Starkey Ranch Theatre Events
Disney’s Fairytale Inspirations: presented by USF Libraries
Thursday, June 12 • 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a captivating look at Walt Disney’s animated fairy tale adaptations and how they differ from the original stories – it’s a tale as old as time! Presenter Stephanie Mackin, archives librarian at USF Tampa, will present how these reinterpretations have influenced pop culture while exploring the art and literature that brought these fairy tales to life. Rare books from the USF Libraries Children’s and Young Adult Literature collections and original Disney artwork from their Mahan collection of American Humor and Cartoon art will be featured.
This program is intended for audiences ages 16+. Seating is limited to first come, first served.
A Court of Words and Wonders: A Fantasy Book Event
Thursday, June 26, 2025 • 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Prepare to be whisked away to “A Court of Words and Wonders” at Starkey Ranch TLC. Spend an enchanting evening meeting local fantasy authors and listening to live book readings. Featured authors include: Kelly Coon (Gravemaidens), Austin Valenzuela (Dragonspeak), JB Caine (The Arcana Trilogy), Ligia N. Cushman (The Mōsa Chronicles), Michael Breen (Ever the Night Road). Enjoy mocktails and light bites as well as a fantasy-related craft that will delight all beings. We shall see you there~
Family Day
Saturday, June 28 • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bring the entire Family to explore:
- Touch-A-Truck with over (20) vehicles such as: Tank, Bucket Truck, Firetruck, 18 Wheeler, Concrete Truck, Road Grader, Military Vehicles and many more.
- MAPS Museum Exhibits with Dinosaur Bones and much more.
- Bring Your Own Bike to ride through a Obstacle Course. Free Bike Helmets will be given away.
- Free Hot Dogs and Drinks.
- Free Game Booths with Prizes.
- Snow Cones for $1 donation to the Starkey Ranch Friends of the Library.
- Toy Story Short Toons on the Big Screen in the Theatre. Kids will receive a Free Toy from the Toy Story Movie, Popcorn and a Drink.
11:00a.m. Small Fry
11:45a.m. Hawaiian Vacation
Food, Drinks and Prizes will be given away while supplies last.
Ticketing Q&A
Tickets are purchased online through a third-party site linked on the event listing. Transactions can be completed with credit and debit cards only. We do not accept cash or other payment methods at this time.
Please contact the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center for questions about the ticketing process not answered in Ticketing Q&A. Email: starkeyranchtheatre@pascocountyfl.net
Phone: 727-815-7126
If an event has not sold out, tickets are available for purchase online up to 30 minutes before the event start time.
Ticket purchases are made through a third-party site using a credit or debit card only. The system does not allow for refunds or returns. Please contact the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Branch for questions about the ticketing process not answered in Ticketing Q&A.
Tickets are general admission. If a ticket holder cannot make the scheduled event or wishes to transfer their tickets, the ticket can be given to another by emailing the original ticket(s) or QR code.
If an event is canceled by Pasco Libraries, all ticket holders will receive a refund of their ticket price. Fees and service charges cannot be refunded.
If an event is rescheduled by Pasco Libraries, all ticket holders will receive an email offering the choice to keep their ticket to attend the new event date or receive a refund of the ticket price. Fees and service charges cannot be refunded.
Seating is first come, first seated - general admission. Doors open one hour before to the event time. Reserving or holding seats is not available. We recommend that large parties make arrangements to arrive together to secure their seats.
Outside food & drink is not permitted. Please review the event details for concession offerings by the Friends of the Library. Please refer to the Library Policies for specific rules and procedures.