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The following community events are not hosted by BBBS and therefore staff may not be present. EVERY FRIDAYBallroom Fridays Square Dance
Kids...Dillydally with Dalí Every Sat. Dilly dally with Dali with fun games, puzzles and craft activities which educate and encourage family interaction. Children can discover the creative world of Dalí every day in the Education Classroom with stories, puzzles and activities which educate and encourage family interaction. We begin every weekday at 10:30 with a story hour featuring selected books from the Dalí Museum library and store. Activities and puzzles are available through 4:00 p.m. each day of the week to allow families to explore the Museum on their own. On Saturdays, dillydally with Dalí with fun games, puzzles and unique arts & craft activities. Cost: Free for classroom activities, does not include museum admission. For more information www.thedali.org or 727-823-3767. Guided Hike Come to Weedon Island Preserve and learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of the island. There will be hiking through coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve so be sure to bring water and a snack. A hat and closed-toe shoes are also recommended. All ages welcome - children younger than 6 may find this hike challenging. Free of charge. For more information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/environment or call 727-453-6500. Swing Dance Saturdays Come out to the Largo Community Center every weekend for Swing Dance Saturdays, presented by Savoy South, the longest running weekly swing dance party in the USA. Admission includes a basic East Coast swing dance lesson from 7-8pm and DJ dance from 8-11pm. Casual dress is welcome and concessions will be available for purchase. Admission Price: $7.00. For more information, call (727)518-3131 or visit www.LargoCommunityCenter.com
Family Fun Day Music Fest by the Bay Every Sunday The Pier hosts a new musical act for your listening pleasure at the Waterside Courtyard. Featuring local bands and musicians from a four county area with Top 40, Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Jazz and other types of music for your listening and/or dancing pleasure. For more information, email stpeteevents@gmail.com, visit www.stpetepier.com or call 727-821-6443.
Local artists, fine crafts, antique dealers and art demonstrations, glass blowing demonstrations and 20-minute lessons at the Industrial Arts Center are featured. Live entertainment throughout the waterfront district. There are free trolley rides and well-mannered pets are welcome. For more information visit: www.gulfportflorida.us.gulfport-art-walk
FIRST SATURDAY MONTHLY Home Depot "How to Workshops" 9:00am-12:00pm All Home Depot Stores BUILD. LEARN. CREATE. Kids' "How to Workshops" are free and designed for kids 5-12. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons and an achievement pin. For more information, visit www.homedepot.com Bird Walk 8:00am-9:00am Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg The diverse habitats in the preserve provide an urban oasis for wildlife. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your Little and join birding experts for an early morning walk in search of migrants and locals. For more information call 727-893-7326 or visit www.stpete.org/boyd SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAY
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic Lowe's Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring your Little into Lowe's to build their project of the week. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. Go to Lowesbuildandgrow.com to sign up at the store nearest you.
Gulfport Art Walk Local artists, fine crafts, antique dealers and art demonstrations, glass blowing demonstrations and 20-minute lessons at the Industrial Arts Center are featured. Live entertainment throughout the waterfront district. There are free trolley rides and well-mannered pets are welcome. For more information visit www.gulfportflorida.us.gulfport-art-walk Live Arts on the 600 Block Hosted by the venues on the 600 block in St. Petersburg, this monthly sidewalk fest features artists creating art, live music and specials from the shops and galleries. Takes place the third Saturday of every month, weather permitting. Free. For more information, visit www.sixhundredblock.com
Sunsets at Pier 60 The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is a nightly sunset celebration that takes place in Pier 60 Park on Clearwater Beach. This free family event features artisans, crafters, street performers and live musical entertainment, weather permitting. A beautiful view of the sunset makes for a perfect way to celebrate the end of the day. A well-equipped playground provides hours of enjoyment for little ones. For more information and a movie listing, visit http://www.sunsetsatpier60.com/ |