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Pottery Barn Kids’ National Geographic Little Explorers Club (Jan.-Mar. 2012)

Filed under Ongoing Events by whatsdo2 on January 13, 2012 at 7:24 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012; Saturday, February 18, 2012 & Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Pottery Barn Kids
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 253-0964; Website

What’s Doing?
Children age 3 and up are invited to Pottery Barn Kids to learn about bugs, birds and maps through hands-on activities, quizzes, songs and more. Children receive a badge for every National Geographic Little Explorers event they attend, and those who attend all three events this winter will receive a special prize!

Each event spotlights at different theme:
— January: Bugs
— February: Birds
— March: Maps

Address:
Pottery Barn Kids
Hyde Park Village
804 South Village Circle
Tampa, FL 33606

FREE January Storytelling Event at The Book Swap of New Tampa

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on December 27, 2011 at 3:26 am {no comments}

Kids flying on a book image Time: 9:30-10 a.m.
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Location: Book Swap of New Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 929-7490; Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Kelly’s Tales will be holding a fun children’s storytelling event at the Book Swap of New Tampa. Bring the kids for a story and a craft. Refreshments will be served. The store will be closed to customers so the kids can feel free to be themselves.

Address:
Book Swap of New Tampa
1946 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Wesley Chapel, FL 33618

Thanks for the flyer, Raequel!

Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

United Skates of America Angel Tree Collection

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Freebies by whatsdo2 on November 19, 2011 at 9:51 am {no comments}

Time: 1-4 p.m.
Date: Sunday, November 27, 2011
Location: United Skates of America, Inc.
Cost: FREE admission with donation; $2.50 skate rental
Info: (813) 876-5826; Website

What’s Doing?
United Skates of America is collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. Just bring a new, unwrapped toy or a new item of children’s clothing, and you get to skate for FREE. (NOTE: you will need to rent skates if you do not own your own pair.)

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

Holiday Hoopla!

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 18, 2011 at 1:07 am {no comments}

Time: 5-7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Location: Dunedin Public Library (Community Rooms A & B)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: (727) 298-3080; Website

What’s Doing?
Children and their families are invited to decorate the walls of Dunedin Public Library with an igloo, a gingerbread house and gingerbread people! Guests will be treated to holiday music, cookies and cocoa while working on the mural.

Address:
Dunedin Public Library
223 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698

Cookies and Cocoa Image: Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Christmas Bough Image: luigi diamanti / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

America’s Ballet School Holiday Open House

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 17, 2011 at 2:54 pm {no comments}

Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Friday, November 18, 2011
Location: America’s Ballet School
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 558-0800; Website

What’s Doing?
Enjoy the beauty of ballet with your child! Catch a preview of America’s Ballet School’s production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker,” and experience the magic of the holiday … as well as some holiday treats.

Address:
America’s Ballet School
15365 Amberly Drive
Tampa, FL 33647

A Beatrix Potter Holiday

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 17, 2011 at 5:56 am {no comments}

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Date: Monday, November 28, 2011
Location: Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library (Community Room A)
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Stories by famous late-18th century/early-20th century children’s author Beatrix Potter The Tailor Of Gloucester and The Rabbit’s Christmas Party — come to life on stage with the help of the audience. Her most famous character, Peter Rabbit, may even surprise the children with an appearance! Share these heartwarming stories from your childhood with you own children.

Address:
Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library
7606 Paula Drive
Tampa, FL 33615

What Are You Thankful For?

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on November 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm {no comments}

Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza "What Are You Thankful For?" Event Time: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Date: Post on their Wall: Monday, November 21, 2011; Pick-up FREE Chicken Sandwich: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Location: Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza (located in the Food Court)
Cost: FREE Chicken Sandwich with Password; Other food available for purchase
Info: Facebook Event Page
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
What’s Doing?
Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza wants to know what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving. On Monday November 21, post what you are thankful for on their Facebook wall, and they’ll treat you to a FREE Chicken Sandwich on Tuesday November 22!

Here’s how it works … simply post what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving on their Facebook wall on Monday between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. After you post, they will send you a message via Facebook with a secret password. Just bring that password with you to Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza on Tuesday to receive your FREE Chicken Sandwich.

Address:
Chick-fil-A
WestShore Plaza
241 West Shore Plaza
Tampa, FL 33609

Hyde Park Village Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony

Filed under Tree Lighting Events by whatsdo2 on November 16, 2011 at 6:41 am {no comments}

Hyde Park Village Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Date: Friday, November 25, 2011
Location: Hyde Park Village
Cost: FREE admission; Complimentary parking in any of Hyde Park Village’s three parking garages, plus additional parking will be available at Sweetbay and Hyde Park Presbyterian Church; FREE cookies, cider and hot cocoa; Holiday photos with Santa available for purchase
Info: (813) 251-3500; Website

What’s Doing?
Come to Hyde Park Village to see their new holiday light display. Guest will be treated to live entertainment and FREE cookies, cider and hot cocoa during this street festival as you await the arrival of Santa Claus. Then visit with Santa and have your holiday pictures taken at Santa’s Cottage.

Address:
Hyde Park Village
1621 West Snow Circle
Tampa, FL 33606

Park Pals Turkey Hoop Shoot

Filed under Contests by whatsdo2 on November 15, 2011 at 4:11 am {no comments}

Time: 3-6 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Location: Daisy Douglas Park
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Are you an ace when it comes to shooting hoops? Bring those basketball skills out to the park and have some fun while testing your skills. You could win a FREE Thanksgiving dinner for your whole family! NOTE: This event is for kids age 5-17.

Address:
Daisy Douglas Park
500 Marshall Street
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Images: xedos4 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Pottery Barn Kids’ Thanksgiving Story Time

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on November 15, 2011 at 3:55 am {no comments}

Vintage Turkey Art Time: 11 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Location: Pottery Barn Kids
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 253-0964; Website

What’s Doing?
Kick-off the Thanksgiving holiday with a special story time at Pottery Barn Kids. Children will be treated to a story, sing songs, and make a turkey hand craft.

Address:
Pottery Barn Kids
Hyde Park Village
804 South Village Circle
Tampa, FL 33606

The vintage artwork appearing on this page is courtesy of Vintage Feed Sacks.