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Oct. 27, 2025
Teen DIY Haunted House Miniature
- Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30-5 p.m.
- North Greenwood Library, 905 N. Martin Luther King Jr Ave.
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting for teens. Participants can create a haunted house miniature with spooky creatures, lights, and your choice of miniatures. Program is for ages 12-18. All supplies are provided; registration is required.
Halloween Extravaganza!
- Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4-5 p.m.
- Countryside Library, 2642 Sabal Springs Dr.
Join our local artist Jill Jackson and create fun and spooky Halloween crafts. Registration is not required; space is limited and is first-come, first-served.
Halloween Dance Party with Mr. Brad!
- Friday, Oct. 31, 10:30-11 a.m.
- Countryside Library, 2642 Sabal Springs Dr.
This high-energy Halloween performance is for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Costumes are encouraged. Registration is not required; space is limited and is first-come, first-served.
Boo Bash
- Friday, Oct. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- BayCare Ballpark, 601 N. Old Coachman Road
The city of Clearwater and the Clearwater Threshers invite you to Boo Bash, a free, family-friendly trick-or-treat event. Local businesses and vendors will be passing out candy to kids on the concourse as families walk table to table. There will also be hayrides, games and a costume parade, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Sweet Swap
- Nov. 1-7
- Various Clearwater recreation centers
Take your Halloween candy to any Clearwater recreation center. Each pound of candy or letter to the troops will earn the donor a raffle ticket to win a prize. The centers will also collect toiletry and non-perishable food items, such as coffee, razors, tube socks and toothpaste.
Ross Norton Fall Fest
- Friday, Nov. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Ross Norton Recreation Center, 1426 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us at our annual Fall Festival. Enjoy an afternoon packed with fun for all ages — delicious food, snacks and drinks, music, exciting games, bounce obstacle course, and plenty of activities to keep everyone smiling. Don’t miss this chance to make memories with your friends, family, and neighbors.
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Upcoming Events
Salsa at The District
Nov. 1, 6 p.m., Station Square Park
 Join us for a spooktacular night of music, dance, and vibrant culture at Salsa at the District: Día De Los Muertos costume party, in partnership with the city of Clearwater! We’re transforming The District into an unforgettable Latin Block Party filled with rhythm, color, and community.
Clearwater Patriot Fest, Service After Sacrifice
Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Crest Lake Park
 The Clearwater Patriot Fest-Service After Sacrifice returns on Nov. 8, at Crest Lake Park for a day filled with fun, community spirit and honoring our veterans. This year, the festival brings together families and neighbors for a celebration of resilience, featuring live music, exciting activities and valuable resources for our veteran community.
This free event is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to join in the festivities, celebrate our veterans, and support our community. It’s an opportunity to come together, enjoy great entertainment, and make a difference.
Other Upcoming Events
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Clearwater Creates: Celebrating Public Art, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m., Cleveland Street Market, 1011 Cleveland St.
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State of the City Presentation, Nov. 6, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers at Main Library (during city council meeting)
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1st Friday Lunchtime Market, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Downtown Clearwater
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Stroller Stories @Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 10:30 a.m., 2750 Park Trail Lane
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Friday Night Friendzy, Nov. 7, 6 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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The Market Marie, Nov. 8, 10 a.m., Coachman Park
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Clearwater Wheelchair Tennis Class, Nov. 8 and 9, 8 a.m., McMullen Tennis Complex
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Veterans Day, Nov. 11, city offices, libraries and some recreation centers will be closed. Solid waste crews will be working, and there will be no change to the solid waste and recycling collection schedules.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.
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CRA Community Outreach Construction Meeting, Oct. 28, 3 p.m.
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Parks & Recreation Board, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
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Pension Trustees Meeting, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.
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Downtown Development Board, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m.
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Library Advisory Board, Nov. 6, 10:15 a.m.
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City Council Meeting, Nov. 6, 6 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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Thanksgiving Break Camps
 Looking to keep your kids entertained this Thanksgiving break? Look no further than the city of Clearwater's recreation camps. Daily camps are available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 24 to 26, at Countryside, Long Center and Morningside recreation centers. Cost is $81 with a recreation card and $90 without one for all three days. Call or walk into your preferred recreation center to register.
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The Achieva Turkey Trot is One Month Away!
 Registration is live for the Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot, which happens exactly one month from now on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. Runners, walkers and families can participate in the Achieva Timed Competitive 5K, the FrankCrum Family Fun Run 5K, or Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run. There's a race for everyone!
Introducing This Year's Turkey Trot T-Shirt Design
 We're thrilled to introduce the 2025 Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot T-Shirt design for this year's event! This logo was designed by Clearwater local artist Daisy Renee Law. Law has attended the event for years with her family and will get to see her artwork shine this year on the official t-shirt. To make this shirt yours, be sure to register below.
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CRA Community Outreach Construction Meeting
Oct. 28, 3 p.m., Clearwater Main Library
 The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will host its monthly Community Outreach Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library (City Council Chambers).
This month, a representative from Creative Contractors will give a presentation highlighting the Osceola Parking Garage Project. The meeting will also include updates on other city initiatives, available resources, and ongoing revitalization efforts impacting Downtown Clearwater.
Open to residents, businesses, and community partners, this is a great opportunity to stay informed about the exciting changes ahead and stay connected with your community.
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Clearwater’s Seed Library Program Blossoms
 The Clearwater Public Library’s Seed Library program is thriving! Since its launch at Countryside Library in 2023 and expansion to the East Community Library @ SPC, patrons have taken home nearly 20,000 seed packets from the library. Residents can obtain free seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers — no gardening experience is needed.
Top favorites include cilantro, sunflowers, basil, cosmos, and tomatoes, reflecting Clearwater’s growing passion for home gardening and sustainability.
Start your gardening journey today — visit the Seed Libraries at Countryside or East Community @ SPC. It’s free and open to all!
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Grants Available of Up To $5,000 to Local Non-Profits and Charitable Organizations
 The city of Clearwater is awarding grants of up to $5,000 to local non-profit/charitable organizations for activities and events that will help further the city's strategic plan and that provide economic, social, medical, cultural or educational benefits to Clearwater residents.
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Stay Informed on Downtown Clearwater Construction!
Don’t miss updates on road closures, project timelines, parking changes, and revitalization efforts shaping our downtown. Subscribe to the Downtown Construction Newsletter for the latest news, project renderings, maps, and ways to connect with city leadership.
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We're Hiring a Public Utilities Assistant Manager for Wastewater Treatment
 This Public Utilities Assistant Manager assists and supports in the supervision, oversight, direction, and coordination of activities related to the development, installation, operation, and maintenance of the city’s of Clearwater's Public Utilities infrastructure, facilities, and systems.
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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Festival of Trees
Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Long Center
 View and purchase some of the most creative Christmas trees in the Tampa Bay area! Join us for a festive day open to the public, featuring local vendors, entertainment, food, and pictures with Santa. General admission is $10 at the door.
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