# Things to do with kids in Hernando County, FL > 24 upcoming family events and 1 places and ongoing programs in Hernando County, FL, in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24. Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/counties/hernando-county-fl ## Events ahead - [HarvestMoon Fun Farm Fall Festival 2026 (corn maze and pumpkin patch)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/harvestmoon-fun-farm-fall-festival-2026-corn-maze-and-pumpkin-patch--listing-d06c85ec4de43381e572b972) — Sat, Oct 24 (+8 more dates) · HarvestMoon Fun Farm, Masaryktown · From $13.95 · checked Oct 13. HarvestMoon Fun Farm's 15th fall season in Masaryktown: a corn maze with a 2026 maze design, pumpkin patch, jumping pillow, slides, cow train, petting farm with baby goats and… - [Pumpkin Patch Park Takeover at Tom Varn Park](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/pumpkin-patch-park-takeover-at-tom-varn-park--listing-851ca0dfb4f81bd2372862c2) — Oct 18 – Oct 31 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Tom Varn Park, Brooksville · checked Oct 13. The City of Brooksville's Pumpkin Patch Park Takeover at Tom Varn Park runs Tuesdays through Sundays, Oct 18-31, 2026. One city notice lists hours of 6:00-9:00 PM; another… - [Sweetfields Farm Fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch 2026](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/sweetfields-farm-fall-corn-maze-and-pumpkin-patch-2026--listing-fbdba1464fb5f83792d9818b) — Sat, Oct 24 (+7 more dates) · Sweetfields Farm, Masaryktown · From $11.95 · checked Oct 13. Sweetfields Farm opens its grounds to the public only during its spring and fall harvest events. The 2026 Fall Season event features two corn mazes (a large 6-acre maze with… - [Wild 'N' Wicked Nights at Weeki Wachee Springs](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/wild-n-wicked-nights-at-weeki-wachee-springs--listing-4fb6da20321e0c88672eaf8b) — Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Spring Hill · All ages · From $12 · checked Oct 13. Weeki Wachee's Halloween event with 'The Pumpkin King' underwater mermaid show (8, 9 and 10 PM), The Toy Factory Haunted House and Jack's Tree Lot Haunted Maze (7-10:45 PM… - [Murder at the Circus - A Family Program](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/murder-at-the-circus-a-family-program--listing-8e14820669a28e51d2afecb0) — Oct 26 – Oct 30 · Hernando County Main Library (Frederick Eugene Lykes Jr. Memorial Library), Brooksville · Free · checked Oct 13. Come one, come all to solve the Murder at the Circus. Follow the list, find the clues around the Main Library, and reveal the murderer to win a prize. A passive, self-guided… - [Brooksville City Truck or Treat at Tom Varn Park](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/brooksville-city-truck-or-treat-at-tom-varn-park--listing-c37c8b64d568114001720070) — Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Tom Varn Park, Brooksville · checked Oct 13. The City of Brooksville's Truck or Treat at Tom Varn Park on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. One city notice gives 6:00-8:00 PM; an earlier version says time TBD. Listed among the… - [Halloween Fun Popcorn Bar](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/halloween-fun-popcorn-bar--listing-af2848ea4218d73761dc9264) — Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · East Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · Free · checked Oct 13. Before trick-or-treating, stop by the East Hernando Branch library's popcorn bar featuring freshly popped popcorn and candy toppings. Listed for everyone; passive drop-in program. - [Witches Paddle on the Weeki Wachee River](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/witches-paddle-on-the-weeki-wachee-river--listing-879c0b305d9a0e3e9f98f0f2) — Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Spring Hill · From $40 · checked Oct 13. The first annual Witches Paddle: dress as your favorite witch or wizard, enjoy a breakfast buffet, then head out at 8:00 AM for a festive paddle along the Weeki Wachee River… - [Lego Lounge for Families](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/lego-lounge-for-families--listing-ffd693705522c9623205a936) — Mon, Nov 9 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Hernando County Main Library (Frederick Eugene Lykes Jr. Memorial Library), Brooksville · Free · checked Oct 13. Bond and build with an evening of creative collaboration. Free play of Legos will be available for families to enjoy together in the Main Meeting Room. The program is intended… - [Mad Science: Harnessing the Power of Heat Workshop](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/mad-science-harnessing-the-power-of-heat-workshop--listing-111baf92c302ef992b2fb895) — Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Spring Hill Branch Library (Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library) · Ages 6–12 · Free · checked Oct 13. A fun and interactive science workshop about the science of cotton candy, testing how to create and eat this tasty treat by harnessing the power of heat. For children 6 to 12… - [Native American Heritage Month Movie Matinee for Families: Pocahontas](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/native-american-heritage-month-movie-matinee-for-families-pocahontas--listing-09b8f60adfd11c3e72e5c289) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Spring Hill Branch Library (Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library) · Free · checked Oct 13. Family movie matinee of the animated film Pocahontas: a young Native American girl falls in love with an English colonist and prevents a war in this animated musical loosely… - [Light-Up Fidget Clicker Challenge for Tweens and Teens](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/light-up-fidget-clicker-challenge-for-tweens-and-teens--listing-f8803e5c4d0b735222dc01e7) — Wed, Nov 25 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · East Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · Ages 8–18 · Free · checked Oct 13. Teens and tweens join a hands-on STEM challenge to build their own light-up fidget clicker, learning the basics of simple circuits while assembling a keychain-sized fidget toy… - [Snow Globe Photo Op at East Hernando Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/snow-globe-photo-op-at-east-hernando-branch-library--listing-047e0b049cedd4ba9a3a7d20) — Nov 28 – Dec 23 · East Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · Free · checked Oct 20. From Saturday, November 28 through Wednesday, December 23, 2026, the East Hernando Branch of the Hernando County Public Library sets up a snow globe photo set for festive holiday… - [Holiday Makerspace for Families @ East Hernando Branch](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/holiday-makerspace-for-families-east-hernando-branch--listing-20db31a1f027272ffdd5a6f3) — Tue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · East Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · Free · checked Oct 16. East Hernando Branch Library hosts a holiday makerspace where children and their families craft homemade gifts together. Library staff provide the crafting materials and a range… - [Winter Art Camp with the Hernando County Fine Arts Council @ Main Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/winter-art-camp-with-the-hernando-county-fine-arts-council-main-librar--listing-3ff13c5b942949bacf74be44) — Tue, Dec 1 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Hernando County Main Library, Brooksville · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 16. The Hernando County Fine Arts Council leads a festive Christmas mixed-media art class for children ages 5 to 12 at the Main Library in downtown Brooksville. All skill levels are… - [Holiday STEM Stations at Spring Hill Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/holiday-stem-stations-at-spring-hill-branch-library--listing-0a143238ecaf09de74fa3467) — Wed, Dec 2 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Spring Hill Branch Library · Ages 6–12 · Free · checked Oct 20. Hernando County Public Library's Spring Hill Branch hosts Holiday STEM Stations on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The library sets up multiple… - [Winter Art Camp for Teens at Spring Hill Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/winter-art-camp-for-teens-at-spring-hill-branch-library--listing-05592e193ae86714c439dddf) — Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Spring Hill Branch Library · Ages 13–18 · Free · checked Oct 24. An evening art session for teenagers at the Spring Hill Branch, led by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council, built around a winter-themed art project. It is limited to teens… - [Winter Art Camp for Families at East Hernando Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/winter-art-camp-for-families-at-east-hernando-branch-library--listing-847c5e9019154e3d2fdec113) — Tue, Dec 8 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · East Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · Free · checked Oct 24. The Hernando County Fine Arts Council brings a guided art project to the East Hernando Branch in Brooksville for children and their families as part of the library's winter art… - [Dinosaur Christmas Storytime at Spring Hill Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/dinosaur-christmas-storytime-at-spring-hill-branch-library--listing-28292e5115a23956f665432a) — Wed, Dec 9 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Spring Hill Branch Library · Free · checked Oct 24. A holiday storytime at the Spring Hill Branch with a dinosaur twist: presenter Caitlyn Wendling leads a dinosaur-themed Christmas storytime, and children make their own dinosaur… - [Cookie Decorating and Playtime at East Hernando Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/cookie-decorating-and-playtime-at-east-hernando-branch-library--listing-555be8c1d7d2082dcdd3e3b2) — Tue, Dec 15 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · East Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · Free · checked Oct 24. A cozy weekday-morning holiday program at the East Hernando Branch in Brooksville where children decorate cookies and then move through Christmas-themed play centers set up… - [Cookie Decorating and Playtime at Spring Hill Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/cookie-decorating-and-playtime-at-spring-hill-branch-library--listing-d7a8e295b1fc34dfc31d984b) — Wed, Dec 16 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Spring Hill Branch Library · Free · checked Oct 24. Children decorate holiday cookies and then play at Christmas-themed activity centers during this hour-long morning program in the Spring Hill Branch meeting room. It is meant for… - [Robot Reindeer Games @ East Hernando Branch](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/robot-reindeer-games-east-hernando-branch--listing-d9054bb198f05fee9e32b137) — Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · East Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · Ages 6–12 · Free · checked Oct 16. At Robot Reindeer Games, children ages 6 to 12 help Santa's reindeer team practice for the big night. Each child designs a reindeer costume for a Sphero Bolt robot, then codes… - [Yule Ball @ West Hernando Branch](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/yule-ball-west-hernando-branch--listing-5bf83dacc641dd56cd562c73) — Tue, Dec 22 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · West Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · Free · checked Oct 16. West Hernando Branch Library holds its second annual Yule Ball, a winter celebration that turns the library stacks into a glittering ballroom inspired by Harry Potter. Expect… - [Holiday Movie Matinee for Families at Spring Hill Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/holiday-movie-matinee-for-families-at-spring-hill-branch-library--listing-0f8365a4cbda8665ca477eb9) — Wed, Dec 23 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Spring Hill Branch Library · Free · checked Oct 20. The Spring Hill Branch of the Hernando County Public Library shows a special holiday movie matinee for families on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Popcorn… ## Places and ongoing programs - [Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (live mermaid shows)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/weeki-wachee-springs-state-park-live-mermaid-shows--listing-1720d5dcbdb65ab7d65cebe5) — Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; mermaid show times vary, call ahead · Weeki Wachee Springs State Park · From $8 · checked Oct 13. A Florida state park and classic roadside attraction entertaining audiences since 1947, where the Mermaids of Weeki Wachee perform underwater shows including 'The Little Mermaid'… ## Recently ended - [Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Saturday at 10 a.m.](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/chinsegut-hill-house-tour-on-saturday-at-10-a-m--listing-dc6ac76c8105890513eb4007) — ended Sat, Oct 17 - [Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Saturday at Noon](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/chinsegut-hill-house-tour-on-saturday-at-noon--listing-ca4da5286c491997727865d3) — ended Sat, Oct 17 ## Nearby - Towns in Hernando County, FL: [Brooksville, FL](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/towns/brooksville-fl) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/towns/brooksville-fl.md), [Spring Hill, FL](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/towns/spring-hill-fl) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/towns/spring-hill-fl.md) - [Things to do with kids in Tampa](https://grassyknees.com/tampa) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/tampa.md) - [This weekend in Tampa](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/this-weekend.md) Town pages are listed once a town has 3 current listings, county pages at 10.