The Dunedin Art Harvest is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday in Highlander Park, at the intersection of Pinehurst Road and Michigan Boulevard, Dunedin, featuring more than 230 artists, food vendors and hands-on art activities for children. Free admission. $5 parking at the park and $3 at Dunedin High School with free shuttle. Visit www.jlcd.org.
Masquerade ball: Be part of an elegant Halloween event, 7-11 p.m. at the Fenway Hotel, 453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin featuring live music, food buffet, wine and cigar bar, fortune telling and costume contest with prizes. Tickets $50. Call (727) 736-1176.
Have a laugh:The Eight O'Clock Theater presents The Pajama Game at 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Adults, $26; students 19 and younger, $16. Call (727) 587-6793, ticketmaster.com and www.eightoclocktheatre.com.
Opening reception: "Color Woodblock Prints and Works on Paper," by Henry McBride, 7-9 p.m. at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. Free to members, $10 guests. To RSVP, call (727) 712-5229.
Clown-A-Rama: The Clowns Galore Alley of Largo and Mid-Pinellas Kiwanis Club will host a fundraiser to benefit Largo Central Park Trains that includes a clown parade, face painting, juggling, magic and more. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Call (727) 518-3131.
Drum circle: Bring a drum to play or just enjoy the rhythm around the campfire, 7-8 p.m. at McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N, Largo. Drums available to borrow. Adults, $2; children 12 and younger, $1. Call (727) 518-3047.
Carwash fundraiser: Get your vehicle washed and dried and help a Scout raise money for his Eagle service project, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Palm Harbor Honda, 31200 U.S. 19. Suggested donation, $5. Call (727) 415-1897.
Weekend fun: Hear music by Carlo at 12:30 p.m. and Bobby Palermo at 7 p.m., and attend a bay-area singles dance with DJ Mike at 6 p.m. Sunday at Turner-Brandon, American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. Call (727) 442-5293.
Cutting edge: The Connext Project, showcasing the newest form of digital arts including motion graphics, animation and music, will be 4:30-11 p.m. at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Tickets are $5 and available at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.connextproject.com.
Seasonal shopping: The Women's Fellowship will host its annual Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Worship Center, 1625 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. Round Table Cafe opens at 8:30 a.m. Call (727) 725-9777.
Arts, crafts, food: Browse the Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock Seafood and Art & Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Call (352) 344-0657.
History comes alive: Meet Frankenstein author Mary Shelley, portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak, as she tells the story of her life, her "monster" and her creation at 7:30 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave. Tickets, $15; $13 members and students. Call (727) 942-5605.
Great gifts: Great Expectations 22nd annual Holiday Show and Sale begins today and continues through Dec. 23 at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Boulevard, with the work of talented artists for sale. For details, call (727) 298-3322 or visit www.dfac.org.
Skateboard event: The Ian Tilmann Memorial Skate Contest will begin at 11 a.m. at Ian Tilmann Skate Park, 940 Seventh St. S, Safety Harbor. All-day event includes a skateboard contest, raffles, trophies and prizes. Call (727) 726-3435 or visit www.theiantilmannfoundation.org.
Fashion show: Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC's What Not to Wear, will host a style workshop and fall fashion show featuring women's petite sizes at 2 p.m. at Macy's Westfield Countryside, 27001 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. One guest will win a shopping spree. RSVP at (727) 724-7307.
Marionette show: The story of Hansel and Gretel will be told by Jerry Bickel of the Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theater at 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5236.
Witchstock 2008: A costume-oriented event for all ages with contests, prizes and live music, 3 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Witch's Brew, 1219 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor. Call (727) 483-9210 or visit www.witchstock.com.
Fish fry fundraiser: The Clearwater Historical Society announces its annual all-you-can-eat fish fry, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ross Norton Recreation Center, 1426 S Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Adults, $10; children 12 and younger, $5. Proceeds support the Plumb House Museum. Call (727) 442-9011 or (727) 804-2073.
Avoiding foreclosure: Consumer Credit Counseling Services will offer a free workshop on how to avoid losing a home to foreclosure, 10 a.m.-noon at First Bank, 2046 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin. RSVP by calling toll-free 1-800-741-7040, option 4.
Folksy Florida: Singer/songwriter Chris Kahl will perform Orange Blossom Memories: Songs of Florida at 2 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Free. RSVP by calling (727) 943-4922.
Ride the rails: Kids and adults can experience large-scale model railroading and the hobby of live steam firsthand with a ride on the Largo Central Railroad. There are approximately 1.2 miles of main line track with numerous passings running through beautifully landscaped Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. The train is open to the public and runs the first full weekend of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. Call (727) 585-9835.
Golf tournament: Register for the 15th annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. shotgun start at Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd. $75 per person. Corporate sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit the Dunedin Children's Christmas Fund. Call (727) 733-1356.
Opera DVD: See Die Kameliendame, starring Marcia Haydee, at 1:30 p.m. at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. Free. Call (727) 784-9512.
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