Get out and about in Hernando County

Today

Benefit concert featuring the Peytons: 2 to 4 p.m., Brookridge clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., Brookridge. The group performs Southern gospel music. The event will benefit the Love Your Neighbor ministry. Admission is two nonperishable food items, which will help stock the organization's food pantry. There will also be raffles and a silent auction. Wayne, (352) 597-5854.

Celebration of Lights: 5:30 to 9 p.m., Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. The Beverly Hills Community Church Chime Choir will entertain. Holiday music provided by DJ Joe Dube. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger. (352) 628-5343.

Hernando County Fairgrounds outdoor flea market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. (352) 585-1062.

Monday

Aripeka-Bayport Christmas Bird Count with the Hernando Audubon Society: Those wishing to participate are to meet at 6 a.m. at Denny's, 1445 Wendy Court, Spring Hill. To be assigned to a team, call Bev, (352) 686-0460.

Celebration of Lights: 5:30 to 9 p.m., Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. Featuring the Homosassa's Got Talent show with Cindy Brieske, Vicky Iozzia, Patrice Jacobs and Sophie Robitaile performing. Holiday music provided by DJ Joe Dube. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger. (352) 628-5343.

Tuesday

Caregiver Survival Institute holiday celebration open house: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 10000 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. (352) 232-7032.

Celebration of Lights: 5:30 to 9 p.m., Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. There will be 6 tons of machine-generated snow for a toboggan slide ride for all ages. Santa, Mrs. Claus and animals will visit. Holiday music provided by DJ Joe Dube. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger. (352) 628-5343.

Wednesday

Celebration of Lights: 5:30 to 9 p.m., Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. Santa, Mrs. Claus and animals will visit. Holiday music provided by DJ Joe Dube. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger. (352) 628-5343.

Thursday

Celebration of Lights: 5:30 to 9 p.m., Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. A Christmas Eve non-denominational candlelight service will be provided by Nature Coast Community Church. Holiday music provided by DJ Joe Dube. Admission is a donation of a nonperishable food item, to be donated to We Care Food Bank. (352) 628-5343.

Christmas Eve Luncheon with Jericho Road Ministries: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 109 S Broad St., Brooksville. (352) 799-2912, ext. 111.

Christmas Eve Party at VFW: Starting at 4 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, Spring Hill. Includes free pool, trivia games and Christmas music. The post will supply turkey; bring a side dish. Admission is free. (352) 796-0398.

Saturday

Celebration of Lights After-Christmas Party: 5:30 to 9 p.m., Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. DJ Joe Dube will host the party, with special appearances by Elvis (performed by Marcus Held). Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger. (352) 628-5343.