Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Tampa, FL

Five things to do in Tampa Bay when 'It's too HOT, Mommy!'

by Becky

1) The Florida Aquarium ~ Pet stingrays, visit penguins and play in the water at Explore A Shore, a 2-acre outdoor water park with slides, sand castles, pirate ships and fountains. Open daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $17.95/adults and $12.95/children (>2/free). A Party of Six membership is $135/year.* 2) MOSI ~ Check out Kids in Charge! with hands-on learning from the ... Read more >

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99 (or so) things to do in Tampa Bay before your children grow up

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Air, land & sea Carriage rides at The Pier (St. Pete) HMS Bounty (St. Pete) Hot-air balloon rides Jolley Trolley (Clearwater Beach) MacDill AFB Air Fest Streetcars (Ybor City) Suncoast Beach Trolley (St. Pete) Trains (Largo) Aquariums Clearwater Marine Aquarium The Florida Aquarium Parker Manatee Aquarium (Bradenton) The Pier Aquarium (St. Pete) Tarpon ... Read more >

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Mozart, Moby or Miles

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Here are a few places to go for children to learn and listen to music. 1) Kindermusik teaches children music so they become better learners and develop cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical skills. Each class comes with at-home materials. Register or attend a free preview class. Check for schedules and prices. 2) Music with Mar also aims to help a child's total ... Read more >

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How to cultivate the tiniest green thumb in Tampa Bay

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Learn about ecosystems, insects and how plants decompose at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center in Tarpon Springs. Prices and age requirements vary (many are free!), so check the Web site or call (727) 453-6800 for more information. The Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo has more than 30 acres of gardens and 90 acres of natural landscape to explore, including a ... Read more >

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Birthday party ideas

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Here are some unique birthday-party ideas. Hire a Fire Truck: For $350, a firefighter will arrive in a real fire truck, complete with lights, siren, horns and hoses. Parties are geared to the age of children, who will get fire tips, a tour of the engine, and they will get to try on firefighter gear. Each child gets promoted to junior firefighter and gets a plastic fire helmet and goody bag. ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 6/6

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Things to do today 11 a.m. Story time, Fantastic Fridays (toddlers >3 & preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble, Carrollwood 3-11 p.m. John Levique Pirate Days starts today and goes all weekend. 4 p.m. Story time with Froggy, Special Costume Character, Barnes & Noble, Tampa 5-8 p.m. Kid City, Free First Friday, all ages ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 6/17

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June 17, Tuesday 10 a.m. free movies 11 a.m. Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Carrollwood 11 a.m. Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Tampa 4 p.m. Go, Diego, Go, Live! The Lakeland Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland, tickets $36.50, $24.50, $15.50 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn to Ice Skate and Play Hockey Open House, Tampa Bay ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Friday, June 20 11 a.m. Story time, Fantastic Fridays (toddlers >3 & preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble, Carrollwood 11 a.m. Puppet show, Great Explorations, The Children's Museum in St. Petersburg 3 p.m. Story time, Fantastic Friday Bilingual, Barnes & Noble, Tampa 6-10 p.m. 3rd Friday Music Series, John Wilson Park Gazebo, Safety Harbor, free, all ages Saturday, June ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 6/26

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Thursday, June 26 1 p.m. Story time (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Brandon 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time: Eliza and the Dragonfly (by Susie Caldwell Rinehart), Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, admission is free, but registration is required, ages 3-5. Program includes craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wee-time at ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Friday, June 27 10-11 a.m. Story time, Kid City, Oldies but Goodies Books Every Child Should Experience, all ages, free with admission 11 a.m. Story time, Fantastic Fridays (toddlers >3 & preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble, Carrollwood 3 p.m. Story time, Fantastic Friday Bilingual, Barnes & Noble, Tampa Saturday, June 28 WEDU Summer Smash 50th Birthday Bash, special guests ... Read more >

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Imagination: The Really Big Art Show

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My children recently put on The Really Big Art Show for me, with the help of their incredibly talented art director and babysitter, who they adore. It was quite a production, with drawings by each of them, and I got to judge and give out awards for most colorful and most creative title. Next up, I've been promised a dance show. What do your children do to show off their artistic sides? ... Read more >

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Great spot for a wet play date ~ Oldsmar sprayground

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Put on your swimming suits, pack a lunch and call all your friends to meet for some fun water play! Cypress Forest Park at 650 Pine Ave., N., in Oldsmar is a 10-acre park with picnic shelters, restrooms, a nature walk, boardwalk and recreation center. But most popular of all? Hands down the 1,500-square-foot 'sprayground with water to play in perfect for hot summer days. Hours are 11 a.m. to ... Read more >

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Landmarks: Bridges of Tampa Bay

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Most children love bridges, and Tampa Bay has plenty. Take a look at a map and find Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the bridges in the area. Then take a ride over some of the bridges and get a beautiful view of the water, land and sky. Go for sunrise or sunset. Watch for birds, boats and planes while you're at it! Bayside Bridge Courtney Campbell Causeway Gandy Bridge Howard Frankland ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/4

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Friday, July 4 3 p.m. Story time, Fantastic Friday Bilingual, Barnes & Noble, Tampa 4 p.m. Story time with Maisy, Special Costume Character, Barnes & Noble, Tampa Where to celebrate the 4th of July. Clearwater ~ 4 p.m., Thursday, July 3, and 2 p.m., Friday, July 4, 18th Annual Clearwater Celebrates America, Coachman Park, Clearwater, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 4, ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 6/30

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Monday, June 30 10 a.m. Story time (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Brandon 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble, Clearwater ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/1

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Tuesday, July 1 11 a.m. Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Carrollwood 11 a.m. Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Tampa 10 a.m. free movies ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Saturday, July 5 10 a.m. Free movie at Beach Theatre, St. Pete Beach, Shirley Temple's A Little Princess 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Miniature train rides in Largo 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Family Fun Saturday, Salvador Dal Museum, St. Petersburg, hands-on activities, all ages, admission: $15/adult, $4/ages 5-9, free/4 & younger (annual membership/family is $70), call (727) 823-3767 Sunday, July 6 10 ... Read more >

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Best things about vacation and best things about coming home

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As I mentioned before, my family went on summer vacation to Iowa in June. We lucked out with the weather, getting there just days after the worst flooding ever and a week without running water. With blue skies during the day and cool temperatures at night, it was hard to believe we had just missed tornadoes and torrential rain. Maybe it was just good old Iowan hospitality -- they ordered good ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/8

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10 a.m. free movies 11 a.m. Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Tampa

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Three days in Tampa, Day 1

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As part of our July Escapes theme, I am highlighting over the next three days fun things for travelers with preschoolers to do in Tampa. First on the list is one of the best children's zoos in the country, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. It was rated the No. 1 zoo for kids in 2004 by CHILD magazine. It has more than 2,000 animals, including elephants, Florida panthers and even penguins. It also has a ... Read more >

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Three days in Tampa, Day 3

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As part of our July Escapes theme, I am highlighting over three days fun things for travelers with preschoolers to do in Tampa. On Tuesday, I suggested Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, rated the No. 1 children's zoo in the country. On Wednesday, I talked about The Florida Aquarium, which offers 200,000 square feet of exhibits, shows and indoor fun. Today, I have suggestions for great festivals and ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Friday, July 11 3 p.m. Story time, Fantastic Friday Bilingual, Barnes & Noble, Tampa 7-9 p.m. Ulmer Park, Largo, Tim Mullally, rock & folk guitarist Saturday, July 12 10 a.m. Free movie at Beach Theatre, St. Pete Beach, Mysterious Island 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tropical Plant Fair, USF Botanical Gardens, $4/adults, free/children 12 & younger 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Family Fun ... Read more >

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Books: favorite readalouds

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Dinosaurumpus! By Tony Mitton For ages baby to preschool What's a dinosaurumpus? It's a whole lot of fun for little ones in a book written by Tony Mitton and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Mitton was a schoolteacher specializing in special needs before writing children's books. My children adore this book as we read about dinosaurs twisting, dancing and having great time. (One of my ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/15

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Tuesday, July 15 11 a.m. Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Tampa 10 a.m. free movies ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/16

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Wednesday, July 16 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies 11:15 a.m. Jungle Boogie at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in St. Petersburg includes crafts and walks in the preserve for children 3 to 5. Cost is $2.50. Parents get in free. ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/21

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Monday, July 21 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble, Clearwater 6 p.m. Monday Family Movie Night, Children's Program Room, Largo, popcorn included, call (727) 587-2516 8-10 p.m. Summer Concert in the Park Late Night Brass, Largo Central Park, Largo, free, Call (727) 587-6740 ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Saturday, July 26 10 a.m. Free movie at Beach Theatre, St. Pete Beach, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dolphin Encounter cruise on a double-deck, 125-passenger boat into the Gulf of Mexico along Clearwater and Caladesi Island, all ages, $65/person. Make reservations here. 11 a.m. The Backyardigans Live! The Tale of the Mighty Knights, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/1

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Friday, Aug. 1 5-8 p.m. Free First Friday, Kid City, all ages

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Space: Wish upon a shooting star

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The Perseids meteor showers will give a great display throughout August. Its peak is Aug. 12-13, but you should be able to see them during the entire month. Watch a time lapse of the meteor showers here. If your children are interested in space, the moon and stars, take them to the brand-new Saunders Planetarium at MOSI. It has up to three shows daily. Check here for the schedule. Write ... Read more >

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Best places to see fish

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See dolphins, sharks, turtles and oh yeah fish at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, which specializes in rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing sick or injured marine animals. Admission is $11/adults, $7.50/children 3-12, or a Party of Four membership is $55/year. Call 727-441-1790 for more information. Plenty of fish live at The Florida Aquarium's 200,000 square feet of exhibits, shows and ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Friday, Aug. 1 August Double Dino Days ~ Buy a Dinosaur World ticket in August and get a free ticket for December. 10-11 a.m. Flash! Bang! Boom! Discover our Amazing Weather! Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, ages 5 and up, free but registration is required. Call 727-453-6800. 5-8 p.m. Free First Friday, Kid City, all ages 5-8:30 p.m. Nite Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo, ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/5

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Tuesday, Aug. 5 10 a.m. free movies

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Things to do today, 8/6

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Wednesday, Aug. 6 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies

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Things to do today, 8/8

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Friday, Aug. 8 5-8:30 p.m. Nite Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo, free unlimited rides after 5, cost included in admission, free for members. 7-9 p.m. Ulmer Park, Largo, Panakolada, steel drums, free for all ages. ... Read more >

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Local beaches and water fun

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Tampa Bay has some of the best beaches, state parks and water fun in the world. Whether you want to play in the water and collect seashells, swim in the springs or see mermaids up close, you can find it here. If you want to stay closer to home, pack a lunch and pretend you're on the beach at Oldsmar spraygrounds. Speaking of water, staying closer to home and pretending about the beach, here ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Friday, Aug. 8 5-8:30 p.m. Nite Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo, free unlimited rides after 5, cost included in admission, free for members. 7-9 p.m. Ulmer Park, Largo, Panakolada, steel drums, free for all ages. Saturday, Aug. 9 Puss In Boots in Bradenton, Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre, call 813-659-0659 for more information. 10 a.m. Free Kids' Matinee, The Princess Bride, Beach Theatre. 10 ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/11

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Monday, Aug. 11 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MOSI Homeschool Educators Open House, take free self-guided tours of exhibits and learn about MOSI's Homeschool Education programs, get 20 percent discount on membership with on-site registration, call 813-987-6100 for more information. 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble Clearwater 10:30 a.m. Magical Monday ~ What I Like About Me ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/14

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Thursday, Aug. 14 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time at Brooker Creek ~ The Lady and the Spider by Faith McNulty, includes craft, game or other hands-on activity, Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, ages 3-5, admission is free, but registration is required. Call 727-453-6800. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wee-time at Weedon ~ What's It Like to be a Fish? By Wendy Pfeffer, includes ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/15

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Friday, Aug. 15 11 a.m. Puppet show, Great Explorations, The Children's Museum in St. Petersburg, call 727-821-8992 for more information. 5-8:30 p.m. Summer Safari Night, Lowry Park Zoo, free rides after 5 p.m., included in regular admission prices and free for members. Call 813-935-8552 for more information. 6-10 p.m. 3rd Friday Music Series, John Wilson Park Gazebo, Safety Harbor, free ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/18

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Monday, Aug. 18 Back to school! First day of school for Hernando, Hillsborough and Pasco counties. 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble Clearwater ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/20

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Wednesday, Aug. 20 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 20th Anniversary Recognition Day ~ 2 tickets for $20, Lowry Park Zoo, admission for ages 3 and older (2 and younger are always free) with $2 special in food, gifts and rides. Call 813-935-8552 for more information. (Special prices also available Sept. 20, Oct. 20 and Nov. 20.) 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday Night Movie ~ In the Company of Wild Butterflies produced ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Friday, Aug. 22 12:30-1:45 p.m. AquaTots ~ Smart Animals: Learning from Parents, The Florida Aquarium, ages 3-4 with parent, $14/1 child & 1 adult, ($10/members). Call 813-273-4015 for more information. 5-8:30 p.m. Nite Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo, free unlimited rides after 5, cost included in admission, free for members. Saturday, Aug. 23 10 a.m. Free Kids' Matinee, E.T., Beach Theatre ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/25

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Monday, Aug. 25 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble Clearwater ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/27

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Wednesday, Aug. 27 Noon-3 p.m. Oldies But Goodies ~ the Ron Berringer Trio, Dockside Activity Room, The Pier in St. Petersburg, free for all ages. ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/28

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Thursday, Aug. 28 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time at Brooker Creek ~ Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert, Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, includes craft, game or other hands-on activity, ages 3-5. Admission is free, but registration is required. Call 727-453-6800. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wee-time at Weedon ~ Wish for a Fish: All about Sea Creatures by Bonnie Worth, The ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Monday, Sept. 1 Labor Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pioneer Days, Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, Dade City, children's games, arts & crafts show, war re-enactment, call 352-567-0262 for more information. 1-3 p.m. Fun in the Sun ~ outdoor brass-band concert, Carrollwood Cultural Center, free, call 813-269-1310 for more information. 4-9:30 p.m. Salsa En St. Pete Celebration, Waterside ... Read more >

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Safety Harbor library airs story time on television

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Puppets Plus story time will air on InSight, Safety Harbor's 24-hour government access station (Brighthouse channel 615 and Knology channel 15). Set to begin Saturday, check the library's site for the schedule or call 727-724-1525 for more information. ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Friday, Sept. 5 9:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg Johnson Branch library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7113 for more information. 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg main library, ages infant-3, call 727-893-7724 for more information. 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg South Branch library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7244 for more information. Saturday, ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/8

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Monday, Sept. 8 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg South Branch library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7244 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg Mirror Lake Branch library, ages walkers-3, call 727-893-7268 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg North Branch library, ages birth-3, registration required, call 727-893-7214 for more information. ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/9

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Tuesday, Sept. 9 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg West Community library, ages 3-5, call 727-341-7197 for more information. 10:15 a.m. Toddler Story Time, East Lake Community Library, ages birth-3, call 727-773-2665 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg West Community library, ages birth-3, call 727-341-7197 for more information. 11 a.m. Preschool Story ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/10

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Wednesday, Sept. 10 10 a.m. Toddler Tales, Largo Public Library, ages 18 months-3 years, call 727-587-6715 for more information. 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg main library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7724 for more information. 10 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg North Branch library, ages birth-3, registration required, call 727-893-7214 for more information. 10 a.m. Mother ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/11

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Thursday, Sept. 11 10 a.m. Toddler Tales, Largo Public Library, ages 18 months-3 years, call 727-587-6715 for more information. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time at Brooker Creek ~ Hungry Hoppers: Grasshoppers in Your Backyard by Nancy Loewen, Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, ages 3-5, free but registration is required, call 727-453-6800. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wee-time at Weedon ~ ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Monday, Sept. 15 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg South Branch library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7244 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg Mirror Lake Branch library, ages walkers-3, call 727-893-7268 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg North Branch library, ages birth-3, registration required, call 727-893-7214 for more information. ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/16

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Tuesday, Sept. 16 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg West Community library, ages 3-5, call 727-341-7197 for more information. 10:15 a.m. Toddler Story Time, East Lake Community Library, ages birth-3, call 727-773-2665 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg West Community library, ages birth-3, call 727-341-7197 for more information. 11 a.m. Preschool Story ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/17

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Wednesday, Sept. 17 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg main library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7724 for more information. 10 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg North Branch library, ages birth-3, registration required, call 727-893-7214 for more information.http://www.splibraries.org/Pre_School.htm 10 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg South Branch library, ages birth-3, all ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/18

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Thursday, Sept. 18 10 a.m. Toddler Tales, Largo Public Library, ages 18 months-3 years, call 727-587-6715 for more information. 10:45 a.m. Start with the Arts Pre-School, Tampa Museum of Art, ages 3-5, accompanied by parent/guardian, $4/first child and adult, $2/each additional child, registration is required, call 813-274-7328. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Clearwater Jazz 'N Art Walk, featuring an ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/19

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Friday, Sept. 19 Today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day! 9:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg Johnson Branch library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7113 for more information. 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg main library, ages infant-3, call 727-893-7724 for more information. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Clearwater Jazz 'N Art Walk, featuring an Educational Youth Display ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/23

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Tuesday, Sept. 23 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg West Community library, ages 3-5, call 727-341-7197 for more information. 10:15 a.m. Toddler Story Time, East Lake Community Library, ages birth-3, call 727-773-2665 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg West Community library, ages birth-3, call 727-341-7197 for more information. 11 a.m. Preschool ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/24

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Wednesday, Sept. 24 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg main library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7724 for more information. 10 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg North Branch library, ages birth-3, registration required, call 727-893-7214 for more information. 10 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg South Branch library, ages birth-3, all 727-893-7244 for more information. 10 a.m. ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 9/25

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Thursday, Sept. 25 10 a.m. Toddler Tales, Largo Public Library, ages 18 months-3 years, call 727-587-6715 for more information. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time at Brooker Creek ~ The Snail's Spell by Joanne Ryder, Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, ages 3-5, free but registration is required, call 727-453-6800. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wee-time at Weedon ~ Great Sharky Shark: A ... Read more >

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It's time for pumpkins!

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Looking for pumpkins? Ask at your local farmer's market, or check out one of these pumpkin patches. Fruitville Groves, Sarasota, call 941-377-0896 for more information. Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch benefits the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Oct. 18-31, call 813-251-3500 for more information. Hydro Harvest Farms Fabulous Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 4-Nov. 3, call 813-251-3500 for more ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

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Monday, Sept. 29 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg South Branch library, ages 3-5, call 727-893-7244 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. Petersburg Mirror Lake Branch library, ages walkers-3, call 727-893-7268 for more information. 7 p.m. Family Puppet Theatre, East Lake Community Library, all ages, call 727-773-2665 for more information. 7 p.m. Family Story Night ... Read more >

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Things to do today, Sept. 30

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Tuesday, Sept. 30 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, St. Petersburg West Community library, ages 3-5, call 727-341-7197 for more information. 10:15 a.m. Toddler Story Time, East Lake Community Library, ages birth-3, call 727-773-2665 for more information. 11 a.m. Preschool Story Time, East Lake Community Library, ages 3-5, call 727-773-2665 for more information. 11 a.m. Mother Goose, St. ... Read more >

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