles, plus tournaments, giveaways and prize drawings.

πŸ“ Floral City

πŸ›οΈ Floral City Heritage Museum β€” Final Summer Saturday
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
πŸ“ Floral City Heritage Museum & Country Store
8394 E. Orange Ave., Floral City, FL 34436
πŸ’² Free admission
πŸ“ž 352-419-4257

Today is officially the last Saturday of the museum’s 2026 summer schedule.

Explore exhibits on Floral City history, including George Higgins β€” Floral City’s master builder β€” the Duval-Metz House, Florida’s cattle industry and work-saving devices of yesteryear.

πŸ“ Homosassa

πŸοΈπŸ” HOG Chapter Dive Bar Burger Review Ride
πŸ•₯ Registration 10:30 AM β€’ Kickstands up 11:00 AM
πŸ“ Crystal Harley-Davidson
1147 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34448
πŸ“ž 352-563-9900

The local HOG chapter heads out for a Saturday ride to Huck’s Oyster Bar & Tavern in Crystal River.

πŸŽΈπŸ– John Hindman & The Mustang Mafia + Leathernecks Cookout
🍽️ Cookout 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
🎢 Live music Noon–4:00 PM
πŸ“ Crystal Harley-Davidson
1147 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa

Spend the afternoon with live music from John Hindman & The Mustang Mafia, plus a Leathernecks cookout featuring pulled pork, mac & cheese, baked beans and rolls.

🍺 Complimentary b**r is advertised for adults β€” please drink responsibly.

🎢 X Hale Live at Crump’s Landing
πŸ•• 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Crump’s Landing
11210 W. Halls River Rd., Homosassa, FL 34448

Head to the Homosassa waterfront Saturday evening for live music from X Hale.

πŸ“ Crystal River

πŸ›Ά Women’s Clear Kayak & Three Sisters Springs Adventure
πŸ•› Noon–1:30 PM
πŸ“ Paddle Outdoor Rental, Crystal River
🎟️ $16 β€’ Advance ticket required

The Citrus County Women Social Club is hosting a clear-kayak adventure exploring the waters around Three Sisters Springs.

πŸ“… SUNDAY β€’ AUGUST 30

πŸ“ Hernando

πŸš˜β˜• Citrus County Cars & Coffee
πŸ•— 8:00–10:30 AM
πŸ“ Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters / Heritage Hills Plaza
2416 N. Heritage Oaks Path, Hernando, FL 34442
πŸ’² Free

Grab some coffee and breakfast while checking out classics, exotics, trucks, imports and more at this family-friendly last-Sunday-of-the-month gathering.

πŸ“ Inverness

πŸ¦‡πŸ’€ Inverness Oddities Market
πŸ•› Noon–4:00 PM
πŸ“ Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
πŸ’² Free admission & parking

Looking for something a little different?

More than 60 vendors are expected with taxidermy, bugs, bones, wet specimens, handmade jewelry, spooky finds, unusual art and other curiosities β€” all indoors in the air conditioning.

🎭 Boeing Boeing
πŸ• 2:30 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ $20 + fees β€” SOLD OUT; waitlist available
πŸ“ž 352-341-7850

Under Siege Enterprises presents the classic comedy about a Paris bachelor whose carefully coordinated life with three airline-stewardess fiancΓ©es suddenly begins to unravel.

πŸ“ Crystal River

🌴🎢 CRYSTAL RIVER NIGHTS β€” JIMMY BUFFETT DAY!
πŸ•Ÿ Festivities begin around 4:30 PM
🎸 The Landsharks perform 5:00–8:30 PM
πŸ“ Crystal River Town Square
559 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River, FL 34428
πŸ’² FREE

Break out the Hawaiian shirts β€” Jimmy Buffett Day is here!

Crystal River Nights celebrates with The Landsharks, the former house band at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Key West.

Spend the afternoon downtown, grab something to eat, visit the shops and then settle in for an evening of island-inspired music in Town Square.

πŸͺ‘ Bring a chair.
🚫 Leave coolers and outside alcohol at home.

πŸ“… MONDAY β€’ AUGUST 31

πŸ“ Inverness

πŸ‘ΆπŸ“š Books & Babies
πŸ•™ 10:00–10:30 AM
πŸ“ Lakes Region Library
1511 Druid Road, Inverness, FL 34452
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-726-2357

Stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes and movement activities designed especially for babies from birth through 30 months and their caregivers.

πŸ“ Beverly Hills

🦟 Bite Back: Winning the War on Mosquitoes
πŸ•œ 1:30–2:30 PM
πŸ“ Central Ridge Library
425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL 34465
πŸ’² Free

Learn how Citrus County Mosquito Control fights mosquitoes using everything from mosquito fish and bacteria to public education, and why mosquito control matters to our local economy, agriculture and quality of life.

πŸ“ Inverness

πŸ‘—β˜€οΈ Women’s Sundresses, Sunshine & Dinner
πŸ•‘ 6:30–8:00 PM
πŸ“ The Cove, Inverness
🎟️ $16 for nonmembers β€’ Member registration available

The Citrus County Women Social Club gathers Monday evening for a casual social dinner and an opportunity to meet and connect with other local women.

β˜€οΈ Make a weekend of it and keep it local! Grab breakfast before Cars & Coffee, have lunch at a hometown restaurant, browse our locally owned shops or make dinner downtown before Sunday’s concert. Supporting local keeps Citrus County strong!

πŸ“£ As always, event details, ticket availability, weather plans and schedules can change. Check with the organizer before heading out.

πŸ’¬ Did we miss something happening Saturday, Sunday or Monday? Add it in the comments! Live music, church events, fundraisers, markets, kids’ activities, nonprofit events and other public happenings are welcome β€” help us keep Citrus County in the know!

Non-profit organization for the preservation of Floral City Florida history.

08/22/2026

🌴 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CITRUS COUNTY? 🌴

Happy Saturday, Citrus County!

πŸ“… SATURDAY β€’ AUGUST 22

πŸ“ Homosassa

🌸 Nature Coast Orchid Society Annual Orchid Auction
πŸ‘€ Viewing begins 11:00 AM
πŸ”¨ Auction begins Noon
πŸ“ Homosassa Lions Club
3705 S. Indiana Terrace, Homosassa, FL 34448
πŸ’² Free admission & parking

Orchids of all sizes, shapes and colors will hit the auction block, including unusual varieties. This is the Nature Coast Orchid Society’s largest annual fundraiser and is open to everyone.

Cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted.

πŸ“ Inverness

🎭 The Return of the Chick Magnets
πŸ•‘ 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450
🎟️ $20 + fees β€” SOLD OUT; waitlist available
πŸ“ž 352-341-7850

The Peacock Players continue their original comedy about rock legends, second chances and the secret that split the band apart.

πŸ‘‘πŸŽ€ SIX: The Musical β€” Teen Edition
πŸ•– 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Twistid Arts Initiative
208 W. Highland Blvd., Inverness, FL 34452

Citrus County teen performers turn Henry VIII’s six wives into modern pop stars in this high-energy concert-style musical.

🎟️ Advance tickets available through Twistid Arts Initiative.

πŸ“ Citrus Springs

🎸 Pandora’s Box β€” The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute
πŸšͺ Doors open 5:00 PM
🎢 Concert begins 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Citrus Springs Community Center
1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs

An evening celebrating more than 50 years of Aerosmith music!

🎟️ General Admission: $25
🎟️ VIP: $55 β€” seating closest to the stage plus two drinks

🍽️ Food, b**r, w**e and other beverages available for purchase.
πŸš— Free parking.

πŸ“… SUNDAY β€’ AUGUST 23

πŸ“ Inverness

🎭 The Return of the Chick Magnets β€” Final Performance
πŸ•‘ 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness
🎟️ $20 + fees β€” SOLD OUT; waitlist available
πŸ“ž 352-341-7850

Sunday is the final scheduled performance of the Peacock Players’ rock-and-roll comedy.

πŸ‘‘πŸŽ€ SIX: The Musical β€” Teen Edition
πŸ•‘ 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Twistid Arts Initiative
208 W. Highland Blvd., Inverness

Catch the Sunday matinee featuring some of Citrus County’s young performing talent.

πŸ“ Homosassa

🎢 Hernando Harmonizers in Concert
πŸšͺ Doors open 2:30 PM
🎡 Concert 3:00–4:00 PM
πŸ“ First United Methodist Church of Homosassa
8831 W. Bradshaw St., Homosassa, FL 34448
🎟️ $20
πŸ“ž 352-200-9718

Enjoy an afternoon of four-part a ca****la harmony from the Hernando Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus, with local quartets also featured.

πŸ“… MONDAY β€’ AUGUST 24

πŸ“ Inverness

🌳 Genealogy 1-on-1
πŸ•€ 9:30–11:00 AM
or
πŸ•š 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
πŸ“ Lakes Region Library
1511 Druid Road, Inverness, FL 34452
πŸ’² Free β€” registration required
πŸ“ž 352-726-2357

Get individual help researching your family history from a member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society. Participants are encouraged to bring a flash drive and login information for any genealogy accounts they use.

πŸ“ Crystal River

πŸ₯¬πŸŒ± Master Gardener Seminar: Cool Season Vegetables
πŸ• 1:00–2:30 PM
πŸ“ Coastal Region Library
8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-795-3716

UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension Master Gardeners share timely advice for growing cool-season vegetables in Florida β€” perfect timing for planning that fall garden.

β˜€οΈ While you’re out this weekend, keep it local! Grab breakfast or lunch at a locally owned restaurant, browse a hometown shop or discover somewhere new around Citrus County. Supporting local keeps our community strong!

πŸ“£ As always, event details, ticket availability and schedules can change. Check with the organizer before heading out.

πŸ’¬ Did we miss something happening Saturday, Sunday or Monday? Add it in the comments! Live music, church events, fundraisers, markets, kids’ activities, nonprofit events and other public happenings are welcome β€” help us keep Citrus County in the know!

08/18/2026

🌴 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CITRUS COUNTY? 🌴

Happy Tuesday, Citrus County! Here’s your Hometown Citrus roundup of verified public events and activities happening Tuesday, August 18 through Thursday, August 20. We found Election Day activities, library programs, family resources, networking, local music, a mosquito-control facility tour, a swamp walk and even a Ducks Unlimited bingo night!

πŸ“… TUESDAY β€’ AUGUST 18

πŸ“ Countywide

πŸ—³οΈ 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
πŸ•– Polls Open 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Today is Primary Election Day in Citrus County. Early voting has ended, so voters should report to their assigned Election Day precinct.

πŸ“ž Citrus County Supervisor of Elections: 352-564-7120

πŸ“ Crystal River

🎨 Adults Create
πŸ•₯ 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
πŸ“ Coastal Region Library
8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-795-3716

Use provided materials, get creative and take home something you made yourself.

πŸ“ Homosassa

🏍️🎢 Bike Night at the Monkey Bar
πŸ•• 6:00–8:00 PM
πŸ“ Monkey Bar at Monkey Island Riverside Resort
5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa
πŸ’² Free to attend

Games, giveaways and live entertainment with DJ Trae from 103.9.

πŸ“ž Crystal Harley-Davidson: 352-563-9900

πŸ“ Inverness

πŸ›οΈ Inverness City Council Meeting
πŸ•  5:30 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness

The regular City Council meeting is open to the public. Note the location change: today’s meeting is being held at the Valerie Theatre.

πŸ“… WEDNESDAY β€’ AUGUST 19

πŸ“ Lecanto

🦟🚁 Citrus County Mosquito Control Facility Tour
πŸ•™ 10:00–11:00 AM
πŸ“ Citrus County Mosquito Control District
968 N. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto
πŸ’² Free β€’ Everyone welcome

Learn how local mosquito control works, including prevention practices, equipment, laboratory operations and even the district’s helicopters. The program is geared primarily toward adults, but children may attend.

πŸ‘Ά Baby & Me
πŸ•š 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
πŸ“ Florida Department of Health in Citrus County
3700 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto
πŸ’² Free

A weekly support group for new moms with support from DOH-Citrus staff and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

πŸ“ž 352-513-6060

πŸ“ Crystal River

πŸŠπŸ¦… The Wild Things of Florida! with Gary Kuhl
πŸ•₯ 10:30–11:30 AM
πŸ“ Coastal Region Library
8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River
πŸ’² Free

Take a photographic journey through Florida’s unique wildlife and wild environments.

πŸ“ Floral City

🌱 Ask a Master Gardener
πŸ• 1:00 PM
πŸ“ Floral City Public Library
8360 E. Orange Ave., Floral City
πŸ’² Free

UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension Master Gardeners answer questions about Florida plants, landscaping, pests and other gardening topics.

πŸ“ Homosassa

🌎 Hidden Places: Cliffs of Bandiagara
πŸ•‘ 2:00–3:00 PM
πŸ“ Homosassa Public Library
4100 S. Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-628-5626

Journey virtually to the dramatic Cliffs of Bandiagara in Mali and learn about one of the world’s fascinating hidden places.

πŸ“ Lecanto

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’Ό Women in Networking – Citrus County Chapter Meeting
πŸ•• 6:15–7:45 PM
πŸ“ Crystal Oaks Civic Association
4958 W. Crystal Oaks Dr., Lecanto

A current public organizer listing shows the Citrus County Women in Networking chapter gathering Wednesday evening. Check with the organizer for guest or attendance details before heading over.

πŸ“… THURSDAY β€’ AUGUST 20

πŸ“ Homosassa

🦟πŸ₯Ύ World Mosquito Day Swamp Walk
πŸ•™ 10:00–11:00 AM
πŸ“ Chassahowitzka Saltmarsh Trails
6112 S. Mason Creek Rd., Homosassa
πŸ’² Free

Celebrate World Mosquito Day in true Nature Coast style! Citrus County Mosquito Control and Citrus County Parks & Recreation will lead a walk through the saltmarsh while talking about mosquitoes, habitat and the local environment.

The trails are described by the organizer as moderate, so dress for the weather and walking conditions.

πŸ“ Beverly Hills

πŸ‘Ά Books & Babies
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM
πŸ“ Central Ridge Library
425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills
πŸ’² Free

Early-literacy storytime for children from birth to 30 months and their caregivers.

πŸ“š Little Learners
πŸ•š 11:00 AM
πŸ“ Central Ridge Library
πŸ’² Free

Stories and activities for children ages 30 months through 5 years and their caregivers.

πŸ“ Crystal River

πŸ¦†πŸŽ± Citrus County Ducks Unlimited Bingo Night
πŸšͺ Doors open 5:30 PM
πŸ“ Mallards
2439 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Crystal River
🎟️ $100 single ticket β€’ $700 table of 8

Ten rounds of Ducks Unlimited bingo with prizes including fi****ms, DU coolers and Turtlebox speakers. This is a fundraising event supporting Ducks Unlimited conservation efforts.

🎢 Name That Tune
πŸ•• 6:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ KC W**e Bistro
564 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River
πŸ“ž 352-450-0008

Think you know your music? Put your knowledge to the test during an evening of Name That Tune

β˜€οΈ While you’re out and about, keep it local! Grab lunch or dinner at a locally owned restaurant, browse one of our hometown shops or make a stop somewhere in Citrus County you haven’t visited lately. Those local dollars make a difference!

πŸ“£ As always, event details, registration availability and schedules can change. Check with the organizer before heading out.

πŸ’¬ Did we miss something happening Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday? Add it in the comments! Live music, church events, fundraisers, classes, kids’ activities, nonprofit events and other public happenings are welcome β€” help us keep Citrus County in the know!

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🌴 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CITRUS COUNTY? 🌴

Happy Thursday, Citrus County! We did a fresh check of local calendars and organizer pages and found plenty happening Thursday, August 13 through Saturday, August 15 β€” including a three-day open house in Homosassa, library activities, live theater, the Market at the Depot and the final days of Primary Election early voting!

πŸ“… THURSDAY β€’ AUGUST 13

πŸ“ Crystal River

πŸƒ Cozy Card Games & Crossword Puzzles
πŸ•₯ 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
πŸ“ Coastal Region Library
8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-795-3716

Spend the morning playing card games and working crossword puzzles with others at the library.

πŸ“ Crystal River

πŸ“š Little Learners
πŸ•š 11:00–11:30 AM
πŸ“ Coastal Region Library
8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River
πŸ’² Free

Storytime and early-literacy fun designed for children ages 30 months to 5 years and their caregivers.

πŸ“ Homosassa

🦌 West Citrus Elks Open House
πŸ•’ 3:00–8:00 PM
♣️ Bar Poker: 5:00–8:00 PM
πŸ“ West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693
4532 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa
πŸ’² Open to the public β€’ Food available by donation
πŸ“ž 352-628-1221

Ever wondered what the Elks are all about? Stop in, meet members, enjoy games and learn more about what the lodge does in our community. The Open House continues Friday and Saturday.

πŸ“ Inverness

πŸ›οΈ Architectural Aesthetic Review Committee Meeting
πŸ•“ 4:00–5:00 PM β€” Tentatively Scheduled
πŸ“ City of Inverness
212 W. Main St., Inverness

A public City of Inverness board meeting. Because this meeting is listed as tentative, confirm with the City before attending.

πŸ“ Countywide

πŸ—³οΈ Primary Election Early Voting
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Early voting continues today at five locations:

πŸ“ Central Ridge Community Center β€” 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills
πŸ“ Central Ridge Library β€” 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills
πŸ“ West Citrus Government Center β€” 1500 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River
πŸ“ Homosassa Public Library β€” 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa
πŸ“ Inverness City Hall β€” 212 W. Main St., Inverness

πŸ“ž Supervisor of Elections: 352-564-7120

πŸ“… FRIDAY β€’ AUGUST 14

πŸ“ Beverly Hills

πŸ’Ž Diamondizers! Diamond Painting
πŸ• 1:00–3:00 PM
πŸ“ Central Ridge Library
425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-746-6622

Join fellow crafters for an afternoon of diamond painting. Check with the library regarding available space or registration before heading over.

πŸ“ Homosassa

🦌 West Citrus Elks Open House β€” Day 2
πŸ•’ 3:00–8:00 PM
🎯 Pokeno: 4:00–6:00 PM
πŸ“ West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693
4532 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa
πŸ’² Open to the public

Stop in, meet the members and see what the West Citrus Elks are all about.

πŸ“ Inverness

🎭 The Return of the Chick Magnets β€” Opening Night
πŸ•– 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness
🎟️ $20 + fees
πŸ“ž 352-341-7850

The Peacock Players bring this original comedy about big-hair rock legends, second chances and the secret that split the band apart to the historic Valerie Theatre. Rated TEEN+.

πŸ“ Countywide

πŸ—³οΈ Early Voting β€” Next-to-Last Day
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Friday is the next-to-last opportunity to vote early in the August Primary.

πŸ“… SATURDAY β€’ AUGUST 15

πŸ“ Inverness

πŸ₯¬πŸ›οΈ Market at the Depot
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
πŸ“ Depot District
300 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness
πŸ’² Free admission
πŸ“ž City of Inverness: 352-726-3913

Shop fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, jams and jellies, plants, handcrafted items, repurposed furniture and goods from local artisans.

πŸ“ Inverness

🎨 C4Countdown: Kawaii Perler Art
πŸ•™ 10:00–11:30 AM
πŸ“ Lakes Region Library
1511 Druid Road, Inverness
πŸ’² Free

Kids, tweens and teens can use their imaginations to create cute mini characters with Perler beads as the countdown to C4Con continues.

πŸ“ Homosassa

πŸŒ‰ STEM: Build a Bridge
πŸ•š 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
πŸ“ Homosassa Public Library
4100 S. Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-628-5626

Put those engineering skills to work! Young builders will be challenged to design and construct a bridge using limited materials.

πŸ“ Crystal River

🧘 Immersive Meditation
πŸ•™ 10:00–11:00 AM
πŸ“ Coastal Region Library
8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-795-3716

Join Doreen Lavista for a guided immersive meditation session. Check with the library regarding registration availability.

🎢 Community Jam Session
πŸ•œ 1:30–3:30 PM
πŸ“ Coastal Region Library
8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River
πŸ’² Free
πŸ“ž 352-795-3716

Bring an instrument and join other local musicians for an informal community jam session.

πŸ“ Inverness

🎭 The Return of the Chick Magnets
πŸ•‘ 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Valerie Theatre
207 Courthouse Square, Inverness
🎟️ $20 + fees
πŸ“ž 352-341-7850

Can’t make opening night? The Peacock Players return for a Saturday afternoon performance.

πŸ“ Homosassa

🎢 West Citrus Elks Open House β€” Saturday Finale
πŸ•š 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
🎀 Live Music with Kristi Joy: 5:00–8:00 PM
πŸ“ West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693
4532 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa
πŸ’² Open to the public β€’ Dinner available by donation

Wrap up the three-day Open House with live music, food and a chance to learn more about the West Citrus Elks and their work in the community.

πŸ“ Countywide

πŸ—³οΈ FINAL DAY OF EARLY VOTING
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Saturday is the last day of early voting for the August 18 Primary Election at all five Citrus County early-voting locations.

β˜€οΈ Make a day of it and keep it local! Grab breakfast before the market, have lunch at a locally owned restaurant, browse a hometown shop or stop somewhere you haven’t visited lately. Supporting local keeps Citrus County strong!

πŸ“£ As always, details can change, especially registration availability and outdoor plans. Check with the organizer before heading out.

πŸ’¬ Did we miss something happening Thursday, Friday or Saturday? Add it in the comments! Live music, church events, fundraisers, markets, kids’ activities, nonprofit events and other public happenings are welcome β€” help us keep Citrus County in the know!

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