Looking for something fun and family friendly to do with the kiddos?
Thanks to our girl PJ Goetz for sharing her great mom ideas with us!
Through August 17
Play late at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Summer Nights. With extended hours, special entertainment, festive food and drink, plus all the fun of thrilling coasters and animal encounters that are found at the park during the day, Summer Nights is the hottest time to visit Busch Gardens.
8/18 to Sept 29
Bay Area Idol- E.Y.U. Annual Talent Search Expo.
Venues throughout the Bay area. Eight open auditions for music and arts arena and is followed by semi-final contest to pick 25 best performers to compete at a final showcase. 727-321-0060.
8/1
10 am
Building Blocks for Toddlers
Learn effective parent skills to help with some of your most challenging child rearing related issues.
Morton-Plant Morton Plant Mease Health Village 32704 U.S. 19, Palm Harbor
(727) 462-7500
8/1
9:30am
KID ID
Feldman Orthodontics will take digital photos, electronic fingerprints and pertinent information on children for free to be stored electronically in KID ID’s central secure database. Parents receive a KID ID card in the mail approximately two to four weeks later. A DNA profile kit will also be included and can be completed for a minimal fee. The data is only available to law enforcement, with parental permission, to help locate a missing child instantly. Parents and/or guardians must present a signed consent form at the time of services. For more information, please contact Ingri Pagan at Feldman Orthodontics at (813) 968-2483 or 254-8005, via email at ingrip@yourbite.com or her cell phone at (813) 326-9771.
Marcellino 'Chelo' Heurta, Jr. Friendship Park, 4124 Bay to Bay Boulevard
8/1
5 to 8:30 pm
Nite Zoo
Escape the heat of the day and come out and play after 5 when the animals come alive.Lowry Park Zoo is open late and offers free unlimited rides after 5 pm with a general admission price ticket or free for zoo pass holders.
Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave Tampa FL 33604 (813) 935-8552
www.lowryparkzoo.com
8/2
9 am to 11:30
60th Annual Fish-A-Thon
No need to bring a pole or bait they are provided free of charge. This fun family event offers a chance to introduce the children to fishing. Children ages 3 to 12 years will get advice and tips on fishing along with prizes for everyone. Make sure to wear closed toe shoes.
Call Jim Belcher at (727) 823-8383 for details.
Lake Jorgenson 37th street and 9th Ave behind the main library in downtown St. Petersburg
8/2
9am to Noon
Back To School, Back To Nature
Camp Bayou
Learn about nature and get ready for school. A morning of fun with hands on activities and school supplies. For more information, call Dolly at (813) 363-5438 or e-mail at campbayou@yahoo.com.
Camp Bayou 4242 24th St. S.E. Ruskin (813) 641-8545
8/2
7:30 to 10:30pm
WaZoo
Get a babysitter and enjoy and night of fun. Featured as one of the “10 Great Beer Festivals in the Country” by USA Today, this 13th annual tropical taste explosion features beers and beverages from around the world, food sampling from local restaurants, a wine garden and live music from Box for Pee Wee (the popular house band at Floyd’s Nightclub at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa) on the main stage and The Paper Stanleys on the Africa stage. For detail contact:
Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave Tampa FL 33604 (813) 935-8552
www.lowryparkzoo.com
8/5
6 to 8 pm
The 25th Anniversary of National Night Out, a unique crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
MacFarlane Park 1770 N. MacDill Ave Tampa FL 33607
8/5
10am to Noon and 5-7 pm
Kaleidoscope Home School Program Open House
An open house for a sports program for home schooled children that will include swimming, gymnastics, diving, martial arts, self defense, tennis, track and filed, and arts and crafts. The new program will begin on Tuesday September 2 and run through December.
For more information please call
The Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center
(813) 689-0908
8/8
5 to 8:30 pm
Nite Zoo
Escape the heat of the day and come out and play after 5 when the animals come alive.Lowry Park Zoo is open late and offers free unlimited rides after 5 pm with a general admission price ticket or free for zoo pass holders.
Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave Tampa FL 33604 (813) 935-8552
www.lowryparkzoo.com
8/8
9:30am
KID ID
Feldman Orthodontics will take digital photos, electronic fingerprints and pertinent information on children for free to be stored electronically in KID ID’s central secure database. Parents receive a KID ID card in the mail approximately two to four weeks later. A DNA profile kit will also be included and can be completed for a minimal fee. The data is only available to law enforcement, with parental permission, to help locate a missing child instantly. Parents and/or guardians must present a signed consent form at the time of services. For more information, please contact Ingri Pagan at Feldman Orthodontics at (813) 968-2483 or 254-8005, via email at ingrip@yourbite.com or her cell phone at (813) 326-9771.
Benito Activity Center, 10065 Cross Creek Blvd.
8/9
10am to 5 pm
Back to School! Health, Wellness & Safety Expo
Jump-start the school year during MOSI’s Back to School Health and Safety Expo! Get the latest safety and healthy tips from community partners. See MOSI’s newest permanent exhibition, The Amazing You – a state-of-the-art interactive exhibit that focuses on exploring the human body and showing what it takes to remain healthy. Brush up on your science skills with Fly Me to the Moon and Dinosaurs Alive! in the IMAX® Dome Theatre, and see DINOSAURS! The Exhibition before it becomes extinct.
MOSI
4801 East Folwer Ave Tampa (813)987-6100
www.mosi.org
8/9
1 pm
Sara Hickman Kid’s Show
Let the kids dance in the sand as they enjoy the music of Sara Hickman. Sara has three award winning children’s CDs and loves to entertains the 4-8 crowd with her music.
Skippers SmokeHouse 910 Skipper Road Tampa (813) 971-0666.
8/11
9 am to 5 pm
MOSI’ Homeschool Educators Open House
A free day of fun and exploration at MOSI and Kids in Charge! for home school educators. Learn all about the special programs available and how MOSI can be your education partner.
MOSI
4801 East Folwer Ave Tampa (813)987-6100
www.mosi.org
8/15
5 to 8:30 p.m.
Safari Summer Nights
The zoo is open late! See the animals come alive after the heat of the day. Feed a giraffe, ride a camel or see the zoo from the top on the chair lift. Get splashed on the new water ride, Gator Falls. Rides are included in the admission price. All the fun is free to zoo season pass holders.
Lowry Park Zoo
1101 West Sligh Ave Tampa
www.lowryparkzoo.com
8/16
1 to 4 pm
Auditions for the Tampa Bay Children’s Chorus. The Tampa Bay Children's Chorus is dedicated to providing outstanding musical enrichment and learning opportunities for children in the Tampa Bay area. Through the study and performance of quality musical literature, our program allows children to develop musical artistry, poise, confidence, and self-discipline. The Tampa Bay Children’s Chorus is holding auditions for their 2008 to 2009 season. Children in 3rd through 5th grade of all signing ability are welcome to try out. Call to schedule an audition time (813) 977-5558.
8/19 to 8/24
Mamma Mia!
Three possible fathers …
Two unforgettable days.
One fantastic musical!
Mamma Mia!, based on songs of ABBA, has become one of the most successful musicals of all time. The infectious and funny production features 22 of ABBA's best known songs.
Tampa Bay Performing Art Center - Carol Morsani Hall
www.tbpac.org
8/21
7:00 p.m.
American Idol Live! Tour 2008
Become your children’s favorite by taking them to see the show that has all of America captivated. American Idol brings all your favorites idols from season seven live and in person to Tampa for a night of signing and performance.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive Tampa
www.sptimesforum.com
8/22
5 to 8:30 pm
Nite Zoo
Escape the heat of the day and come out and play after 5 when the animals come alive.Lowry Park Zoo is open late and offers free unlimited rides after 5 pm with a general admission price ticket or free for zoo pass holders.
Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave Tampa FL 33604 (813) 935-8552
www.lowryparkzoo.com
8/23
9 am to 5 pm
Think outside the Cigar Box - A clock workshop in Collage & Sculpture
Spend a Saturday making art with the children. During this workshop you and your child will transform a Cigar Box into to clock sculpture. Make your Cigar box to come to life and tell a story by learning how to combine collage techniques and small objects into an artwork that will remind you of your day for years to come. Must pre-register. To register and for information call
The Hyde Park Art Studio @ (813) 259-1687
702 S. Albany Ave Tampa
8/27
Hyde Park Music
Starts @ 6 pm
Enjoy the sounds of De Lei'ed Parrots for an evening of music in Old Hyde Park Village. The event will benefit Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful.
www.khcbonline.org
8/29
5 to 8:30 pm
Nite Zoo
Escape the heat of the day and come out and play after 5 when the animals come alive.Lowry Park Zoo is open late and offers free unlimited rides after 5 pm with a general admission price ticket or free for zoo pass holders.
Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave Tampa FL 33604 (813) 935-8552
www.lowryparkzoo.com
8/30
Time to be announced
U.S.F vs. Tennessee-Martin
College Football is back in town! USF Football games offer parents a great way to introduce football games to the children. USF had a great season last year and are looking to do even better this year. All home games are played at the Raymond James Stadium. Outback Steakhouse Jr. Bull club offers tickets to select home football games and member only events.
Raymond James Stadium
For tickets call 1-800-GoBulls
www.gousfbulls.com
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