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The Festival of Chocolate 2012

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on January 5, 2012 at 1:45 am {no comments}

Time: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on (Sat. & Sun.), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon.)
Date: Saturday, January 14 through Monday, January 16, 2012
Location: Museum Of Science and Industry
Cost: MOSI Members: $10/adult, FREE for children 12 and younger (Click Here for more member ticket information, exclusive bonuses for advance ticket purchases, and to purchase your tickets in advance); Non-members: $20.95/adult (age 13-59), $18.95/senior (60+), $16.95/child age 2-12 (Click Here for ticket information, exclusive bonuses for advance ticket purchases, and to purchase your tickets in advance); Some special activities require an additional fee; Vendor Treats are sold between $1 and $5 and require the purchase of Chocolate Chip Coins (One Chocolate Chip Coin = $1; receive 2 complimentary Chocolate Chip Coins with advance ticket purchase)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
The Festival of Chocolate is Florida’s largest all-chocolate themed event, featuring the area’s best chocolate and confection companies selling tastes and treats of everything chocolate. Chocolate savory items — including chocolate bbq sauce and meat rubs — will also debut this year.

Kids-4-Chocolate is the place for children to create edible masterpieces, test their choc-ology on the Chocolate Game Show Stage, make gooey chocolate playdough, and much, much more. Click Here for a full list of activities planned for young chocoholics. (NOTE: Be aware that some of these special activities will require an additional fee, although many are fee-free.)

There are also fun activities planned for Mom and Dad to enjoy, as well! Click Here for a list of special activities for parents. (NOTE: Again, some of the activities will require an additional fee.)

Cocoa Couture
Feast your eyes on the “Cocoa Couture” Fashion Show on the Festival of Chocolate “Yum-Way” at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 14. Models will present handmade chocolate fashions such as a Reeses Cup Cocktail Dress and a Dove Chocolate Chandelier Dress!

Address:
Museum Of Science and Industry
4801 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33617

Circus Fit

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 22, 2011 at 1:28 pm {no comments}

Time: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Location: Glazer Children’s Museum
Cost: FREE for Museum Members, included with regular admission; Parking: Pay for parking at the adjacent Poe Parking Garage.
Info: (813) 443-FUN1(3861); Website

What’s Doing?
Are you excited about the circus coming to town! Celebrate their arrival when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® clowns visit Glazer Children’s Museum. Kids are invited to participate in activities and watch the clowns perform. Performances take place at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. with special activities between performances.

This event promotes Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Dragons, which will take place at the St. Pete Times Forum January 4-8, 2011. Find out more at ringling.com.

Address:
Glazer Children’s Museum
110 West Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602

Clown image: Image: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Paint Like an Elephant

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 22, 2011 at 5:31 am {no comments}

Time: Painting begins at 10:30 a.m. with the arrival of the elephant at Curtis Hixon Park. Children and their families can start lining up at the Museum at 8:30 a.m. that morning for a chance to be one of the lucky 50. (NOTE: Although the Glazer Children’s Museum website specifies that you can line up beginning at 8:30 a.m., TampaBay.com has published 8 a.m. as the earliest time to line up, which could cause a problem for those who wait until 8:30 a.m. to arrive at the park.)
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 443-3861; Website

What’s Doing?
50 kids will have the unique opportunity to paint alongside a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® elephant in the park in front of the Glazer Children’s Museum. Painting will last 30 minutes, and even if your child does’t get chosen to paint, this should be fun to watch!

This event promotes Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Dragons, which will take place at the St. Pete Times Forum January 4-8, 2011. Find out more at ringling.com.

Address:
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602

Winter Brain Games

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 21, 2011 at 9:15 am {no comments}

Time: 2-3 p.m.
Date: Friday, December 30, 2011
Location: Largo Public Library (Children’s Program Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Beat winter break boredom with an fun afternoon of brain teasers, bingo, relay races, and other mind-stimulating activities! This is an event for children age 5-12.

Address:
Largo Public Library – Children’s Program Room
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771

Brain Gears: Image: Master isolated images / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Christmas Day Roller Skating

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 19, 2011 at 1:23 am {no comments}

Time: Public Skate: 5-8:30 p.m.; Adults Only: 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Date: Sunday, December 25, 2011
Location: United Skates of America, Inc.
Cost: Public Skate Admission: $5/person (skates extra); Adults-Only Admission: $7/person (skates extra)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Santa has visited. Presents have been opened. Food has been eaten. Now what? Go Skating! United Skates of America will be opening their doors for those people looking to get out of the house for a few hours. If you were lucky and got some new skates from Santa, this is the perfect opportunity to test them out.

Address:
United Skates of America, Inc.
5121 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33603

Story Book Week at Glazer Children’s Museum

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm {no comments}

Time: See schedule below
Date: Monday, December 19, 2011 through Saturday, December 24, 2011
Location: Glazer Children’s Museum
Cost: FREE for museum members, or included with regular admission; Parking: Pay for parking in the adjacent Poe Garage
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
During the first week that school’s out, Glazer Children’s Museum has planned to have some favorite story book characters visit and interact with you and your children. Here’s the schedule:
— Max the Bunny: 11:30 a.m.
— Curious George: 3 p.m.
— Clifford The Big Red Dog: 4:45 p.m.

The character appearances take place at the same time each day, with Clifford ending each day in the “Ring Out the Day” Parade.

Address:
Glazer Children’s Museum
110 West Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602

Christmas Stories with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 18, 2011 at 3:08 am {no comments}

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Date: Monday, December 19, 2011
Location: Largo Public Library (Jenkins Community Wing)
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Learn about Christmas traditions through stories and songs in this special program with books read by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring the whole family for an evening of holiday enjoyment!

Address:
Largo Public Library – Jenkins Community Wing
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771

Safety Harbor’s Park Pals Holiday Party

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 18, 2011 at 3:07 am {no comments}

Time: 3-6 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Location: Daisy Douglas Park
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Kick off the holiday with friends out at the park. There will be fun and games, as well as holiday treats. This event is for kids age 5-17.

Address:
Daisy Douglas Park
601 9th Avenue North
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Winter Break Movies

Filed under Family Movies by whatsdo2 on December 18, 2011 at 2:28 am {no comments}

Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Monday, December 19, 2011-Friday, December 23, 2011 & Tuesday, December 27, 2011-Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Location: Largo Public Library (Children’s Program Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids for some special winter-themed movies during winter break. All movies are rated either G or PG. Here’s what’s playing:
— Dec. 19: The Search for Santa Paws
— Dec. 20: How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Shrek the Halls
— Dec. 21: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
— Dec. 22: The Santa Clause
— Dec. 23: The Polar Express
— Dec. 27: Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
— Dec. 28: Snow Buddies

Address:
Largo Public Library – Children’s Program Room
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771

Chanukah Bowling

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 17, 2011 at 11:35 am {no comments}

Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Sunday, December 25, 2011
Location: Liberty Lanes Bowling
Cost: $6/adult (all inclusive), FREE for children with NO hidden charges!
Info: (727) 344-4900; Website

What’s Doing?
Join other families for some Chanukah bowling at Liberty Lanes! Hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center of Greater St. Petersburg, this special family event includes:
— Unlimited bowling
— Chanukah refreshments
— Drinks
— A giant bowling pin Menorah

Address:
Liberty Lanes Bowling
11401 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773