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THE MERMAID TALE TRAIL

Celebrating 75 years of ‘Mermaids and Magic’, The Mermaid Tale Trail is comprised of 27 mermaid statues hidden throughout Hernando County.

ADVENTURE SEEKERS PARADISE

Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville - Weeki Wachee offers authentic experiences of the Sunshine State at its natural best. A wonderland of outdoor adventures, active family fun, centuries of history, Southern hospitality, and vibrant local color, offer a one-of-a-kind visit you won’t soon forget. Enjoy water adventures, land adventures, attractions, parks and more.

Manatee Viewing

Visitors from around the world come to see one of the state’s most famous residents: the Florida manatee. Whether you wish to watch manatees from the deck of a boat, the seat of a canoe, atop a stand-up paddleboard, or the shoreline of a scenic river or spring, Florida’s Adventure Coast is the destination for you.
A man in a kayak looking at a manatee near the surface of blue turquoise waters of the Weeki Wachee River
A manatee swimming underwater in a clear blue spring

Exciting Events

Explore the many events happening on Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee. From scavenger hunts in historic Brooksville, to seasonal festivals and concerts, you’ll find events and experiences for all ages.

Upcoming Events to Discover in Hernando Beach, FL

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  • Jul 4 | 4163 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607, USA

    Heroes 4th of July Boat Parade

    🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the 5th Annual Heroes Boat Parade in Hernando Beach! Enjoy a festive July 4th waterfront celebration featuring a patriotic boat par...

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  • Jul 4 | 17109 Old Ayers Rd, Brooksville, FL, United States, Florida 34604, 17109 Old Ayers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34604-6808, United States

    Rev, White and Brew Drift Fest at Lead Foot City (July 4, 2026)

    TICKETS & TECH CARDS (NOT RELEASED YET)SAVE THE DATE, TICKET SALES OPEN SOONCALL 844-532-3366 FOR ANY QUESTIONSRev, White & Brew Drift Fest at Lead Foot City. It's time...

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  • Jul 4 | 11210 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL, United States, Florida 34613, 11210 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613-5401, United States

    Hernando County's Salute to America 250

    Join us for a historic Independence Day celebration as we honor the 250th Anniversary of the United States! Hernando County is going big for the Semiquincentennial. Bring the wh...

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  • Jul 4 | 6436 Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA

    4th of July Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show

    🇺🇸🎆 JULY 4TH CELEBRATION 🎆🇺🇸 Looking for something fun to do this Independence Day? We've got you covered! Join us at the Hernando County Fairgrounds as we celebrate Ameri...

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  • Jul 4 | 3021 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34607, USA

    Spring Hill Farmers Market

    Local produce, local meat and seafood, plants, crafts, baked goods, sourdough, local honey & so much more! 40 - 80 vendors every week!

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  • Jul 4 | 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, United States, Florida 34601, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601-4642, United States

    10 a.m. Historic Home Tour at Chinsegut Hill

    Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by an 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer...

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  • Jul 4 | 12091 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613, USA

    🇺🇸 Independence Day Celebration at American Legion Post 186 🇺🇸

    Celebrate Independence Day with your Legion Family! Join us on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 12:00 PM, for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and community as we celebrate Ameri...

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  • Jul 4 | 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, United States, Florida 34601, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601-4642, United States

    12 p.m. Historic Home Tour at Chinsegut Hill

    Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by an 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer...

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  • Jul 4 | 1681 E Jefferson St, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA

    250th CELEBRATION

    Live music featuring Patrick Hagerman. 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵 Hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. 🍔 🍔 🍔 🍔 🍔 🌭 🌭 🌭 🌭 🌭 Rafle baskets door prices and auction 🎟 🎟 🎟 🎟 🎟...

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  • Jul 4 | 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, United States, Florida 34601, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601-4642, United States

    2 p.m. Historic Home Tour at Chinsegut Hill

    Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by an 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer...

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  • Jul 4 | Sand Hill Scout Reservation, Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

    Hernando County 250 Veterans Ruck March

    All veterans are invited to participate in the Hernando County 250 Veterans Ruck March, a four‑mile community event honoring service, unity, and the commitment that no one gets...

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  • Jul 4 | 3192 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL, 3192 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607-3433, United States

    Jorge Valentine

    This Fourth of July, there’s only one place to be! Join us as Jorge Valentine rocks The Lazy Lizard for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration! Grab your friends, wear yo...

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  • Jul 4 | 25 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA

    Celebrating America's 250 at the Oldest Bar in Brooksville!

    Join the Rogue Runners for high-energy fun celebrating America’s 250 at the oldest bar in Brooksville! Great food, drink specials, and your favorite rogues cranking out the hits...

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  • Jul 4 | Uptown Bar & Grill

    BORDERLINE @ Uptown Bar & Grill

    BORDERLINE @ Uptown Bar & Grill

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  • Jul 5 | 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, United States, Florida 34601, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601-4642, United States

    10 a.m. Historic home Tour at Chinsegut Hill

    Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by an 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer...

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  • Jul 5 | 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, United States, Florida 34601, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601-4642, United States

    12 p.m. Historic Home Tour at Chinsegut Hill

    Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer s...

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  • Jul 5 | 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, United States, Florida 34601, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601-4642, United States

    2 p.m. Historic Home Tour at Chinsegut Hill

    Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer s...

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  • Jul 5 | Lazy Lizard Hernando Beach, 3192 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL, United States

    The Doodads at Lazy Lizard Hernando Beach

    Lazy Lizard Presents: THE DOODADS LIVE! Get ready for an afternoon of tropical vibes, cold drinks, great food, and rockin’ tunes at Hernando Beach’s favorite waterfront tiki bar...

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  • Jul 6 | 601 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA

    Florida Native Garden Party: Monthly Meeting and Public Program

    July 6, 2026 - Monthly Meeting and Public Program It's a Garden Party! by the Members, for native plant enthusiasts Each July, members of the Hernando Chapter FNPS host the Gard...

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  • Jul 7 | Spring Hill Branch Library

    Pirates Hunting Sunken Treasure: How a Florida Shipwreck Sparked the Golden Age of Piracy

    The golden age of piracy-the time when notorious cutthroats like Blackbeard, Sam Bellamy, and Bartholomew Roberts sailed-began in Florida with a shipwreck. Caught by a hurricane...

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Historical Florida

Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee, offers many interesting destinations of historical significance, along with cultural locations. Built in 1845, the Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is a stately two-story manor house poised atop one of central Florida’s highest hilltops. It is the centerpiece of a 114-acre estate surrounded by ancient Spanish moss-draped oaks and natural habitat.
A Portrait Painting of Margaret Robins at Chinsegut Hill Historic Site
A Historic Marker of "The Battle of Bayport" at Bayport Park

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Fresh scallops and snorkeling goggles on a boat in Hernando Beach
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