10 free things to do and get in Largo, including 4 attractions, 3 kids & family, 2 entertainment.
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Daily, 7am to sunset (closed the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Florida Botanical GardensLargo
Pinellas County's botanical garden in Largo covers 150 acres of formal gardens, scenic landscapes and native habitats. Admission is free and it's open daily from 7am to sunset. Leashed pets are welcome. Entrances on Ulmerton Road and Walsingham Road.
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Wed–Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 1–4pm
Heritage VillageLargo
Pinellas County's history park in Largo, with historic houses, a boat shop and exhibits you can explore on your own or with a guide. Free admission (donations welcome). Volunteers often demonstrate crafts on weekends, like blacksmithing at the old Homestead Forge.
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Fridays, 7–11pm (dates listed Oct 30 – Dec 18; none Nov 27)
Horizon West BayLargo
Kick off the weekend with free live music on the new stage at Horizon West Bay in downtown Largo, Fridays from 7 to 11pm, with a rotating food truck. Bring blankets or chairs; leashed pets welcome. Free parking in the on-site garage, entering from 1st Avenue NW.
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Select Saturdays, 10am–2pm
Heritage Village, Homestead ForgeLargo
Volunteer blacksmiths fire up the old Homestead Forge at Heritage Village on select Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, hand-forging traditional goods. The volunteer schedule can change, so call (727) 582-2123 to confirm a date. Admission to the village is free.
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Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8
Largo Central Park
The Largo Central Railroad club runs free miniature train rides through Largo Central Park on the first full weekend of the month, 10am to 2pm. Kids must ride with an adult and everyone needs shoes; no pets. Fill out the waiver before you arrive to save time. Donations to the club are appreciated.
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Sun, Nov 8, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Heritage VillageLargo
A free history talk at Heritage Village: Trevor Bryant on St. Augustine's role in the American War for Independence.
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Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Largo Golf Course
An evening of free live music from The Smartest Monkeys at the Largo Golf Course breezeway, with Two Grandma's Soul Food selling dinner. The series returns Dec. 18 and monthly into spring.
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Thu, Nov 26 – Sun, Jan 3
Largo Central Park
Largo's holiday tradition fills Largo Central Park with more than 2.5 million LED lights, nightly from 5 to 10pm. Parking and walking through the lights are free; the carousel and Ferris wheel cost extra ($6 a ride). Food and market vendors on site, and leashed dogs are welcome. Parking is paid only on Dec. 5, the tree lighting night.
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Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Jan 3
Florida Botanical GardensLargo
The Florida Botanical Gardens turns into a walk-through winter wonderland with over a million lights, laser projections and live entertainment every night. No tickets needed: walk up any night from 5:30 to 9:30pm. A $10 donation per person over 12 is suggested at the gate; it's a suggestion, not an entry fee. Parking is free at two lots, and leashed pets are welcome.
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Sat, Dec 5, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Largo Central Park
Largo lights its Christmas tree in Largo Central Park with an evening of entertainment, market and food vendors, and the park's holiday light display. Free to attend. On-site parking is $10 (cashless; proceeds go to local nonprofits); parking at Largo Middle School is free.
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