Around the Bay – Kid Friendly Weekend Events {October 23 – 25}

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Friday, October 23

Tampa Bay Moms Blog Date Night 

 

TBMB Date Night

 

Join the Tampa Bay Moms Blog for a date night including craft beer, food, fun and giveaways at Coppertail Brewing Co.!

Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 per couple.  Get your tickets here.

Location: Coppertail Brewing Co.’s VIP Loft at 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, Florida 33605 (across from IKEA)

 

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Details: M.O.M’s Friday Night Market was created to enhance the downtown New Port Richey community and to add shopping and entertainment options on Friday evenings. The majority of the vendor fee proceeds will be donated to Pasco Pet Fest, and Guardian ad Litem Foundation. The Market is held weekly on Friday, from 5 to 9 p.m., 12 months out of the year.

Time: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 5546 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Art on the House

Tampa Art Museum, together with GTE Financial, offer pay-as-you-will admission on Friday evening.

Time: 4:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m.

Cost: Pay-as-you-will donation

Location:  Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602

 

Dunedin Films in the Park

Dunedin Films in the Park
Enjoy a free family movie each Friday in October beginning at dark.  This week’s movie – Beetlejuice.
Time: Begins at dark
Cost: Free
Location: Pioneer Park, 420 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698

Saturday, October 24

 

Michaels Kids Club

Michael Kids Club

 

This week’s project: Pet Spider. Sign up here. Take home a completed project. Just$2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun. Ages 3 and up.

Time: 10 a.m. – noon

Cost: $2 (supplies included)

Multiple Locations Including:  3804 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste A, Tampa, FL 33611-1402, Phone: (813) 835-0005; 2564 W Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511-4719, Phone: (813) 653-9700; 14829 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Carrollwood, FL 33618-2027, Phone: (813) 960-3002

 

Art Spot for Children

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Every Saturday the Museum offers a free drop-in art program from 11a – 2p. Come and let your children explore their creativity by creating an art project. No registration required.  Our projects will vary week to week to tie into the exhibition on view at the museum.

Time: 11  a. m– 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 33602

 

Christo Family Day at Tampa Museum of Art
Enjoy the exhibition on view and join a docent tour at 12, 1 or 2pm. The museum will have many art activities throughout the day, as well as tastings from Sono Cafe.

Time: 11  a. m– 5 p.m.

Cost: Pay as you will admission.

Location: Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 33602

Ybor City Saturday MarketLocal produce, plants, food, crafts.

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: Prices vary by vendor. Free admission and parking.
Location: Centennial Park, 1901 19th Street, Tampa, FL 33605

5th Annual Tampa Pig Jig 

Pig Jig

Family friendly fundraising event benefiting NephCure Kidney International.  Live music, including Eli Young Bank, great food and activities.

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Cost: $25 admission; Kids 12 and under – Free.

Location:  Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa 33602

 

Guppyween 

Safe and family friendly trick-or-treating event at The Florida Aquarium.

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $23.95 (Adults); $10 (Kids 11 and under in costume)

Location: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, Florida 33602

Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team2012 06 23_4085_SThis week’s theme: Galax Ski Quest (Tournament Show). Come see our new skiers. Concessions are Available at the Site.

Time: Pre-show Starts at 5:30pm; Regular Show Starts at 6:00pm

Cost: Free

Location: 130 Burbank Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677

Tampa’s Screen on the Green
Screen on the Green

Enjoy a free family movie each Saturday night in October at WaterWorks Park. Food trucks and concessions will be available.  This week’s movie – Frankenweenie.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free!
Location: WaterWorks Park, 1710 N. Highlands Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602ZooBoo KIDSzoobooLowry Park Zoo’s all-new Halloween event designed for children 3-11.  Kids are invited to dress up and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, jeepers creepers critters encounters,  a crazy corn maze and kooky (not spooky) characters!Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Included in regular park admission.  $20.95 (Kids 3-11), $27.95 (Adults)

Location: Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604

Sunday, October 25

Corey Avenue Sunday Morning Market

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost: Free; prices vary by vendor.

Location: Corey Avenue between Boca Ciega Avenue and Gulf Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL

Guppyween 

Safe and family friendly trick-or-treating event at The Florida Aquarium.

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $23.95 (Adults); $10 (Kids 11 and under in costume)

Location: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, Florida 33602

ZooBoo KIDSzoobooLowry Park Zoo’s all-new Halloween event designed for children 3-11.  Kids are invited to dress up and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, jeepers creepers critters encounters,  a crazy corn maze and kooky (not spooky) characters!
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Included in regular park admission.  $20.95 (Kids 3-11), $27.95 (Adults)

Location: Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604

FREE Yoga In The Park
yogaYoga Downtown Tampa and Tampa Downtown Partnership offer a one-hour FREE Yoga class in Curtis Hixon Park each week. This class is designed for all levels and is offered every Sunday at 5:00pm (at 6pm in winter months during daylight savings time change). If you have a mat or towel please bring it along with your water bottle to the north terraces. Come out and experience Yoga while watching the sunset over the city skyline in the beautiful Curtis Hixon Park!  This week’s theme is Nightmare in Curtis Hixon Park.  Costumes encouraged!Time: 5 p.m.Cost: FreeLocation:  Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa 33602

For even more fall fun events this weekend, be sure to check out our 2015 Ultimate Guide to October in Tampa Bay.

Michelle P. is a full-time working mom who stays busy chasing after her 2 year old son, Kyran, with the help of her wonderful husband, Sam. She's a not-so-extreme couponer and an avid DIYer. Michelle is a graduate from the University of South Florida (Go Bulls!) and a Sigma Delta Tau alumni. You can keep up with her family's monthly challenges to simplify, organize, and stay on a budget at http://www.mskhappylife.blogspot.com/.