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Halloween Spooktacular for Kids at the Armed Forces History Museum

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Location: Armed Forces History Museum
Cost: $10/adult, $5/child (age 4-12), FREE for children under 4; Regular simulator rates apply (Tickets can be purchased on-line, by phone, or at the front desk at the museum.); Gama Goat rides: $5
Info: (727) 539-8371; AFHM Website

What’s Doing?
Join the Armed Forces History Museum for this fun family Halloween event. Kids can search for treats in a scavenger hunt, play games, make crafts, participate in a costume contest, and more. The AFHM will also offer Spooktacular rides on their Gama Goat, a six-wheel drive, semi-amphibious off-road vehicle developed for the US Military during the Vietnam War.

Watch the Gama Goat in action:

Even Better! Guests can take a ride on through a “Haunted Castle” in the Museum’s Motion Simulator Theater, similar to those found at Universal Studios.

Address:
Armed Forces History Museum
2050 34th Way North
Largo, FL 33771

Armed Forces History Museum (AFHM) Touch-A-Truck Event With WWII Reenactors

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on August 16, 2012 at 9:56 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Bloodmobile will be on-site from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; AFHM will be hosting Titanic artist Michael V. Ralph at 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Location: Armed Forces History Museum
Cost: $17.95/adult, $14.95/senior or veterans w/VA ID Card, $12.95/child (4-12), FREE/child (0-3), FREE for Active & Retired (20+ years) Military w/Military ID, $15.25 AAA rate
Info: (727) 539-8371; AFHM Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids to the Armed Forces History Museum to interact with a variety of military vehicles and see presentations and drills by WWII reenactors from the 1st Infantry Division.

At 11 a.m., Michael V. Ralph, historian and artist of “Titanic – A Voyage in Art” will present the history of the Titanic. Ralph’s exhibit of 27 original acrylic paintings has been extended through August 27, 2012. The presentation is free with the purchase of a museum admission ticket.

Even Better! The Bloodmobile will be on-site from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and visitors who donate blood will receive complimentary admission to the Museum.

Address:
Armed Forces History Museum
2050 34th Way North
Largo, FL 33771

Splash’s Treasure Hunt

Filed under July 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on July 20, 2012 at 1:51 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Location: Southwest Pool
Cost: $3 with a Rec. card, $5 without
Info: (727) 518-3126; Website; Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
“Shiver me timbers! Largo Aquatics invites you to come aboard the pirate ship and hunt for hidden treasure at this year’s Splash’s Treasure Hunt.” This year’s new location — Southwest Pool — is due to construction at the Highland Recreation Complex.

Children ages 10 and under will enjoy age-appropriate hunts (up to 4 yrs, 5-7 yrs, 8-10 yrs.) for treasure hidden all around Southwest Pool. All ages can take advantage of a special 4-hour swim session and visit with Ye Mystic Krewe of the Santa Margarita Pirates.

Even Better! There will be FREE hot dogs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches (while supplies last), chair massages and door prizes at this family-friendly event!

Address:
Southwest Pool
13120 Vonn Road
Largo, FL 33774

AFHM Build-A-Model Camp

Filed under May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 15, 2012 at 4:43 am {no comments}

Time: 12:30-2 p.m.
Date: Monday, May 28, 2012
Location: Armed Forces History Museum
Cost: $18/child (Parents, you are invited to sign up to join your child or tour the museum at a discounted rate of $9.95 while your child is in the camp)
Info: You must preregister and prepay by calling: William Puckett, Museum Store Manager, (727) 539-8371 ext. 101; Website (Scroll down to find more information on Build-a-Model Camp, plus downloadable Model Camp Registration, Photo Release, and Child Release Forms)

What’s Doing?
Kids age 8 and up are invited to join the fun and learn the basics of building a Level 1, snap-together scale model. Pelikan Model Club will present a brief history of model building plus offer insight on various skill levels, building dioramas using your scale model, and painting and decorating scale models. The Build-A-Model Camp package (valued at $40) includes:
— Museum tour
— Set of authentic military dog tags
— Motion Simulator Ride
— Model kit and supplies
— Certificate

Can’t make this date? Model Camp will also be taking place on:
— June 24, 2012
— July 15, 2012
— September 2, 2012
— October 14, 2012

Address:
Armed Forces History Museum
2050 34th Way North
Largo, FL 33771

Synchronized Swimming Spectacular & FREE Synchronized Swim Clinic

Filed under Freebies, May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 15, 2012 at 3:52 am {no comments}

Time: FREE clinic: 5 p.m.; Gates open at 6 p.m.; Show begins at 6:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Southwest Pool
Cost: $8/adult, $5/child/student/senior
Info: For more information and tickets, call (727)669-4115 or email roblc1@aim.com; Website

What’s Doing?
Suncoast WaterWorks will present “Going Gaga for Synchro … A Synchronized Swimming Spectacular” Water Show.
A FREE synchronized swimming clinic will begin at 5 p.m. and includes FREE tickets to the show for participants.

Address:
Southwest Pool
13120 Vonn Rd
Largo, FL 33774

Water Splash: Image(s): FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Goggles: Image: Worakit Sirijinda / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Highland Family Aquatic Center Spring Grand Opening

Filed under May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 14, 2012 at 1:07 am {no comments}

Time: 12-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012* & Sunday, May 20, 2012
Location: Highland Family Aquatic Center
Cost: Family discount prices: $12 w/Largo Recreation Card, $23 w/o Recreation Card (Max. 5 people)
Info: (727) 518-3016; Website

What’s Doing?
Celebrate the re-opening of the Highland Family Aquatic Center during this all-ages family event. Enjoy the many water features and slides, as well as a hot dog or chicken sandwich (while supplies last). Plus, there will be door prizes and giveaways. Splashes snack bar will be open as well. Chick-fil-a*, Walmart, Regal Entertainment Group are sponsoring this event.

Address:
Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center
400 Highland Avenue NE
Largo, FL 33770

Balloons: Image: Master isolated images / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Customer Appreciation Day at Southwest Pool

Filed under May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 9, 2012 at 8:33 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Monday, May 14, 2012
Location: Southwest Recreation Complex and Pool
Cost: This event is FREE and open to the public
Info: (727) 518-3126; Website

What’s Doing?
The staff at Southwest Pool would like thank patrons of all ages with a special Customer Appreciation Day. Receive FREE access to Southwest Pool, a hot dog lunch (while supplies last), FREE chair massages, and door prizes throughout the event.

Address:
Southwest Recreation Complex and Pool
13120 Vonn Road
Largo, FL 33774

Boy in Pool: Image: Worakit Sirijinda / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Sun Coast Mother’s Day Fun Fest in the Park

Filed under May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 5, 2012 at 2:03 am {no comments}

Family Time: 12-3:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Location: Largo Central Park
Cost: Admission to the park is FREE; Children’s Area Wristbands: $5 suggested donation; Food/beverages will be available for purchase
Info: (727) 483-0661; Website; Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
The Sun Coast Mother’s Day Fun Fest is a FREE community event celebrating mothers and promoting healthy families. The event, hosted by the Sun Coast Osteopathic Foundation, includes:
— Live music and stage performances (including 14-year-old pop singer and national recording artist Jordan Boyer, Jim Lanier, and a Family Variety Show featuring local singers, dancers and musicians)
— Meet & Greet with Jordan Boyer following performance
— Off-stage performances by clowns, jugglers and a magician
— Children’s play area with inflatables, miniature train rides, and a commemorative Photo Booth
— Health, Wellness & Joyful Lifestyle Fair emphasizing holistic health

Even Better! A carnation boutonnière will be given to the first 1,000 Moms.

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

Family: Image: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

City of Largo Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Highland Recreation Complex

Filed under May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 4, 2012 at 2:32 pm {no comments}

Time: 5 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Location: Highland Recreation Complex
Cost: FREE
Info: (727)518-3016; Website

Rendering of the new 3-story Playground at the new Highland Recreation Center

Rendering of the 3-story indoor playground coming to the new Highland Recreation Complex in 2013

What’s Doing?
The City of Largo and Largo Recreation, Parks & Arts Department welcomes the community to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new state-of-the-art Highland Recreation Complex. The 40,000-square-foot facility will feature an indoor running track, 3-story indoor playground, ExerPlay! Room (digital/interactive fitness games), and more. The building was designed by Tampa architects Gould Evans and is being built by Creative Contractors of Clearwater. (Visit the City of Largo’s Facebook Page to see more renderings of the 3-story Indoor Playground.)

Check out the design plans, which will be on display at the groundbreaking ceremony, and staff will be on-site to answer questions you may have about the new facility. Light refreshments will be served.

The current Highland Recreation Complex and Highland Family Aquatic Center will remain open to the public during construction. The completion of the new Highland Recreation Complex is set for May, 2013.

Address:
Highland Recreation Complex
400 Highland Avenue
Largo, FL 33770

NOTE: The main entrance off of Highland Avenue is currently closed. A temporary main entrance is located on Lake Avenue, between Rosery Road and East Bay Drive.