Centennial Scavenger Hunt
Learn about the city of New Port Richey as we celebrate100 years! Use the clues to navigate your way around the city, stopping by important landmarks as you go. All destinations are walkable, though some destinations are a little farther. (See each clue for estimated distances.) Look for underlined words to help you solve the clues. You can use Google Maps foradditional assistance with addresses. Have fun!
History Exhibit Contest
100 Years of NPR: People, Places, and Ideas
Join the Fun and Discover Your Hometown!
New Port Richey is turning 100, so it’s a great time to explore our city’s history and see how it has shaped our lives.
Historical Walking Tours
Downtown New Port Richey Historical Walking Tours
Join us for hour-long walking tours of historic Downtown New Port Richey as we celebrate the city’s hundredth birthday! Learn the stories behind the area’s historic buildings and get a glimpse into what life was like for its early citizens.
The tours will take place on Sat, Aug. 17, Sat, Sep. 14, Sat, Oct. 5, and Sat, Oct. 29.
All tours will start at the Rao Musunuru, M.D. Museum & Library (6431 Circle Blvd. New Port Richey, FL 34652) and will depart at 6:15pm.
These FREE tours are presented in partnership with the West Pasco Historical Society. No registration is required to participate.
Windows Through the Decades
Celebrate our centennial with a trip back in time! Businesses throughout downtown New Port Richey will be decorating their windows with art inspired by our city’s past. Vote for your favorite below!
Game Show Night at the Rec
Join us for a night of Jeopardy, Family Feud and a variety of game show activities with a historical twist.
Masquerade Ball and Follies (SOLD OUT)
Experience the enchantment of the Masquerade Ball and Follies, a sophisticated affair filled with mystery, music, and philanthropy. Help us celebrate the City of New Port Richey's 100th birthday!
Tickets are SOLD OUT. For a spot on the waitlist, email libraryfriendsnpr@gmail.com
Riverside Concert: Johnny Cash Tribute by Sandy Back Porch
Join us in Sims Park near Grassin Bridge on Saturday, October 26 for a musical tribute to Johnny Cash, performed by Sandy Back Porch!
New Port Richey Centennial Drone Show
Our centennial celebration will feature a drone show presented by Open Sky. Join us for a captivating show that celebrates the tremendous progress of our past 100 years and offers us a glimpse at the even brighter century that lies ahead!
Guided Historical Sunset Paddle
Help us celebrate New Port Richey's Centennial with a historic sunset guided paddle from the James E. Grey Preserve to Sims Park. As we paddle, our guide will teach you all about our city’s history.
We will depart form the James E. Grey Preserve at 5:30pm-5:45pm. The D.A.R.T. shuttle will be available to transport you back to James E. Grey Preserve following the paddle. Please bring your own kayak or paddle board to participate.
Stick around and join us for Free Family Movie Night in Sims Park. We will be playing the movie IF (PG).
New Port Richey Film Festival
In its early years, the city of New Port Richey was slated to become the “Hollywood of the East”! With our centennial coming up, we’ve decided to honor that heritage with the New Port Richey Film Festival! Join us as we showcase the our community’s past, present, and future!
The film festival will feature submissions from local filmmakers, with categories for youth, teens, and adults. The program will also highlight works by Thomas Meighan and Ed Wynn, and will include historical presentations about our city's motion picture past. The New Port Richey Film Festival is presented in partnership with the City of New Port Richey's Cultural Affairs Committee, the Friends of the New Port Richey Public Library, and the New Port Richey Public Library Advisory Board. This event is open to the public at no charge. Seating will be first come, first served.
Interested in submitting a film? For a full list of rules and submission guidelines, visit https://bit.ly/npr-film-festival.
Summer Talent Showcase
The city of New Port Richey is celebrating its centennial this year! To close out the last 100 years, we are celebrating the homegrown talent that will lead us into the future.
Hometown Extravaganza
This free community event celebrates America's independence and ignites a season of festivities leading up to New Port Richey's 100th anniversary on October 27th! Join us in Sims Park for fireworks, live music, food vendors, bounce houses, and more fun for the whole family!
Library Card Design Contest
Artists of all ages are invited to participate in this centennial themed library card contest! There will be two categories for submissions: 12 & under and 13+.
The deadline for entry is Wed, July 31st. The winning designs will be reproduced as special limited edition library cards!