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July 18, 2008
Third Thursdays in Hyde Park Village
When: Thursday, July 17th, 5pm - 8pm Where: Hyde Park Village Why: Take the kids for a play-date at Kate Jackson and when they are good and worn out, stroll them over to Hyde Park for some great deals on toys at Learning Express (20% off Webkinz!), clothes at Precious Cargo (15% off total purchase) and stuff for mom too (including deals at Crabtree and Evelyn, Kit’s Well-Heeled & Well-Dressed, Ann Taylor, Milagros and many more)! Visit www.hydeparkvillage.net for a full list of participating stores and promotions.
Panda-Monium Family Fun!
When: Friday, July 18th, 5-7 Where: Museum of Science & Industry Why: Enjoy some kung-fu fun with special demonstrations and a “Pandamonium Dance” at MOSI just in time to celebrate the premiere of Kung-Fu Panda, a special engagement film on MOSI’s IMAX Theatre. Visit www.mosi.org for movie times.
Summer Safari Night
When: Friday, July 18th from 5-8:30 Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: The zoo stays open late with FREE rides after 5 pm. Special animal encounters and promotions throughout the zoo. This event is free with ticket purchase and free for members.
Free Ice Cream
When: Sunday, July 20th, 12-2 Where: MOSI Why: Your visit to MOSI Sunday just got a whole lot sweeter—Free Ice Cream! Sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream, free samples of this creamy confection will be available at The Museum of Science and Industry while supplies last.
Discounted Zoo Admission
When: Sunday, July 20th Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: Come visit “The Number #1 Zoo in the US” for only $5 on this selected Sunday.
The Adventures of Robin Hood at The Tampa Theatre
When: Sunday, July 20th, 3pm Where: The Tampa Theatre Why: An oldie but goodie, this 1938 Robin Hood classic is sure to impress adults and delight older kids who love this adventurer. This version was even nominated for best picture! Only $8 a ticket gets you a seat in their stunning, timeless theatre.
Library Times for July
When: Month of July Where: Jan K. Platt Library Why: Wonderful story time programs are available from libraries throughout Hillsborough County. The following times and programs are for Platt Library on Manhattan, but if this is not your local branch, check out www.hcplc.org and find the closest one.
Toddler Time/Tuesdays July 22nd/29th/10:15 and 11am
Baby Time/Wednesdays July 23rd/30th/10:15 and 11am
Story Time/Thursdays/July 17th/24th/31st/10:15 am
Animal Safari Stories
When: Thursday, July 24th Where: Center Place in Brandon Why: Brandon’s Civic Center, The Center Place, is featuring two performances by Katie Adams and Her Make Believe Theatre who will delight young children with three stories of animals and the wild. Two performances, one at 10:15am and one at 11:45am, with ticket prices at just $6 for children over the age of two. Tickets must be purchased in advance, so visit www.centerplacebrandon.com for ticket info.
Kid ID Service
When: Friday, August 1st and Friday, August 8th Where: 1st-Friendship Park, Bay to Bay Blvd, 8th-Benito Activity Center, 10065 Cross Creek Blvd. Why: The City of Tampa and the Parks and Recreation Department have joined forces with Feldman Orthodontics and Kid ID to host several data-gathering sessions in case of your child being reported missing. With parental permission, digital photos, electronic fingerprints and other important info. will be taken and stored electronically. A DNA profile kit can also be included for a minimal fee. Please contact Ingri Pagan at Feldman Orthodontics & (813) 326-9771 for questions. Start time for both days is 9:30am
Back to School Fair
When: Saturday, August 9th Where: Museum of Science and Industry Why: From 10am - 4pm come out to MOSI for a fair designed to prepare you and your child for the coming school year. This event is free to MOSI members and only $10 for non-members. Ticket includes admission to the fair, MOSI, Kids Fun Zone, Kids in Charge, and the exhibit, Dinosaurs.
Couple Time
Street Festival At The Harbor
When: Friday, July 18th Where: Free street festival in downtown Safety Harbor every third Friday of the month. This street festival from 6pm -10pm culminates with a free concert at the John Wilson Park Gazebo Why: Stroll the downtown shops & visit the quality craft vendors. Grab a bite to eat at any one of the food stations set up along Main Street or step into one of Safety Harbor's many unique downtown restaurants. Proceeds of the events benefit a different local charity every month. This month the theme is Sidewalk Sale and the charity it benefits is Tampa Bay Harvest.
WaZoo at the Zoo
When: Saturday, August 2nd Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: Noted by The USA Today as “One of the Top 10 Beer Festivals in the Country” WaZoo is a fun way to spend a warm Saturday evening. With international and local beer selections, a beautiful wine garden, food sampling from local restaurants, and live entertainment, the evening promises to be a memorable way to spend time with friends without the kids.
July 18, 2008
Third Thursdays in Hyde Park Village
When: Thursday, July 17th, 5pm - 8pm Where: Hyde Park Village Why: Take the kids for a play-date at Kate Jackson and when they are good and worn out, stroll them over to Hyde Park for some great deals on toys at Learning Express (20% off Webkinz!), clothes at Precious Cargo (15% off total purchase) and stuff for mom too (including deals at Crabtree and Evelyn, Kit’s Well-Heeled & Well-Dressed, Ann Taylor, Milagros and many more)! Visit www.hydeparkvillage.net for a full list of participating stores and promotions.
Panda-Monium Family Fun!
When: Friday, July 18th, 5-7 Where: Museum of Science & Industry Why: Enjoy some kung-fu fun with special demonstrations and a “Pandamonium Dance” at MOSI just in time to celebrate the premiere of Kung-Fu Panda, a special engagement film on MOSI’s IMAX Theatre. Visit www.mosi.org for movie times.
Summer Safari Night
When: Friday, July 18th from 5-8:30 Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: The zoo stays open late with FREE rides after 5 pm. Special animal encounters and promotions throughout the zoo. This event is free with ticket purchase and free for members.
Free Ice Cream
When: Sunday, July 20th, 12-2 Where: MOSI Why: Your visit to MOSI Sunday just got a whole lot sweeter—Free Ice Cream! Sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream, free samples of this creamy confection will be available at The Museum of Science and Industry while supplies last.
Discounted Zoo Admission
When: Sunday, July 20th Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: Come visit “The Number #1 Zoo in the US” for only $5 on this selected Sunday.
The Adventures of Robin Hood at The Tampa Theatre
When: Sunday, July 20th, 3pm Where: The Tampa Theatre Why: An oldie but goodie, this 1938 Robin Hood classic is sure to impress adults and delight older kids who love this adventurer. This version was even nominated for best picture! Only $8 a ticket gets you a seat in their stunning, timeless theatre.
Library Times for July
When: Month of July Where: Jan K. Platt Library Why: Wonderful story time programs are available from libraries throughout Hillsborough County. The following times and programs are for Platt Library on Manhattan, but if this is not your local branch, check out www.hcplc.org and find the closest one.
Toddler Time/Tuesdays July 22nd/29th/10:15 and 11am
Baby Time/Wednesdays July 23rd/30th/10:15 and 11am
Story Time/Thursdays/July 17th/24th/31st/10:15 am
Animal Safari Stories
When: Thursday, July 24th Where: Center Place in Brandon Why: Brandon’s Civic Center, The Center Place, is featuring two performances by Katie Adams and Her Make Believe Theatre who will delight young children with three stories of animals and the wild. Two performances, one at 10:15am and one at 11:45am, with ticket prices at just $6 for children over the age of two. Tickets must be purchased in advance, so visit www.centerplacebrandon.com for ticket info.
Kid ID Service
When: Friday, August 1st and Friday, August 8th Where: 1st-Friendship Park, Bay to Bay Blvd, 8th-Benito Activity Center, 10065 Cross Creek Blvd. Why: The City of Tampa and the Parks and Recreation Department have joined forces with Feldman Orthodontics and Kid ID to host several data-gathering sessions in case of your child being reported missing. With parental permission, digital photos, electronic fingerprints and other important info. will be taken and stored electronically. A DNA profile kit can also be included for a minimal fee. Please contact Ingri Pagan at Feldman Orthodontics & (813) 326-9771 for questions. Start time for both days is 9:30am
Back to School Fair
When: Saturday, August 9th Where: Museum of Science and Industry Why: From 10am - 4pm come out to MOSI for a fair designed to prepare you and your child for the coming school year. This event is free to MOSI members and only $10 for non-members. Ticket includes admission to the fair, MOSI, Kids Fun Zone, Kids in Charge, and the exhibit, Dinosaurs.
Couple Time
Street Festival At The Harbor
When: Friday, July 18th Where: Free street festival in downtown Safety Harbor every third Friday of the month. This street festival from 6pm -10pm culminates with a free concert at the John Wilson Park Gazebo Why: Stroll the downtown shops & visit the quality craft vendors. Grab a bite to eat at any one of the food stations set up along Main Street or step into one of Safety Harbor's many unique downtown restaurants. Proceeds of the events benefit a different local charity every month. This month the theme is Sidewalk Sale and the charity it benefits is Tampa Bay Harvest.
WaZoo at the Zoo
When: Saturday, August 2nd Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: Noted by The USA Today as “One of the Top 10 Beer Festivals in the Country” WaZoo is a fun way to spend a warm Saturday evening. With international and local beer selections, a beautiful wine garden, food sampling from local restaurants, and live entertainment, the evening promises to be a memorable way to spend time with friends without the kids.
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