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LAST WEEKEND TO ENTER! Frogury’s Halloween Costume Contest

Filed under Contests by whatsdo2 on October 29, 2011 at 11:43 am {no comments}

This is the LAST WEEKEND to enter Frogury’s Halloween Costume Contest! So be sure to bring your kids by in costume before 10 pm. tonight or Sunday, October 30 between 12 p.m. and 10 p.m. to get entered. All participants receive a BOGO coupon just for participating! And you could win a rockin’ gift card to Frogury!

Time: 12-10 p.m.
Date: October 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2011
Location: Frogury
Cost: FREE to enter the contest; Yummy frozen yogurt available for purchase
Info: (813) 994-1960; Facebook Page, Website

What’s Doing?
Frogury, New Tampa’s premier frozen yogurt factory, is hosting a Halloween Costume Contest for kids and teens. To enter the contest, just visit Frogury wearing your costume. They will take a picture of you and post it on their Facebook page. All participants will receive a BOGO (Buy 1-Get 1) coupon just for participating!

Here’s How the Contest Works:
“Friends” of Frogury’s Facebook page can vote by “liking” their favorite costume picture. The costume that scores the most “likes” will win First place in the contest. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place:
— First Place (number of “likes”): $75 Frogury Gift Card
— Second Place: $50 Frogury Gift Card
— Third Place: $25 Frogury Gift Card

Winners will be announced on Monday, October 31 on Frogury’s Facebook page. Prizes can be redeemed on November 1, 2011. If you have any questions about the contest, please contact Frogury directly.

Address:
Frogury
(corner of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. and County Line Rd. in the LA Fitness & Sweetbay plaza)
6431 East County Line Road
Tampa, FL 33631

Not Very Scary Halloween

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on October 26, 2011 at 11:36 am {no comments}

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, October 28, 2011
Location: Largo Public Library (Teen Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Bring your little ones to the Not Very Scary Halloween presented by Largo Public Library’s Teen Volunteers, and they will be treated to stories, crafts, treats and a few cartoons in the movie room.

Address:
Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771

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Teddy Bear Parade

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on October 26, 2011 at 12:56 am {no comments}

Time: 2-3 p.m.
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Location: Largo Public Library (Children’s Program Room)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required (Register in the Children’s Department)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Largo Public Library is celebrating National Teddy Bear Day by inviting children age 6 and older to bring their teddy bear (or other favorite stuffed toy) to the Library to enjoy stories and a few other surprises.

Address:
Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771

Super Saturday Puppet Show

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on October 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.
Date: October 29, 2011
Location: St. Petersburg Main Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 892-5296; Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids in costume for a frightfully fun time. There will even be creepy crafts to make during this spooky Halloween-themed program!

Address:
St. Petersburg Main Library
3745 9th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Image: Simon Howden / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Monster Mash

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on October 25, 2011 at 1:31 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Location: Tarpon Springs Community Center
Cost: FREE; Refreshments available for purchase
Info: (727) 942-5628; Website

What’s Doing?
Tarpon Springs’ annual Monster Mash event includes a costume contest, trick-or-treat stations, spooky arts and crafts with the Tarpon Springs Library, the Helen Ellis Hospital Health Fair, games and prizes, and a toned-down version of their Haunted House. The Tarpon Springs Police and Fire Departments will also be participating with demonstrations and safety information.

You May Also Be Interested to Know …
Tarpon Springs is hosting safe trick-or-treating from 5-6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2011 along Tarpon Avenue. For more information, contact (727) 937-6109.

Address:
Tarpon Springs Community Center
400 South Walton Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Event Disclaimer: The Halloween events we post as “Non-Scary Halloween Events” are not INTENDED to be scary so that small children can enjoy them, too. However, there are many aspects of the Halloween celebration — costumes, masks, carved pumpkins, scarecrows, witches, etc. — that a child may personally find to be frightening. Please use your discretion when deciding to attend a Non-scary Halloween Event with your little one. Nobody knows your child better than you!

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Halloween Costume Party with Mr. Tommy

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on October 23, 2011 at 10:45 pm {no comments}

Time: 10-11 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Location: Shops at Wiregrass in Center Court
Cost: FREE
Info: We received this flyer as an e-mail from Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the little ones for a special Wiregrass Wednesday with Mr. Tommy singing some Halloween songs. There will also be a bounce house, face painter, balloons, train rides and more. Oh, and be sure to wear your costume! Mr. Tommy is promising lots of Halloween gift, too, so there should be a few surprises. Click Here to learn more about Mr. Tommy — a favorite performer of many Bay area children.

Address:
Shops at Wiregrass
28211 Paseo Drive
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Boyette Springs Church of God Fall Festival

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers by whatsdo2 on October 23, 2011 at 10:08 pm {no comments}

Time: 5-7 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011
Location: Boyette Springs Church of God
Cost: The Church is asking people to bring non-perishable food items and/or canned goods to help feed families this Thanksgiving season
Info: (813) 671-0086

What’s Doing?
Bring the family to the Fall Festival at Boyette Springs Church of God to enjoy a variety of games, hayrides, bounce house, dunk tank, candy, prizes and food.

Address:
Boyette Springs Church of God
12114 Boyette Road
Riverview, FL 33596

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Corey Halloween Bash

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on October 23, 2011 at 2:32 pm {no comments}

Time: 5-9 p.m.
Date: Friday, October 28, 2011
Location: Corey Avenue Area
Cost: FREE; Parking is FREE
Info: (727) 498-8778; Website

What’s Doing?
The Corey Area Business Association is hosting a Halloween Bash full of fun for all ages — and the family dog, too! Here’s what they have planned:
— Gone To The Dogs Boutique’s Pet Costume Contest (call the Boutique for more details)
— Painted face/costume contest for kids and adults
— Carved pumpkin contest (bring your pumpkin already carved to enter the contest)
— Safe Trick-or-Treating at participating Corey Avenue merchants
— Music

Address:
Corey Avenue Area
155 Corey Avenue
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Image: Simon Howden / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Fall Festival 2011 @ Broward Elementary

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on October 23, 2011 at 3:05 am {no comments}

Time: 6-8 p.m.
Date: Friday, October 28, 2011
Location: Broward Elementary
Cost: Everything is FREE, except for concessions; Hot dog meals, cotton candy and popcorn available for purchase (Concessions benefit Broward PTA)
Info: (813) 276-5592; Website

What’s Doing?
Sponsored jointly by Broward PTA and Common Ground Church, this fun family event features lots of activities, including:
— Hayrides
— Costume contest
— Carnival games
— Bounce houses
— Face painting
— Pumpkin carving
— Crafts
— Balloons
— Live music throughout the evening
— Family portraits
— FREE raffle and giveaways to local establishments
— and more!

Address:
Broward Elementary
400 West Osborne Avenue
Tampa, FL 33603

Bay Area Businesses Offer Halloween Treats!

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on October 21, 2011 at 12:29 am {no comments}

Some area businesses are getting in on the Halloween fun, too! Check out what’s Halloween Treats you can enjoy while you’re out shopping this Halloween holiday:

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Frogury’s Halloween Costume Contest
Time: 12-10 p.m.
Date: October 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2011
Location: Frogury
Cost: FREE to enter the contest; Frozen yogurt available for purchase
Info: (813) 994-1960; Facebook Page, Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids to Frogury in costume and have their picture taken for Frogury’s Halloween Costume Contest. All participants receive a BOGO (Buy 1-Get 1) Frogury’s coupon just for participating! Click Here for details on how the contest works. This event is for children and teens.

Address:
Frogury
(corner of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. and County Line Rd. in the LA Fitness & Sweetbay plaza)
6431 East County Line Road
Tampa, FL 33631

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Your child will receive their gift pack when you check out. Here’s what we got:
— Glow stick
— Glow wristband and necklace (2 pcs.)
— Fun Dip, Twizzler
— Plastic snake and spider
— Coupons: FREE 5×7 print from your digital camera/CD, Save $5 on purchase of any Halloween costume, Save $5 on purchase of any Hershey’s snack-size bags 19 oz. or larger, and save $2 on any CVS/pharmacy brand C or D batteries

CVS 2011 Halloween Party and Customer Event
Time: 9 a.m – 5 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 23, 2011
Location: All CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide
Cost: FREE with any purchase
Info: Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
CVS is a offering a FREE Gift Pack to any child who visits their stores in costume on October 23, 2011. The gift pack includes:
— $5 value of candy
— Toys
— Trick-or-Treat safety items
— $10 in coupons for additional Halloween products
— FREE 5×7 photo (supported by an in-store costume photo shoot)

Address:
Find a CVS store near you.

Thanks to Glori for putting us onto this one!

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Seedlings Costume Party
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Location: Seedlings
Cost: FREE to attend; Some special offers require a purchase (see below)
Info: (813) 251-5111; Website

What’s Doing?
Bring your kids dressed in costume for some Halloween arts and crafts. All kids in costume will receive a goody bag. The best costume wins a $25 gift card. While you’re there, you can also enjoy:
— Professional Photography by Sandi Santos: While you’re at Seedlings, have a professional portrait of your child in costume taken by Sandi Santos. Spend $75 or more at Seedlings between October 22, 2011 and October 29, 2011, and you will receive a FREE 8″ x 10″ portrait. (Photos are only taken between 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
— 40% Off All Halloween Items (October 29, only)
— FREE Trick-or-Treat Tote with purchase of $30 or more, while supplies last.

Address:
Seedlings
1530 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33629

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Halloween Treat at Learning Express at Westchase
Time: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. both days
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011 & Sunday, October 30, 2011
Location: Learning Express at Westchase
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 818-TOYS (8697); Website

What’s Doing?
Bring your little ones in costume to Learning Express at Westchase for a treat. Your friends at Learning Express love to see the kids’ creative costumes each year, so stop in to say “hello” (and maybe “Trick-or-Treat,” too!) and score a sweet treat.

Address:
Learning Express at Westchase
12950 Race Track Road
Tampa, Florida 33626

Image courtesy of HassleFreeClipart.com
Thanks, Colleen for giving us this event tip that led to finding this one!

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Jake’s BBQ-Tacular Chips Halloween Treat
Time: 4-9 p.m.
Date: Monday, October 31, 2011
Location: Jake’s Wayback Burgers
Cost: FREE BBQ Chips; Other food options available for purchase
Info: (813) 265-8888; Website

What’s Doing?
Stop into Jakes Wayback Burgers on Halloween night and score some FREE BBQ House Made chips!

Address:
Jake’s Wayback Burgers
17695 North Dale Mabry Highway
Lutz, FL 33548

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Trick-or-Treat at Publix
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Date: Monday, October 31, 2011
Location: All participating Publix Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: We found this information on a flyer we picked up as we were checking out at Publix.

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids to Publix in their costumes to collect treats throughout the store.

Address:
Find a Publix store near you.

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Do you know of another business in the Bay area offering a Halloween treat to kids this Halloween holiday? If so, contact us and let know about it so others can enjoy it, too! We’ll be updating this list as we learn of businesses offering a treat to kids this holiday, so be sure to check back.