Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Location: South Holiday Branch Library
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
It’s the time of year for spooky fun! So, come and create some creepy critter crafts. For Grade K-5th.
Address:
South Holiday Branch Library
4649 Mile Stretch Drive
Holiday, FL 34690
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Date: October 21, 2011
Location: Seal Swim School in Lutz and South Tampa
Cost: Free to attend; Expect to purchase tickets for some activities
Info: Lutz: (813) 229-7946; South Tampa: (813) 879-7946; Website
What’s Doing?
Seal Swim School are again hosting their annual Family Fall Festival! Bring the kids out for games, face painting, a bounce house, and crafts.
Seal Swim School Pumpkin Patch
You can pick out your perfect Halloween pumpkin from their patch, which will be open daily through October 31. Come any day, or pick one out during their Family Fall Festival.
Address:
Seal Swim School
19509 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Lutz, FL 33548
Seal Swim School
3703 W. McKay Avenue
Tampa, FL 33609
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Date: October 10, 2011
Location: Safety Harbor Library-Youth Services
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 724-1525 x118; Website
What’s Doing?
Bring your little firefighters for a fun-filled story time for the entire family. Talk to real firefighters, see what firefighter bunker gear is like, learn fire safety tips, make a fire safety plan, and learn the “Fire Safety Pledge.”
Even Better! There will be giveaways, like fire hats, coloring books, and more!
Address:
Safety Harbor Library-Youth Services
101 Second Street North
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Location: The GROVE at Wesley Chapel
Cost: Admission: FREE; Food/drinks available for purchase; Beer available for purchase in the Beer Garden
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Wesley Chapel is hosting a community festival with a wide variety of activities for all ages, including:
— Children’s Activities: bounce houses, inflatable games, face painting, crafts, Human Hamster Ball, and more!
— Mr. & Miss Pumpkin Patch Contest
— Pumpkin Patch
— Hay Rides
— Art and Crafts
— Ronnie Setser Custom Car Show
— WC Battle of the Wings contest
— Live entertainment
— Beer Garden
Note to Parents: Guests will be purchasing and consuming alcohol at this event.
Address:
The GROVE at Wesley Chapel
Corner of I-75 North or South (Exit 279) and Highway 54 (Wesley Chapel Boulevard)
Time: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Location: Lake Vista Park & Center
Cost: FREE (donations for dunk tank throws appreciated)
Info: (727) 864-4188; Website
What’s Doing?
Come honor South Pinellas Firefighters and Police Officers and their families (Fire Houses 8 & 11 and District 1 Police Officers) at this special appreciation picnic. The picnic includes:
— FREE Food: brats, pizza and barbeque
— SPPD K-9 Unit Demonstration
— Hook and Ladder Truck
— Dunk Tank (Proceeds from donations for throws at the dunk tank benefit the families of area firefighters and police officers)
— Face Painting
— Strolling Minstrel
— Raffle for prizes
Address:
Lake Vista Park & Center
1401 62nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
If your kids are anything like ours, they love to make crafts. And us Moms love FREE crafts! Well, there are so many opportunities for your kids to make FREE crafts all over town, it will keep you all hoppin’. Just take a look at what’s going on!
Because we will be adding to this list throughout the month, please remember to check back often.
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Halloween FREE Make-it Take-it Event
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Location: All Joann Fabric and Craft Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: We found this information in the Joann Fabric and Craft Stores shopper in October 9, 2011 edition of your newspaper
What’s Doing?
Joann’s is hosting a Halloween Make-it Take-it at all of it’s stores.
Address:
Find a Joann Fabric and Craft Store near you.
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Halloween Fun at Learning Express at Westchase
Time: 2-3 p.m. both days
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011 & Sunday, October 9, 2011
Location: Learning Express at Westchase
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 818-TOYS (8697); Website
What’s Doing?
Are you planning on doing a little shopping this weekend? Stop by Learning Express at Westchase and let the kids make a lollipop ghost!
Address:
Learning Express at Westchase
12950 Race Track Road
Tampa, Florida 33626
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Saturdays @ the Morean
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Morean Arts Center
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Each Saturday, the Morean Arts Center will have free art experiences specially geared for families with children ages 5–10! The center will be open for free art exploration with open art stations and take home projects with instructors on hand to assist. The projects are held in the Bank of America Children’s Learning Center.
Address:
Morean Arts Center
719 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Kids … Dillydally with Dali
Time: Weekdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 pm; Saturdays, 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30-4 p.m.
Date: Ongoing
Location: The Dali Museum
Cost: FREE for these activities in the classroom; Regular admission applies if you want to explore the museum
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Children can discover the creative world of Dali every day in the Education Classroom through stories, puzzles and activities that educate and encourage family interaction. There will be a story hour every Tuesday through Thursday at 11:15 a.m., featuring selected books from the Dali Museum Library and Store. Activities and puzzles are available through 5:30 p.m. weekdays, and on Saturdays, Dillydally with Dali features fun games, puzzles and unique arts & crafts activities.
Address:
The Dali Museum
One Dali Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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THE ART SPOT
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Tampa Museum of Art
Cost: Admission to the activity is FREE; Regular admission costs apply to view the galleries (NO registration required)
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Every Saturday the Museum offers a drop-in art program where you can let your children explore their creativity. The activity takes place in the Golding-Scher classroom. The art projects are self-guided, and the gallery-related monthly themes offer a different art activity each week.
** Participants enter the classroom from the exterior entrance until the museum is open. **
Address:
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602
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LAKESHORE LEARNING CENTER IN-STORE CRAFTS
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Lakeshore Learning Store
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 207-0468; Website
What’s Doing?
Every Saturday, Lakeshore Learning Store has FREE crafts for kids to make. Here’s what’s planned for October:
— Saturday, October 1: Hang Around Spider — Children create a long-legged fun spider that dangles from a “spider web” just like the real thing!
— Saturday, October 8: My Art Portfolio — Kids create a special place for all their art work–a portable portfolio to keeps projects safe!
— Saturday, October 15: Eye-spy Binoculars — Fun is in sight as kids make and decorate their own play binoculars!
— Saturday, October 22: Masquerade Mask — Kids gear up for Halloween — with an eye-popping mask they make themselves!
— Saturday, October 29: Batty Buddy — Children make and decorate a fun, life-size bat to hang on Halloween!
Even Better! October 8 also features a special Kids’ Career Day event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with career-themed crafts and activities.
Address:
Lakeshore Learning Store
4501 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
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KRAFTS FOR KIDZ 2011 AT LaFRANCE
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: LaFrance (outside the store)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 248-1381
What’s Doing?
Every Saturday morning, kids of all ages can stop, create, and recycle something in keeping with the theme of the week. The crafts take place outside the store. Be sure to stop by and pick up a bookmark with the craft themes for October.
Address:
LaFrance
1612 E. 7th Avenue
Ybor City, FL, 33605
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KIDS WORKSHOP AT HOME DEPOT
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Every 1st Saturday of the month
Location: Home Depot Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
If it’s your child’s first time at a Home Depot Kid’s Workshop, they will receive a FREE orange Home Depot apron to wear, keep and bring back each time they attend. Upon completing the project, they will receive an acheivement pin to add to their apron and a certificate of completion. (NOTE: Home Depot crafts are unfinished when you complete them at the store, so they will not look like the picture until you add your own paint.)
— Saturday, October 1
This Fire Rescue Helicopter is ready to help out where help is needed. Watch your children fly it through the air and land safely. This cool project can be added to any rescue team.
Address:
Locate a Home Depot store near you.
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LOWE’S BUILD AND GROW
Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Date: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
Location: All Lowe’s Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
If it’s your child’s first time at a Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshop, they will receive a FREE Lowe’s apron and goggles to wear and keep for each time they attend. Upon completing the project, the child participating will receive a certificate and embroidered patch to add to their apron.
— Saturday, October 8
Your kids will love building this Halloween Monster Machine and creating lots of funny monster combinations afterwards! It’s the perfect accessory to any fun mad scientist lab. Then after Halloween is over, it can be safely stored until next year.
— Saturday, October 22
This kit is awesome! This “Monster” truck includes a flashing light and glow in the dark stickers!
Address:
Locate a Lowe’s Store near you.
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Family Fun At IKEA Tampa!
Time: Starts at 11 a.m.
Date: Friday, October 21, 2011
Location: IKEA Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 623-5454 ext. 1208; Website
What’s Doing?
When school is out, get in on the fun at the IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy! Featuring FREE activities, a FREE meal and a FREE IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy t-shirt for kids under 12 years old who attend*. Activities last 20 minutes and start at 11 a.m., then repeat at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m.
— Friday, October 21: Keep your school supplies organized by personalizing a GLIS box.
* Meal, activity and t-shirt offer valid for children under 12 years old, while supplies last. No adult purchase necessary. Choose from 3 combo meals. One meal per child; dine-in only from 11:00am to 8:00pm. One t-shirt per child, per 12 month period. Child must be present to get t-shirt.
Address:
Ikea Tampa
1103 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33605
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MICHAEL’S IN-STORE CRAFTS
Time: See below
Date: See below
Location: Michael’s Stores
Cost: Some are FREE, while others require the purchase of an item
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Michael’s Crafts stores are offering lots of fun activities for the month of October.
— Saturday, October 8, 2011: The Crazy Pumpkin Event (1-3 p.m.) Design an extreme craft pumpkin. Make-It Take-It with purchase of pumpkin. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. This event is hosted by The Knack.
— Sunday, October 9, 2011: Paper Bat Event (1-3 p.m.) Go batty this All Hallows’ Eve. FREE Make-It Take-It. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. This event is hosted by The Knack.
— Saturday, October 22, 2011: Halloween T-Shirt Event (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Make a fun scary spider T-shirt. Make-It Take-It with purchase of shirt. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. This event is hosted by The Knack.
— Tuesday, October 25, 2011: Paper Pumpkin Event (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Grace your home with ghoulish decor. FREE Make-It Take-It. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. This event is hosted by The Knack.
— Wednesday, October 26, 2011: Halloween Visor Event (6-8 p.m.) Create a crafty visor for Halloween fun. Make-It Take-It with purchase of visor. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. This event is hosted by The Knack.
— Thursday, October 27, 2011: Halloween Mask Event (6-8 p.m.)
Make your own masquerade mask. Make-It Take-It with purchase of mask. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. This event is hosted by The Knack.
— Friday, October 28, 2011: Halloween Clay Pot Event (6-8 p.m.) Design your own adorable clay pot creations. Make-It Take-It with purchase of clay pot (3″ clay pot only $0.50). Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. This event is hosted by The Knack.
— Saturday, October 29, 2011: Halloween Extravaganza Event! (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Join the Costume Parade, create trick-or-treat Duck Tape totes or pails and get kids faces painted. Schedule as follows:
— Duck Tape Pail or Tote: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. featuring Make-It Take-It with purchase of pail or tote, while supplies last.
— FREE Face Painting: 12-1:30 p.m.
— Halloween Parade: 1:30-2 p.m.
— Sunday, October 30, 2011: Halloween Crayola® Pumpkin Patch Event (1-3 p.m.) Celebrate Crayola® style. FREE Make-It Take-It. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last.
Address:
Locate a Michael’s store near you.
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WFamily Fun Days
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Location: Westfield Brandon (Playspace) & Westfield Citrus Park (Macy’s Court)
Cost: FREE; Activities are FREE for our Westfield Family members. Not a member? Visit the Mall Information Kiosk to get your FREE membership card.
Info: Brandon Shopping Mall Website; Citrus Park Mall Website
What’s Doing?
Bring the kids for FREE activities on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, and enjoy stories, snacks, crafts and more.
October’s theme: Music Makes Me Dance.
— Thursday, October 6: Join us as we read Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig and Charlie Parker Played Be Bop. Kids will be treated to a few Charlie Parker tunes, a healthy snack, and each kid will design their own guitar to take home.
— Thursday, October 20: Let’s continue the celebration of music as we read Ella Sets the Stage and The Maestro Plays. Kids will create their own instruments (rain sticks and tambourines), and enjoy a healthy snack.
Address:
Westfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511
Westfield Citrus Park
8021 Citrus Park Town Center
Tampa FL 33625
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Your public Library offers FREE craft events and activities for kids and families, too!
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CRAFT EVENTS
Below are some highlights of events being offered around Hillsborough County in October. Be sure to visit the Hillsborough County Public Library online event calendar to see all the events planned for this month!
~~~ Saturday, October 1, 2011 ~~~
Big Picture Party (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; SouthShore Regional Library)
Celebrate illustrations! Participate in a drawing lesson! Join us for this special program where each family member will illustrate and make their own book. This family program is part of the Big Draw-Ruskin program and is funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. For grades K-3rd. Registration is required. Please ask at the information desk or call 273-3652.
Mad Hatter Tea Party (2-3 p.m.; John F. Germany Public Library)
Come and celebrate your UN-birthday at the library in Mad Hatter style! Sip tea and munch on cookies while we play games, decorate hats, and read a story or two.
~~~ Monday, October 3 & 17, 2011 ~~~
Pee Wee Artists Let’s Create! (10:30-11:15 a.m.; SouthShore Regional Library)
Pee Wee Artists 3-5 years will have a fun morning creating art with our art instructor. Adult must be present. Limit 15. Registration required at SouthShore Regional Library or by phone 273-3652.
~~~ Monday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 2011 ~~~
Wee Artists (11:30-11:50 a.m.; Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library)
Arts and crafts for preschoolers and their caregivers, featuring projects just right for little hands. Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. Limit of 25. For ages 3-5 years.
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PASCO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CRAFT EVENTS
Visit the various Pasco County Libraries online to find out what’s going on in October. The online calendar has a list of events happening at each library. Here are some highlights of events that include crafts:
~~~ Saturday, October 15, 2011 ~~~
Children’s Craft Corner (2-4 p.m.; New River Branch Location)
Make a cool craft and bring it home! This program is for grades k – 5 and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Creepy Critters and Candy Corn! (2-3:30 p.m.; South Holiday Branch Location)
It’s That Time of Year for Spooky Fun! Come and Create Some Creepy Critter Crafts. For Grades K – 5.
Kid’s Craft Corner!! (2-3:30 p.m.; Hudson Branch Location)
Join Ms. Cindy at 2pm to make a Spooky Pumpkin Patch & Vampire Lollipops!!
Kids Crafts (2-3:30 p.m.; Land O’Lakes Branch Location)
Join us for a holiday or seasonal themed craft for the whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library.
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PINELLAS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CRAFT EVENTS
Visit the various Pinellas County Libraries online to find out what’s going on in October. The online calendar has a list of events happening at each library. Here are some highlights of events that include crafts:
~~~ Wednesday, October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011 ~~~
Bright Minds Preschool Storytime (10:30-11:45 a.m.; Clearwater Main Library)
(Ages 3-6)Children and caregivers will enjoy participating in age appropriate literacy activities including stories, songs, and a craft. Younger siblings welcome.
~~~ Friday, October 14, 2011 ~~~
Halloween Crafts with Miss Connie (2-3 p.m.; Clearwater Main Library)
(Grades K and up) Children will create fun crafts for Halloween.
Preschool Halloween Crafts (2-3 p.m.; Clearwater Main Library)
Preschoolers will have fun creating simple Halloween Crafts.
~~~ Thursday, October 27, 2011 ~~~
Halloween Arts/Crafts & Storytime (6 p.m.; Clearwater Beach Library)
Make fun Halloween arts and crafts, and enjoy a Storytime Program as well. For children 7 years old and younger.
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There are tons of FREE — and cheap — family movies going on around Tampa Bay. We have compiled this list of the various film events to help your family plan.
If you know of any family movies going on that we’ve missed, please leave a comment to let us know about them. And be sure to check back often, as we will be adding family movie events as we find them throughout the month. Thanks!
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MOVIE NIGHT AT CHICK-FIL-A: CARS
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Location: Chick-fil-a at North Dale Mabry
Cost: FREE to attend; Food can be purchased
Info: (813) 908-0787; Website
What’s Doing?
Join us outside of Chick-fil-A for Movie Night: Cars! RSVP today and you will recieve a FREE kid’s ice cream cup or cone. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets, as seating will be limited. Call Chick-fil-A for updates about any changes due to weather, however the event will take place rain or shine. The movie will be moved indoors should the weather be poor.
Address:
Chick-fil-a at North Dale Mabry
15801 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Carrollwood, FL 33618
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FALL FREE FOR ALL
Time: Movies start at dark
Date: Friday, October 21, 2011
Location: Sims Park
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks or a picnic and settle in for an outdoor family film.
Movies start at dark so come early to find your spot and let the kids play at the playground until showtime.
In case of bad weather, the movies will be moved across the street inside Peace Hall.
Address:
Sims Park
6341 Bank Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
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FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS IN THE PARK
Time: Begins at dusk
Date: Every Friday night
Location: Pioneer Park
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 812-4530; Website
What’s Doing?
Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department is hosting films in Pioneer Park every Friday night in October. Here’s the line-up:
October 7: Wizard of Oz
October 14: Creature from the Black Lagoon
October 21: Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
October 28: The Mummy (This movie coincides with Dunedin Downtown Trick-or-Treating.)
Address:
Pioneer Park
420 Main Street
Dunedin, FL 34698
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POP-UP THEATRE
Time: Face painting and balloons at 2 p.m.; Movie starts at 3 p.m.
Date: Every Tuesday and Thursday through October 27, 2011
Location: Westfield Countryside Mall
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 796-1070, Website
What’s Doing?
Join Westfield Countryside for family-friendly movies and popcorn every Tuesday & Thursday at 3 p.m. Even better! Bring the kids a little early and enjoy face painting & balloon twisting at 2 p.m. All activities take place at Westfield Countryside’s Pop-Up Theatre on Level 2, near Sears. Just grab one of the available bean bag chairs and get ready for a free “Pop-Up Theatre” movie viewing.
October 4 & 6: Tangled
October 11 & 13: The Lion King
October 18 & 20: Kung Fu Panda
October 25 & 27: Shrek Forever After
NOTE: Movie showings are subject to change without prior notice.
Address:
Westfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33761
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SUNSETS AT PIER 60 SUNSET THEATRE
Time: All movies start at approximately 8:15-8:30 p.m.
Date: Every Friday and Saturday night, weather permitting
Location: Pier 60
Cost: FREE; Popcorn and soft drinks are available for sale
Info: (727) 449-1036 ; Website
What’s Doing?
Sunsets at Pier 60 is a daily free family festival that includes artisans, crafters, street performers, musical entertainment and, of course, a beautiful sunset every night! Every Friday and Saturday night, you can also enjoy a FREE film screening. Bring a blanket or low sitting chair, and watch a movie on the jumbo screen.
Saturday, October 1: LIAR LIAR /PG Fireworks for Super Boat Races to Follow
Friday, October 7: The Muppet Treasure Island /G
Saturday, October 8: October Sky /PG
Friday, October 14: The Wizard of Oz /G
Saturday, October 15: Ferris Buellers Day Off /PG-13
Friday, October 21: Monsters, Inc. /PG
Saturday, October 22: Beastly /PG-13
Friday, October 28: Spooky Buddies /G
Saturday, 29: I Am Number Four /PG-13
Address:
Sunsets at Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive
Clearwater, FL 33767
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FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK
Time: 8 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday Night
Location: Land O’ Lakes Community Park
Cost: FREE; Concessions available ($1 sodas/snacks; $2 Italian Philadelphia Water Ice)
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
Gather the family and bring chairs and blankets for a free outdoor movie. Movies begin at sundown. Here’s what’s playing:
Friday, October 14: Cars
Address:
Land O’ Lakes Community Park
5401 Land O’Lakes Boulevard
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
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FREE Family Films @ Your Library
Take advantage of the many FREE family movie events offered by your local Library! We’ve listed several below that you can enjoy this month. There are so many great, FREE programs being hosted by our local Libraries, however, that we just can’t put them all on; so be sure to check your County Library System’s calendar of events (we’ve included links below; just click on the name of your county) to find out about a ton of other great events going on around town this month.
Hillsborough County Public Library
~~~ Friday, October 7 & 28~~~
Friday Afternoon at the Movies (3:30-5:30 p.m.; West Tampa Branch Library) Come share a bag of popcorn with your friends and family and watch a movie. Surprises await!
~~~ Saturday, October 8~~~
Saturday Morning Movies at the Library (11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Austin Davis Public Library) Relax, watch a favorite movie, eat popcorn as we turn the library into a movie theater. Everyone will love this G rated movie starring Dogs.
Hispanic Heritage Movie (2-4 p.m.; 78th Street Community Library) Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the library with a biographical drama, based on the life and times of Selena, the Tejano pop singer whose life was cut tragically short. Rated PG.
~~~Saturday, October 15~~~
Family Film Program (2-4 p.m.; 78th Street Community Library) Join us for a fun family film! Free snacks will be provided.
~~~Friday, October 21~~~
Interactive Kung Fu Movie (10-11:30 a.m.; Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library) An unlikely hero! A team of masters! A challenge like no other! One panda works to fulfill his dream and save the town. Will he do it? Join us and take part in the action, with props, sound effects, and a whole lot of fun. Props limited to the first 48 children.
~~~Tuesday, October 25~~~
Haunted Movie Night (4:15-6:45 p.m.; Seminole Heights Branch Library) Join your friends at the library for a spooky good time. Refreshments, craft activities and a book swap will complete the event.
After School Teen Movie Matinee (4:30-6:30 p.m.; North Tampa Branch Library) Come chill with your friends after school at the North Tampa Branch Library and enjoy a new teen movie. For ages 13-18.
~~~Thursday, October 27~~~
Teen Movie Night! (4:30-6:30 p.m.; Town N Country Regional Public Library) Come have popcorn and enjoy watching an awesome movie. For ages 13-18.
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~~~ Saturday, October 1 ~~~
Popcorn and a Movie (2-3:30 p.m.; Land O’Lakes Branch Library) Enjoy a G or PG-rated movie. Sponsored by the Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library.
~~~ Saturday, October 8~~~
Tween Popcorn and a Movie (1-3 p.m.; New River Branch Library)The Tween Popcorn and a Movie program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For grades 4-7.
Tween Movie and Popcorn Party! (2-3:30 p.m.; South Holiday Branch Library) It’s October and that can only mean one thing…SCARY MOVIE…BOO! Join us for a movie, popcorn and candy! Grades 4 – 7
~~~Saturday, October 15~~~
Family Movie Matinee (2-4 p.m.; Hugh Embry Branch Library) Our October movie features good old Shrek, plus monsters, aliens, and pumpkins! Kids up to age 12 with parent/guardian, enjoy a family movie with juice, popcorn, and crafts!
~~~Saturday, October 22~~~
Children’s Popcorn And a Movie (1-3:30 p.m.; New River Branch Library) Children’s Popcorn And a Movie is for grades k – 5 and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Pinellas County Public Library
~~~Wednesday, October 19~~~
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” Movie and Coloring Contest (3-5:15 p.m.; North Greenwood Library) Enjoy Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” while competing in a coloring contest based on the movie.
~~~Saturday, October 29~~~
Monster Film Fest (12:30-4:30 p.m.; Clearwater Main Library) Halloween monster movies. Trivia & prizes.
~~~Saturday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29~~~
Family Movie Matinee (2 p.m.; Seminole Community Library) All ages welcome! Free popcorn and soda provided by The Friends of Seminole Community Library.
October 1 – The Perfect Game (Rated PG, 99 min.)
October 8 – Mars Needs Moms (Rated PG, 88 min.)
October 15 – Disneynature-African Cats (Rated G, 89 min.)
October 22 – Spookie Buddies (Rated G, 88 min.)
October 29 – Spaced Invaders (Rated PG, 100 min.)
~~~Saturday, October 7, 14, 21, 28~~~
Classic Movie Matinee (1 p.m.; Seminole Community Library)
October 7: Young Frankenstein (1974; B&W; 102 min.): Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, and Teri Garr. Mel Brooks presents a riotous parody of the horror film genre! Dr. Frankenstein’s grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits his grandfather’s castle. Once there, he repeats his ancestor’s experiments… with the help of a funny hunchback and a pretty lab assistant.
October 14: Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964; B&W; 132 min.): Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, and Joseph Cotten. After the mysterious murder of her lover, a sourthern belle confines herself to the walls of her decaying mansion. Decades later, when her cousin arrives for an extended visit, she begins to descend into madness.
October 21: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944; B&W; 118 min.): Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane, and Raymond Massey. In this Frank Capra black comedy, a drama critic learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are homicidal maniacs… and that insanity runs in his family.
October 28: Duel (1971; color; 90 min.): Dennis Weaver.
While driving along a lonely stretch of road in California, salesman Dennis Weaver crosses paths with a sinister tanker truck, whose unseen driver engages him in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Location: St. James United Methodist Church
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What’s Doing?
There is so much going on at this Fall Festival!
— Browse the outdoor craft fair
— Enjoy FREE food and beverages
— Participate in cake walk activities occurring every half hour
— Enjoy a variety of ongoing entertainment, games and children’s activities
— Stop by the Pumpkin Patch to choose that perfect pumpkin for your family
— Take advantage of the photo ops
This is a family festival with fun for all ages!
Address:
St. James United Methodist Church
16202 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33647
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Location: New Tampa Regional Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652, Website
What’s Doing?
Join in on some Hogwarts Academy fun and games! Come in costume (any costume) and get sorted, test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter, play Bertie Botts Roulette and Indoor Quidditch. The event will be held in the Jeri Zelinkski Community Room.
Address:
New Tampa Regional Library
10001 Cross Creek Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33647
Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Location: Lakeshore Learning Store
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 207-0468; Website
What’s Doing?
Lakeshore Learning Store invited you and your children to come listen to the story Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. The storytime will take place every hour, on the hour. Last year, Jumpstart led more than 2 million children in reading the same book on the same day. This year they are trying to break that record!
Even Better! If you make a purchase at Lakeshore on October 6, 10% of the proceeds will go to Jumpstart’s Early Education programs. Just mention the code 4892 at checkout.
Address:
Lakeshore Learning Store
4501 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
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