whatsdoingtampabay.com | A resource for parents to find out what's happening for families in and around Tampa

Winter Book Fair & Open House

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 9, 2011 at 12:06 pm {no comments}

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Location: Seminole Heights Branch Library (Community Room)
Cost: FREE to join in; Books available for purchase (or if you don’t want to buy any books, use your Library Card to check some out!)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Seminole Heights Branch Library is hosting an open house. Discover all the library has to offer, buy yourself and the kids some new books at The Friends of the Seminole Heights Library book sale, and enjoy some complimentary refreshments.

Address:
Seminole Heights Branch Library
4711 Central Avenue
Tampa, FL 33603

Boca Beth at Countryside Library

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 9, 2011 at 1:28 am {no comments}

Time: 10:30-11 a.m. Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Location: Countryside Library (Meeting Room A/B) Cost: FREE Info: (727) 562-4970; Website What’s Doing? Join Beth Butler, a leading expert on bilingual education, as she uses song, movement, musical shakers and puppets to introduce Spanish and English language learning to children and their parents! (Learn more about [...]

Full Story »

FREE Howard B. Wigglebottom Animated Books Online!

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on December 8, 2011 at 3:39 pm {one comment}

What’s the Freebie? The We Do Listen Foundation’s website offers a variety of Howard B. Wigglebottom animated books that you and your child can enjoy together, and best of all … they’re FREE! Check out the Wigglebottom books that cover such critical topics as listening, bullying, sportmanship and more. There are currently 8 books available, [...]

Full Story »

Kindness Tampa Bay 2011

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on December 8, 2011 at 3:11 pm {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 Location: The News Center Cost: FREE Info: Website What’s Doing? December 9 is Kindness Day … and in Tampa Bay, we celebrate that! Florida Communications Group (The Tampa Tribune, News Channel 8, TBO.com and CENTRO Tampa) is hosting their 3rd annual Kindness Day, where donations will [...]

Full Story »

Fishing at Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 8, 2011 at 4:53 am {no comments}

Time: 8-11 a.m. Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011 Location: Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve North Cost: FREE, but you must register TODAY! Info: (813) 749-1273 What’s Doing? Get the kids out of the house for some FREE fishing. Poles and tackle will be available. Registration required by December 8. Address: Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve North 423 [...]

Full Story »

Kid’s Night Holiday Party with Santa Cow

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 8, 2011 at 4:23 am {no comments}

Time: 5-7 p.m. Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Location: Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza Cost: Kid’s receive a FREE 4-count chicken nugget Kid’s Meal with any adult meal purchase Info: Facebook Page What’s Doing? Bring your family for a very special Kid’s Night Holiday Party hosted by Santa Cow. Kid’s can visit with and have their pictures [...]

Full Story »

Holiday Rides

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 8, 2011 at 4:20 am {no comments}

Time: By Appointment Only Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 – Sunday, January 1, 2012 Location: Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue Cost: $5 and $10 Horse Rides Info: Website What’s Doing? The Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue would like to invite you to enjoy horse and pony rides around the farm. The holidays are a busy time so [...]

Full Story »

Holiday Happenings at Learning Express at Westchase

Filed under Crafts for Kids by whatsdo2 on December 7, 2011 at 3:22 am {no comments}

Whew! There is a whole lot of fun planned at Learning Express at Westchase this December! Mark your calendars for: Christmas Crafts and Christmas Pajama Story Time Time: 5-7 p.m. Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 Location: Learning Express at Westchase Cost: FREE Info: (813) 818-TOYS (8697); Website What’s Doing? Bring the kids in on Friday [...]

Full Story »

Visit Dakin Dairy Farms

Filed under Day Trips by whatsdo2 on December 7, 2011 at 2:46 am {no comments}

Time: General Public Tours: 12 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. (Sat.) Date: Season Opens: Last Weekend in October; Season Closes: Last Weekend in April Location: Dakin Dairy Farms Cost: $10/adult, $3/child 1-3 years, FREE for babies 12 months and younger with parent (No reservations are necessary for General Public Tours) Info: [...]

Full Story »

Plantation Christmas

Filed under Day Trips by whatsdo2 on December 7, 2011 at 1:37 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Date: Sunday, December 11, 2011 Location: Gamble Plantation Historic State Park Cost: FREE tours of the Gamble Mansion and Patton House, but donations are appreciated Info: (941) 723-4536; Website What’s Doing? Enjoy the lavish holiday decorations of a 19th century Christmas as your tour the Gamble Mansion and Patten House. Costumed [...]

Full Story »