PALM HARBOR DAYS: Celebrate the founding of Palm Harbor at the third annual Palm Harbor Days Family Carnival from noon to 11 p.m. today and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at County Road 1, just west of Palm Harbor University High School. The event will feature rides, games, a fun house, entertainment and demonstrations. Sparkles the Clown will provide entertainment, and the Palm Harbor Fire Department and the Sheriff's Office will provide displays of their work. Harp music will be provided by David and Angel (Firestar) Simmons. There will be a karate demonstration at 4 p.m. Saturday, and sheriff's representatives will fingerprint children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Armbands for unlimited rides are $14 each, or $12 with a special coupon available at the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Parking is $3. (727) 784-4287.

MILITARY TATTOO: The 35th annual Highland Games and Festival week will begin with a Military Tattoo at 8 p.m. at Dunedin High School Memorial Stadium, 1651 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin. The event is a traditional European pageant featuring brass marching bands, drill units and pipe bands. There will be a parade of clans, a massed pipe and drum band made up of more than 100 pipers and drummers. $10 for adults, $4 for children (kids age 6 or younger are free). (727) 733-6240.

FUN WALK: The third annual Fido Fun Walk and Pet Fair is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center at Highlander Park, 1141 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. The event will include a short owner-and-pet fun walk around the park, and demonstrations of search and rescue, obedience, K-9 work and agility. There will also be a pet fair featuring local veterinarians, pet-related businesses and animal awareness groups. The entry fee is $12 if you register, or $15 the day of event. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of North Pinellas and the Dunedin for Youth Scholarship Fund. (727) 298-3213.

WALK FOR A CURE: The 2001 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk will be from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coachman Park, Clearwater. (888) 950-9080 ext. 29.

ART FESTIVAL: The Downtown Clearwater Art Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday along Cleveland Street between Osceola and Myrtle avenues. More than 150 painters, sculptors, potters and jewelrymakers from across the country will showcase their work. There will be live music and plenty of Kettle Korn. Admission is free.

GAZEBO FUN: Enjoy a grand opening and dedication ceremony for the gazebo in John Wilson Park featuring performances of the Countryside High School Jazz Band, Sonny LaRosa and America's Youngest Jazz Band and jazz saxophonist Joseph Vincelli from 3 to 9 p.m. at 401 Main St., Safety Harbor. There will be food, beverages and a children's activity area with clowns, a moon walk, face painting and sand art. Free.

ART MEETING: Les Fauves, a Gulf Coast Museum of Art group for people in their 20s through 40s will get together for an interactive meeting called "I Can Do That" from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the museum, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Participants will try their hand at art-making under the direction of several instructors and working artists. Free for Les Fauves members, $5 for non-members. (727) 518-6833 ext. 203.

FARMER'S MARKET: You can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts at the Downtown Clearwater Farmer's Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 600 block of Cleveland Street, Clearwater. Free, free parking.

THIS WEEKEND AT CLUB MORE: Cigar Store Indians and Syrup will play. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover charge is $7. Club More is at 703 Franklin St., Clearwater. (727) 466-6673.

PLAY: Clearwater High School thespians will present the musical comedy How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at 7:30 p.m. at the Clearwater High auditorium, 540 S Hercules Ave., Clearwater. $10. (727) 298-1620 ext. 125.

FILM: In honor of April Fool's Day, the Scottish Muse and the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center will present the 1948 black and white film, Tight Little Island (also known as Whiskey Galore) at 7:30 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. The event will be hosted by Theodore and Constantine Grame. $2. (727) 942-5605.

HIGH TEA: The Woman's Club of Clearwater invites you to an English high tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on U.S. 19 and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, Clearwater. The menu includes freshly baked scones, and the program features the Smash singers. $20. (727) 797-4228.

Saturday and Sunday

RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: Enjoy free beer tastings from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Renaissance Festival, 400 Central Park Drive, Largo. Activities also include a press-a-wench competition, a treasure hunt and a perfect pirate contest. (727) 586-5423. COMMUNITY EVENT: Clearwater's Neighborhoods Week continues with Home Depot Neighborhoods Day Workshops from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Home Depot, 2495 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. It will feature information about energy-efficient lighting and fans, mildew removal and rescreening. There also will be activities for children. Free. Another neighborhood event will be Celebrate Clearwater Neighborhoods Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. More than 20 Clearwater neighborhoods will throw parties in honor of this special day. For a party location map, call (727) 562-4585.

Sunday

CONCERT: Five alternative rock bands will play the 97X Spring Break 2001 Freebie Weebie Concert beginning at noon at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Doors open at 11 a.m. The concert is free. No coolers. The headliner, Our Lady Peace, is scheduled for 4:45 p.m.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The City of Dunedin Pipe Band will present the fourth annual Kilty Klassic Golf Tournament at 8 a.m. at the Chi Chi Rodriquez Golf Club, 3030 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. The cost per player is $40, which includes golf, lunch, raffle tickets and entertainment. The event is a fundraiser for the pipe band. (727) 734-5581.

Monday

MEETING: The Orange Belt Quilt Club will meet from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in meeting room B at the Dunedin Public Library, 233 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Members and non-members welcome. (727) 736-8045.

Wednesday

SCOTCH TASTING: Celebrate Dunedin Highland Games & Festival Week with a single malt scotch tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dunedin Scottish-American Hall, Dunedin. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. (800) 226-5627 ext. 47176.

TALENT SHOW: Time Warner Communications annual Senior Star Talent Show begins at 7 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $3. (727) 431-8508.

Thursday

FARMER'S MARKET: Buy fresh produce, flowers, plants and crafts at the Safety Harbor Farmer's Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Main Street and Bayshore Boulevard, Safety Harbor. Free, free parking.

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