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This Weekend's Family Activities in Tampa Bay
June 25, 2009
We’re in the heat of summer now. It certainly seems as if summer arrived earlier this year too. I am sure swimming pools and sprinklers have been crowded with Tampa Bay kids these past few days. Here are some options for family activities in the area this weekend. Please stay cool out there!
Read more...Summer 2009: Local Free and $1 Children's Movies
May 25, 2009
Memorial Day officially marks the start of summer in Tampa Bay. And we would like to welcome this oh-so-very-hot season by posting this summer's free and $1 children's movie schedules. There are plenty of theater locations to choose from, including some new options. Gather your playgroups, your neighbors and, of course, your children for some cool indoor FREE movie fun on these hot summer days!
Read more...Top 20 Classic Movies to Share with Your Children
May 18, 2009
Before there were DVD players, or VHS players for that matter, there were real film projectors set up in my friend’s living room with every neighborhood child gathered around chomping on popcorn. It didn’t matter which movie, the novelty of showing a movie at home was enough to hold all of our attention. And once video players were available, we would still gather and watch our favorites from home over and over. The novelty of watching a movie from home just never seemed to wear off. Do you remember which movies we all loved so much? Here is a list of my top twenty favorite classic children’s movies you might want to share with your children this summer. (But be sure to keep your fast forward button ready for your youngest who might not be ready for the slower or scarier scenes.)
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This Weekend's Family Activities
December 26, 2008
While Christmas may be over, Chanukah is still in full swing and Kwanzaa begins today. Also, many of us have family in town and are looking for some fun activities for the family. Here is our list for this weekend. And for those who celebrate it, Happy Kwanzaa! Chanukah Bash at City Hall Plaza Bring the family to city hall this Saturday to continue your Chanukah celebration. Beginning at Read more...
This Weekend's Family Activities
December 19, 2008
Coming up this week, many of us will be celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas. I am quite sure that many parents are still scrambling to finish up holiday shopping and preparations. However, other folks may have finished preparations and are ready to have fun with family. Or maybe extended family is in town and they need some entertaining. If you are looking for some family activities this Read more...
Favorite Tampa Bay Holiday Performances
December 18, 2008
I have vivid memories as a child of getting dressed up in my Christmas best to go see the Nutcracker with my family. Giddy in my red velvet dress and patent leather shoes, I remember running down the aisle to see the orchestra pit and then feeling goose bumps as the curtain lifted and the performance began. Here is a list of favorite Tampa Bay Holiday performances you might want to share with Read more...
Create Your Own Holiday Tradtion
December 17, 2008
There are certainly plenty of popular traditions folks share around the holiday season. From the dreidel game to leaving out cookies for Santa, we celebrate with family in so many familiar ways. However, some families have started traditions of their own. Perhaps you have a few! Here are some of my favorite ideas that you might want to try and establish as a tradition in your family too. Read more...
Top 20 Memberships for your child in the new year
December 16, 2008
So Tampa Parents, are you looking for a practical gift for your children? Have all the toys stores got you down? Do you want to give your child something special, something different this year? Well, look no further. I have listed 20 local spots where you might want to consider buying an annual pass for your child. As Clark Griswold's cousin Eddy noted about the Jelly of the month club, "It's Read more...
This weekend's family activities
December 12, 2008
Holiday preparations are in full swing right now and our weekends are filled with parties, shopping and decorating. Or you may need a break from all of those preparations and you're looking for something to channel your child's excitement this weekend. Here are some ideas for family fun this weekend. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center This classic movie has Read more...
My Family's Holiday Traditions
December 03, 2008
One of the most wonderful things about this season is the way it brings my family together. Yesterday I posted some favorite holiday traditions here in Tampa. Today, I thought I might share with you some of my own family's cherished traditions. I am always looking for more creative ways to celebrate the holidays - please share some of your traditions too! Tree Decorating I am a control Read more...
This Weekend's Family Activities
November 21, 2008
The weekend is upon us once again! Next week brings the start of a busy holiday season. Perhaps you will be traveling to see family or having family visit you for Thanksgiving. Either way, there is a lot of excitement ahead. Take the time to enjoy this weekend with your children before the holiday rush is upon us. Free Circus and Food Drive at the St. Pete Times Forum Today between 11am and Read more...
Things to do, upcoming week
August 29, 2008
Friday, Aug. 29 12:30-1:45 p.m. AquaTots ~ Smart Animals: Training Animals, The Florida Aquarium, ages 3-4 with parent, $14/1 child & 1 adult, ($10/members). Call 813-273-4015 for more information. 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy ~ featuring Lightning McQueen, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Tinker Bell, Jenkins Arena, The Lakeland 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, 8/20
August 20, 2008
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 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, 8/6
August 06, 2008
Wednesday, Aug. 6 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies 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, 7/30
July 30, 2008
Wednesday, July 30 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies 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, upcoming week
July 25, 2008
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 Read more...
Things to do today, 7/23
July 23, 2008
Wednesday, July 23 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies 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, 7/16
July 16, 2008
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...
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, upcoming week
July 05, 2008
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, Read more...
Things to do today, 7/2
July 02, 2008
Wednesday, July 2 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies 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, 6/25
June 25, 2008
Wednesday, June 25 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies 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, 6/18
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, 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, 6/11
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...
Free and $1 movies all summer
June 05, 2008
Free and $1 summer movies start soon. Check here for complete listing of free movies. Check here for complete listing of $1 movies. The $1 movies all show the same movie on the same day. I have included links with more information about each movie. Just click on the movie. I may be wrong about the Wallace and Gromit movie. They showed The Curse of the Were-Rabbit last year, but I 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...
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