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Scott’s Maze Adventures

Filed under Day Trips, Fall Corn Mazes, Oct. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on October 7, 2012 at 9:44 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.) & 1-5 p.m. (Sun.); Last admission sold at 3 p.m. each day.
Date: Open Saturdays and Sundays through December 16, 2012; The farm will also be open to the general public on the Wednesday before and Friday after Thanksgiving (November 21 & 23).
Location: Long and Scott Farms
Cost: $11/adult (age 17+), $9/child (age 3-16), and FREE for children under 3 years
Under 3 years: Free; Weekend Hayrides: $4/person, FREE for children under 3; “Fishing for Kids”: $2 extra per child (weekends only); Food available for purchase from vendors
Info: (352) 383-6900; Scott’s Maze Adventures Website; Purchase Maze Tickets Online
Directions: Long and Scott Farms is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes northeast of Downtown Tampa.

What’s Doing?
Bring the family out to the farm for some fall fun. Your admission will include:
— Large and small Corn Maze
— Tree Maze
— Rock Maze
— Mist Maze
— Super slide
— Jumping pillow
— Zip line for kids
— Playground
— Picnic area and access to food vendors

Maze Adventures Special Weekends:
— October 27 & 28: FALL-O-WEEN — Purchase a Maze ticket in your costume and receive $1 off at the register.
— November 10 & 11: Veteran’s Day Salute — In honor of all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, there will be a Flag ceremony at 10 a.m. and all veterans with valid I.D. will receive FREE admission.
— November 24 & 25: Santa arrives and the farm will have Christmas trees for sale.

Address:
Long and Scott Farms
26216 County Road 448A
Mount Dora, FL 32757

Hunsader Farms 2012 Pumpkin Festival, Craft Fair and Corn Maze

Filed under Day Trips, Fall Corn Mazes, Fall Festivals 2012, Oct. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on October 7, 2012 at 1:45 am {no comments}

Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Date: October 13-14, 2012; October 20-21, 2012 & October 27-28, 2012
Location: Hunsader Farms
Cost: $8/person, FREE for children age 12 and younger; Corn Maze: $2/person; Additional attractions, fresh produce and food provided by outside vendors have their own pricing; Parking is $5/car
Info: (941) 322-2168; Hunsader Farms Website
Distance: Hunsader Farms is approximately 1 hours south of Downtown Tampa

What’s Doing?
Every day family will get to enjoy lots of kid-friendly fun included with your admission:
— 100+ craft booths
— Live music and shows
— Pioneer Trades Village
— Hayrides
— Chainsaw Sculptor
— Scarecrow Displays
— Petting Zoo
— Barnyard Playground
— Juggler
— Frog Jumping Championship

There will also be food and fresh produce available for purchase, and even more activities to be enjoyed, but pricing for these will be additional:
— Pumpkins
— Charity Pumpkin Games
— Pony Rides
— Corn Maze
— Rock Climbing Wall and Power Jump
— Face Painting
— Children’s Train Ride
— Butterfly Experience

Address:
Hunsader Farms
5500 County Road 675
Bradenton, FL 34211

Pumpkin Image: by Francesco ‘Architetto’ Rollandin, Open Clipart Library
Image: Hunsader Farms, Inc.

LEGOLAND Florida is Celebrating it’s 1st Birthday With 50% Off, A Prize Patrol & Cupcakes!

Filed under Day Trips, Oct. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on October 6, 2012 at 3:24 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Date: Monday, October 15, 2012
Location: LEGOLAND Florida
Cost: Admission is 50% off! $37.50/adult, $32.50/child/senior (NOTE: This discount is now on sale at LEGOLAND Florida 1st Birthday. This offer is only available online, only while supplies last, and is only valid for Monday, October 15, 2012. The offer is limited to maximum of 5,000 tickets with a limit of 6 tickets per purchase.)
Info: (877) 350-5346; LEGOLAND Florida Website
Distance: LEGOLAND FL is approximately 1 hour east of Downtown Tampa.

What’s Doing?
LEGOLAND is celebrating it’s first birthday, and they are doing it in style! The best part is getting to enjoy the park for half-price. But they didn’t stop there! A prize patrol team armed with hundreds of gifts to give away will sporadically surprise guests throughout the day, and there will be FREE birthday cupcakes for the first 5,000 guests.

For those lucky enough to be surprised by the prize patrol, gifts will include:
— Meet & Greet with a Master Model Builder
— Tours of the Model Shop
— Free Food Vouchers
— Free Hero Passes for front-of-the-line access to rides
— Free Single Day Admission Tickets to LEGOLAND Florida
— Free Standard Annual Passes which includes unlimited 12 month access to LEGOLAND Florida
— Free Merlin Annual Passes USA which includes unlimited 12 month access to LEGOLAND Florida, LEGOLAND Water Park and all Merlin US attractions throughout the USA, free parking and more

Address:
LEGOLAND Florida
1 Legoland Way
Winter Haven, FL 33884

Images: The LEGO Group

Thanks for passing along the info. on this deal, Acotto Img!

Enjoy a Farmtastic Family Experience at The MAiZE

Filed under Day Trips, Fall Corn Mazes, Oct. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on September 27, 2012 at 12:00 pm {no comments}

Maze Design Cancer Awarness-John Wayne/Chris LeDoux
This MAiZE owned and operated by The Smith Family Ranch LLC

Time: 2 p.m.-Dusk (Fri.), 9 a.m.-Dusk (Sat.) & 12 p.m.-Dusk (Sun.)
Date: October 19, 2012 through November 25, 2012
Location: Lakeland, FL
Cost: $10/person age 11+, $8/child (age 5-10), FREE for children under 4 (Includes all attractions except for those run by outside vendors.); The Branding Iron Grill will have food and beverages for sale
Info: (863) 859-6472; The MAiZE Website
Distance: Lakeland, FL is approximately 1 hour NE of Downtown Tampa

What’s Doing?
This corn maze is created by the MAiZE Inc., the world’s largest cornfield maze consulting/design company, and Lakeland, FL is just one of many corn mazes they offer throughout the country. In addition to the chance to get lost — and found — in a field of corn, attractions will include:
— Corn box
— Corn cannon
— Country Store
— Cow train
— Mini mazes
— Hayride
— Pumpkin patch
— Jumping pillow
— Pony ride

NOTE: Since this activity can be affected by weather, please check weather reports before you visit. Closed-toe shoes and clothing appropriate to the weather are recommended, as well as sun screen.

Address:
The MAiZE
13444 Moore Road
Lakeland, FL 33809

RELATED LINKS:
1. Get Lost in a Corn Maze at Sweetfields Farm
2. Find Fall Festivals taking place around the Tampa Bay area in 2012.
3. Browse Halloween 2012 events in Tampa Bay

Image and Logo: The MAiZE, Inc.

Get Lost in a Corn Maze at Sweetfields Farm

Filed under Day Trips, Fall Corn Mazes, Oct. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on September 27, 2012 at 3:12 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Last admission will be at 4 p.m.)
Date: September 29 & 30; October 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28; November 3 & 4
Cost: $8.50/person age 12+, $4.50/child age 3-11, FREE/child age 2 and younger; What to bring extra cash for: Launcher, face painting and pumpkin painting, food, beverages, U-Pick and gathered produce (Visit the Sweetfields Farm website to see what crops are currently available.)
Info: (352) 279-0977; Sweetfields Farm Website
Distance: Masaryktown, FL is approximately 1 hour north of Downtown Tampa.

What’s Doing?
Don’t miss an opportunity to get lost is a maze of corn! Plus, there will be fun activities for the family to enjoy. In addition to the corn maze, your admission will include:
— Hay ride
— Hay maze
— Hay play area
— Duck race
— Spider web maze
— Treehouse
— Story teller
— FREE craft of the season
— Visit the animals
… and more!

There is a picnic area for families to enjoy, as well.

What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes (no dress shoes, sandals or flip flops please), your camera and some cash (there is NO ATM on the farm, and credit/check is not accepted). Also, be sure to wear clothes appropriate to the weather, and keep in mind that this is a working farm, so there is lots of dirt and uneven ground. Be sure to check out their Farm Rules before you go.

Address:
Sweetfield Farms
17250 Benes Roush Road
Masaryktown, FL 34604

RELATED LINKS:
1. Halloween Costume Swap
2. Hydro Harvest Farms 2012 Pumpkin Patch & Boofest: The Patch Opens October 5!
3. St. James United Methodist Church Fall Festival 2012

Images: Sweetfields Farms

Polk Museum of Art Family Day 2012

Filed under Crafts for Kids, Day Trips, Sept. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on September 10, 2012 at 3:16 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Location: Polk Museum of Art
Cost: All FREE, All Day!
Info: (863) 688-5423; Polk Museum of Art Events
Distance: The Polk Museum of Art is approximately 40 minutes east of Downtown Tampa.

What’s Doing?
The Museum is celebrating their newest exhibit, “Invisible Elephant: New Works by Theo Wujcik and and Kirk Ke Wang,” during this FREE open house and art carnival. Bring the whole family to explore Asian culture through:
— Activities
— Art projects
— Live entertainment
— Games
— Balloons
— Face painting
… and more!

Even Better! The first 725 children (age 3+) through the door will receive a FREE goody bag filled with back-to-school art supplies!

Entertainment schedule for the day will include:
— A-1 Magic Show
— Lion/Dragon Dance
— Storytelling with live painting by Rick Olivo
— Stilt walkers
— Balloon twisting

Address:
Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, FL 33801

RELATED LINKS:
1. Give Kids the World Pancake Day 2012: Get FREE Pancakes + a FREE Perkins Gift Card!
2. Talk Like a Pirate Day 2012 Events
3. Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Will Open Their Doors for FREE Every Weekend in September!
4. See all the FREE (or really cheap) children’s crafts your kids can make this month.
5. Check the WDTB Calendar for more family-friendly, kid-friendly events coming up.

Colors Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Empty Paint Palette Image: nuchylee / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Celebrate the Anniversary of 9/11: Hernando County Run To Remember

Filed under Day Trips, Sept. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on September 7, 2012 at 1:31 am {no comments}

Time: 6:30-9 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Location: Hernando County Branch YMCA
Cost: FREE and open to the community (Registration required; Download a PDF Registration Form); Run to Remember T-shirts are $5 each at the Member Services Desk
Info: (352) 688-9622; YMCA of the Suncoast Event Calendar

What’s Doing?
This 5k run/1-mile walk commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 disaster. Bring family and friends and Run to Remember. A continental breakfast will follow the run.

Address:
Hernando County YMCA
1300 Mariner Boulevard
Spring Hill, FL 34609

Images: FreeStockPhotos.biz

One FREE Visit to Aquatica for Preschool Pass Holders

Filed under Day Trips, Deals, Freebies by whatsdo2 on June 20, 2012 at 1:52 pm {no comments}

What’s the Freebie?
Does your child have a valid Preschool Pass for Busch Gardens & Sea World? Take advantage of this special offer exclusively for Preschool Pass holders. Simply show your child’s Preschool Pass at Aquatica Orlando‘s front gate to receive one FREE visit to Aquatica for your child before December 31, 2012.

NOTE: Adult admission ticket is required.
According to the e-mail from SeaWorld Orlando, Mom and Dad can save $20 on their single day Aquatica tickets if the visit takes place before June 30, 2012. But, this offer is only valid at the front gate, and adults must be accompanied by preschool pass child.

For more information about this special offer, please contact Aquatica by SeaWorld or call (888) 800-5447 or (407) 351-3600.

Address:
Aquatica
5800 Water Play Way
Orlando, FL 32821

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Family Fun Day Event for Special Needs Children

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Day Trips, June 2012 Events, Special Needs Family Events by whatsdo2 on May 31, 2012 at 2:37 am {no comments}

Are you looking for fun and unique ways you and your kids (age 12+) can volunteer together and give back to the community? If so, Golden Rainbow Ranch needs you!

Golden Rainbow Ranch is hosting a Family Fun Day event for children with special needs and their families. The purpose of the event is to help raise funds for summer camp for special needs kids. They are in need of volunteers for the event to run carnival games, help with parking, and more. If you and your family would like to volunteer to help with this event, please contact Ali Baylor at goldenrainbowranch @gmail.com.

DETAILS OF THE EVENT:

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Family Fun Day
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Date: Sunday, June 10, 2012
Location: Golden Rainbow Ranch
Cost: $5/family suggested donation; Space is very limited; RSVP to Ali at goldenrainbowranch @gmail.com if you would like to attend. You MUST be on the list in order to attend.
Info: RSVP to goldenrainbowranch @gmail.com; Website; Facebook Page
Distance: Golden Rainbow Ranch is located approximately 1 hr. 15 min. north of Downtown Tampa

What’s Doing?
Golden Rainbow Ranch (a non-profit 501c3 organization), in partnership with UNIFIED by A.U.T.I.S.M (a support group for family of children with special needs), is holding a Family Fun-draiser Day to help children with special needs attend summer camp. Bring the Family and enjoy a family fun filled event to help some very special kids! This fun event will feature:
— Hay rides
— Feed the cows, goats, horse and donkey
— Hold a chicken and pet the bunny
— Carnival games
— Crafts
— Bake sale
— Hair feather extensions
— Push Cart Pauly will be selling hot dogs, corn dogs, nachos and more
— Raffle

NOTE: Jeans and close-toed shoes are strongly suggested (NO flip flops or sandals).

Address:
Golden Rainbow Ranch
14412 Snow Memorial Highway
Brooksville, FL 34601

Thanks Debbie K. and Nicole P. for sending us the information on this event!

Cave Exploring

Filed under Day Trips, May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 17, 2012 at 4:46 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Withlacoochee State Forest (All participants meet near the caves north of Brooksville; Directions will be provided with your confirmation letter)
Cost: Members: $50/parent-child team; $25/additional family member; MOSI members; Non-members: $67/parent-child team and $33/additional family member (Registration is required!)
Info: (813) 987-6000; Website

What’s Doing?
Explore underground caverns in the Withlacoochee State Forest. See stalactites, stalagmites and other geological treasures, and look out for bats as you crawl through the twisting underground caverns.

What to Bring:
— Wear comfortable shoes
— Wear long pants
— Wear a long-sleeved shirt you don’t mind getting dirty
— Hat
— Flashlight
— Lunch
— Plenty of water

NOTE: This program involves walking and crawling, and is designed for adults with children age 8 and older.

Address:
Directions to the meet-up location in the Withlacoochee State Forest will be provided with your confirmation letter.