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1st Annual Aquamania Celebration

Filed under June 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on June 19, 2012 at 12:45 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Location: Gulfport Beach Park
Cost: FREE for spectators; Some activities require a fee ($5-$25 depending upon the activity)
Info: (727) 344-3711; Sea Breeze Manor Website; Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce Website

What’s Doing?
This 1st Annual Aquamania Celebration will take place along historic Gulfport Beach, as the City of Gulfport salutes its waterfront with a festival featuring:
— Recycled Regatta (build your own boat!)
— Water slides
— Arts and crafts vendors
— Kid’s entertainment
— Live music
— Kayak and paddle board races
— Potato sack race
… and more!

NOTE TO PARENTS: There will be beer/wine sales during this event.

Address:
Gulfport Beach Park
5730 Shore Boulevard
Gulfport, FL 33707

Water Image: Idea go / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy Presents Disney’s “Mulan” Jr.

Filed under June 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on June 6, 2012 at 5:46 am {no comments}

Time: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012 &
Location: Catherine Hickman Theatre of Gulfport
Cost: $10/person; FREE parking
Info: For tickets call 727-784-6598; Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids to see a stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan — the heartwarming tale of the misfit Mulan in ancient China and her mischievous sidekick Mushu — performed by the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy.

Address:
Catherine Hickman Theatre
5501 27th Avenue South
Gulfport, FL 33701

Theatre interior image from Catherine Hickman Theatre.

May-Faire Community Family Fun Festival

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 3, 2012 at 2:33 am {no comments}

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Boca Ciega Center
Cost: FREE (Proceeds benefit the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation, Most Holy Name Parish, and Boca Ciega Center); Festival parking at Most Holy Name Catholic Church
Info: Ruth at (727) 344-4608; E-mail: activities @bocaciegacenter.com

What’s Doing?
Gulfport is celebrating Older Americans Month with a family fun festival that includes:
— Community yard sale (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
— Arts, crafts, business and food vendors (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
— Kids Korner with Dunk Tank, bounce house, games, balloons and face painting (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
— Pony rides (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
— Bake sale (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
— Silent auction (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
— Health Fair (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
— Tours of Boca Ciega Center with special drawing (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
— Veterans honored, flag dedication and formal flag retiring (bring flags needing formal retiring) (1-2 p.m.)

Address:
Boca Ciega Center
1414 59th Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707

Earthfest 2012

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on April 16, 2012 at 12:48 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Location: Clymer Park
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 744-7051; Website; Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
The City of Gulfport, Earth Scouts St. Petersburg and First Florida Frontiers will be celebrating the Earth and its’ water at this family festival with:
— Earth-friendly vendors
— Water-themed walking parade (3-4 p.m.)
— Special guest Shana Banana (in the Water-themed walking parade)
— Live music
— Dancing
— Drum circles
— Story telling
— The Pier Aquarium touch tank
— Fishing
— Crafts tables
— Face painting
… and more!

Even Better! Make puppets, signs and costumes for the parade at the family art & crafts tables, or make them at home before you come.

Address:
Clymer Park
Gulfport Boulevard South and Beach Boulevard South
Gulfport, FL 33707

Earth Hand Drawn: Image: Sujin Jetkasettakorn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Natural Home: Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

8th Annual Gulfport’s Get Rescued Festival

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers by whatsdo2 on February 23, 2012 at 2:26 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Along Beach Boulevard in Gulfport, FL
Cost: FREE admission
Info: (727) 322-5217; Website

What’s Doing?
Bring your family and your family dog to a fun festival featuring animal-related vendors, artists and crafters. Pet-related activities will include:
— Pet parade (with domestic and adoptable pets)
— Pet care education
— Pet services
— Pet food and supplies drive (Donations of dog and cat food, cat litter, and pet supplies are appreciated.)
— Animal rescue groups
— FREE samples
— Training demos
— Canine Massage
— Food, music and games

Well behaved pets and their leashed people are welcome! The daytime event is free for the public to attend, and plenty of FREE parking is available in and around the area.

Address:
Gulfport
Beach Boulevard
Gulfport, FL 33707

Family Fun Day

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on February 11, 2012 at 1:46 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Location: Tomlinson Lake Park
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 893-1068; Website

What’s Doing?
Bring the whole family to enjoy a FREE day of kid-friendly fun in the park with:
— Inflatables
— Entertainment
— Crafts
— Family competitions
— Hot dogs and bottled water (while supplies last)

Address:
Tomlinson Lake Park
1820 55th Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
(Corner of Tangerine Avenue South & 54th Street South)

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