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Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppet Craftational Event!

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 8, 2011 at 3:26 pm {no comments}

Time: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Location: Disney Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Don’t miss this Disney Store special event where children can use their imaginations to make their own inspirational, celebrational Muppet craft!

(NOTE: Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event is limited based on store capacity. While supplies last. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. This event is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call your local store for more information.)

Address:
Locate a Disney Store near you.

Sweetbay Supermarket “Taste of the Holidays” 2011

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 8, 2011 at 6:38 am {no comments}

Time: 4-7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2011
Location: Sweetbay Supermarkets
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Join Sweetbay and sample some of your favorite holiday foods throughout the store.

Address:
Locate a Sweetbay Supermarket near you.

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

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Trivia Contest

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 7, 2011 at 12:51 am {no comments}

Diary of a Wimpy Kid book cover Time: 2-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Location: Clearwater Public Library – East Library
Cost: FREE
Info: Nicole Kennedy at (727) 562-4970; Website

What’s Doing?
Is your child a huge Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid fan? Then you won’t want to miss this fun trivia contest with Diary of a Wimpy Kid prizes!

Address:
Clearwater Public Library – East Library
2251 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765

Two Dade City Businesses Host Special Events

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 4, 2011 at 2:27 am {no comments}

Fall Festival Open House
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Location: Family Medical Center
Cost: FREE to attend
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Family Medical Center is hosting a “fun for the whole family” day with food, games and a FREE raffle! This is an opportunity for them to meet members of the community they service, and to introduce their Physicians and Staff to the community.

Address:
Family Medical Center
13438 Fort King Road
Dade City, FL 33525

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Thornhill Tire & Auto Care
Customer Appreciation Day!
Time: 12-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Location: Thornhill Tire & Auto Care
Cost: FREE
Info: (352) 567-6761; Website

What’s Doing?
Come out to Thornhill Tire & Auto Care and help them celebrate 40 years of service to Dade City. The party includes FREE hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, cake and door prizes. There will also be a chance to win a ride on the Good Year Blimp!

Address:
Thornhill Tire & Auto Care
14124 5th Street
Dade City, FL 33525

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Santa’s Grand Arrival & Tree Lighting

Filed under Contests, Tree Lighting Events by whatsdo2 on November 1, 2011 at 1:19 pm {no comments}

Time: 6-8 p.m.
Date: Friday, November 11, 2011
Location: Tyrone Square Mall
Cost: FREE (Only Kidgit Club Members are eligible to enter to win the VIK package; Not a member? Click Here for membership information)
Info: (727) 3450126; Website

What’s Doing?
The parade starts from Center Court to Santa’s North Pole in Dillard’s Court. Entertainment will include the Salvation Army Band, Tutterow Dancers, and more. There will be FREE goodies, fun activities, coupons and giveaways, too.

Even Better! Simon Kidgits Club Members have a chance to win a VIK prize and be a VIK for the celebration. Ten Kidgits Club members will win the chance to ride in Santa’s Parade and help him ring in the season, as well as other prizes. Enter now through Sunday, November 6, 2011! NOTE: Only Kidgit Members are eligible to win.

Address:
Tyrone Square Mall
6901 Tyrone Square
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Santa’s Wake-up Call & Breakfast

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 1, 2011 at 12:39 pm {no comments}

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Location: Tyrone Square Mall Food Court
Cost: FREE (This event is for Kidgit Club Members only; Not a member? Click Here for membership information)
Info: (727) 3450126; Website

What’s Doing?
Join Tyrone Square and your Kidgit friends to wake Santa up to start the Holiday Season. Reserve space for your little Kidgit(s) now at Guest Services to be one of the lucky 100 who can enjoy a FREE breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A and some early morning holiday activities. Following breakfast, Kidgit kids will each have personal time with Santa at Santa’s North Pole near Dillard’s to share their Christmas wishes and for a special photo opportunity.

NOTE: Only Kidgit Members are eligible to participate. Space is limited to 100 Kidgit Members. Breakfast will be provided for children only.

Address:
Tyrone Square Mall
6901 Tyrone Square
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Clifford the Big Red Dog at Barnes & Noble-Clearwater

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 1, 2011 at 3:13 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Location: Barnes & Noble, Clearwater
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 669-1688; Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the little ones to meet a very special guest and enjoy Clifford-themed stories and fun. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your camera for this photo opportunity.

Address:
Barnes & Noble-Clearwater
23654 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33765

48th Annual Art Harvest

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 1, 2011 at 2:39 am {no comments}

art brushes Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Children’s Craft Pavilion closes at 4 p.m.)
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011 & Sunday, November 6, 2011
Location: Highlander Park
Cost: Admission is FREE; Parking is $5/car at the site or $3 remote parking at Dunedin High School; FREE shuttle service provided by Morton Plant Mease, from Dunedin High School and the Dunedin Fine Arts Center; FREE Children’s Pavilion with Hands-on Art Projects for Children of all ages (must be accompanied by an adult); Food Court (proceeds go to the Junior League to be reinvested into the community)
Info: For information call the Junior League at (727) 738-5523; Website

What’s Doing?
Presented by the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, Inc., this event welcomes artists from around the country to showcase their masterpieces and vie for $27,000 in prizes in this well-respected juried show. Parents can browse the booths, and kids can experience interactive art at the Children’s Pavilion, which offers arts and crafts projects related to the current year’s theme.

Address:
Highlander Park
(Southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Pinehurst Road)
1143 Michigan Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698

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Silly Saturday Dance Party!

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 1, 2011 at 2:31 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Location: Hudson Regional Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 861-3020; Website

What’s Doing?
Kids of ALL ages are invited to dance and sing along to some of their favorite tunes with Ms. Wendy. No registration required; Just come prepared to move! Light refreshments will be served!

Address:
Hudson Regional Library
8012 Library Road
Hudson, FL 34667

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