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Symphony in Lights

At The Shops at Wiregrass on Saturday November 21st

Every night until December 31st, the Shops at Wiregrass will host a free Christmas light show set to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

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1. 1 . Discovery Hour at the MFA Venue: Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Ongoing Children explore the MFA and learn about art pieces as they follow maps and go on treasure hunts. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

2. 2 . Wiregrass Wednesdays Venue: The Shops at Wiregrass Ongoing Free weekly children's events and performances offering giveaways, face painting, balloons, train rides and much more! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

3. 3 . Mommy and Me Skate Venue: United Skates of America, Tampa Sep 2, 2009 at 09:00 am - 11:30 pm Enjoy affordable skating while having fun and getting fit with your children. Strollers and Little Tyke ride-on toys are welcome. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

4. 4 . Wee-time at Weedon Venue: Weedon Island Preserve Natural and History Center Ongoing Preschoolers are introduced to the natural world through storytelling, puppet shows, hands on activities and live animal displays. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

5. 5 . Art and Story Hour Venue: Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art Sep 3, 2009 - Dec 3, 2009 at 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm An interactive art and story program designed to encourage family art appreciation. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

6. 6 . Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library Storytime Venue: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library Ongoing Your preschool aged children will enjoy a thirty minute program filled with stories, finger plays and songs - get there early for seating! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

7. 7 . Dali Family Fun Saturdays Venue: Salvador Dali Museum Ongoing Every Saturday, The Dali Museum educates families about art with games, puzzles and crafts. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

8. 8 . Movies on the Waterfront Venue: The Pier Ongoing Bring your blankets and come enjoy children's movies and programming at dusk in the Waterside Courtyard. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

9. 9 . MOSI: Tampa' s Museum of Science and Industry Venue: MOSI Ongoing Come enjoy Tampa's fascinating Museum of Science and Technology where hands-on exhibits make learning science fun for adults and children alike. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

10. 10 . Fort De Soto Family Nature Walks Venue: Fort De Soto Park Ongoing Fort De Soto offers family friendly nature walks throughout the park every weekend - just be sure to register ahead of time! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

11. 11 . Dell Holmes Park Ongoing Visit this beautifully maintained park with a new splash ground and upgraded playground facilities. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

12. 12 . Mindbender Mansion Venue: MOSI Oct 3, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010 Using logical reasoning, mathematics and physical science, visitors must solve puzzles to unlock the Wall of Fame Vault. There are 40 individual brainteasers and 5 group activities to solve. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

13. 13 . Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Barnum's FUNundrum Venue: St, Pete Times Forum Jan 6, 2010 - Jan 10, 2010 Barnum’s FUNundrum keeps the energy going as each extraordinary act blends thrills and contemporary spectacle to over deliver a heart-racing experience that, until now, was beyond imagination! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

14. 14 . Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Venue: Disney World's Magic Kingdom Nov 10, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 at 07:00 pm - 12:00 am Celebrate the magic of the season in the holiday wonderland of Magic Kingdom theme park. Gather with loved ones for a festive sight- and sound-filled special event that is sure to make you merry! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

15. 15 . ICE! at Gaylord Palms Venue: Gaylord Palms Resort Nov 14, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010 Prepare for the coolest winter on record as Gaylord Palms presents ICE!, a walk-through Christmas attraction hand-carved from nearly TWO MILLION pounds of ice. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

16. 16 . Kids Komedy Club Venue: Florida Studio Theater Nov 7, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010 A hilarious mix of Sketch Comedy and Improvisation, Kids Komedy Club is a great show for kids of all ages. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

17. 17 . Florida's Cracker Country Venue: Cracker Country Ongoing Cracker Country recreates rural Florida of the 1890s. Costumed interpreters portray daily pioneering living and share the stories of early Floridian's experiences. Visit for hands on historical fun! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

18. 18 . Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure Venue: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Nov 24, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010 As a sequel to the original story, Alice returns back to Wonderland to defeat the Queen of Hearts but must first find her missing daughter and restore their bond. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

19. 19 . Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center Venue: Gaylord Palms Resort Ongoing With an amazing indoor atrium area filled with fun adventure, Gaylord Palms Resort makes a great vacation or day trip for any family. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

20. 20 . Wild Wonderland Venue: Lowry Park Zoo Dec 4, 2009 - Dec 30, 2009 at 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm During December weekends only, visit the zoo at night under a blanket of twinkling lights, meet Santa and his reindeer and enjoy a Wild Wonderland this holiday season. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

21. 21 . Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony Venue: Hyde Park Village Nov 27, 2009 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm Santa arrives to light a 30-foot tree and kick off a four-week series of holiday events. Highlights include musical performances, carriage rides, carolers and other activities for children. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

22. 22 . Lighting of the Menorah Venue: Hyde Park Village Dec 15, 2009 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm Come join your community and celebrate the lighting of the Menorah. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

23. 23 . 26th Annual Plant City Christmas Parade Venue: Plant City Dec 04, 2009 at 06:00 pm - Plant City celebrates its 26th annual Christmas Parade - come watch Santa arrive in style. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

24. 24 . Symphony in Lights Venue: The Shops at Wiregrass Nov 21, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009 Every night until December 31st, the Shops at Wiregrass will host a free Christmas light show set to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

25. 25 . Christmas on Ice Venue: Busch Gardens Nov 21, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009 A cast of professional skaters bring Christmas to life - on ice! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

26. 26 . Holidays Around the World Venue: Disney World's Epcot Park Nov 27, 2009 - Dec 30, 2009 Enjoy an international Christmas spectacle at the American Gardens Theatre in Epcot! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

27. 27 . Holiday Movie Series Venue: North Straub Park Nov 27, 2009 - Dec 19, 2009 Free Holiday movies are being shown Friday and Saturday evenings in St. Pete! Bring your blankets and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while watching a Christmas classic. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

28. 28 . Holiday Lights in the Garden Venue: Florida Botanical Gardens Nov 28, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010 at 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm Celebrate the season and see how more than 425,000 colorful lights can transform Florida Botanical Gardens into a holiday wonderland. Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

29. 29 . Talking Turkey Venue: Brooker Creek Preserve Nov 28, 2009 at 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Come learn more about how wild turkeys communicate and raise their young - expect some turkey walking too! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

30. 30 . Miracle on Cleveland Street Venue: Clearwater (downtown) Dec 04, 2009 at 05:50 pm - 10:00 pm "Let is Snow" because 40 tons of snow is going to be dropped on Cleveland St! Bring your children and have everyone enjoy snow slides, play areas, carolers, train rides, food and a visit from Santa! Add to Mine   | Add Comments ADD TO MY FAVORITES ADD TO MY WISHLIST

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