Be The Match Walk + Run - Sat, March 14 www.BeTheMatchWalkRun.org
On Saturday, March 14, Al Lopez Park will bring together marrow donors and transplant patients to demonstrate that the cure for blood cancer really is in the hands of ordinary people. By lacing up their sneakers, participants in the Tampa Be The Match Walk+Run will raise money to add more potential marrow donors to the Be The Match Registry and fund ongoing research so a marrow transplant can help even more patients with blood diseases live a long, healthy life. Be The Match recruits and matches volunteer marrow donors with patients who need transplants to help cure their blood cancers. Because the event includes a 5K, 1K and even a Tot Trot, people of all ages and abilities are expected to participate in the Be The Match Walk+Run event. It’s part of a nationwide, 17-city series. Those who wish to register, contribute, volunteer or support a runner or walker can visit BeTheMatchWalkRun.org
ular Thomas & Friends series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more. This year, Thomas & Friends celebrates 70 years of friendship. Florida Railroad Museum grounds will be open from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. 12210 83rd St East, Parrish, FL 34219. SESAME STREET SAFARI OF FUN AT BUSCH GARDENS - March 27 - 29 www.buschgardens.com
Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015 - March 14-15, March 21-22 www.thomasandfriends.com
Little engineers everywhere are invited to join Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Flordia Railroad Museum for Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015. This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the pop12
Busch Gardens Tampa invites guests to take the kids and celebrate the fifth birthday of Sesame Street Safari of Fun. Join Elmo, Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters for a sidewalk parade while dancing along to a kid-friendly DJ. Guests can meet some of their favorite animal ambassadors, enjoy a cake cutting and have fun with other special surprises at this family-friendly party. Plus, Sesame Street Safari of Fun’s hit show A is for Africa, along with Big Bird’s 123-Smile with Me portrait studio appearances, will be scheduled throughout the day. The festivities will take place Friday, March 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and then on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Sesame Street Safari of Fun area, which features kid-friendly rides, cool water fun and plenty of memorable adventures.
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