Looking for things to do in downtown New Port Richey this October? It’s one of the busiest months of the year downtown. Richey Suncoast Theatre<\/a> brings back a cult classic with a live shadow cast, Sims Park hosts free concerts on the water, Fourth Friday fills the streets with local makers, and Trick or Treat Downtown NPR closes out the month on Halloween night. For residents of The Central on Orange Lake, all of it is a short trip from home.<\/p>\n Here’s the full October 2026 calendar, with dates, times, locations, and links to each event.<\/p>\n October 16–25 | Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd<\/em><\/p>\n The cult classic returns for six performances, with a full live shadow cast acting out every scene in front of the screen. Showtimes are 8 PM on October 16, 17, 23, and 24, and 5 PM on October 18 and 25. Most tickets come with a prop bag, and there’s a costume contest with prizes before every show, so dress up. The Friday, October 23 performance is ASL interpreted. Tickets run $13.75 to $154.25 including fees; buy directly through the theatre’s website, since third-party resellers mark them up. This is an adults-only event, strictly 18 and up.<\/p>\n Saturday, October 17, 7–9 PM | Sims Park Amphitheater<\/em><\/p>\n TL Jentgens puts on a one-man show that mixes live drumming, vocals, and electronic dance music with lights and video effects. It’s free and family-friendly. Bring lawn chairs, grab dinner at one of the downtown restaurants first, and make a night of it. Free downtown parking is available.<\/p>\n Friday, October 23, 6 PM | Sims Park, near the Grassin Bridge<\/em><\/p>\n The New Port Richey Public Library’s riverside series continues with Lily Holbrook, a St. Petersburg singer-songwriter known for her folk-rock sound. The concert is free and set up in the southwest corner of Sims Park, so bring a blanket or chair.<\/p>\n Friday, October 23, 6–10 PM | Nebraska Ave & Main Street, Downtown New Port Richey<\/em><\/p>\n The monthly evening market brings a rotating lineup of local artisans, makers, and small businesses selling handmade goods, art, jewelry, woodwork, and gifts. It’s pet-friendly, and it lands the same night as the Lily Holbrook concert, so you can catch both.<\/p>\n Saturday, October 24, 10 AM–3 PM | Sims Park<\/em><\/p>\n A free, family-friendly day benefiting the Pack A Sack Food for Kids program, which provides weekend meals to local children. Expect a Trunk or Treat car show, free pumpkin painting, free kids’ haircuts, a dog costume contest, inflatables, carnival games, a sensory zone, face painting, vendors, and food trucks.<\/p>\n Saturday, October 31, 5–8 PM | Main Street & Grand Blvd, Downtown New Port Richey<\/em><\/p>\n Between Rocky Horror, live music at Sims Park, and Halloween on Main Street, October gives residents a full month of reasons to head out the door. Grab dinner at a Central Perks partner before a show at the theatre, or make a night of Fourth Friday, then come home to the lake. Take a look at our community amenities<\/a>, check floor plans and availability<\/a>, or schedule a tour<\/a>. You can also call or text 727.478.0770<\/a> to learn more about life here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Looking for things to do in downtown New Port Richey this October? It’s one of the busiest months of the year downtown. Richey Suncoast Theatre brings back a cult classic with a live shadow cast, Sims Park hosts free concerts on the water, Fourth Friday fills the streets with local makers, and Trick or Treat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32366,"featured_media":15,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[2],"class_list":["post-3","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-monthly-events","tag-new-port-richey-events"],"metadata":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":["October 2026 Events in New Port Richey | The Central"],"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":["Things to do in downtown New Port Richey in October 2026: Rocky Horror at Richey Suncoast Theatre, free Sims Park concerts, Fourth Friday, and Trick or Treat."],"_yoast_wpseo_metakeywords":[""],"_thumbnail_id":["15"],"_pingme":["1"],"_wp_old_slug":["whats-happening-around-town-in-october-2026-downtown-new-port-richey-events"]},"yoast_head":"\nOctober 2026 Events at a Glance<\/h2>\n
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October Events in Downtown New Port Richey<\/h2>\n
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Richey Suncoast Theatre<\/a><\/h3>\n
Concert in the Park: TL Jentgens<\/a><\/h3>\n
Riverside Concert: Lily Holbrook<\/a><\/h3>\n
Fourth Friday Block Party<\/a><\/h3>\n
One Community Now Pack the Park<\/a><\/h3>\n
Trick or Treat Downtown NPR<\/a><\/h3>\n
Life at The Central This October<\/h2>\n
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