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Cookies with Santa At Westfield Citrus Park

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 8, 2010 at 1:07 pm {6 comments}

EDITOR’S NOTE: This event is also taking place at Westfield Brandon from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 in the Dick’s Sporting Goods Court. Enjoy family-friendly activities and entertainment at Santa’s Workshop, as well as delicious, homemade cookies, compliments of Blondie’s (while supplies last).

Time: 6-8 p.m.
Date: Friday, December 10, 2010
Location: Westfield Citrus Park
Cost: FREE
Info: website

What’s Doing?
Enjoy holiday cheer, family-friendly activities, and entertainment at Santa’s Workshop located in Macy’s Court. Enjoy delicious, homemade cookies compliments of Blondie’s, and cold milk, compliments of Chick Fil-A while you listen to Mrs. Claus tell her favorite holiday tales.

Special Offer: The first 75 WFamily members will receive a gingerbread house kit to take home.

Address:
Westfield Citrus Park Shopping Center
8021 Citrus Park Town Center
Tampa, FL 33625

Hollie’s Annual Christmas Balloon Glow

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 7, 2010 at 1:39 pm {one comment}

Time: Activities begin at Noon; Food and crafts throughout the day; Live music begins at 4 p.m.; Balloon Glow begins at 6 p.m.
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010
Location: Hollie’s Farm and Garden
Cost: FREE to attend
Info: (813) 949-6735; website

What’s Doing?
Enjoy a seasonal stroll through Hollie’s Farm and Garden. Don’t forget to visit Hollie’s Country Store and
the Arts & Crafts displays, where you can find many wonderful and memorable gifts. During the day, eat grilled
food, make new friends, and listen to live music. Later, gather around the fire pit and wow to the spectacularly brilliant Balloon-Glow.

Address:
Hollie’s Farm and Garden
20545 County Line Road
Lutz, FL 33558

Holiday Hayrides

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 7, 2010 at 1:59 am {3 comments}

Time: 6:30-10 p.m.
Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Location: Forbes Recreation Center in Pinellas Park
Cost: FREE, but advance registration and tickets are required and are available at Forbes Recreation Center
Info: (727) 541-0882; website

What’s Doing?
Pinellas Park Recreation will offer free hay rides this Thursday. Holiday movies will be shown as riders wait for a ride, and refreshments will be served after the ride. Riders should arrive 30 minutes prior to their ride time. Children age 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Come and enjoy this FREE holiday event.

Address:
Forbes Recreation Center
6401 94th Ave. N.

Pinellas Park Holiday Parade

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 7, 2010 at 12:50 am {no comments}

Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Saturday, December 11
Location: The parade begins at Park Blvd. and 58th Street (rail road tracks) and proceeds eastbound to The Shoppes at Park Place. For the parade, Eastbound Park Blvd. is closed from 66th Street North to 40th Street North (The Shoppes at Park Place). (The line up area consists of Park Blvd. and 66th Street to Park Blvd. and 58th Street the railroad tracks.)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 547-8050; website

What’s Doing?
This is the 38th Annual Holiday Parade and the 13th Year as a night parade. The theme for this year’s parade is “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The parade begins at Park Blvd. and 58th Street (rail road tracks) and proceeds eastbound to The Shoppes at Park Place.

People begin showing up on Park Blvd. to set up their lawn chairs around 4:30 p.m. at the earliest as Park Blvd., as not fully shut down until 4 p.m. You are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. to enjoy the parade. There aren’t designated parking areas for spectators; many walk from their homes nearby. Usually there is parking available at First Baptist Church, Park Plaza, Home Depot, and the Shoppes at Park Place, but parking is at your own risk.

For those with special needs, there is a wheelchair seating area located in front of Taylor Family Funeral Home on the south side of Park Blvd. at the intersection of 53rd Street. For pick up and drop off purposes, this seating area is best accessed from 70th Avenue. If you are a caregiver, etc and would like more information, please call the parade hotline: (727) 547-8050.

Swedish Christmas JULBORD

Filed under Deals by whatsdo2 on December 6, 2010 at 1:43 am {no comments}

Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, December 10, 2010
Location: Ikea Tampa
Cost: Adults $9.99 per person; Kids 12 and under only $2.49 (Purchase advance tickets in the Restaurant or Swedish Food Market)
Info: (813) 623-5454; website

What’s Doing?
Mark your calendars to enjoy this traditional, all-you-can-eat Swedish Christmas Smörgåsbord.

Address:
Ikea Tampa
1103 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33605

Largo’s Annual Holiday Stroll

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 2, 2010 at 7:21 pm {no comments}

Time: 5-9 p.m.; tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Location: Largo Central Park
Cost: FREE admission; Concessions available for purchase; Parking: $5 on site, FREE shuttle from off site parking locations (click here and scroll to bottom for parking details)
Info: website

What’s Doing?
Come to beautiful Largo Central Park to delight in the extravagant light display as you stroll through Story Land. A million LED lights (85% more energy efficient) brighten the path. The playful scenes they depict will surely dazzle you. Ooh and ahh when we light up the tree at 7 p.m. Take pause at each of the picnic shelters to experience some of your favorite holiday stories. Treat yourself with a variety of delicious festival foods and desserts.

Enjoy live performances on the mobile stage and other special places around the park. Entertainment will feature aerial acrobatics, dancing, singing, and puppets. Performers will include Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay, LHS Madrigal Singers, LHS Band of Gold, Tutterow Dancers, Florida Fanfare Brass, Largo Smuppets, and more.

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

Santa’s Open House in Oldsmar

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 2, 2010 at 7:09 pm {one comment}

Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Location: Oldsmar Fire Rescue
Cost: FREE admission and parking
Info: website

What’s Doing?
Get ready for a fun holiday open house with fire truck rides, photos with Santa, and refreshments!

On Saturday, the fire department will open its doors and invite the community to attend a holiday open house. The evening will include:
* rides on antique fire trucks
* Arts & Crafts: kids creating eco-friendly tree ornaments and hanging them on the fire stations lighted exterior Christmas tree
* FREE photos with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus!
* Light refreshments: coffee, hot chocolate, popcorn and cookies will be provided.

Santa will be arriving in grand style and will visit the fire station throughout the evening so that children may get their picture taken with him. Each picture will be presented in a holiday card frame, FREE of charge.

Address:
Oldsmar Fire Rescue
225 Pine Ave. N.

Breakfast with Santa

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 2, 2010 at 6:59 pm {no comments}

Time: 9-11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Location: Clearwater Branch YMCA
Cost: FREE and open to the public
Info: (727) 467-9622; website

What’s Doing?
Come get your picture taken with Santa! Each child present receives a breakfast with a pancake and sausage, compliments of IHOP.

Address:
Clearwater Branch YMCA
1005 South Highland Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756

Saturday with Santa & Victorian Christmas Stroll

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 2, 2010 at 6:50 pm {no comments}

Time: 2-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Location: Henry B. Plant Museum at The University of Tampa
Cost: FREE to meet with Santa on the veranda; FREE to shop in the gift shop; Museum admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors (65 and older), $6 youth (4-18 years). Discount Days are December 6, 7, 13, and 14 when admissions are reduced to $8 adults, $7 seniors (65 and older), $4 youth (4-18 years).
Info: (813) 258-7302; website

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids to meet Santa at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa. The jolly one will be out on the veranda listening to children’s wishes, handing out trinkets and smiling for pictures. Parents are encouraged to bring their own camera to take photos. Reservations not required.

While you’re there, you might want to check out the Victorian Christmas Stroll, going on from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily through Thursday, December 23, 2010. Beneath towering silver minarets, an extravagantly adorned former Tampa Bay Hotel captures the spirit of the season – Victorian style. There are 14 exhibit rooms; each dazzling with trimmed trees uniquely designed in 19th century themes and antique holiday accessories. While strolling down the Grand Hallway, your spirits will soar as you become immersed in carolers singing, Charles Dickens, much loved toys and wrapped gifts, Christmas stockings and Old Saint Nick.

Looking for unique holiday gifts? The Museum Store has a huge selection of merchandise, from gorgeous ornaments to silver serving pieces and exquisite holiday accessories. The Museum Store also offers books, fragrances, jewelry, children’s toys, stationery, and home accessories. Enjoy shopping in a unique Victorian atmosphere: the Museum Store is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and no admission is required.

Address:
Henry B. Plant Museum
401 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606

Ice Palace

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 2, 2010 at 6:34 pm {no comments}

Time: Santa is available during mall hours: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (30 min. reindeer break at 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30); Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (1 hour reindeer break at 2 p.m.) *Hours subject to change based on Mall Hours.
Date: Now through Friday, December 24, 2010
Location: International Plaza
Cost: It’s FREE to visit the Ice Palace and there is a FREE book gift for every child, while supplies last; Photos with Santa available at a cost (click here for package prices)
Info: (856) 524-8986; website

What’s Doing?
Experience this multi-sensory exhibit at Grand Court at International Plaza in Tampa when you come to visit with Santa Claus. Explore a magical 30-foot Ice Palace featuring scenes from the upcoming film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Free book gift for every child, while supplies last.