Founders Week Cemetery Tours

1275 Olmes Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601-2700, United States

Founders Week Cemetery Tours | Historic Brooksville Cemetery

Celebrate Founders Week by exploring the history of Brooksville through a guided tour of the historic Brooksville Cemetery! Discover the people, stories, and history that helped shape our community.

Monday, October 12 | 6:00 PM
Led by our Cemetery Team

Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM
Led by the Historic Preservation Society

RSVPs are recommended but not required. Join us as we honor Brooksville’s history and learn more about the people who helped shape our city!

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Other Upcoming Events

OCT 17 - DEC 26

Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Saturday at Noon

Set atop one of Florida’s highest elevations and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve, the historic home at Ch...

OCT 17 - OCT 18

Running of the Wieners 2026

The 9th annual running of the wieners.

OCT 17

SCOTT FALLON at the Lazy Lizard

Spend your Saturday with Scott Fallon! Scott Fallon returns Saturday, October 17 at NOON! Bring your favori...

OCT 17 - DEC 26

Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Set atop one of Florida’s highest elevations and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve, the historic home at Ch...

OCT 17

Terra Cotta Rain Chain

Join us at The Olive Grove for a fun and creative afternoon! 10/17 at 2 PMTerra Cotta Rain Chain Workshop U...

OCT 17

HAGGAWEEN Trunk or Treat

HAGGAWEEN — MOTORCYCLE TRUNK OR TREAT!Join us at Haggard Coffee on October 17th from 4PM–7PM for HAGGAWEEN,...

OCT 17

Candlelight: The Soundtrack of the 60´s

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locatio...

OCT 17 - OCT 18

The American Stones @ Sparacia Witherell (Rolling Stones Ultimate Tribute)

GET READY BROOKSVILLE! Mick Jagger is back & ready to ROCK! Enjoy An Amazing Rolling Stones Tribute Band, A...

OCT 17 - OCT 18

LISA KAY & THE GOLD TOP BAND at the Lazy Lizard

Lisa Kay & The Gold Top Band at The Lazy Lizard! Saturday, October 17 3192 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Be...

OCT 17

Petey's Purpose Rescue Presents: Potions, Purrs, & Pumpkins- Music Bingo!

Join us for Potions, Purrs, & Pumpkins, a Halloween-themed evening of music bingo, prizes, festive fun,...

OCT 17

City of Brooksville Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Join us on Saturday, October 17, at 6:30 PM at the Tom Varn Park Loop Trail fo...

OCT 18

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locatio...

OCT 18

MINI WRESTLING

“Live Mini Wrestling! No rules, no limits, pure chaos! Featuring WWE superstar Mascarita Sagrada and the wi...

OCT 18 - DEC 27

Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Sunday at 10 a.m.

Set atop one of Florida’s highest elevations and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve, the historic home at Ch...

OCT 18

Spring Hill TOY JAM - OCTOBER 18 - 2026

Sunday, OCTOBER 18, 2026VFW 868118940 Drayton St, Spring Hill, FL 34610You will see vendors in many collect...

OCT 18

THE MUDDS JAZZ & BLUES SUNDAY @ LAZY LIZZARD HERNANDO BEACH

SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE MUDDS! Looking for the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon? Come out and catc...

OCT 18

Enchanted Forest Paint Day with TAP

Hands-on painting session where participants customize an 11-by-14-inch enchanted-forest canvas. Supplies a...

OCT 18

Make a Clay Ghost Candy Dish

BOO! It's Time for Some Halloween Fun at The Olive Grove! Join us for another fabulous Sunday Lunch and a W...

OCT 18 - DEC 27

Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Set atop one of Florida’s highest elevations and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve, the historic home at Ch...

OCT 19 - OCT 20

20th FLOOR at the Lazy Lizard

Monday evenings with 20th Floor! Join our favorite duo Mondays at 5 PM at The Lazy Lizard! Bring your frien...

OCT 20

Garden to Glass with Jess : Berry Pie FIlling/Chutney

Sweet berries, simple ingredients, and a recipe with more than one way to enjoy it! Join Jess of Canned by...

OCT 20 - OCT 21

MO BLUE at the Lazy Lizard

Make your Tuesday a little more MO BLUE! Join us Tuesday, October 20 at The Lazy Lizard for live music and...

OCT 20 - OCT 21

Chakra Overview & Sound Healing with Deborah Bell

This class is designed to help you explore your energetic body through the powerful combination of Crystal...

OCT 21

Archery in the Pines

Are you looking to try something new? Join us to learn the basics of archery under the guidance of certifie...

OCT 21

Pints and Paints at Broad Street Brewing Company!

Join us for our monthly Pints and Paints with first drink included! 

OCT 21 - OCT 22

Halloween Charcuterie Workshop & Floral Bouquet Bar with Kelyn's Creations

Hands-on Halloween workshop creating spooky-inspired charcuterie boards and a floral bouquet to take home....

OCT 22 - OCT 26

Ethnic Festival at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church

A family-oriented cultural festival with rides, food, games, and entertainment. The festival runs October 2...

OCT 22

Thursday Night Special! with TC and Sass @ Lazy Lizard

TC and Sass is coming out for a Thursday Night Dance Party at the Lazy Lizard in Hernando Beach.... get a s...

OCT 22 - OCT 23

ACOTAR Release Celebration Archeron Sisters' Trinket Dressers - at Citrus & Sage Bookshop

We’re bringing back a crowd favorite to celebrate the new ACOTAR releases - the Archeron Sisters’ Trinket...

OCT 23

Beginning Birding

Meet on the deck behind the building at Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville...

OCT 23 - OCT 25

Minisaris 2026

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OCT 23 - OCT 24

Hardwired - Metallica Tribute @ Sparacia Witherell Family Winery

LET’S ROCK THIS PLACE! COMING TO BROOKSVILLE! ULTIMATE METALLICA TRIBUTE - HARDWIRED - 10/23/2026. Check-In...

OCT 24

Hernando Hustle 5K Walk & Run

Join us for the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce's Hernando Hustle 5K Walk & Run! Lace up your s...

OCT 24

Guided Hike at Chinsegut WEA

Join us for a hike at Chinsegut WEA! The hike starts and ends at Chinsegut Conservation Center where there...

OCT 24 - OCT 25

Brooksville Pumpkin Patch

Brooksville Pumpkin Patch! at Masaryk Winery (again!) 19125 Phillips Road Brooksville 34604Sat and Sun 10am...

OCT 24

Saturday Morning ARTS!

On select Saturdays, young artists will enjoy a creative morning of hands-on art projects, games, music, an...

OCT 24

Lead Foot University - Learn to Drift & Race a Car, Group Class

Class is now in session! Group Instructional Drift classes are now open. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE so don't d...

OCT 24

Puppy Yoga

Stretch, chill, and play with adorable puppies in this fun, pawsome in-person yoga session!

OCT 24 - OCT 25

Halloween Howl & HCSO Safety Fun Fest

Something wonderful & spooky—is brewing in the heart of historic downtown! Brooksville Main Street, alo...

OCT 24 - OCT 25

The Third Annual South BooVille Avenue Halloween Stroll

🎃👻 The Third Annual South BooVille Avenue Halloween Stroll 👻🎃 Get ready, Brooksville… the spookiest street...

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