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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-09/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland Night
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, enjoy an evening out while your kids enjoy winter celebrations including games\, crafts\, hot chocolate\, and a short night hike! Please bring a nature themed gift for a gift swap. Kids can come in their favorite winter pajamas and will be served a pizza dinner. \nAges 6-12 \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/winter-wonderland-night/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Science Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Budding scientists ages 2-5 can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and nature topics in the Mosaic Backyard Universe. The program sparks kids’ natural curiosity using imaginative play\, crafts\, stories\, songs and more! Please note: This program does not include Museum admission. \n\nOn Saturday\, June 4\, explore “In the Deep Ocean”\nOn Saturday\, June 11\, explore “Swirly Whirly Snails”\nOn Saturday\, June 18\, explore “Manatee Mischief”\nOn Saturday\, June 25\, explore “Busy Buzzin’ Bees”\nWhen/Where: 9-10am every Saturday in the Mosaic Backyard Universe\nCost: $12 per child for members of the Discovery Society; $15 per child for all others. (Includes one adult per child.)\nAdvance reservations required. Attendance limited to 12 children.\n\nRegister now\nThe Bishop follows the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels guidelines. Please visit www.CDC.gov to see the current Manatee County Community Level before visiting. Masks must be worn indoors when Community Levels are high.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/science-sprouts/2022-12-10/
LOCATION:Bishop Museum of Science and Nature\, 201 10th St. West\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Homeschool,Insects,Kids & Families,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Science & Technology,Story Time,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Holiday Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:Featuring several local performance groups! Food truck will be onsite. \nFor questions about tickets\, please contact:\nOperaForEarth@gmail.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-community-concert/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-10/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Cure Your Crabbiness: Explore Weedon’s World of Crabs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the types of crabs that we find at Weedon Island and why mangroves are important for these special animals. \n\n\nHave you ever wanted to know more about the small crabs climbing on the mangrove trees along the boardwalk? Join us to learn more about the types of crabs that we find at Weedon Island and why mangroves are important for these special animals. \nThis program will include a presentation inside the Cultural and Natural History Center\, followed by a short walk along the boardwalk to see these crabs up close. \nThis program will be led by Olivia Blondheim\, a Biological Oceanography doctoral student at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. Her research explores the function of species at the transition zones between habitats. She is interested in the role of mangrove crabs in marine ecosystems and whether that role changes across mangrove and salt marsh habitats. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nPinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this class you are entitled\, at no cost to you\, to the provision of certain assistance. Prior to ten (10) working days before the class\, please submit your request to accommodations@pinellascounty.org and cc weedonisland@pinellas.gov. In your request\, please be sure to include the date and title of the program you need accommodations for\, indicate that the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center is the program host\, and include what specific accommodations you will need.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/cure-your-crabbiness-explore-weedons-world-of-crabs/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-11/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-12/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-13/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-14/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-15/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Youth Nest Box Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person workshop to “make and take” a nest box for your yard! \n\n\n\n\n\nHelp our local cavity nesters! We will be building a nest box for a Carolina wren\, which is a year-round resident in Pinellas County. \nIn this youth workshop you will learn about the nesting habits of Carolina wrens\, and other fun facts about this species! Kids (alongside their parent) will build a wren nest box and then have the opportunity to decorate their nest box. \nThis youth program is geared toward ages 6 to 12. Registration is required. Space is limited and this program will cap at 20 participants. Please register just your child (children). This is not a drop-off program. \nRegistration is required. Presented by Lara Milligan\, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nAdditional Notes: This program will be held in our auditorium. It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot\, and there is a 2-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the auditorium. Follow signs to the auditorium. \nRefunds will not be granted if you cannot install the nest box in your desired location. \nIf you are attending with friends or family and would like to team up and build one nest box between the group\, please only purchase ONE ticket.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/youth-nest-box-building-workshop/2022-12-16/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Crafts & Hobbies,Gardening & Landscaping,Kids & Families,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:COOKIES WITH SANTA
DESCRIPTION:Decorate gingerbread cookies\, meet Santa and his elves\, and purchase small gifts (all items $5 and under) for friends and family!\nFree gift wrapping provided. \nReserve your spot! Space is limited for this event. \nMust register online. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/cookies-with-santa/2022-12-16/
LOCATION:Pinellas Pioneer Settlement\, 3130 31st Street South\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Food & Cooking,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-16/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Budding scientists ages 2-5 can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and nature topics in the Mosaic Backyard Universe. The program sparks kids’ natural curiosity using imaginative play\, crafts\, stories\, songs and more! Please note: This program does not include Museum admission. \n\nOn Saturday\, June 4\, explore “In the Deep Ocean”\nOn Saturday\, June 11\, explore “Swirly Whirly Snails”\nOn Saturday\, June 18\, explore “Manatee Mischief”\nOn Saturday\, June 25\, explore “Busy Buzzin’ Bees”\nWhen/Where: 9-10am every Saturday in the Mosaic Backyard Universe\nCost: $12 per child for members of the Discovery Society; $15 per child for all others. (Includes one adult per child.)\nAdvance reservations required. Attendance limited to 12 children.\n\nRegister now\nThe Bishop follows the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels guidelines. Please visit www.CDC.gov to see the current Manatee County Community Level before visiting. Masks must be worn indoors when Community Levels are high.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/science-sprouts/2022-12-17/
LOCATION:Bishop Museum of Science and Nature\, 201 10th St. West\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Homeschool,Insects,Kids & Families,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Science & Technology,Story Time,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:COOKIES WITH SANTA
DESCRIPTION:Decorate gingerbread cookies\, meet Santa and his elves\, and purchase small gifts (all items $5 and under) for friends and family!\nFree gift wrapping provided. \nReserve your spot! Space is limited for this event. \nMust register online. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/cookies-with-santa/2022-12-17/
LOCATION:Pinellas Pioneer Settlement\, 3130 31st Street South\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Food & Cooking,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-17/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-18/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-19/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-20/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-21/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Book Time at Brooker
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pre-schooler to Book Time at Brooker. \nBring your Preschooler to this program designed to connect them to the wonders of the natural world. In addition to hearing a great story\, your child will participate in a craft related to the story that is read. This activity is recommended for ages 3 to 5. \nRegistration is not required for Book Time\, just show up with your kiddo! This program is led by Brooker Creek Volunteers. \nAdditional Notes: It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot\, and there is a 2-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the Education Center building. We will start promptly at 10:30am. Follow signs to the Exhibit Hall. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/book-time-at-brooker-6/2022-12-22/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Story Time,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-22/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-23/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Science Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Budding scientists ages 2-5 can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and nature topics in the Mosaic Backyard Universe. The program sparks kids’ natural curiosity using imaginative play\, crafts\, stories\, songs and more! Please note: This program does not include Museum admission. \n\nOn Saturday\, June 4\, explore “In the Deep Ocean”\nOn Saturday\, June 11\, explore “Swirly Whirly Snails”\nOn Saturday\, June 18\, explore “Manatee Mischief”\nOn Saturday\, June 25\, explore “Busy Buzzin’ Bees”\nWhen/Where: 9-10am every Saturday in the Mosaic Backyard Universe\nCost: $12 per child for members of the Discovery Society; $15 per child for all others. (Includes one adult per child.)\nAdvance reservations required. Attendance limited to 12 children.\n\nRegister now\nThe Bishop follows the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels guidelines. Please visit www.CDC.gov to see the current Manatee County Community Level before visiting. Masks must be worn indoors when Community Levels are high.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/science-sprouts/2022-12-24/
LOCATION:Bishop Museum of Science and Nature\, 201 10th St. West\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Homeschool,Insects,Kids & Families,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Science & Technology,Story Time,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-24/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-25/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-26/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-27/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.\nAdmission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person\, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates\, no pre-registration necessary.\n  \n\nThe Gardens will sparkle with 1 million\, twinkling\, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends\, The Train Guys\, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree\, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor\, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.\nThere are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens\, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event\, you will receive a color-coded sticker\, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances\, entertainment locations and more!\nTo add to the sights and sounds\, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill\, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event\, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.\nSt. Pete Concessions is here again with great food\, desserts\, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale\, so come hungry!\nWe will no longer be hosting Santa at the event\, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau\, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area\, providing free kids crafts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday evenings.\nCreative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery\, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free\, Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 pm.\nThe Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking\, including handicapped parking\, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance\, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs\, walkers and strollers. However\, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.\nAdditional parking will be available at our Snowflake\, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances.  Parking is limited\, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance\, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.\nLeashed pets are welcome at any time\, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens/2022-12-28/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community
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