Come enjoy a night of performing fun as Progressive Arts Theater presents “The Big Bad Musical”, an audience participation show where YOU get to decide the fate of the big bad wolf. Purchase a ticket and secure a seat for this fun family friendly night! https://progressiveartstheater.org/event/big-bad-musical-friday-performance-2/
The 2025 Dunedin Highland Games are on the horizon. This year promises to be bigger and better with Pipe Bands, Highland Dancers, and Athletes from around the world. Come on out and enjoy a day filled with music, dance, food and drink imported from Bonnie Scotland directly to Dunedin. General Admission $20 in advance and $25 at the gate Kids 12 and under are free with paying adult
How to Participate: Secure your spot by making a $20 registration donation. All proceeds will directly benefit our local veterans through the VFW community outreach programs. Register on Eventbrite and print your ticket, affixing it to your windshield in advance. Ensure your Eventbrite receipt with the QR code is visible on your windshield for entry to the VFW parking/staging lot.
Contest & Prizes: Join the holiday fun by decorating your cart! Contest judging takes place in the staging area from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page by 12/18/2023. To be eligible, make sure your registration is printed, affixed, and visible. Prizes include a fantastic prize pack from Dunedin Goes Carting and contributions from generous local businesses!
Parade Route: The route begins at VFW Post 2550 and concludes at Mease Manor (Orange Ave/Virginia St).
Event Schedule: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Staging at VFW parking lot with music, food, drinks, and a surprise visit from Santa and Buddy the Elf! 7:30 PM: Carts begin to leave the VFW lot via Douglas Ave.
Reminders: No throwing items from carts or confetti cannons. Designate a sober driver for a safe and joyful celebration. Sponsorships and Raffle Basket Donations: Sponsorships welcomed as well as raffle basket donations to enhance the festivities. For more information, please email support@dunedingoescarting.com.
Come make this Christmas Parade a memorable and heartwarming event for everyone!
Whether walking or running, you do not want to miss Downtown Dunedin’s House of Beer Annual run and toy drive! Each distance runs begins at 9 a.m. The course is an out and back north on the fully paved Pinellas Trail. An awesome selection of finisher’s medals are put out for each runner to choose from that celebrate the season! Each distance is open to all ages and levels of ability. Families and dogs welcome! Click Below to purchase tickets: https://www.727canrace.com/event-details/the-16th-annual-downtown-dunedin-holiday-5k-10k-15k-and-toy-drive-at-hob-brewing-co
Bring the whole family for this fun service event making wreaths and cards for a local nursing home! Dunedin Public Library’s Kind Kids Club is partnering with Lotz of Blessings to sponsor this time of creating holiday cheer. Materials will be provided, just be ready to create and have fun!
Come enjoy the classic Christmas movie “Elf” under the stars for this Drive-In movie showing! The movie starts at dark, but come early for raffles, music, and a good parking spot! Tickets must be purchased in advance, in person at the Dunedin Community Center, for $12 a car. Bringing your own food is welcome but no alcohol will be permitted.
Wreaths Across America Day will be recognized at the Dunedin Municipal Cemetery to remember and honor our Veterans through the laying of “Remembrance Wreaths” on the graves of local veterans. The goal of the event is to have a wreath to lay on every Veteran’s grave. To sponsor a wreath or volunteer for the event, select the link below. https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/14790/Overview/?relatedId=0
Dunedin Parks and Recreation and Dunedin Music Society presents a Holiday Concert of Christmas classics! Bring a friend or loved one and come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Tickets are $15, please register at the link below. https://mydms.me/event-4782377/Registration
Ring in the holidays with Ovations Dance Repertory Company’s beloved production of “The Nutcracker Suite” set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score. The young and the young at heart will be captivated by the dazzling blend of choreography by Orlando Peña, lavish costumes, brilliant sets in an enchanting storybook world at Dunedin HS. Let your holiday gift shopping begin with tickets to this stellar performance. Be sure to purchase tickets for your desired time, as there will be two showings of this act! https://viewstub.com/Ovations-The-Nutcracker-Suite-Act-2
Bring your wish list and join Santa for breakfast, crafts, and entertainment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation.
Early Bird: $8/person by Nov. 29 After Nov. 29: $12/person (if space is available) Fees are per person. Children 2 & under are free. Register online or in person at Dunedin Community Center