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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Blueberry Jerry Jamboree Hudson, FL

1st Annual Pasco County Blueberry Festival.  Local Blueberries and Blueberry goodies, Fun, Food, Crafts, Entertainment &  Kids Fun Zone with Bounce Houses and games.
May 13, 2011 4:00PM -
May 15, 2011 8:00PM
The Concourse entrance off SR52 between Hays Rd & the Expwy
12010 Alric Pottberg Rd
Hudson, FL 34610
Get Directions »

Free Salad for teachers!

Cosi: FREE Individual-sized Apple Crunch Salad for teachers!
Cosi is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by giving teacher a FREE individual-sized Apple Crunch Salad on Tuesday 5/3/11 after 5pm.  No purchase necessary. Limited to one Apple Crunch Salad per person.
Teachers must show teacher identification (official school ID or business card, current license or certification along with photo ID). Home School Educators must provide an affidavit of home school, letter from their school district or membership ID card from an official Home School Association (ex.: PEAH, HSLDA or state/local Home School Association) with a photo ID. Early Childhood Educators must provide current license or certification issued by local, state or federal government and a photo ID.
Click HERE for more information

National Public Gardens Day May 6

In support of National Public Gardens Day, Better Homes and Gardens is offering magazine readers a free admission coupon for two to visit a public garden on National Public Gardens Day, May 6, 2011.
The coupons will be valid at all participating public gardens on that day only.  Readers can obtain the coupon on the Better Homes and Gardens website at BHG.com. An ongoing list of participating gardens can be found here.
Go to bhg.com/freegarden for the coupon.

Cotee River Seafood Festival and Boat Show

May 13 , 2011 to May 15, 2011
Times: Times vary daily.
Location: New Port Richey Main Street,   6231 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Admission: Admission is free.

Live Blues Concerts
A great mix of local, regional and national Blues favorites.
Saturday May 14:
Ed Wright:  12:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Howlin’ Buzz:  1:40 pm - 3:10 pm
Lazy Boy and The Rockers:  3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Mind Balm Showcase w/ Lee Pons & Frank Robert:  5:20 pm - 6:50 pm
Willie Lomax w/ Sean Brown:  7:10 pm - 8:40 pm
Debbie Davis:  9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sunday May 15:
C-Sidet:  12:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Cruzen For A Bluzen:  1:40 pm - 3:10 pm
Josh Lamkin & Automatic Heat:  3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cotee River Festival Events
Some of the events planned for the weekend include:
Saturday, May 13, 2011 - Car, Truck and Corvette Show with prizes awarded.
Every Day:
Fishing and Boating Demonstrations.
Live Shark Experience
Arts and Crafts Show - From jewelry to plants to clothing to furniture to salsa, there will be plenty of items for browsing and shopping for Mother’s Day.
Miss Daisy Boat Tours - 30 to 45 minute boat tours up the historic and picturesque Cotee River through downtown New Port Richey.

20th Annual Mothers Day Powwow May 6th-8th 2011

Join us at Withlacoochee River Park in Dade City, Florida for a great day of fun, food and education about the Native Americans.



Gates Open:
Friday May 6th from 9am-10pm
Saturday May 7th from 9am-10pm
Sunday May 8th from 9am-5pm


Prices:
$2.00 Donation
Children 12 and under FREE!

Keel & Curley Winery

4th Annual Blueberry FestivalSaturday, April 30th 8 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, May 1st 10 AM - 6 PM

Celebrate Blueberry Season!
Enjoy a weekend of Live Music, Food, Arts, Crafts & Jewelry from over 40 local vendors!
FREE Admission, FREE Kids Zone, U-Pick Bluberries ($3 lb).
Indulge in blueberry shortcake, blueberry smoothies and blueberry pies.
And, of course, samplings of our Award Winning Wines! $5 Parking

Friday, April 29, 2011

Free Hagen Dazs

Häagen-Dazs Shops

The Melting Pot Celebrates Teachers!


 

The Melting Pot Celebrates Teachers!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week - any teacher who dines at The Melting Pot May 2 - May 6 will receive a complimentary chocolate fondue with an entree purchase. 
*Must bring school ID card.  One complimentary chocolate fondue per entree purchasedcher Appreciation Week - any teacher who dines at The Melting Pot May 2 - May 6 will receive a complimentary chocolate fondue with an entree purchase. 
*Must bring school ID card.  One complimentary chocolate fondue per entree

Melting Pot

May is Celiac Awareness Month!
Did you know that The Melting Pot has a Gluten Free menu? 

May is Celiac Awareness Month!
Did you know that The Melting Pot has a Gluten Free menu? 

Check it out at
Meltingpot.com

The Knack Mother’s Day Event Make-It Take-It

Michaels – Saturday 10am-Noon, : with purchase of T-shirt or apron. Decorate a fun and creative T-shirt or apron for mom.

Free TCBY on Mother's Day!

This is exciting. This year TCBY is running (again) the FREE cup/cone of yogurt for mothers on Mother’s Day – May 8. While I can not confirm yet, they did this for Father’s Day too last year so I am sure they will probably do it again.
Find a location near you HERE. Please call your local location ahead.
Thanks, Mama Cheaps

Shops at Wiregrass

U pick blueberries

We are now open for U Picks from now until the first of June.  We will be open 7 days per week and the hours are 8am to 2pm. daily.

We will have 5 acres open  beginning tomorrow, and 5 more acres beginning May 7, with 10 more opening probably the following week, so there should be lots of berries for the month.

Price this year is $20.00 per bucket (which holds 6 to 8 pounds) or $4.00 if you just want a few pounds.

We also have jam, cook books and blueberry aprons for sale this year.  As time goes by we hope to add all things "blueberry" for our customers.

We are looking forward to seeing you.

Alpha Growers Blueberries

DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 4 to exit 17.  Drive south on Forbes Road for about 3 miles to Jerry Smith Road.  It only turns left.  Take Jerry Smith about one mile to W.O. Griffin Road.  Turn left and we are about 200 yards on the right.  Look for the blue barrels.

My phone number is 813-245-6818
Wayne

Math at the Mall

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

LITTLE EXPLORERS CLUB
Join our Little Explorers Club
and learn all about sharks!
Saturday, April 30 at 10 am
We're bringing hands-on activities,
quizzes, songs and more to our stores.
Kids will receive a Little Explorers Club
badge for attending.*

MOSI

MOSI has an exciting weekend to look forward to! Friday, we open our third day and date film, Fast Five and Sunday we have our $5 Day event

Shop through www.JAMfordeals.com for greater savings!!!!

Kohl’s has a few great deals on Kohl’s Cares Pink Ribbon items priced as low as only $2!
Plus you can score FREE shipping through today only (April 26th) on ANY order at Kohl’s.com
Simply enter coupon code SHIP4FREE at checkout to get the free shipping.
Here are a few deals you might be interested:
  • Kohl’s Cares Dana Buchman Zebra Water Bottle – only $2 shipped
  • Kohl’s Cares Dana Buchman Zebra Flip-Flops – only $2 shipped
  • Kohl’s Cares Dana Buchman Thermal Travel Mug – only $2 shipped
  • Kohl’s Cares Dana Buchman Silver-Tone Watch – only $4 shipped
Click HERE to check these out!
If you are getting other items, don’t forget to use coupon code SECRET204U to get an additional 20% off your entire order (this code is not valid on the Kohl’s Cares items posted above)

Thanks HIP2Save

Mother's Day Event

Sunday, May 8 · 10:00am - 1:00pm

Location
Westfield Brandon - Restaurant Courtyard

Created By

More Info
Join us in The Restaurant Courtyard as we celebrate mom on Mother's Day! Enjoy a free family photo, mini makeovers and live music from 10am-1pm. Be sure to make your dining reservation early!

Special thanks to "The Body Shop" for providing mini makeovers and "Studio One to One" for providing family photos and free 5X7 Mother's Day photo.

For complete details visit:
http://westfield.com/brandon/specialoffers/CelebrateMothersDayWithUs.html

Friday, April 22, 2011

Princess and Pirate night

Monday, May 2 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location
Chick-fil-A at North Dale Mabry
15801 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, Florida

Created By

More Info
Get out your best Princess and Pirate costumes and get a FREE Kid's Meal with no purchase necesary! Bring your camaras for what is sure to be a very memorable night for all families.

chick fil a egg hunt

Saturday, April 23 · 6:00am - 10:00pm

Location
Chick-fil-A at North Dale Mabry
15801 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, Florida

Created By

More Info
Stop in at any point during the day and see if you can find one of the 100 Easter eggs that will be hidden in and around the store. They will be stuffed with treats and a gift from Chick-fil-A, so make sure you get one before they are all found!

PLEASE, LIMIT ONE EGG PER CHILD.

FROGS ARE CALLING, ARE YOU LISTENING? Hillsborough River State Park

Date: : Friday, May 6th and Friday, June 3rd from 6:30-9:30pm
Description:
Wildlands Conservation, a non-profit conservation organization, will be performing a seminar and guided outing to teach individuals how to identify local frogs and toads by their distinct calls, with a special emphasis on why these species are important to our watershed health. The seminar will include live frogs and toads and an interactive slide show of the calls of 21 local species. Come join us at the recreation hall at Hillsborough River State Park/Parking Lot #3.
 Wildlands Conservation Inc. Preserving Our Natural Places. For more information, please visit www.wildlandsconservation.org

Participation Requirements
Fees: Park Entrance Fees Apply
Contact: For more information contact: larvidson@wildlandsconservation.org
Directions: Hillsborough River State Park is located 9 miles north of Tampa and 6 miles south of Zephyrhills on US Highway 301. From I-75, Southbound from Ocala take the SR 54. Exit #279 east to Hwy 301, travel South for 6 miles, and the park will be on your right-hand side. From I-75, Northbound from Tampa take the Fowler Ave. Exit #265 east to Hwy 301, travel North for 9 miles, and the park will be on your left-hand side. From I-4, West bound take Exit 10 go north on CR 579 to US 301, follow the signs and go North 7 miles the park will be on your left-hand side. From I-4, East bound take Exit 7 (be careful of the merges) and go North on US 301 for 14 miles, the park will be on your left-hand side.

FAMILY NIGHT DINNER Hillsborough River State Park

Date: Friday's 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Description:
Don't want to cook and wash the dishes on a Friday evening? Come join us at the Spirit of Woods Café at Hillsborough River State Park/Parking Lot #4. This café offers an evening meal each Friday and you can meet some of your fellow campers. (Evening meals and pricing will vary each week.) Browse the park concession for gifts and camping items for your shopping pleasure.

Participation Requirements
Fees: Park Entrance Fees Apply
Contact: For further information: please contact (813) 986-5000.
Directions: Hillsborough River State Park is located 9 miles north of Tampa and 6 miles south of Zephyrhills on US Highway 301. From I-75, Southbound from Ocala take the SR 54. Exit #279 east to Hwy 301, travel South for 6 miles, and the park will be on your right-hand side. From I-75, Northbound from Tampa take the Fowler Ave. Exit #265 east to Hwy 301, travel North for 9 miles, and the park will be on your left-hand side. From I-4, West bound take Exit 10 go north on CR 579 to US 301, follow the signs and go North 7 miles the park will be on your left-hand side. From I-4, East bound take Exit 7 (be careful of the merges) and go North on US 301 for 14 miles, the park will be on your left-hand side.

Egg Hunt

egg hunt

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Sunday May 1st - “May Day” for good family fun!

This is the First Annual WCM Spring Fling Community Day!
We have planned games and a fabulous egg hunt as well as concessions and vendors, and a 50/50 raffle also. All of this pales in comparison to the pony rides, hay rides, exhibitions, and horse painting activities planned for the day!
We have the following people as contacts for the day and need volunteers to help make it all happen. Students can get community service hours for their effort as well.
This event is raising funds for a local middle school construction project. Our public school education needs our support and the WCM family is here to help. Please spread the word in your community and help make this day a huge success!

ALL-INCLUSIVE FUN!
Entrance is $15 per car - find your SUV and pack them all in!
($5 per motorcycle)
Food/drinks is very reasonably priced
Penny Egg hunt, 8 years and under - 25¢ to play
Vendors, you buy what you want
ALL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE ENTRANCE PRICE

Thursday, April 14, 2011

TRAVERSE Fun Horse Show


TRAVERSE is a non profit organization benefiting at risk children. The Horse Show will be held at Lake Park on N Dale Mabry in Lutz and Registration begins at 9am. Open to public, $2 Park fee. Concessions available. Raffles and prizes. For more information call Lynn at 813-416-8482 or visit the website at http://www.traversekids.org/

Rio Block Party/Egg Hunt/Pageant

Tax Day Freebies!

1. Free Cinnabon Bites

Tax Day Freebies 2011© Cinnabon
Stop in on Monday, April 18 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for this scrumptious tax day freebie called "Tax Day Bites."
Participating Cinnabon bakeries will be handing out two Cinnabon Bites to each customer who stops in.
I recommend calling your local Cinnabon before you head out to make sure they're participating in this tax day freebie2. Free Ice Cream Sundaes at MaggieMoo's
Tax Day Freebies© Maggie Moo's
Here's a tasty tax day freebie for you! On tax day, Monday, April 18, 2011, you can stop by MaggieMoo's to get a free mini ice cream sundae during their Sundae Stimulus.
The free ice cream sundaes are MaggieMoo's Crumb Cake Fundae which features cinnamon Hostess crumb cake, cinnamon ice cream, caramel, sauce, mixed nuts, and whipped cream.
This tax day freebie will only be given out from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

3. Free Workout at Bally Total Fitness

Tax Day Freebies 2011© Bally Total Fitness
After you've eaten your tax day freebie goodies, some exercise might be a good idea. Stop in on Monday, April 18 and non-members can get a free workout at Bally Total Fitness.
If you're already a member of Bally Total Fitness then they have a tax day freebie for you too. Sign up at your local Bally's and get a free 30 minute personal training session April 15-21.

4. Free Preview of HBO and Cinemax

Tax Day Freebies 2011Photo: Getty Images / Flying Colours Ltd
This tax day freebie will really help you relax and spend some time with the family.
DirecTV, Dish Network, Verizon FIOS, and some Cox Communications customers will be getting a free preview of HBO and Cinemax over tax day weekend - April 15 to April 18.
Check with your provider for more details about this tax day freebie.

5. Free Massage From HydroMassage

Tax Day Freebies 2011© HydroMassage
After mailing in those taxes you're going to need a relaxing tax day freebie like this free massage from HydroMassage.
Click the link above to find a HydroMassage near you and print out the coupon to get a free massage from April 14-18. They suggest calling ahead to schedule your free massage.

6. Tax Day Cheapies 2011

Tax Day Freebies 2011Photo: Getty Images / Burke/Triolo Productions
These aren't tax day freebies but they're some great deals that are being offered on tax day.
  • California Tortilla - Stop in and get an order of free chips and queso with any purchase on April 18.
  • McCormick & Schmick's - They're offering some $10.40 entree specials and tax relief drink specials.
  • P.F. Chang's - Dine-in or carry-out some food at P.F. Chang's on April 18th and you'll get 15% off your food order.
  • Arby’s: FREE Value curly Fries on 4/15/11 11:00am – 10:00pm.  Details HERE.
  • Office Depot: Photocopy up to 25 pages of your tax return FREE at Office Depot when you present this printable coupon. Coupon expires April 15, 2011.
  • Shred-It: Shred your important, but no-longer-needed documents at FREE Shred-It Community shredding events nationwide. Visit Shred-It’s calendar to find one near you.

Free Sephora

Westfield Brandon
Tomorrow 10am Sephora Grand Opening inside JCPenney - The first 450 shoppers at JCPenney will receive an exclusive Sephora giveaway bag stuffed with fabulous samples! Get the latest in trendsetting beauty at the grand opening of Sephora inside JCPenney!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

McDonald’s Frappé or Fruit Smoothie for just $1 each.

Now thru April 17th, McDonald’s is selling their SMALL Frappé or Fruit Smoothie for just $1 each.
Get the SMALL size McCafé Frappé or Fruit Smoothie for $1 at any participating McDonald’s restaurant in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Polk, Sarasota, Manatee, Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto Counties in FL

Free MOSI

For $3 more than regular admission you get the “Bugging Out” exhibit and the IMAX Movie (see shows & times HERE); Total price for Adults is $23.95, Seniors $21.95, During the entire month of April, ALL Kids (up to age 12) are FREE with a paid Adult or Senior ticket! That’s a $19.95 value!! It’s a BOGO :)
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday;  9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Location: 4801 E Fowler Ave. in Tampa (get directions HERE)
Restrictions (the fine print): May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Excludes special engagement films. Offer is valid April 1-30, 2011

Thanks, True Couponing

Friday, April 8, 2011

FREE This Saturday – Build a Pinball Machine

Head to Lowe’s on Saturday (tomorrow, April 9th) for the  FREE Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic .  It starts at 10am but you will need to preregister online.  This week your child will make a Sport Pinball Machine!  All children who attend and complete their project will receive a FREE apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion.  How cool!  Be sure to preregister

Glazer Children's Museum & Target

First Tuesday of the month until March 2012

Target® commits to sponsor REDUCED PRICED ADMISSION to the Glazer Children’s Museum for next 12 months.

WHO:    Open to all public
WHEN: Begins Tues, April 5th. Special hours 2:00pm to 7:00pm
WHAT:  All admissions during these special hours are at heavily reduced cost.
WHERE: Glazer Children’s Museum
            110 W. Gasparilla Plaza
                Tampa, FL 33602
PRICE:  $2 ADMISSION FOR ALL GUESTS (Children under 1 remain free)

11th Annual Bike & Safety Day

Florin Roebig to host their 11th annual Bike & Boating Safety Day.  This hands on, fun and educational event is dedicated to bringing awareness to parents and children in regards to bike safety and water safety in Florida.   Come and spend the day with us on our 7 acre wooded property and help us in keeping our children safe.  All children participating in the event will receive a free bike helmet.
 For additional info call: 727-786-5000

WESLEY CHAPEL'S CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS 4/9

This Event features award winning artists, live music, & children's activities.
this Saturday (10am-6pm) & Sunday (11am-6pm).

Blueberry Festival April 30-May 1 Keel & Curley Winery

Monday, April 4, 2011

DEAL Kids eat free at Chili's tomorrow with this printable coupon

DEAL Kids eat free at Chili's tomorrow with this printable coupon
Chili’s Kids Eat Free Tuesday, April 5
freebies4mom.com
You can print this Chili's coupon for Kids Eat Free on Tuesday, April 5 with the purchase of one adult entree..

Check this out on http://.JAMfordeals.com

KidZafe
www.kidzafe.com
Check out this great service for parents of teens and tweens! The service notifies you if any inappropriate or suspicious behaviors or people are identified in your child's digital world. Check it out and share with your friends. Thanks...

Save 25% on Disney Dining

For the popular week from April 17-23, you can save 25% on Disney Dining at select Disney Theme Park counter service/quick service restaurants. You must visit during the off Disney Dining hours to take advantage of this coupon, including before 11:30 AM and between 3:00-4:30 PM. If you visit during these less crowded hours at the select Disney Park restaurants, you can save some extra money on your meal.

http://mousedine.com/save-25-on-disney-dining/2011/04/04/

Chick-fil-A for Breakfast

www.chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com
Make a reservation beginning April 4 for a FREE breakfast entrée at participating Chick-fil-A® Restaurants in the Greater Tampa Bay Area the week of April 12 - 16, 2011. Go to http://chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com/?source=facebookreserved to reserve your FREE breakfast entrée now...

MOSI Outside! A day of learning, art and the great outdoors!

9:00-3:00 , Saturday, May 7
Location MOSI
4801 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL


Created By BioWorks Garden, Jill Staake


More Info This event will feature a plant sale, and art show and sale highlighting nature themed art and classes and lectures. For children we will offer Caterpillar Petting Zoo, crafts, story time and more. A game of chance will be held featuring beautiful pieces of art and more.

This event is free!

More information at the MOSI website here: http://bit.ly/h280i9

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Pretzelmaker is offering a free pretzel on April 26, 2011.

Reminder-Movies on the Lawn April 2

SUNSET CINEMA: DESPICABLE ME

Tampa Theatre is happy to announce that the next film in our ongoing Sunset Cinema Traveling Outdoor Picture Show is

DESPICABLE ME

Time: Cinema Snacks tents open at 6:00 PM, Movie starts at 8:00 PM

Mark your calendar now for this free event that's fun for the whole family!

In a happy suburban neighborhood, unbeknownst to the neighbors, one home is the vast secret hideout of the villain Gru. He vanquishes all who stand in his way, until the day he meets his greatest challenge: three orphaned little girls named Margo, Edith, and Agnes.

Directed By: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Cast: Steve Carrell, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Jason Segel, Julie Andrews, Kristen Wiig.
Rated: PG for rude humor and mild action/1 hr. 35 min.

Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL
Free Parking & Admission

Eco Fest -today!

EcoFest 2011 is a community event organized by Learning Gate Community School to celebrate the many businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Tampa Bay area dedicated to the principles of sustainability – Ecology, Equity and Economy.

There will be live music, workshops, demonstrations, informational booths, green living products and services. Some local artists, green businesses, environmental organizations, alternative health practitioners, renewable energy specialists, organic farms and gardens with produce. All vendors must supply their own tables, chairs and tents.

In addition, we encourage you to become an EcoFest 2011 sponsor to highlight your green brand within the community.

Learning Gate Community School
16215 Hanna Road
Lutz, FL

Train Weekend

First full weekend (first occurrence of Saturday and Sunday in the month)of each month in Largo Central Park.
10a-4p Saturday & Sunday
Please check the Train Weekend page for more information.

Family Fun Fest and Dance

2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This event promotes family togetherness, fitness and health, and awareness of Moffitt Cancer Center's Senoir Assessment Cente
Saturday April 16 2pm - 8pm
Zephyr Park (Bandstand and 4921 4th Street)

EXPO, Family Dance under the Stars for all Ages, Unusual Competitions, Food Vendors, Easter Egg Hunt, Free Photos with Easter Bunny, Music Festival!!
Vendors, healthcare professionals, entertainers, churches, and all those who would like to set up a booth/table/display at not cost please contact event organizer Dr. Price at 813-782-1500 ext 104 or mjprice@goinpostal.com

Mainsail Arts Festival

April 16-17, various times
Attend this popular outdoor cultural event at Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg, expected to draw 100,000 visitors. View ceramics, fibers, glass, metal, photography, sculpture, wood and more. Free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 16 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17. www.mainsailartsfestival.org Everyone

Operation Shredding

April 16, various times
Bring documents, papers, receipts and credit cards statements for shredding as part of this ABC Action News-Taking Action for You campaign to prevent identity theft. This one-day special event takes place at Westfield malls in Countryside, Brandon and Citrus Park. Free. www.abcactionnews.com

Green Thumb Festival

April 30 & May 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Embrace Arbor Day and Earth Day at this annual festival at Walter Fuller Community Center, 7891 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Check out exhibits, a flower show, diagnostic gardening clinic, plant auction and children’s programs. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1. Free. 727-893-7335. Everyone

Easter Egg Hunt

April 24, noon - 2 p.m.
Scour the grounds at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater for Easter eggs. Event features family activities, such as face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and bounce house. Egg hunt is free and starts at 12:30 p.m. Small charge for refreshments and some rides. www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org 2 & Older

Oldsmar Egg Hunt

April 16, 9 a.m.
Let the kids loose to search for more than 5,000 candy and toy-filled eggs at Oldsmar’s R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive. Kids 12 and younger can participate with three prizes given per age group and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Free. 813-749-1260

Northdale Easter Egg Hunt

April 23, 10-11 a.m.
Pack the kids with empty Easter baskets and bring along a camera for this fun event at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Drive, Tampa. Designed for kids ages 10 and younger, there will be door prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Eggs found can be redeemed for candy and prizes. Free. www.northdale.org 2-10

Oldsmar Annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 16, 9 a.m.
Let the kids loose to search for more than 5,000 candy and toy-filled eggs at Oldsmar’s R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive. Kids 12 and younger can participate with three prizes given per age group and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Free. 813-749-1260. 2-12

USF Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Festival

April 9-10, various times
Check out one of the biggest annual plant events in the area and learn about landscaping and specialty foliage at the USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 9 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10. Free parking, workshops and children’s activity area. $5 admission. Members are free. www.cas.usf.edu/garden Moms, Dads

Flashlight Egg Hunt!

April 9, 7 p.m.
Meet the Easter Bunny in a fun egg hunt adventure at Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave. in Largo. Bring your basket and flashlight and enjoy glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, crafts and music. $8 per child. Age group hunts held every 30 minutes starting at 7:15 p.m. Parent hunt at 9:15 p.m. www.playlargo.com Everyone