There's a building on Main Street in downtown New Port Richey that has been gathering people for a very long time.
It's where this town once came to borrow its books... and where it once ran its city business.
Today it's The Florida Room.
And this holiday season, it's where you can gather your people.
Thanksgiving with the whole family. A December party for your team. New Year's Eve with your favorite humans, a few blocks from the countdown.
Here's how to make it happen.
Quick answer: where can I host a holiday party in downtown New Port Richey?
The Florida Room is a private, DIY event space at 5742 & 5740 Main St in Downtown New Port Richey.
Two historic rooms. A private backyard under string lights. You bring your own food and drinks. No restrictive vendor list. No staff hovering in the corner.
For the length of your booking, the space is yours.
Weekday events (Mon-Fri): $150/hr
Weekend events (Sat-Sun): $200/hr
Private backyard: $100 flat
Bookable: 6am to 2am, three-hour minimum
Holidays on weekdays: billed at the $150 weekday rate
A building with a story (and two sisters who saw it)
Back in 1920, Elroy M. Avery founded the library with about 2,000 books.
Over the decades it moved around downtown, as small-town libraries do... and part of The Florida Room is the old Avery Library building. Next door, the old City Hall.
Original brick. Original wood ceiling. Concrete floors that have seen a century of foot traffic.
Next time you walk by, look for the small plaque outside the building from New Port Richey Main Street's Tides of Time project. Scan the QR code and you can watch a video on the building's history right there on the sidewalk. (Want even more? The West Pasco Historical Society has it.)
Twin sisters Kacey and Kira Atkinson grew up right here in New Port Richey.
They spent years in hospitality and producing local events... so they know exactly what a host actually needs.
Not a coordinator up in your business. Not a catering contract you didn't ask for.
Just a beautiful room, a key, and the freedom to make it your own.
Today it's The Florida Room... timeless, a little bit Americana, and all Florida.
Thanksgiving week in the East Room
The East Room is the old Avery Library building. About 1,150 square feet. Room for about 50 guests, and closer to 75 when you add the backyard.
Picture it...
One long table down the middle. String lights. Grandma's sweet potato casserole sitting next to the smoked turkey your cousin swears is "better than last year."
Nobody's cramming 20 people into a living room. Nobody's doing four hours of dishes alone.
It works for:
Thanksgiving dinner when the family has outgrown the house
Friendsgiving with the crew that's basically family anyway
Black Friday get-togethers once the shopping is done
Office "thankful" lunches the week before the holiday
Bring in a caterer, cook it all yourself, or make it a potluck. Your call.
And Thanksgiving weekend keeps going on Main Street. New Port Richey Main Street hosts Shop Small Saturday on Saturday, November 28, 2026, so your out-of-town relatives can walk off the leftovers and shop local.
Holiday bonus: Book the East Room for Thanksgiving and get one hour free! The same offer goes for Friendsgiving gatherings and Black Friday bookings.
Weekday company holiday parties in December
Here's an insider tip for anyone planning the office party...
Weekends in December book up fast, everywhere.
Weekdays are the sweet spot.
All December long, The Florida Room has weekday slots (Monday through Friday) open at $150/hr. That's lunch, happy hour or a full evening party for your team, without paying weekend prices. And if your crew is too busy to celebrate before the holidays, plenty of teams host their party after.
Why it works for companies:
No vendor list. Bring the food your team actually loves, from a caterer or your own kitchen.
Your drinks, your rules. Bring your own beverages (alcohol just needs a certificate of insurance, or COI).
Private. No other groups wandering through. It's your team only.
Two historic rooms. The West Room (the old City Hall building, with a bar) and the East Room (the old Avery Library) each hold about 50 guests, and parties can stretch to about 75 with the backyard.
Walkable downtown. Dinner, drinks or a stroll after? It's all right outside the door.
Planning for a Friday? Downtown has a free Riverside Concert in Sims Park on December 11, 2026 at 6pm. Make it the pre-party... or the after-party.
New Year's Eve in the East Room
Want a New Year's Eve that feels like a party... not a cover charge and a long wait at the bar?
Book the East Room and the backyard for your crew.
Your own space, your own food, your own playlist. And the room is bookable until 2am, so midnight is covered.
Downtown New Port Richey turns into one big celebration on New Year's Eve, and The Florida Room is right on Main Street. Walk out to catch the downtown festivities, then walk right back to your private party to warm up.
Keep an eye on Main Street's events calendar and the City of New Port Richey events page for this year's plans.
How to book your holiday party at The Florida Room
It's simple. (Simplicity is kind of the whole point.)
Call or submit an inquiry through The Florida Room's website.
Schedule a tour with a Florida Room coordinator.
Sign your contract electronically within one week.
Pay your 50% deposit to lock in your date, and get your Florida Room Guide with everything you need for event day.
Holiday dates go first... so don't wait until December to start planning December.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent The Florida Room for a holiday party?
Weekday events (Monday through Friday) are $150 per hour and weekend events are $200 per hour, with a three-hour minimum. Holidays that fall on a weekday are billed at the $150 rate. The private backyard can be added for a $100 flat rate. Classes are $35 per hour and meetings are $65 per hour.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes. The Florida Room is a DIY venue with no restrictive vendor list, so you can bring any food you like, from a caterer or homemade. Alcohol is welcome with a certificate of insurance (COI).
How many guests can The Florida Room hold?
The West Room (the former City Hall building, with a bar) and the East Room (the former Avery Library building) each hold about 50 guests. Parties can stretch to about 75 guests when they include the backyard.
Is The Florida Room good for a company holiday party?
Yes. Weekday slots (Monday through Friday) all through December are $150 per hour, the space is private to your group, and you bring your own food and drinks. It's a strong fit for team lunches, happy hours and evening parties.
Can I host a New Year's Eve party at The Florida Room?
Yes. The East Room and backyard can be booked until 2am, so you can count down to midnight in your own private space. It's on Main Street in downtown New Port Richey, so you can walk to downtown's New Year's Eve festivities and back.
Where is The Florida Room?
The Florida Room is at 5742 & 5740 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652, in the heart of downtown New Port Richey, close to Sims Park, shops and restaurants.
Ready to gather?
This building has been bringing New Port Richey together for generations.
This year, let it bring your people together.
Book a tour of The Florida Room today.
5742 & 5740 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 213-8788
thefloridaroomnpr@gmail.com