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This Weekend's Family Activities in Tampa Bay

July 16, 2009

Tampa Bay offers us all sorts of family fun this weekend. Come check out our Savvy Source picks!

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Spring Break Camps and Activities in the Tampa Bay Area

April 05, 2009

For many families in the Tampa bay area, today marks the first day of Spring Break. While there is a certain luxury to a week without schedules, it may also mean that your usually busy children will get bored fast. If you are looking to keep everyone busy this week, there are some fantastic camps and activities available to Tampa Bay kids.  And check them out right now before they fill up for the week!

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This Weekend's Family Activities

March 18, 2009

Happy Spring! This weekend officially ends the winter season. If you are feeling a little spring in your step, consider checking out one of the following activities with your family this weekend.

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Storytimes offered in the Tampa Bay Area

November 11, 2008

One of the best ways to excite your children about books is to read aloud to them. And while we all take the time to do this, maybe we've read the same "Chika Chika ABC" book one too many times. How about a change? Here is a list of places we can take our children to hear some stories locally. Sitting with other children, hearing a new story with a new voice and even singing some songs can  Read more...

The New Shops At Wiregrass: Your Kids will Love it too

November 06, 2008

If you live north of Tampa you may have heard about a new open air, main street style mall that has recently opened. If you live in the New Tampa/ Wesley Chapel area, my guess is that you've already been over there to check it out. As a new, exciting, town center for that area, I want to be sure to fill you in about all that The Shops at Wiregrass have to offer our children. Barnes and Noble  Read more...

Things to do today, 8/25

August 25, 2008

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

Things to do, upcoming week

August 22, 2008

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 ,  Read more...

Things to do today, 8/18

August 18, 2008

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...

Things to do today, 8/11

August 11, 2008

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  Read more...

Things to do, upcoming week

August 08, 2008

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,  Read more...

Things to do today, 8/4

August 04, 2008

Monday, Aug. 4 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble Clearwater  Read more...

Things to do, upcoming week

August 01, 2008

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  Read more...

Things to do today, 7/28

July 28, 2008

Monday, July 28 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  Read more...

Things to do today, 7/21

July 21, 2008

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...

Things to do, upcoming week

July 18, 2008

Friday, July 18 10 a.m. Tickets go on sale to public for Sesame Street Live: Elmo Grows at Ruth Eckerd Hall. 11 a.m. Puppet show at Great Explorations , The Children's Museum in St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992, Ext. 209 for more information. Saturday, July 19 10 a.m. Free movie at Beach Theatre , St. Pete Beach, Batman with Adam West. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Snooty's 60th  Read more...

Things to do today, 7/15

July 15, 2008

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

Things to do, upcoming week

July 11, 2008

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  Read more...

Things to do today, 7/8

July 08, 2008

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

Things to do today, 7/7

July 07, 2008

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

Things to do today, 7/4

July 04, 2008

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,  Read more...

Things to do today, 7/1

July 01, 2008

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...

Things to do today, 6/30

June 30, 2008

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...

Things to do, upcoming week

June 27, 2008

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  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/26

June 26, 2008

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  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/24

June 24, 2008

Tuesday, June 24 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...

Things to do today, 6/23

June 23, 2008

Monday, June 23 10 a.m. Story time (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Brandon 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble, Clearwater  Read more...

Things to do, upcoming week

June 20, 2008

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  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/19

June 19, 2008

June 19, Thursday 10:15-11:45 a.m. Shana Banana Throws a Beach Party , Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association in Brandon , $6 ($5/members), grades K-4, call (813) 685-8888 1 p.m. Story time (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Brandon  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/18

June 18, 2008

June 18, Wednesday 10 a.m. free movies 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wee Wonder Wednesdays, Butterflies and Caterpillars , Kid City, free w/admission ($5), toddlers & preschoolers, registration required  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/17

June 17, 2008

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,  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/16

June 16, 2008

June 16, Monday 10 a.m. Story time (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Brandon 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble, Clearwater  Read more...

Things to do, upcoming week

June 13, 2008

On Fridays, I will post an extensive schedule of educational and entertaining things to do for the week and weekends ahead. Make sure to check the links or call ahead. Enjoy and have fun! June 13, Friday 10-11 a.m. Story time, Kid City, Oldies but Goodies Books Every Child Should Experience , all ages, free with admission ($5) 11 a.m. Story time, Fantastic Fridays (toddlers >3  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/12

June 12, 2008

Things to do today 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time: Izzie Lizzie Alligator: A Tale of a Big Lizard , 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 Weedon: Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean (by Gail Langer Karwoski) ,  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/11

June 11, 2008

Things to do today 10 a.m. free movies 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wee Wonder Wednesdays: Rain, Rain, Go Away , Kid City, admission $5 (free/members), ages: toddlers & preschoolers, registration required 11 a.m. Go, Diego, Go, Live! Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, tickets $19, $25, $32 6 p.m. Go, Diego, Go, Live! Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, tickets $19, $25, $32  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/10

June 10, 2008

Things to do today 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 6 p.m. Go, Diego, Go, Live! Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, tickets $19, $25 or $32 Related post  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/9

June 09, 2008

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

Things to do today, 6/6

June 06, 2008

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...

Things to do today, 6/5

June 05, 2008

Things to do today 1 p.m., Story time (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble Brandon  Read more...

Things to do this weekend

June 04, 2008

John Levique Pirate Days in John's Pass Village in Madeira Beach starts Friday. Admission is free. It runs from 3-11 p.m. on Friday, noon-10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. You can participate in a family treasure hunt from noon-6 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Children can enter a costume contest at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Check out what else is going on  Read more...

Things to do today, 6/3

June 03, 2008

Things to do today 11 a.m., Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Carrollwood 11 a.m., Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Tampa  Read more...

99 (or So) Things To Do in Tampa Bay Before Your Children Grow Up

May 29, 2008

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...

Book nooks for tots

May 26, 2008

You have a range of choices for story times in Tampa Bay. Check each site for locations and schedules. Barnes & Noble Children's Museum of Tampa Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Pasco County Library System Pinellas Public Library Cooperative  Read more...

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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