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Pinellas Park Kiwanis Club Children’s Fishing Derby

Filed under June 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 21, 2013 at 10:44 am {no comments}

Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Location: Freedom Lake Park
Cost: FREE and open to children age 12 and younger
Info: (727) 541-0895; City of Pinellas Park Website

What’s Doing?
Children age 12 and younger are invited for a morning of fishing. Bait will be provided, and there will be FREE food for participants and their families. If you don’t already have one, fishing poles will be available. To make things exciting, prizes will be awarded in several categories.

Address:
Freedom Lake Park
9990 46th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

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May the Fourth Be with You!

Filed under May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on April 29, 2013 at 10:08 am {no comments}

Time: 12-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: Participating Toys “R” Us stores
Cost: FREE
Info: Toys “R” Us Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids to build an mini version of Jek-14′s Stealth Starfighter, as featured in LEGO® Star Wars™ The Yoda Chronicles, a trilogy of animated specials, the first of which is scheduled to premiere on Cartoon Network on May 29.

The Yoda Chronicles was originally a web-series released on January 11, 2013. You can watch episodes on The Official LEGO Channel.

Even Better! The website has a Star Wars matching game and a puzzle game the kids can play online.

Address:
Find a Toys “R” Us store near you.

Image courtesy of Geoffrey, LLC.

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Star Wars Family Day at Books-A-Million
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: Books-A-Million at Westfield Brandon
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 571-2062; Westfield Brandon Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Stop by the store for Star Wars-themed family activities, story time, crafts and more.

Address:
Books-A-Million
Westfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511

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Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library (Matthew Gregory Community Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; HCPLC Event Description

What’s Doing?
There will be Playstation 2 and board games that celebrate this galaxy far, far away.

Address:
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library
2607 East Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33610

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Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition to Host “Slide Into a Safe Summer” at Bright House Field

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on April 18, 2013 at 6:58 pm {no comments}

baseball Time: 4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Location: Bright House Field
Cost: Tickets for the game are only $9/person, and will be available pre-game at the Safe Kids Coalition welcome booth (Tickets includes admission to the game, a hot dog, drink and ice cream sandwich)
Info: Call (800) 226-6581 or e-mail Office Administrator Diana Capo at DLC@FlorinRoebig.com; Florin/Roebig Facebook Page; All Children’s Hospital Website

What’s Doing?
Bring your family and friends to Bright House Field for kid-friendly activities, a baseball game, food and fun. Activities will include:
— Fun and games with the Radio Disney AM1380 Road Crew
— A dunk tank (sponsored by the Florida Swimming Pool Association)
— Fishing and casting activities (sponsored by the Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing)
— Fireworks
… and more!

The afternoon will begin outside the stadium at 4 p.m., followed by a baseball game pitting the Clearwater Threshers against the Tampa Yankees. A fireworks display will close the event.

Address:
Bright House Field
601 North Old Coachman Road
Clearwater, FL 33765

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Healthy Kids Day 2013: Kick-off a Healthy Summer

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on April 16, 2013 at 10:35 am {no comments}

On April 27, YMCAs across America will be celebrating Healthy Kids Day, a nationwide initiative to improve the health and well-being of our children. More than 1,900 facilities will be hosting FREE community events for families. Let’s kick-off a happy, healthy and active summer!

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Tampa Metropolitan YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2013 Healthy Kids Day
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Cost: FREE admission; Paid parking is available in the Poe Parking Garage
Info: Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Website

What’s Doing?
Healthy Kids Day is a FREE annual community event designed to encourage children and their families to have fun through active play. This year’s event will include:
— Bounce house obstacle course
— Fitness demonstrations
— Youth sports
— Crafts
— Music
— Appearances by local mascots
— Healthy snacks
— Giveaways
… and more!

Summer camp information will also be available during the event.

Address:
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602

Image courtesy of Tampa Metropolitan YMCA

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asterik YMCA of the Suncoast will also be celebrating Healthy Kids Day on April 27 with special events at individual branches — Citrus County Auditorium, Hernando County YMCA, James P. Gills YMCA, Greater Palm Harbor YMCA, North Pinellas YMCA at John Chesnut Park, Clearwater YMCA, Greater Ridgecrest YMCA and High Point YMCA. Join the fun at a location near you, and kick-off a healthy summer. All events run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information regarding an event at your favorite YMCA of the Suncoast location, please call (727) 467-9622.

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Celebrate Dia del Niño/Day of the Child

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on April 16, 2013 at 10:05 am {no comments}

Child with books floating away with balloons Día del Niño, or Day of the Child, is celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries; you and your child can celebrate this special day right here in Tampa Bay.

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Celebramos! Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros (Day of the Children/Day of the Books)
Time: 11 a.m. (John F. Germany); 1-4 p.m. (Bruton Memorial)
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Location: John F. Germany Public Library (Children’s Area – 1West) & Bruton Memorial Library (Meeting Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: HCPLC Website

What’s Doing?
At John F. Germany Public Library, guests will be entertained by the magic of entertainer Cesar Domico and make a Latin American craft to take home! Snacks will be provided.

At Bruton Memorial Library, children will make a Mexican tissue flower craft by Polk Museum of Art, and enjoy the magic of bilingual magician Cesar Domico. Plus, each child will receive a FREE book.

Address:
John F. Germany Public Library
900 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 273-3652

Bruton Memorial Library
302 West McLendon Street
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9215

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Puppet Show: Mariposa Martinez And More Tales From Latin America
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Location: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library (Community Room)
Cost: FREE (NOTE: This show is limited to 120 participants. You must pick up tickets at the Ask Me Kiosk after 2:30 p.m.)
Info: (813) 273-3652; HCPLC Website

What’s Doing?
Katie Adams will present a 45-minute puppet show featuring stories from Latin America. The presentation will combine shadow puppets and storytelling with audience participation.

Address:
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library
1906 Bloomingdale Avenue
Valrico, FL 33596

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4th Annual Día Del Niño (Day of the Child)
Time: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Location: Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
Cost: Included with regular admission or FREE for Zoo members
Info: (813) 935-8552; Lowry Park Zoo Website

What’s Doing?
Join Lowry Park Zoo for their annual cultural festival celebrating Día del Niño (Day of the Child). This one-day celebration features family activities and entertainment, such as live music by local Latin artists and bilingual talks.

Even Better! Catch the Radio Disney AM1380 Road Crew from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for music, games and prizes.

Address:
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
1101 West Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604

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Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros (Day of the Children/Day of the Books)
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: East Library (Meeting Room A/B)
Cost: FREE
Info: Contact Marcela at (727) 562-4970; Clearwater Public Library Calendar

What’s Doing?
Your whole family is invited to listen to stories, sing along and make crafts.

Address:
Clearwater Public Library – East Library
2251 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765

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Climb On In! Dunedin’s 12th Annual Touch-A-Truck Takes Place April 27

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on April 16, 2013 at 9:42 am {no comments}

Truck Clip Art Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Location: Highlander Park
Cost: FREE admission; Parking is $5/vehicle; Concessions will be available for purchase
Info: (727) 812-4530; City of Dunedin, FL Website; Radio Disney Website

What’s Doing?
Head to Dunedin, FL for the largest Touch-A-Truck event in the Southeast United States. You and your family are invited to climb in and touch real working trucks, cars, motorcycles, fire engines, tractors and more. Plus, listen to music and jump in the bounce house.

Even Better! The Radio Disney AM1380 Road Crew will be on-site from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. playing Radio Disney hits. Join them for some fun family games and a chance to win prizes.

Address:
Highlander Park
903 Michigan Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698

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The Melting Pot to Host a Fondue Fairytale for Little Princesses

Filed under April 2013 Events, Deals by whatsdo2 on April 12, 2013 at 11:05 am {no comments}

Okay, at first blush this may not seem like such a deal; however, if you’ve ever been to The Melting Pot … well, it really is. Plus, this price includes some cool princessy swag for the kids!

Time: 12-2 p.m.
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2013 (St. Petersburg); Saturday, April 27, 2013 (Tampa)
Location: The Melting Pot of Tampa & The Melting Pot of St. Petersburg (NOTE: This event is also taking place in Sarasota, FL on April 28)
Cost: $16/Princess (age 6-12), $5/Little Princess (age 5 and younger), and $29/adult (Reservations are required; Please contact The Melting Pot for any additional requirements or restrictions)
Info: View the Fondue Fairytale e-mail blast; The Melting Pot Website; View the Fondue Fairytale Enchanted Feast menu (PDF)

What’s Doing?
The Melting Pot will be serving up a three-course meal fit for a princess, including:
— Cheese fondue for two
— An entrée each
— Chocolate fondue for two

Be sure to bring along the camera for special pictures of your little princess with a real-life fairy princess.

Even Better! Each princess will receive a tiara and light-up wand.

Address:
The Melting Pot of Tampa
13164 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 962-6936

The Melting Pot of St. Petersburg
2221 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 895-6358

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Largo Mall Celebrates Spring with an Egg Hunt, Face Painting and More!

Filed under Easter 2013 Events, March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 12, 2013 at 12:47 pm {no comments}

Time: 12-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013
Location: Largo Mall
Cost: FREE
Info: Largo Mall Events; View the Largo Mall Spring Celebration flyer online

What’s Doing?
Celebrate Easter at Largo Mall with lots of family fun happening throughout the mall. There will be a DJ hosting fun games, contests and dances, plus:
— Easter Bunny (next to Chili’s)
— Easter egg hunt (in the fenced-in grassy area behind Chili’s)
— FREE face painting (near MedExpress)
— Craft station (near Game Stop)
— FREE balloons (near Michaels)

Address:
Largo Mall
Seminole Boulevard & Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771

Image: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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WestShore Plaza Celebrates Easter With FREE Kid-Friendly Fun

Filed under Easter 2013 Events, March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 12, 2013 at 9:26 am {no comments}

Celebrate the Easter Bunny at WestShore Plaza Flyer Time: 12-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013
Location: WestShore Plaza (Center Court)
Cost: FREE; Photos with the Easter Bunny available for purchase
Info: E-mail wspevents@glimcher.com; WestShore Plaza Facebook Page; View the event flyer online

What’s Doing?
WestShore Plaza will celebrate Easter with a fun, kid-friendly event this Saturday featuring crafts, entertainment and prizes.

Even Better! Receive a FREE 5×7 photo with any Bunny photo purchase.

NOTE: Visits and photos with the Easter Bunny begin this Friday, March 15.

Address:
WestShore Plaza
250 WestShore Plaza
Tampa, FL 33609

Image: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Hunt for a Leprechaun’s Pot O’Gold at Pottery Barn Kids

Filed under Crafts for Kids, March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 27, 2013 at 1:21 pm {no comments}

Time: 10-10:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Location: Pottery Barn Kids
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 253-0964; Pottery Barn Kids In-store Events

What’s Doing?
Dress in green and head to Hyde Park Village for a special St. Patrick’s Day-themed story time at Pottery Barn Kids. In addition to stories, they’ll be sharing St. Patrick’s Day riddles and making a shamrock craft. Plus, kids can help to find the Leprechaun’s pot of gold hidden in the store!

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

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