Tarpon Springs Recreation Division

📌TODAY SATURDAY- September 5th📌 Join us for the Sunset Beach Cleanup on Saturday, September 5th at 9:00 am. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing. Gloves and trash bags/buckets will be provided. Meet on the Southwest side of the beach. Free parking is available at the beach.
⛱This is a FREE Community Event! No need to RSVP, just show up!
🪣Thank you to our fabulous sponsors, Lowe's Home Improvement of Tarpon Springs and Keep Pinellas Beautiful.

📌TOMORROW SATURDAY- September 5th📌 Join us for the Sunset Beach Cleanup on Saturday, September 5th at 9:00 am. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing. Gloves and trash bags/buckets will be provided. Meet on the Southwest side of the beach. Free parking is available at the beach.
⛱This is a FREE Community Event! No need to RSVP, just show up!
🪣Thank you to our fabulous sponsors, Lowe's Home Improvement of Tarpon Springs and Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590507445629507

🚨🩷 YOU’RE INVITED: FIRST YEAR SAFETY FAIR! 🩷🚨

Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and families—join us for a FREE morning of resources, education, hands-on demonstrations, and support designed to help keep your little ones safe! 👶💕

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Tarpon Springs Recreation
400 S. Walton Ave.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

✨ What to expect:
• Learn the ABCs of safe sleep for babies
• 🛏️ Free Pack ’n Plays for families in need (while supplies last)
• 🌊 Water safety education for the home and beyond
• ❤️ Hands-on CPR demonstrations
• 🚗 Safe Kids Pinellas car seat information
• 👨‍👧 Support and connection for Dads
• 🎁 Essential resources for your little one—and support for you and baby

Everyone is welcome! Come connect with local organizations and community partners who are here to support Pinellas County families. 💗

📣 Share this post with a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or expecting family who could benefit!

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1014808678202320

🚨ONE WEEK AWAY🚨
SEWING CLASSES – PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS! 🧵
Ready to start your sewing journey or grow your skills? Join us for one (or more!) of our fun, hands-on beginner sewing classes!

🧷 Absolute Beginner Sewing – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Brand new to sewing? This step-by-step class introduces you to your sewing machine and builds confidence from the ground up. By the end, you’ll create your very own Burrito-Style pillowcase! All supplies are included.
📅 Dates & Times: September 12 & 19, 8:30-11:30am (Saturdays)

🧶 Large Clutch Sewing
We’ll cover essential techniques and put them to use by creating a stylish clutch from start to finish. You will practice installing a zipper, adding a lining, using different thread and bobbin colors and attach a handle. Perfect for boosting confidence and skills! All supplies are included.
📅 Dates & Times: September 11 & 18, 12:30-3:30pm (Fridays)

👖Beginner Pajama/Capri Sewing
In this beginner friendly class you will learn how to cut and follow a basic pattern while understanding fabric grain and proper layout. We will cover how to finish seams with a zigzag stich and how to create a professional hem. By the end, you will have a cozy pair of pajama/capris handmade by you.
📅 Dates & Times: September 10 & 17, 3-6pm (Thursdays)

🪡 Beginner Appliqué Sewing
Learn the basics of appliqué in an easy, confidence-building class designed for beginner sewists. We’ll cover essential techniques and put them to use by creating a charming envelope-style pillowcase to showcase your design. Perfect for boosting creativity and skills! All supplies are included.
📅 Dates & Times: October 8 & 15, 3-6pm (Thursdays)

💲 Cost per 2 class session:
• $70 with Recreation Card
• $80 without Recreation Card
✨ Spaces are limited—sign up today and start stitching with confidence!
More Classes to come

Due to incoming inclement weather, the concert has been postponed till next Thursday, September 10th.

Due to incoming inclement weather, the concert has been postponed till next Thursday, September 10th.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1254762839765317

🚨TONIGHT, 9/3
The Tarpon Springs Recreation Division presents an evening with Ultra Vinyl on Thursday, September 3rd at Sunset Beach from 7-9pm. Enjoy a night under the stars while listening to rock hits & more. Parking begins at 5pm.
🗺Sunset Beach is located at 1800 Gulf Rd. The event is FREE. 🚫🐕🐈‍⬛🦚🚫🍹🍔🍋We will have vendors on-site selling food, drinks, and sweets.
🍺🍷Pets and alcohol are prohibited.
⛈In the event of a rainout, the concert will be held the following Thursday. Postponement notification will be made at 5pm.
🚌We provide a complimentary shuttle to assist with transporting concertgoers to and from the beach. The pick-up location is in the Tarpon Springs High School side parking lot located on Florida Avenue, just south of Gulf Road. Shuttle signs are directing you where to turn in. The shuttle begins at 6 pm and ends at 9:15 pm. Parking fees are waived beginning at 5 pm for Sunset Beach Concerts.
🌴🪣⛱️ Help to fill the borrow bin by bringing a sand toy! The kids really enjoy having new sand toys to play with!

📌REGISTER NOW📌
Have a child ages 3–5? P*e Wee Sports is back! ⚽🏀⚾🏈
Children will learn the basics of baseball, basketball, soccer, and football—all while having fun during this 4-week session!
📅 When:
• Wednesdays at 6:00 PM or
• Saturdays at 9:00 AM
📆 Session Begins:
• Wednesday, September 9 or
• Saturday, September 5
💵Cost for 4-week session:
• $20 with Recreation Card
• $30 without Recreation Card

Does this sound fun, but you have a child ages 6–10?
👉 Junior Sports will be offered in October—stay tuned!

📌THIS SATURDAY- September 5th📌 Join us for the Sunset Beach Cleanup on Saturday, September 5th at 9:00 am. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing. Gloves and trash bags/buckets will be provided. Meet on the Southwest side of the beach. Free parking is available at the beach.
⛱This is a FREE Community Event! No need to RSVP, just show up!
🪣Thank you to our fabulous sponsors, Lowe's Home Improvement of Tarpon Springs and Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590507445629507

🚨STARTING SATURDAY🚨📣REGISTRATION IS OPEN📣
🏀Youth Basketball Skills Clinic is coming back!!!🏀
Our Youth Basketball Skills instructional program begins Saturday, September 5th. Open to ages 8–14, this four-week clinic is designed to help young athletes improve their fundamentals and overall game.
Under the guidance of Coach Dee, participants will develop essential skills including footwork, agility, ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, speed, and coordination.
📅 Saturdays, 10:00AM- 11:30AM
💲 $40 with card | $50 without card
For more information, call 727-942-5628

Happy September 1st! We are getting back into the swing of events! Check out all the fun things we have planned for this month!

⛱🎶September 3rd: Sunset Beach Concert @ 7-9 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1254762839765317

🌴🪣September 5th: Sunset Beach Cleanup @ 9 am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1590507445629507

🏀September 5th: Youth Basketball Skills Clinic @ 10 am
Ages 10-17 Instructional Lessons- Runs for 4 Weeks
Cost is $40 w/rec card, $50 without card- Register at the Rec Center

🤰👶🏻September 12th: First Year Safety Fair @ 9-11 am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1014808678202320

🚌♻ September 19th: Back to School Splash & EcoFest @ 10 am-1 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/2310216773118629

SAVE THE DATE! Coming up in October:
October 1st: Sunset Beach Concert
October 3rd: Sunset Beach Movie Night
October 17th: Holiday Safety Festival
October 24th: Halloween Bash