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Oct. 10, 2025
Clearwater Jazz Holiday Is Around the Corner!
Oct. 16 to 19, Coachman Park
 The Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a multi-day, world-class, live, music festival, enjoyed by thousands of fans every year. Come to bright and beautiful Coachman Park from Oct. 16 to 19, to catch this year's event, now in its 46th year.
The music festival has evolved from a series of concerts on the back of a flatbed truck and at venues around Clearwater into an annual, international, music festival that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to beautiful Coachman Park.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday features a combination of legendary and relevant musical artists and a gathering of an amazingly diverse fan base.
Coachman Park Access During Clearwater Jazz Holiday
 How to get to the playground, splash pad, and other areas during the event.
Portions of Coachman Park will be closed off to the public, due to the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. The marina and splash pad can be accessed via the south sidewalk of Cleveland Street. We recommend parking at Lot 11, at 224 Pierce St., for those visiting the splash pad or marina.
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Upcoming Events
Festive Fall Events in Clearwater
 Check out all of the fall fun happening around Clearwater this month. From trunk-or-treat events to live animal encounters, there is something for everyone this fall around the city.
The Market Marie
Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coachman Park
 Shop local at The Market Marie with more than 85 small business owners every second Saturday in Coachman Park. The next event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11. Enjoy live music, delicious food, art, clothing, jewelry, henna, handmade candles, soap, pet treats, home goods and more. This month will feature a variety of fall-themed vendor booths.
Pumpkin Plunge
Oct. 11, noon to 2 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
Who says pumpkins belong in a patch? We're putting them in the pool. Make a splash at Morningside’s Pumpkin Plunge, from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 11. Pick your pumpkin from our floating patch, and head to the decorating station to bring it to life. Swimsuits are required.
- Pre-Registration Cost: $2 with a recreation card, or $3 without a card.
- Day-of Cost: $5 with a recreation card, or $6 without a card.
Together at the Table
Oct. 14, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Chicken Salad Chick in Clearwater
 Join us Tuesday, Oct. 14, for the Clearwater Police Department's next community engagement lunch event called Together at the Table. It will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Chicken Salad Chick on 2140 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. Chat with our officers and bring along any questions about your neighborhood you may have.
Visitors can enjoy 10 percent off their meal during the event. We hope to see you there!
Oct. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., North Greenwood Library
 Dress in your favorite costume and join us in the North Greenwood Library parking lot for a frightfully fun Halloween event with decorated cars filled with candy. Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16, at the North Greenwood Library. This free event is perfect for all ages and will feature exciting games, touch-a-trucks, and more.
This program is brought to you by the Clearwater Public Library System and Clearwater Parks & Recreation. The North Greenwood Library is at 905 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Other Upcoming Events
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Tedeschi Trucks, Oct. 12, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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School's Out Day, Oct. 13, Clearwater recreation centers
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T-Pain, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Countryside Library's 10th Anniversary, Oct. 17, 2642 Sabal Springs Dr.
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Pumpkins and Pals, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m., Long Center
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Funtastic Fridays, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
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Doggy Paddle Days, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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Fall-O-Ween at Coachman Park, Oct. 24, 5 p.m., Coachman Park
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Halloween JuBOOlee, Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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Shred-a-Thon and Medication-Take-Back, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Countryside Mall by Whole Foods
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Halloween & Dia De Los Muertos Celebration, Oct. 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m., East Community Library @ SPC
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Fall-O-Ween at Moccasin Lake, Oct. 25, 3 p.m., Moccasin Lake Nature Center
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Community Family Fun Night, Oct. 25, 5 p.m., Walter C. Campbell Park
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Cole Swindell, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Boo Bash, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m., BayCare Ballpark
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board and Committee, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.
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Brownfields Advisory Board, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.
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City Council Meeting, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.
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Community Development Board, Oct. 21, 1 p.m.
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board, Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m.
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Sister Cities Advisory Board, Oct. 23, 4 p.m.
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Parks & Recreation Board, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
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CRA Community Outreach Meeting, Oct. 28, 3 p.m.
City meetings are typically held in city council chambers at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., unless otherwise noted. Stream on the city's Facebook page or the city's YouTube channel, or watch live on C-View TV Spectrum Channel 638, Frontier Channel 30 and WOW! Channel 15.
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All Clearwater Libraries To Close Oct. 13, Due to Staff Development Day
 All Clearwater Public Library branches will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, for Staff Development Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 14.
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Transportation Access Plan Survey Closes Oct. 12
 The city of Clearwater is working to create an active transportation plan, which refers to modes of travel powered by human energy, such as walking, biking, and using non-motorized vehicles. We took the initial feedback and the results of the existing conditions analysis to identify potential new walking and biking facilities.
Visit MyClearwater.com/ActiveTransportationPlan to learn more and let us know if anything is missing before the survey closes.
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Imagine a Day Without Water
 Clearwater Public Utilities is made up of more than 200 people who work hard every day to treat and produce safe and clean drinking water for Clearwater residents. Every day, our residents need to know they can trust the quality of our water and rely on our teams that produce and treat it.
Oct. 16 is ‘Imagine a Day Without Water.’ Without water, there would be no way to cook our meals, shower, flush a toilet, clean our homes, prevent the spread of disease, or keep ourselves hydrated and strong enough to live our lives every day.
Only one percent of water on earth is drinkable, so conserving every drop is important. Crews at Clearwater Public Utilities hope you will value and help preserve our precious resource.
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Departments Are Moving Back to Renovated Municipal Services Building
The public can begin visiting departments there starting Oct. 20.
 Staff are moving back into the Municipal Services Building, which has been closed due to renovations. The building and customer-service drive-thru will re-open to the public Oct. 20.
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Where You Pay Your Utility Bill In Person Changes Oct. 20
Leading up to the move back to the Municipal Services Building, Clearwater Utility Customer Service will temporarily change their hours:
- Friday, Oct. 10: The Contact Center will close at 3 p.m. (The cashier will remain open at CGS Energy until Oct. 17).
- Friday, Oct. 17: The Cashier Office will close at 2 p.m.
- Beginning Monday, Oct. 20: In-person payments will return to 100 S. Myrtle Ave., and the drive-thru will re-open.
Regular hours remain Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a lunch closure from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Upon return to the Municipal Services Building, customer service assistance in the lobby will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Pinellas County Household Chemical Collection
Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 29582 U.S. 19 N.
 Pinellas County Solid Waste is hosting a Household Chemical Collection on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Household Hazardous Waste's north location, at 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater.
What to know before you go:
- Prep your drop-off: Place items in your trunk, truck bed, rear of SUV, hatchback or trailer. Staff can’t remove items from inside the vehicle.
- Bring your ID: A government-issued ID is required and will be scanned to confirm residency.
- Stay in your vehicle during drop off.
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Clearwater is Hiring!
Apply to be Clearwater's Public Utilities Director
 The city of Clearwater is hiring a Public Utilities Director. This position is responsible for leading the Public Utilities department and maintaining a management framework that supports the city’s strategic direction in a sustainable manner.
The target entry salary for the positions is $135,601 to $160,009, depending on qualifications. The city of Clearwater offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, wellness programs, an employee health center, paid time off, pension benefits, training, development, rewards and recognition.
We're hiring for these positions, too!
Join our team! The city of Clearwater offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, wellness programs, an employee health center, paid time off, pension benefits, training, development, rewards and recognition.
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Library & Recreation Center Information
Libraries
Parks & Recreation
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Save The Date: Festival of Trees
Nov. 22 and 23, The Long Center
 The Festival of Trees returns to the Long Center Nov. 22 and 23. This annual event kicks off the holiday season and benefits the ARC of Tampa Bay. It features festive trees and wreaths for viewing and purchase. The hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23.
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