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Largo’s Holiday Stroll 2011

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 23, 2011 at 6:20 am {no comments}

Time: 5-9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Location: Largo Central Park
Cost: FREE to attend; Parking: on-site parking is $5/car, off-site parking is FREE with FREE shuttle service to and from the event; Food available for purchase
Info: Jessica at (727) 587-6740 ext. 5014; Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the family out for a special holiday light display featuring 1 million LED lights, and “Stroll Through Story Land.” Spend some time at each of the picnic shelters to listen to some classic holiday stories, and treat the family to delicious foods and desserts. The tree will be lit at 7 p.m.

Live performances — aerial acrobatics, dancing, singing, and puppets — will take place on the mobile stage, and at other locations around the park. Performers include Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay, LHS Madrigal Singers, LHS Band of Gold, Tutterow Dancers, Late Night Brass, Largo Smuppets and more!

Also Happening:
Largo’s Campfires in the Park Series takes place tonight as well. Bring blankets and chairs and get cozy around the campfire in Lot 1 at Largo Central Park. Click Here to learn more about the Campfires in the Park Series.

Address:
Largo Central Park
101 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771

Trees & Traditions – A Centennial Celebration

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 21, 2011 at 11:54 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Location: Pinellas County Heritage Village
Cost: Suggested donation of $2/adult, FREE for children
Info: (727) 582-2233; Website

What’s Doing?
Join the Pinellas County Historical Society for this special holiday open house filled with holiday excitement:
— Enjoy refreshments
— Participate in children’s activities and crafts
— Listen to holiday music and carols
— Visit decorated homes from holidays past
— Visit from Santa Claus

The Beach Cottage Gift Shop will also be open for holiday shopping.

Address:
Pinellas County Heritage Village
11909 125th Street North
Largo, FL 33774

Breakfast with Santa at Gulf View Square Mall

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 18, 2011 at 4:25 am {no comments}

Time: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Location: Gulf View Square Mall (Food Court)
Cost: FREE for first 100 kids registered by November 30, 2011
Info: (727) 848-3600; Website

What’s Doing?
Children are invited to enjoy Breakfast with Santa at Gulf View Square. Breakfast will be provided by Chick-fil-A and Villa Pizza at no cost to the first 100 kids to register at Guest Services (located near Center Court) by November 30. After breakfast, Santa will read Christmas stories to the children in attendance.

Address:
Gulf View Square Mall
9409 US Highway 19
Port Richey, FL 34668

Holiday Lights in the Gardens 2011

Filed under Ongoing Events by whatsdo2 on November 16, 2011 at 6:52 am {no comments}

Time: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, November 25, 2011-Sunday, January 1, 2012
Location: Florida Botanical Gardens
Cost: $2/person donation is requested to help pay for this family-friendly extravaganza, FREE for children age 12 and younger; Parking is FREE; Refreshments available for purchase
Info: (727) 582-2100; Website

What’s Doing?
Your whole family will be astounded by the beauty of more than 500,000 lights illuminating the thousands of plants and trees throughout the Florida Botanical Gardens. Kick-off this holiday season by experiencing the annual Holiday Lights, enjoy nightly family-friendly entertainment, and browse vendor booths and the Botanical Bounty gift shop for special holiday gifts. Santa Claus will be on hand whenever he can get away from the North Pole.

There will also be some special events taking place at the Gardens this December:
— Gift and Plant Sale (Sunday, Dec. 11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.): This day-long event takes place in the formal gardens with more than 45 vendors selling plants and specialty gift items. Entry to the Gardens is FREE during the daylight hours.
— Dog Parade (Saturday, Dec. 31; 2 p.m.): Register your pet between 1-1:45 p.m. The cost to participate is $5/dog/category. Six categories are available: best costumed, sit and stay on command, best trick, best smile, most handsome boys, and prettiest girls. You can also visit vendors booths from 12-4 p.m.

Address:
Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33774

Super Special Saturday – Family Day

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 15, 2011 at 2:11 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Location: Museum of Fine Art
Cost: FREE with Museum admission, Non-members: regular admission applies
Info: (727) 896-2667; Website

What’s Doing?
Join the Museum on the third Saturday of every month for a “Super Special” day filled with entertaining family programs. Discovery Hour, Encore, and MFA Hands-On! are designed for guests of all ages, and especially for children. Here’s what’s happening in November:
— Discovery Hour (11 a.m.-12 p.m.): This month families will enjoy a special color and shape scavenger hunt through the Museum.
— Encore (12:30 p.m.): “Sue Anne Puckett: 1960s Designs and Signs”
— MFA Hands-on! (12:30-1:30 p.m.): Use recycled materials to create a collage inspired by works in The New York School: Selections from The Gollay Collection.

Address:
Museum of Fine Art
255 Beach Dr. N.E.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Sweetbay Supermarket’s Winter Festival

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 8, 2011 at 7:21 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Location: Sweetbay Supermarket in Westchase
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
You and your family are invited to see it snow in Westchase during Sweetbay Supermarket’s Winter Festival! There will be lots of FREE family fun to enjoy:
— Food and beverage samples
— Petting Zoo
— Games and activities

Address:
Sweetbay Supermarket
12950 Race Track Road
Tampa, FL 33626

Wesley Chapel Health & Wellness Festival 2011

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 8, 2011 at 4:24 am {no comments}

Time: 5K Run/1K Walk: 7 a.m.; Fun Run: 7:30 a.m.; Festival: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Address: The GROVE at Wesley Chapel
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Visit The Grove for a fun family event centered around health and wellness. Enjoy children’s activities, health care information, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, nutrition and health food advice, and workout instruction throughout the day.

Kid’s Zone Activities:
— Bounce house
— inflatable games
— Face painting
— Crafts

FREE Health Screenings:
— Carotid Ultrasound
— Body Mass Index
— Blood Pressure
— and more!

Do you and your kids love to run? Get up early for the 5K Run at 7 a.m., or the Fun Run at 7:30 a.m.! Or if you prefer, just greet the day with a 1K walk with the family at 7 a.m. It’s a great way to start the day!

Address:
The GROVE at Wesley Chapel
(Off State Road 54, just west of I-75]
5900 Wesley Grove Boulevard
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544