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FREE Junie B. Jones Kids’ Reading Club

What’s the Freebie?
Random House has a reading club to encourage kids to keep reading this summer — the Junie B. Kids’ Reading Club. Parents: you can sign up for the Junie B. e-newsletter and your child will receive a FREE Kids’ Reading Club Starter Set, which includes:
— One FREE copy of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
— Activity pages
— Membership ID Card

Sign up today. Your child’s starter kit should arrive in July 2013.

Even Better! The website also offers Junie B. Jones-themed games and activities you can enjoy with your kids.

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Spring Family Cookout & Campout at Bonner Park

Campsite illustrationTime: 6 p.m.-8 a.m.
Date: May 10-11, 2013
Location: Bonner Park
Cost: $10/person, FREE for children age 2 and younger (includes dinner and breakfast)
Info: Call the park office at (727) 518-3047 to make a reservation; City of Largo Website

What’s Doing?
Plan on a memorable night camping out with the kids and other families. Hike the nature trails in the dark, roast marshmallows and tell spooky stories at the campfire. Just bring your tent and camping gear. Both dinner and breakfast will be provided.

NOTE: Children must be accompanied by an adult. It is recommended that you set your tent up early to avoid the mosquitoes.

Address:
Bonner Park
14444 143rd Street
Largo, FL 33774

RELATED LINKS:
1. Mother’s Day 2013 Events & Freebies
2. FREE Comic Book Day 2013 & Epic Next Generation Gourmet Truck Festival
3. Go On a Family Treasure Hunt at the 12th Annual John LeVique Pirate Days Festival
4. Mostly FREE Family Movies Happening in May 2013

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C.A.R.D. Day of Discovery at The Florida Aquarium

Autism Friendly emblem from CARDTime: 8-9:30 a.m.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Cost: Tickets: $5 in advance or $8 at the door
Info: (813) 273-4000; For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, please call (813) 273-4000, ext. 4255; Florida Aquarium Website

What’s Doing?
The Florida Aquarium is partnering with C.A.R.D. USF to host this event for local families with sensory disabilities like Autism. This morning is an opportunity to experience the Aquarium in a way that is geared especially for families with sensory disabilities, and will include special activities and animal interactions.

Even Better! Although this event ends at 9:30 a.m., guests will be welcome to stay and continue to enjoy the Aquarium throughout the day.

Address:
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602

Image courtesy of Department of Child & Family Studies • College of Behavioral & Community Sciences University of South Florida

Centerstage Dance Academy’s American Cancer Society Fundraiser at Old McMickey’s Farm

Farm yard and barn illustrationTime: 3-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Old Mickey’s Farm
Cost: $5/person (Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and Centerstage Dance Academy’s Relay For Life Event)
Info: (813) 920-1948; Centerstage Dance Academy’s American Cancer Society Fundraiser Event on Facebook

What’s Doing?
Bring your family and friends for a peek at Old McMicky’s Farm. Visit with the farm animals and take a hayride. Plus, there will be a different animal encounter every half hour.

Address:
Old Mickey’s Farm
9612 Crescent Drive
Odessa, FL 33556

RELATED LINKS:
1. Go On a Family Treasure Hunt at the 12th Annual John LeVique Pirate Days Festival
2. Food Sampling and Family Fun at the 3rd Annual Taste of Pasco Fundraiser
3. FREE — and Cheap — Crafts for Kids: May 2013

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Massage Heights of Brandon to Host Their First “Mommy of the Year” Award Contest

Mother and son playingWhat’s the Contest?
Massage Heights of Brandon is giving back to the world’s more important professionals … Moms! “Moms give their all everyday. Now its time to give back.” All children in grades K-3rd are invited to participate in this special Mother’s Day contest for kids.

Here’s how your child can enter:
— Kids are asked to draw a picture of themselves with their mommy and tell Massage Heights why their mommy is the BEST mommy in the world
— Submit your child’s entry via e-mail to brandon@massageheights.com, or stop by Massage Height of Brandon to drop it off in person

NOTE: Children must be in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

asterikSubmissions will be accepted until May 10, 2013.

For more information, please contact Massage Height of Brandon at (813) 689-5608 or via e-mail at brandon@massageheights.com.

A Little About Massage Heights
Massage Heights provides affordable, professional, and convenient therapeutic massages. Each service is 100% customized to your personal needs. Massage Heights of Brandon is one of 87 Massage Heights Retreats nationwide. The Brandon location is also one of the 36 Body + Face locations, offering customized skin treatments provided by leading skin therapists and incorporating Dermalogica products.

Address:
Massage Heights
225 Brandon Town Center Drive
Brandon, FL 33511

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Thanks to Alex Walker, Retreat Director for Massage Heights, for sending me the information on their contest.

Enter to Win Awesome Prizes During Tampa Bay Moms Blog Launch Week Celebration!

*** These giveaways are now CLOSED. ***

Tampa Bay Moms Blog Contributor IconThis week is launch week for Tampa Bay Moms Blog, a new blog exclusively for — and written by — Tampa Bay area moms. We’re introducing the local moms who will be contributing to this site each and every day. To make the week festive, we have lots of great giveaways, so be sure to stop by, say “Hi,” and enter to win some cool prizes!

Here is a list of giveaways currently on the site:
Win a $25 gift card to Our Lil’ Bowtique
Win a custom outfit from RW Boutique
Win a custom pendant from JVKomDesigns
Win a medium silver locket from Origami Owl
Win a $50 gift card to Body Love Beauty Studio
Win a custom monogrammed necklace from Bleue Boutique
Win a GoGo squeeZ 12-pack
Win 3 days of Yoga training at Kidding Around Yoga (valued at $650)
Win a bundle of 5 classes good for one month at Pura Cycling in Wesley Chapel
Win one month of classes or $50 gift certificate for Body Back from Stroller Strides®
Win a FREE entry to the Great Mother’s Day 5k Race (NOTE: This launch week giveaway winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 7)
Win one FREE race entry into the Color Me Rad 5k (NOTE: You can also register for 10% off using the code: TBMOMSBLOG10)
Win a $25 gift card to Yogurtology
Win a a 1-month play pass for Gator Fred’s
Win an Unlimited Jumping Play Date for 10 at Airheads Trampoline Arena (Value $169.50)
Win 1-month of kickboxing classes AND a pair of gloves from Victory Martial Arts (age 12-adult)
Win 1-month of Krav Maga classes AND a pair of gloves from Victory Martial Arts (age 12-adult)
Win 1-month of martial arts classes and an official uniform (age 3-adult)
Win a 1-hour trail ride for your little one at Pony Tails Farm
Win a CherryBerry New Tampa Gift Basket ($50 value)
Win a Family 4-pack to Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After
Win a FREE consultation from The Cosmetic Alliance
Win a $50 gift certificate from Growing Up
Win $25 gift certificate from Takara
Win four early chapter books — The Mother of all Monsters, Never Trust a Tiger, The Feathered Ogre, and the Tortoise’s Gift — from My Storybook Corner
Win a FREE consultation from Vibe Fit Club in Tampa
Win a $25 gift card from Rhea Lana

All launch week giveaway winners will be announced on Saturday, May 11.

RELATED LINKS:
1. Chick-fil-A’s New Premium Salads and Wrap + GIVEAWAY: (5) Chick-fil-A Salad Cards ($20 Value) Ends 5/1/13
2. The Best of Warner Bros. Mother’s Day Movie Night Blog App & Mother’s Day Blu-ray Giveaway Ends 5/9/13

Image courtesy of TampaBayMomsBlog.com

Four FREE Stroller Strides® Tampa Bay Classes

Mom pushing a strollerTime: Varies (see schedule below)
Date: Varies (see schedule below)
Location: Varies (see schedule below)
Cost: FREE
Info: (478) 442-3677; Stroller Strides Tampa Bay Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Stroller Strides® Tampa Bay has a number of FREE classes for those of you who may be interested in checking out the Stroller Strides program. If you are not already familiar with this program, Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program you can do with your baby while they are sitting in a stroller. The program includes power walking with intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller, and the environment. Classes are taught by certified fitness instructors and geared to any fitness level. To engage the little ones, instructors will weave songs and activities into the routine.

A great way to learn if Stroller Strides® is the right fitness program for you and your child is to join in a FREE class:
1.) Friday, May 3, 2013 (9:30 a.m.; Steinbrenner Field): FREE Mega Class at Yankee Stadium — This FREE class takes place on the first Friday of every month. Registration will take place at 9:30, with the class to follow at 10 a.m.
2.) Tuesday, May 14, 2013 (6-7 p.m.; Al Lopez Park): FREE Fit4Baby Demo Class — This class focuses exclusively on pregnant moms. Registration will be at 5:45, class starts at 6. Light refreshments will be served. (NOTE: To participate, you must have your doctor’s clearance to exercise during your pregnancy. You can have your doctor fill out this form or provide one of his/her own.)
3.) Thursday, May 16, 2013 (9 a.m.; Westfield Citrus Park): FREE Community Class and Westfield Family Fun Day — Join Stroller Strides® for a FREE class on the 3rd Thursday of each month, then stay for the FREE Westfield Family Fun Day event in Macy’s Court.
4.) Saturday, May 18, 2013 (9:45 a.m.; Steinbrenner Field): FREE Family Class at Yankee Stadium — This is a class to get the whole family moving. Registration will take place at 9:45, with the class to follow at 10 a.m.

Address:
Yankee Stadium (Steinbrenner Field)
1 Steinbrenner Drive
Tampa, FL 33614

Al Lopez Park
4810 North Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614

RELATED LINKS:
1. Fun and Fitness: Stroller Strides® Tampa Bay Grand Opening Event
2. Mother’s Day 2013 Events & Freebies
3. FREE — and Cheap — Crafts for Kids: May 2013

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Go On a Family Treasure Hunt at the 12th Annual John LeVique Pirate Days Festival

John LeVique Pirate Days SkullTime: 3-11 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sun.)
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 & Sunday, May 12, 2013
Location: John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk
Cost: Although admission to the pirate festival is FREE, a gate donation of a “buck-n-ear” is appreciated (A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Fisherman Lost at Sea Memorial Fund); The VFW Post 4256 will serve a $5 Pirates Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the public is welcome; Some activities may require a fee; Parking: FREE parking is available at Madeira Beach Fundamental school (591 Tom Stuart Causeway Madeira Beach, FL 33708) with FREE Shuttle service to John’s Pass sponsored by FreeBeachRide.com. You can also pay for parking within John’s Pass Village and along Gulf Boulevard.
Info: John Levique Pirate Days Website; Radio Disney AM1380 Event Calendar

What’s Doing?
Head to Treasure Island for a weekend of pirate-themed family fun the entire family can enjoy, including:
— Face painting
— Craft projects
— Family-friendly entertainment
— Boat Parade & Sea Battle (12 p.m. Sat.): The parade will begin just north of the Treasure Island Bridge and will continue past Eleanor Island before entering the battle zone in front of the Johns Pass Boardwalk at High Noon.
— Parade through the Village (1:30 p.m. Sat.): Following the sea invasion, the Loyalists will rendezvous with their land-side troops and parade through the Village handing out beads and other trinkets to the children. They will wind through the village and end at the center square tent.
— Family Treasure Hunt (10-6 p.m. Sat. & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.)
— Children’s Costume Contest (4 p.m. Sat.; Windworks, 13009 Village Blvd.): Every child will receive a prize for participating. Larger prizes being awarded to the best dressed little pirates. Registration is required: call (727) 320-9463.
— The West Coast Mutineers performance group
— Fire Show performed by Bohemian Fire (7:30 p.m. Sat.)
… and much more!

View the full entertainment schedule online.

Family Treasure Hunt
The village-wide treasure hunt begins on Saturday at 10 a.m. and continues through Sunday at 4 p.m.
Families will receive a map with a list of clues. Participating merchants will provide a trinket for each family on the treasure hunt as proof that they have found their spot. Find all of the spots on the treasure hunt to qualify for the grand prize drawing, which will be held at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday. Treasure maps are limited to the first 500 families.
The hunt begins and ends at The Alligator Attraction, located at 12995 Village Boulevard. Families are encouraged to dress in pirate garb.

PUBLISHERS NOTE: My family participated in the family treasure hunt during the 2012 event and loved it! Don’t expect this to be a quick 30-minute run through the village collecting stamps on your sheet, though. The clues are challenging, even for us adults, so this is definitely an activity for the entire family to actively participate in together. It took the three of us all day to get through the sheet. However, we had a super time … in fact, we had such a fun time, we’re heading back to do it again this year! My daughter’s favorite part was seeing what the next trinket would be; the trinkets we collected in 2012 included stickers, beads, a refillable drink cup, popcicle, necklace and more. Who knows what we’ll be collecting this year!

Fun with the Radio Disney AM1380 Road Crew
Radio Disney will be at the festival on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Listen and dance to your favorite Radio Disney tunes, and visit the “Take Me Fishing” booth for games, contests and crafts. For more information call (727) 577-4500.

ANOTHER NOTE: The shuttle last year was a long wait (on both ends) in the sun. If you opt for the free parking, please keep that in mind. I’m not sure if there will be more shuttles available this year, but please consider how your family will do with a long wait outside when you make your parking plans.

Address:
John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk
1100 Village Boulevard
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

RELATED LINKS:
1. Going Coastal: An Introduction to Fishing for Youth (Age 7-12)
2. Join the Celebration on National Train Day 2013 at Tampa Union Station
3. Mother’s Day 2013 Events & Freebies

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Food Sampling and Family Fun at the 3rd Annual Taste of Pasco Fundraiser

Taste of Pasco 2013 PosterTime: 4-7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Rotary Pavilion at the Concourse
Cost: Admission (adult): $25 in advance (by May 10), or $30 at the event; FREE for children (age 12 and under) and Leadership Pasco Alumni in good standing (Admission price includes all tastes during the event); Children’s Area Activities: $5/child; Purchase advance tickets Taste of Pasco 2013 (NOTE: There will be a $2.37 convenience fee to purchase tickets online. The fee is to offset expenses so that we maximize the charitable return. 100% of proceeds will go to benefit NAMI, the Pasco county affiliate of the national alliance on mental illness.)
Info: (727) 844-5247; Leadership Pasco Website; Taste of Pasco Facebook Page; View the Taste of Pasco flyer

What’s Doing?
Leadership Pasco will host its third Taste of Pasco fundraiser to support NAMI Pasco (The Pasco County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness). Spend the evening sampling food and beverages prepared by local restaurants, listening to music and mingling, while the children enjoy the Kids Zone Midway, which will include:
— Bounce house
— Face painting
— Petting zoo
— Rides
— Balloons

This annual event will also include a PCSO K-9 Demonstration and silent auction.

Address:
Rotary Pavilion at the Concourse
15323 State Road 52
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639

RELATED LINKS:
1. FREE — and Cheap — Crafts for Kids: May 2013
2. Mother’s Day 2013 Events & Freebies

Image courtesy of Leadership Pasco

Thanks to Summer M. at the Pasco Economic Development Council for talking with me about this event!

FREE — and Cheap — Crafts for Kids: May 2013

If your kids are anything like ours, they love to make crafts. You would be amazed by how many cool opportunities their are for your kids to make crafts each month. Just take a look at what’s going on around the Bay area in May!

*** Throughout the month, we will find more free craft activities for kids and add them to this list. Please check back periodically to see what might have been added so you don’t miss anything. Thank you! ***

NOTE: I’m still waiting for May events from Whole Foods Tampa, Whole Foods Carrollwood and Learning Express Toys in Hyde Park Village. Please check back, as I expect these events will be added within the next 5-7 days.

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Kids … Dillydally with Dali
Time: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.); 11:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Sat.); 12:30-4 p.m. (Sun.)
Date: Daily
Location: The Dali Museum
Cost: FREE for these activities in the classroom; Regular admission applies if you want to explore the museum
Info: (727) 823-3767; The Dali Museum Calendar of Events

What’s Doing?
Children can discover the creative world of Dali every day in the Education Classroom with stories, puzzles and activities that both educate and encourage family interaction. There will be a story hour every Tuesday through Thursday at 11:15 a.m., featuring selected books from the Dali Museum Library and store. Activities and puzzles are available through 5:30 p.m. weekdays. And on Saturdays, Dillydally with Dali features games, puzzles and unique craft activities during their weekly Arts & Crafts for Families event.

Arts & Crafts for Families
On Saturdays, children can explore their creativity in the Education Classroom with games, puzzles and unique crafts designed to educate and encourage family interaction. Just like Dilly Dally With Dali, Arts & Crafts for Families is FREE. Here’s the schedule for March:
— Saturday, May 4: 1-4:30 p.m.
— Saturday, May 11: 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
— Saturday, May 18: 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
— Saturday, May 25: 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Address:
The Dali Museum
One Dali Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Click here for more information on the museum.

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Story Art
Time:
11:30 a.m. & 4:15 p.m.
Date: Every Thursday
Location: Pretty in Paint
Cost: Varies (Price includes pottery piece, paint and supplies)
Info: (813) 528-8733; Pretty in Paint Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Every Thursday, children are invited to Pretty in Paint for a story and story-related pottery painting project. The Pretty in Paint Facebook page is updated each Thursday with the week’s book, pottery piece and price, which can vary from $4-$20. After listening to the story, children can choose their paint colors and brushes and paint their pottery piece.

Address:
Pretty in Paint
18841 State Road 54
Lutz, Florida 33558

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Wild Things Story Time & Art Class
Time:
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Date: Every Friday
Location: Gulf Beaches Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 391-2828; Gulf Beaches Library Website

What’s Doing?
Stories, puppets, songs and fingerplays for children age 2-4 and their parent or caregiver. Each story time will be followed by an art/craft class at 11 a.m.

Address:
Gulf Beaches Library
200 Municipal Drive
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

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Kid’s Corner Story Time
Time:
10:45 a.m.
Date: Every Friday
Location: Chick-fil-A in Tyrone Square
Cost: Activities are FREE, you pay only for your food
Info: (727) 381-2066; Chick-fil-A in Tyrone Square Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
This event for little ones takes place every Friday morning in the Tyrone Square Food Court. This week’s theme will be outer space/rockets. In addition to the story and craft, children will get a visit from the Chick-fil-A Cow.

Address:
Chick-fil-A in Tyrone Square
Tyrone Square
2257 Tyrone Square
St. Petersburg,FL 33710

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Kid’s Home Depot Workshop at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Time:
9 a.m.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 893-7326

What’s Doing?
This will be a hands-on woodworking experience for little do-it-yourselfers courtesy of Home Depot.

Address:
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

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*** NOTE: The activity that accompanies the story may NOT be a craft. ***

Book Time @ Brooker Creek
Time:
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Date: Every Thursday
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center (Check in at the front desk.)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required for participating children (Accompanying adults do not need to register themselves. Registration closes 24 hours prior the program.)
Info: (727) 453-6800; Book Time @ Brooker Creek – May 2013 Online Registration Page

What’s Doing?
Bring your pre-schooler (age 3-5) to a program designed to connect them to the wonders of the natural world. Each program begins with a story and continues with a book-related craft, game or other hands-on activity.

Address:
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center
3940 Keystone Road
Tarpon Springs, FL 33688

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Kid’s Workshop at Home Depot
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013 (This event takes place on the first Saturday of every month)
Location: Home Depot Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: Home Depot Kids Workshop Website

What’s Doing?
If it’s your child’s first time at a Home Depot Kid’s Workshop, they will receive a FREE orange Home Depot apron to wear, keep and bring back each time they attend. Upon completing the project, they will receive an achievement pin to add to their apron and a certificate of completion. (NOTE: Home Depot crafts are unfinished when you complete them at the store. Some Home Depot stores may offer paint to decorate your project during the craft event. According to the event description for May, paint should be provided, but this may vary by location.)

— May 4: Build an herb planter and decorate it with EPIC stickers, courtesy of Energy Star. EPIC is scheduled to open in theaters beginning May 24, 2013. Kids will also receive an EPIC activity sheet.

Coming Up:
— June 1: Kids can build a Lawn Mower Pencil Holder for Father’s Day.
— July 6: This month there will be a surprise craft from Home Depot and Despicable Me 2, from Universal Studios. The film will open in theaters starting July 3, 2013.

Address:
Locate a Home Depot store near you.

Images courtesy of The Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.

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Crafts for Kids at Michael’s
Time: Kids Club: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; FREE Family Craft Time: 5-7 p.m.
Date: See schedule below
Location: Participating Michael’s stores
Cost: Family Craft Time crafts are FREE; Kid’s Club crafts will cost $2/child (age 3+) for each 30-minute craft project (Registration is required; To register for your half-hour session, see a store associate; Crafts run 30 minutes beginning at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)
Info: I found these craft events on the May Kid’s Events brochure I picked up at my Michael’s store, but shortly their website should be updated with these Michael’s In-store Kids Events

NOTE: We strongly advise that you call ahead to your store to be certain they are participating before heading out with the kids.

What’s Doing?
Michael’s stores are now offering Kid’s Club drop-off craft events.

Kid’s Club schedule:
Kid’s Club events take place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration is required. Reserve 30-minutes for just $2/child.
— Saturday, May 4: “Thanks for Helping Me Grow” Clay Pot
— Saturday, May 11: Mother’s Day Heart Necklace
— Saturday, May 18: Celebrate Your Hero
— Saturday, May 25: Craft Your Hero Doll
— Saturday, June 1: National Drawing Day

FREE Family Craft Time schedule:
In addition to the drop-off Kid’s Club craft events taking place this month, Michael’s is also offering a couple FREE craft events for families to enjoy together in honor of Mother’s Day:
— Monday, May 6: Mother’s Day Handprint Keepsake
— Tuesday, May 7: Mother’s Day Coupon Book

Address:
Locate a Michael’s store near you.

Image courtesy of Michael’s

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Saturdays @ the Morean with Catherine Cross Tsintzos: Family Drop-in Studio
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Morean Arts Center (Bank of America Children’s Learning Center)
Cost: FREE
Info: Morean Arts Center Website

What’s Doing?
Every Saturday morning, the Museum offers a drop-in art program geared for families with children age 5-10. Explore your creativity with open art stations and take-home crafts. Instructors will be on-hand to offer assistance where needed. The projects, which take place in the Golding-Scher classroom, are self-guided, and the gallery-related monthly themes offer a different art activity each week.

Address:
Bank of America Children’s Learning Center
719 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Image courtesy of Morean Arts Center

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The Art Spot
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Tampa Museum of Art (Golding-Scher classroom)
Cost: Admission to the activity is FREE; Regular admission costs apply to view the galleries (NO registration required)
Info: Tampa Museum of Art Website

What’s Doing?
Every Saturday morning, the Museum offers a family drop-in art program. Let your children explore their creativity with self-guided projects based on gallery-related monthly themes. No registration required.

** Participants enter the classroom from the exterior entrance until the museum is open. **

Address:
Tampa Museum of Art
120 West Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602

Image courtesy of Tampa Museum of Art

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Lakeshore Learning Store May 2013 FREE Crafts for KidsLakeshore Learning Center
In-Store Crafts

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Lakeshore Learning Store
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 207-0468; Lakeshore Learning Store Website

What’s Doing?
Every Saturday, Lakeshore Learning Store has FREE crafts for kids to make that go along with the month or season. Every time you complete a craft, you receive a paper dollar. Once you collect 3, you can turn them in for a prize from the treasure chest! Here’s what’s coming up:
— Saturday, May 4: I Love My Teacher Card
— Saturday, May 11: Mommy’s Memories Photo Frame
— Saturday, May 18: Critter Creations
— Saturday, May 25: Memorial Day Centerpiece

Address:
Lakeshore Learning Store
4501 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609

Image courtesy of Lakeshore Learning Materials

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*** NOTE: The activity that accompanies the story may NOT be a craft. ***

Family Nights at Chick-fil-A Tyrone Blvd.
Time:
5-8 p.m.
Date: Every Tuesday
Location: Chick-fil-A Tyrone Blvd.
Cost: The activities are FREE, you pay only for your food
Info: (727) 343-8645; Chick-fil-A Tyrone Blvd. Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Every Tuesday is Family Night at Chick-fil-A Tyrone Blvd., where kids can make a craft or participate in activities. Plus, guests may be treated to additional surprises as well.

Address:
Chick-fil-A Tyrone Blvd.
2471 Tyrone Boulevard North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Image courtesy of Chick-fil-A Tyrone Blvd.

Thanks to Carol Turner, Marketing Director for Chick-fil-A Tyrone Blvd., for sending us this event information!

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Crafts for Kids
Time:
5-5:30 p.m.
Date: Every Tuesday
Location: New Tampa Regional Library (Story Time Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; HCPLC Multiple Branch Calendar of Events

What’s Doing?
New Tampa Regional Library’s Teen Advisory Board members will host this weekly craft table, featuring simple crafts from found materials. All materials will be provided.

Address:
New Tampa Regional Library
10001 Cross Creek Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33647

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Family Night @ Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Location: Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
Cost: The activities are FREE, you pay only for your food
Info: (727) 398-0777; Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Kids can create a special handprint craft for Mother’s Day.

Address:
Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
10790 Park Boulevard
Seminole, FL 33772

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Mother’s Day Gift Craft Workshop (Age 6-8)
Time:
4-5 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Location: Palm Harbor Library (Palm Room)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: (727) 784-3332; Mother’s Day Gift Craft Workshop Online Registration Form for Age 6-8

What’s Doing?
Kids age 6-8 can join Miss Chris to make a card and gift bag for Mother’s Day.

Address:
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

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Mother’s Day Gift Craft Workshop (Age 9-12)
Time:
4-5 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Location: Palm Harbor Library (Harbor Room)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: (727) 784-3332; Mother’s Day Gift Craft Workshop Online Registration Form for Age 6-8

What’s Doing?
Kids age 6-8 can join Miss Marlies for advanced three-dimensional card making.

Address:
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

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FREE Mother's Day Craft Night at Marchello's PizzeriaFREE Mother’s Day Craft Night at Marchello’s
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Location: Marchello’s Pizza
Cost: The activity is FREE, you pay only for your food
Info: Call Marchello’s at (813) 969-2929 or e-mail MissAnitascrafts@gmail.com; Marchello’s Website

What’s Doing?
Have dinner together at Marchello’s and let the kids create a bouquet of flowers for mom, courtesy of Marchello’s and Miss Anita’s Crafts.

Address:
Marchello’s Pizzeria
17669 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33548

Image courtesy of Marchello’s Pizzeria

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Lowe's Build & Grow Sweetheart Frame for Mother's Day 2013Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: All Lowe’s Stores
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: Register online at Lowe’s Build-and-Grow

What’s Doing?
If it’s your child’s first time at a Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshop, they will receive a FREE Lowe’s apron and goggles to wear each time they attend a Build & Grow Clinic. Upon completing each project, your child will receive a certificate and an embroidered patch to add to their apron.
— May 11: Build a sweetheart frame for Mother’s Day

Address:
Locate a Lowe’s store near you.

Image courtesy of Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

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WFamily Fun Day: Math at the Mall, A Mathematical Adventure Through the Mall
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Westfield Brandon Mall (Dick’s Court)
Cost: This is event is FREE for all students in grades K-5th
Info: (813) 661-5100; Westfield Brandon Mall Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
The May WFamily Fun Day will be combined with the 10th Annual Math at the Mall event. This event is for children in grades K-5th and includes a math-based scavenger hunt through the mall and hands-on math activity stations.

NOTE: Please do not expect the usual story time, craft and snack this month.

Even Better! The first 200 students who register at the event will receive a FREE Westfield Family backpack and a FREE kid’s meal to GrillSmith (one gift per child, while supplies last). So you know, a parent’s valid e-mail address will be required at registration to receive the FREE gift.

Address:
Westfield Brandon Mall
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511

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Make Your Mom a Card
Time:
1-1:45 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Safety Harbor Public Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 724-1525, ext. 4118; Safety Harbor Website

What’s Doing?
What is better on Mother’s Day than a homemade card?! At Safety Harbor Library, kids can create a special card to give mom on Mother’s Day. Card supplies will be provided on a first come, first served bases.

Address:
Safety Harbor Public Library
101 2nd Street North
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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Mother’s Day Card Craft
Time: 1-4:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Dunedin Public Library (Storytime Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 298-3080 ext. 1732; Dunedin Public Library Calendar

What’s Doing?
Drop-in anytime between 1-4:30 p.m. to make a special Mother’s Day card. This program is open to kids of all ages.

Address:
Dunedin Public Library
223 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698

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Sock Monsters
Time:
2-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: South Holiday (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 834-3331; Pasco County Libraries Multiple Branch Calendar

What’s Doing?
Have a child in grade K-5th? Bring them to the Library to make their very own, one-of-a-kind sock monster.

Address:
South Holiday Branch Library
4649 Mile Stretch Drive
Holiday, FL 34690

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Recycled Book Art (Age 7-12)
Time:
4-5 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2013
Location: Palm Harbor Library (Palm Room)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: (727) 784-3332; Mother’s Day Gift Craft Workshop Online Registration Form for Age 6-8

What’s Doing?
Kids age 7-12 can participate in making a creative craft using recycled book parts.

Address:
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

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Children’s Book Week Crafts
Time:
Crafts will be available all day; Library Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.), 12-8 p.m. (Tues. & Thurs.), 12-5 p.m. (Fri.)
Date: Monday, May 13, 2013 through Friday, May 17, 2013
Location: Palm Harbor Library (Children’s Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 784-3332; Pinellas Public Library Cooperative Calendar

What’s Doing?
Kids of all ages can stop into the Library to make crafts throughout the week.

Even Better! Children’s Book Week will end with a Children’s Authors in Our Community event from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, May 17 in the Palm Room. Some of our own local authors will share their books for children. For more information, please contact YA Librarian Christina Harduvel at (727)784-3332, ext. 3018. No registration is required to participate.

Address:
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

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Westfield Family Fun Days
Time:
10-11 a.m.
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Location: Westfield Citrus Park (Macy’s Court)
Cost: FREE
Info: Westfield Citrus Park Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Westfield Family Fun Day returns to Westfield Citrus Park Mall with themed activities, snacks, crafts, entertainment and more. The May event will feature the book The Jazz Fly by Matthew W. Gollub and Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss. Children will make their very own MandoHarp and have a yummy snack.

NOTE: The next Westfield Family Fun Day will take place on Thursday, June 20.

Address:
Westfield Citrus Park
8021 Citrus Park Town Center
Tampa, FL 33625

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A Celebration of Mo Willem’s Pigeon Day
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Location: Dunedin Public Library (Storytime Room)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: Call (727) 298-3080 ext. 1732 to register; Dunedin Public Library Calendar

What’s Doing?
Bring children age 5-12 to celebrate everything PIGEON — make a craft, play games and have fun!

Address:
Dunedin Public Library
223 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698

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Tie Dye Social
Time:
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Safety Harbor Public Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 724-1525, ext. 4118; Safety Harbor Website

What’s Doing?
Kids age 5-12 are invited to bring a shirt, socks or pillowcase to the Library and learn tie dye techniques.

Address:
Safety Harbor Public Library
101 2nd Street North
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Book Bash
Time:
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Location: Safety Harbor Public Library
Cost: FREE, but registration is required by May 16
Info: (727) 724-1525, ext. 4118; Safety Harbor Website

What’s Doing?
The Library will be celebrating all of Laura Numeroff’s books with stories, games, a craft and some yummy cookies and milk.

Address:
Safety Harbor Public Library
101 2nd Street North
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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Michael’s Family Night @ Chick-fil-A of Clearwater
Time:
5-7 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Michael’s Family Night is the third Tuesday of each month)
Location: Chick-fil-A of Clearwater
Cost: The activity is FREE, you pay only for your food
Info: (727) 723-1992; Chick-fil-A of Clearwater Events on Facebook

What’s Doing?
Every Tuesday night from 5-7 p.m. is Family Night at Chick-fil-A Clearwater. Families can enjoy supper while kids are treated to a fun activity, a FREE kid’s ice cream sundae bar, and a visit from the Cow. On the third Tuesday of each month, the activity is a fun craft for the kids to make, courtesy of Michael’s.

On other Tuesday nights, kids can enjoy other fun activities such as face painting, kid’s karaoke, etc. Check the Chick-fil-A of Clearwater Facebook Page to stay up-to-date on Family Night activities.

Address:
Chick-fil-A of Clearwater
2516 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33765

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Home Depot Gardening Event Family Night @ Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Location: Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
Cost: The activities are FREE, you pay only for your food
Info: (727) 398-0777; Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Kids can create a gardening project with Home Depot.

Address:
Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
10790 Park Boulevard
Seminole, FL 33772

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WFamily Fun Day with Disney’s Monsters University
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Location: Westfield Countryside Mall (1st level near JCPenney)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 796-1070; Westfield Countryside Mall Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
This month’s WFamily Fun Day will celebrate the new Disney/Pixar Monster’s University movie, due to arrive in theaters on June 21, 2013. Festivities will include crafts, games, entertainment, snacks and more.

Address:
Westfield Countryside
27001 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33761

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IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy
Time: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Date: Monday, May 27, 2013
Location: IKEA Tampa Store
Cost: FREE
Info: IKEA Tampa Website

What’s Doing:
When IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy is in session, kids under 12 can enjoy a FREE meal in the restaurant and a craft activity in the Exit Lobby. On your first visit, children will also receive a FREE IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy T-shirt.
— May 27: Make a flag in honor of Memorial Day

Address:
IKEA Tampa
1103 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33605

Image courtesy of IKEA Tampa

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Ladybug Key Chain Craft Family Night @ Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Location: Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
Cost: The activity is FREE, you pay only for your food
Info: (727) 398-0777; Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Enjoy supper together as a family while the kids make a ladybug key chain.

Address:
Chick-fil-A of Seminole Plaza
10790 Park Boulevard
Seminole, FL 33772

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Under the Sea
Time:
4 p.m.
Date: Friday, May 31, 2013
Location: Largo Public Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 587-6715; City of Largo Website

What’s Doing?
The library’s teen volunteers will host this special event for children age 12 and younger featuring beach-themed games, trivia and crafts.

Address:
Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771

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Crafts @ Your Library
Your public Library offers tons of fun, FREE family programs every month, many of which include crafts. Find out what activities you and your kids can enjoy by visiting your local library’s online program calendar. We’ve provided the links for you:

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Visit the Hillsborough County Public Library online event calendar to see all the events planned at all HCPLC locations.

PASCO COUNTY
The Pasco County Library System’s online events calendar has a list of events happening at every library location in the county.

PINELLAS COUNTY
Visit the various Pinellas County Libraries online to find out what’s doing this month:

Pinellas County Library Cooperative: PPLC online events calendar
Clearwater Public Library System
Gulf Beaches Library
Oldsmar Public Library
St. Pete Beach Library
Dunedin Public Library
Gulfport Public Library
Largo Public Library
Palm Harbor Library
Safety Harbor Library
Seminole Community Library
East Lake Community Library
St. Petersburg Public Library System (From this link you can download a schedule that includes programs taking place at the Main Library, Johnson Branch, North Branch, South Branch and West Community Library)
Tarpon Springs Library

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RELATED LINKS:
1. Check the WDTB calendar for more kid-friendly, family events happening around the Tampa Bay area.
2. Mostly FREE Family Movies Happening in May 2013 + AMC Sensory-Friendly Film

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