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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
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/2022-12-19/
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
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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
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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
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/2022-12-26/
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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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-6/2022-12-29/
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/2022-12-29/
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/2022-12-30/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T090000
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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/2022-12-31/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T200504Z
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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/2022-12-31/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T213000
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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/2023-01-01/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T110000
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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-6/2023-01-05/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140436
CREATED:20221220T220106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T223145Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Time
DESCRIPTION:Families with little ones can enjoy nature-themed stories and crafts at the Weedon Island Preserve. \n\n\nEvery first and third Friday of each month\, families of pre-school aged children are invited to explore the wonders of the natural world at the Weedon Island Preserve. Families will be treated to rhymes\, stories\, and crafts that connect them to our environment. Activities are intended for youth aged 3-5. \nThis program will take place inside the Cultural and Natural History Center unless otherwise specified. Youth must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. \nProceeds will support the Friends of Weedon Island\, a non-profit organization that work to promotes education and conservation of the Weedon Island Preserve. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tot-time-3/2023-01-06/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Kids & Families,Story Time,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140436
CREATED:20220526T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T220654Z
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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/2023-01-07/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140436
CREATED:20221122T210044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T210044Z
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SUMMARY:Emerson Point Preserve Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manatee County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on an educational stroll. \nCasually stroll through the beautiful Emerson Point Preserve and learn about Florida’s native plants and inhabitants of a coastal environment. \nSuitable for all ages. \nMeet at the first parking area on the RIGHT at the Observation Tower (not at the classroom) at 9AM. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Katie Granberg\, katiebg@ufl.edu\, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/emerson-point-preserve-tour-2/2023-01-07/
LOCATION:Emerson Point Preserve\, 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140436
CREATED:20221220T222047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T223443Z
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SUMMARY:Weedon Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of the trails and boardwalks of the Weedon Island Preserve. \n\n\nExplore the mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Weedon Island Preserve on a guided walk of the Tower Boardwalk. This tour will include a visit to the Preserve’s 45 ft. tall Observation Tower for a 360 degree view of the area. Learn about the coastal environment\, native wildlife\, and early history of Weedon Island. Total walk length will be just under 1 mile. \nAttendees will meet inside the Cultural and Natural History Center for a short introduction before departing for the trails. This tour is recommended for adults and youth ages 7 and up. \nProceeds from this program go to the Friends of Weedon Island. The Friends support the Weedon Island Preserve through education\, preservation and protection of its habitats\, ecology\, and cultural history. Become a Friend today! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/weedon-walkabout-9/2023-01-07/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T192638Z
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SUMMARY:CONSTELLATIONS AND THE NIGHT SKY
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is like after hours?\nJoin us for a guided night hike offered twice a month. Learn about the preserve and the wildlife that call it home. Take a guided hike with a preserve ranger as you search for wildlife that only come out at night.\n\nCost: $3/adults & $1.50/children\nAll ages welcome!\n\nContact the preserve at 727-893-7326 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/constellations-and-the-night-sky/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy & Sky Watching,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140436
CREATED:20221230T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T193600Z
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SUMMARY:Rad Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about incredible reptiles from around the world! Each class includes hands on activities\, a guided hike on the trails\, and live animal encounters. Participants will enjoy a safe learning environment that promotes knowledge of the local environment and a love of nature \nAges 6 & up \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/rad-reptiles-2/2023-01-08/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140436
CREATED:20221219T193823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T193823Z
UID:10001964-1673519400-1673521200@baysoundings.com
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-6/2023-01-12/
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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