LET ’ S PARTY !
It’s the start of the fourth quarter and your team is going for the final push to the end zone. Wait! It’s not that fourth quarter, it’s the other fourth quarter, as in the last three months of the year. There’s a sorta, kinda push to a different kind of end zone with an eye on that end of year superbowl of parties, New Years Eve! It’s the beginning of the big party season, opening with the ghoulish glamour of Halloween and ending with the aforementioned New Year’s Eve gala.
You don’t really need a reason to have a party, but if you need one, there are plenty. Graduations, promotions, engagements, baptisms, reunions, Bar Mitzvahs, first tooth, first word, homecoming from a variety of venues and on and on. But by far, the golden throne of parties is the Birthday Party. But, as they say (whoever they are), today’s birthday party is not like your grandmother’s birthday party.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF BIRTHdAY PARTIES
The unmistakable intention of the party “was to teach children the manners they would need to assume their place of privilege in society.” Consequently, birthdays were large and extravagant, orchestrated by the mother, usually with the help of a sizable staff.
They did, however, have cake. Typically is was a hefty fruit or nut cake decorated with candles, an idea borrowed by the Victorians from the Germans. The traditional two-layer cake arrived in the 1840s following the invention of the freestanding
of the era’s child psychologists who thought this responsibility encouraged independence among these budding industrialists.
The lavish party had become a bit impractical as appliances had eliminated servants in most middleclass homes by the 1920s. Without the domestic help, it was the moms who would be left to clean up messes left behind by a few dozen kids.
It was during the post-World War II boom years that birthday parties became a right of passage. By the 1950s, kids expected birthday parties and ones that did not have one were seen as neglected.
cook stove. Ice cream, goody bags, paid entertainment and outings followed a few decades afterward. Still no “Happy Birthday to You,” as the song was not a party standard until 1934, when it was featured in a popular musical.
Most of the traditions about which the present generation is nostalgic stem from this era. Remember Pin the Tail on the Donkey and three-legged races? Mothers often referred to popular party manuals, which described the rules and proper decor for parties for every age.
In the early 1800s, a kid’s birthday party was a spectacle and more about wealthy Victorian parents showing off their stature than celebrating their kid’s birthday. A truly old-fashioned birthday would consist of a house full of servants and a ballroom to entertain the masses. They would flaunt their wealth by indulging their children, while simultaneously instructing them in etiquette.
Things got significantly less formal and more similar to what we think of today around the turn of the last century. These parties were now about the kids, with the guest lists determined more by the child than the parent. Mothers had turned control over the guest list to their children, primarily at the urging
Today, birthday parties have no limits and parents, kids and party planners have dug deep into their creative repertoires to come up with every conceivable party theme.
In this issue you will find a plethora of party ideas, some traditional, some outrageous and some surprising.
SO, LET’S PARTY!
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If you and your kids are sports fans is there a way to incorporate a birthday party and sports? Well, you could gather up the kid’s friends and take them to a Tampa Bay Lightning game. Considering you will have to pay four-fifty for a hot dog, that could get a bit pricey with tickets, parking and souvenirs.
Say you have ten kids and it’s sixty bucks a ticket up in the nose bleed section... well, you get the point. Besides, you don’t even get to lace up a pair of skates and get on the ice!
So, if you want to lace ‘em up and get a little action on the ice, Tampa Bay Ice has the birthday party for you! You, too, can have a Birthday Party on Ice at any one of their three locations, 255 Forest Lakes Blvd in Oldsmar, 14044 Icot Blvd
in the ICOT Center in Clearwater or 27001 US 19N in Countryside Mall. They provide a full service support staff so you can relax and enjoy the party! The birthday parties provide you with a dedicated birthday party hostess and an optional 30 minute skating lesson with one of their professional ice skating coaches.
The party includes skate admission and rental, balloons, invitations, a private party room and meal deals. They also offer something unique in Florida, snow play. Yes! They have an option for your kids to play in the snow (only at the Oldsmar location).
For more information, call Clearwater at 727-536-5843, Oldsmar at 813-854-4010 or the mall at 727-723-7785 or simply visit www.TampaBayIce.com.
Allow the kids to decorate their own cupcake. Have some sprinkles, smarties, small marshmallows, little toys on a tray. Then ask the kids to decorate their cake.
WH at ’ s GHOU l I s H?
The days of sending our costumed angels off into the Halloween night to collect goodies from the neighbors, only having to worry if they’ll eat too much candy, are long gone. These days, safety is a primary concern of parents when it comes to the annual trick-or-treat ritual. Our kids, on the other hand, have just one focus, having fun. Well, maybe two, having fun and getting lots! of candy. How can our safety concerns as parents and our kids’ desire for Halloween adventure be reconciled?
When the kids are small, mom and dad can accompany them on their ghoulish romp through the neighborhood in search of ways to fund their dentist’s winter trip to St. Barts. At the end of the night, parents will sift through the bags of goodies, removing anything that looks, smells, feels suspicious; passing on all the secured candies to the little tykes for an evening of sugar highs.
When the kids are older they’d rather put needles in their eyeballs than be seen with mom or dad parading around the neighborhood wearing a batman costume, carrying a plastic pumpkin, doing duty as a treat-
or-treat bag. We, therefore, need alternatives and ones that’ll keep mom from chewing off her hundred dollar manicure. Fortunately, there are many...
Most of the parks and recreation departments and local community associations will be hosting some sort of controlled Halloween event.
Tarpon Springs Recreation will be hosting a HallOWeeN BasH Join them for a safe alternative to trick or treating. Children may go from booth to booth to get Halloween treats. They will have bounce houses, concessions, crafts, and more. At the Tarpon Springs Sports Complex on Saturday, October 19th from 10 AM-1 PM. This is a Free evemt.
Palm Harbor Recreation will be hosting Halloween carnival: the freakshow on Friday October 25th at Harbor Hall/White Chapel. 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Join them for an unforgettable night of scares, games, treats and more! FREE Trick or Treats. Costumes encouraged. Food and drink available for purchase. $8 wrist band gets you on hatride, haunted house, games and inflatables. Call 727-771-6000 for
more info.
Dunedin Recreation will be hosting their downtown trick-ortreat event on Friday, October 25th from 5:30pm-7:30pm along Main St. and Broadway Ave. Roads will be closed for children to safely trick or treat along Main St. and Broadway Ave. Presented by the City of Dunedin, and the Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association. For more info call 727-298-3201.
Halloween Happenings,
Saturday October 26th @ Highlander Park. 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Don’t miss this spooktacular, annual event
including a haunted hayride, carnival games, crafts, bounce houses, costume contests for all ages, trunk or treat, DJ music jams, as well as Boo in the Zoo and Little Goblins Hayride for little ones. Volunteers needed. Presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation.
$5 Haunted Hayride, $10 Wristband (includes all activities except Haunted Hayride) $5 Parking (vehicles and golf carts). All golf carts must park in areas designated for vehicle parking. For more event information, call 727-812-4530.
Largo Recreation will host a trick or treat trail on Friday,
October 25th starting at 5:30 pm. Children 1-13 Free Largo City Hall Complex. Dress in your Halloween best and trick or treat around the perimeter of the Largo City Hall. Check out our decorated booths and say hello to our costumed characters, performers and make it a fun family night while trick-or-treating with the City of Largo. Parking is available at the Highland Recreation Complex. Call 727.587.6740 x5009 for more details!
Seminole Recreation will be hosting seminole fIeld of screams on Friday, October 25th at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex located at 9100 113th Street N in Seminole. The hours are 6-9pm. Seminole’s annual premier haunted attraction, admissions begin at 6:00pm. The entry fee is $7. Be aware this may not be appropriate for small children. For more information call 727-3918345.
Pinellas Park will host a Halloween treat trail on
Thursday October 31st from 6-9pm at England Brothers Park, 5010 Dave McKay Way. Girls and boys of all ages may collect candy donated by local businesses and community organizations. The Treat Trail begins at 6pm. Activities, costume contest, prizes, refreshments and popcorn will be provided. For more information call 727-369-5285.
Safety Harbor will host it’s MaIN street trICK-Or-treat
on Thursday, October 31th from 4:30-6:30pm. Put on your costume and come to Main Street and Trick-or-Treat in a safe family atmosphere! Look for the Mayor and Commissioners handing out treats, as well. It’s for all ages and Free. Main Street will be closed from Bayshore to 8th Ave. from 4pm until 7pm.
Fright Nights Haunted trail are on October 26th! Visit Folly Farm from 6-10:00pm for fall themed activities, a campfire, vendors, the haunted trail and more! This event is going to be SPOOKTACULAR! Tickets are $3.00-$8.00
The St. Pete YMCA is hosting its boo bash on Friday, October 25th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Jim and Heather Gills YMCA, 3200 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg and at
the Bardmoor YMCA, 8495 Bryan Dairy Rd. in Largo. Join the ghouls and goblins for a family fun night. The event will include a costume contest, activities and Trunk-orTreat. Trick out your vehicle and pass out candy from the trunk to the children! This is a Free event that will take place outdoors on the Y’s sports fields. For more info, call St. Pete at 727-895-9622 or Largo at 727-394-9622.
HallOWeeN BasH Everyone is invited to the Gulfport Recreation Center Halloween Bash from 5pm to 8pm, Saturday, October 26th. Enjoy trunk-or-treat, games, costume contests & a haunted house. Costume contests will begin at 6 p.m. 5730 Shore Blvd. South For More Info call 727-893-1068.
Additionally, there are Halloween parties at friends homes, trick-ortreating at the mall and at local businesses.
And, of course, let’s not forget Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-scream and Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park’s Boo in the Zoo.
So, folks, whether you’re escorting your kids or becoming one of the kids on Halloween, don’t forget to have a ghoulishly good time!
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OUTSIDE THE BOX PARTY IDEAS
S o you want something different than your standard birthday party fare for the kids? Take a look at these outside the box ideas. For examply, what is more outside the box than having a unicorn at your child’s birthday party? Well, at In the Breeze Horse Ranch you can do just that!
In the Breeze Horse Ranch is located at 7539 Gardner Road in the Westchase area of Tampa and offers a variety of horse themed parties for kids. There is nothing like the warmth and fun of sitting around a fire to turn an afternoon or evening into a memorable night with friends and family! With their Bonfire and Hayride parties you will make lasting memories! Sit around a bonfire while spending quality time with the people that matter most in your life, followed by a 25 minute hayride that gives you a tour of the beautiful ranch.
Try their Kids Night Out Sunset Horsey Party, an evening of adventure for ages 8-17! The kids will need to wear long pants and a closed toed shoe. A fun-filled evening will consist of a pizza party, going over safety around horses and the rules of the ranch. This is a mini lesson to ensure everyone has a SAFE and fun evening! All kids will get to experience grooming and saddling and then taking the horses for a sunset trail ride out around the
beautiful lake. Each child is assigned their very own horse, suited just to their riding level. The night will end with
a campfire and marshmallow roast. For more information call In the Breeze Horse Ranch at (813) 264-1919 or visit www. inthebreezeranch.com.
If pampering, fun and fantasy is your idea of a great party, then look no further than La Dee-Da Kids Spa in Countryside. Celebrate your child’s next special occasion at the spa that loves to work with kids!
Whether it’s a dress-up party for the whole gang, some Mommy and Me girl time, or a special up-do for the big recital, La DeeDa Kids Spa is the place to be!
in-the dark face paint, glow nail
polish and lip gloss, and a glow in the dark hair style? Just want your party to be about Kids Spa and get a manicure and/ or pedicure with a full make-up application or face painting and
For more info on La Dee-Da Kids Spa, where kids get the Royal 727-301-1808,
Get your face painted at La Dee-Da Kids Spa in Countryside!
Divine Ceramics will guide you through your ceramic painting experience.
visit them at 2250 SR 580 in Clearwater or check them out at www.ladeedakidsspa.com.
Jane and Mike of Divine Ceramics located in the Key West Center at 2706 Alt 19N, Suite 304 in Palm Harbor offer fabulous parties. Party Packages are custom-made for a Child’s Birthday Party, lasting approximately 3 hours and would include a medium item such as a dog, unicorn, bank, etc. Each guest can pick his or her own fun item within a given budget and colors to work with or with advance notice all guests can paint the same item and you will see just how creative each individual can be. Painting the same item for Bridal & Baby Showers has proven to make really nice centerpieces… and so much fun! If you would like a specific themed party, no problem, just let them know at least three weeks in advance so they can custom make the items
you are interested.
For more info about fabulous parties at Divine Ceramics, call (727) 475-9843.
You can’t have a party without food, so what better party to have than a food party at Young Chef’s Academy in Seminole. Their motto is “You supply the
Chef and we supply the rest!“ Come celebrate your special occasion with their “one-ofa-kind” party experiences! All of their party options are filled with interactive & amusing activities guaranteed to entertain and engage party guests. Young Chefs Academy offers their “ALL-INCLUSIVE” party packages where you supply the chefs and they supply the rest!
All parties include invitations, balloons, decorations, drinks for party participants, chef aprons for use during the party, paper chef hat for each participant and recipe card, including recipes prepared during the party.
They have pizza parties, pasta parties or for your sweet tooth, cupcake parties.
Young Chef’s Academy is located at 9690 Seminole Blvd in Seminole. For more information or to book a delicious party call 727.350.4587. Bon appetite!
At Young Chef’s Academy, “you supply the Chef and they supply the rest! “ in which
WH at ’ s U p IN OC t OB er ?
CLEARWATER PARKS AND RECREATION
727-562-4700
Th E M ARKET M ARIE
Saturday, October 12th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
710 Court Street, Downtown Clearwater Shop local at The Market Marie with over 85 small business owners every second Saturday in Downtown Clearwater.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, art, clothing, jewelry, henna, handmade candles, soap, pet treats, home goods and more. Event is Located next to the City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building, 710 Court Street. Parking is free and can be found throughout downtown. The closest parking garage is the city employee parking garage located diagonally from the field. The garage is free on the weekends.
CLEARWATER REC S CENES ON T h E G REEN AT COAC h MAN PARK
Join us for “Scenes On The Green” at Coachman Park! Enjoy a free magical movie night under the stars. Bring blankets and low-lying lawn chairs.
Movie begins at 8 p.m. Spooky Scenes on the Green October 25th: Casper
For More Info Call (727) 562-4800
F REE S UNSET YOGA
Mondays in October 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Participate in a free fitness class hosted by the Clearwater Y In Motion at Coachman Park.
Yoga involves physical and mental well-being through mastery of the body, is achieved through exercise, holding postures, proper breathing and meditation.
Location is on the green, the large grassy field in Coachman Park. Parking can be found throughout Downtown.
For More Info Call the YMCA (727) 461-9622
F REE C ARDIO F IT
Wednesdays in October 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Participate in a free fitness class hosted by the Clearwater Y In Motion at Coachman Park. Classes will cycle between BodyCombat, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Tabata and Zumba.
Location is on the waterfront Bay Walk Promenade, the pedestrian area along the waterfront. Parking can be found throughout Downtown.
For More Info Call the YMCA (727) 461-9622
M ORNINGSIDE D OGGY PADDLE DAY
Saturday, October 19th 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Morningside Recreation Center 2400 Harn Blvd
Once a year, pups and canines can take a dip in the Morningside swimming pools. There is a donation of $7 per dog that goes to the Humane Society of Pinellas. To encourage happy and safe swimming, different splash times are offered:
Dogs taller than 21 inches: 11 a.m. to noon or 2 – 3 p.m. Dogs shorter than 21 inches: 12:30 – 1 p.m.
This event fills up quickly, so reserve your spot now! Space is limited and reservations are required. Call (727) 562-4280 to register.
On the day of the event, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your swim time so the group can start on time.
FAMILY FALL F ESTI vAL
Friday, October 4th 05:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr
Get into the autumn spirit with free carnival games, prizes, festive music and picture-perfect photo ops. There will be surprise meet and greets with Halloween characters.
For More Info Call (727) 562-4800
DUNEDIN RECREATION
(727) 812-4530
Th E D UNEDIN
D OWNTOWN M ARKET
Fridays and Saturdays in October, 9:00am - 2:00pm
John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park
Features fresh produce, eggs, meats, artisans cheeses, breads, honey, and baked goods. You can also find other unique items like soaps, candles, plants, delicious lunch bites and more. As you shop and browse, you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere
and live music performances that add to the charm of the market.
A RT & C RAFT F ESTI vAL
Saturday, October 12th and Sunday October 13th| 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM Downtown Dunedin, Main Street & Douglas Ave
Discover and meet some of the nation’s most talented artists showcasing handmade, original works of art and fine craftsmanship. Home decor, pet accessories, wearable art, jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, and more will be on display, pop-up gallery style, from over 150 artisans and craft artists. This outdoor event also features live plants and tasty treats. This event is presented by American Craft Endeavors.
For more information, visit www.ArtFestival.com, email info@artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615 .
I SLAND F EST AT hONEYMOON I SLAND S TATE PARK
Saturday, October 12th and Sunday October 13th | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Island as they celebrate the beauty and wonder of Honeymoon Island. The event includes unique experiences and for the whole family, including guided nature hikes, beach walks, family fun activities, interactive exhibits, arts & crafts market, and local food trucks. The event is free with admission to
Honeymoon Island State Park. This event is presented by Friends of the Island.
Visit the official website for event details, activities, park admission, and more!
During event times, please be aware of possible traffic impacts and delays along the Causeway. For More Info Call 727-276-4024
M O v IES IN T h E PARK
Fridays in October 07:15 PM to 09:00 PM
John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, 420 Main St Movie in the Park
Grab your blanket or chairs and join us downtown in the park for a movie under the stars with your friends and family. Movies begin at dusk and are shown on a large, outdoor movie screen with speakers. F REE to attend. Food and drink concessions will be available for purchase.
Ocober 4th Inside Out 2 (2024)
Ocober 11th
The Little Rascals (1994) Ocober 18th
Migration (2023) Ocober 25th
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
This event is presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation. For more information, call 727-812-4530
OUR LADY OF LOURDES ANNUAL FALL F ESTI vAL
This event is hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes. Thursday, October 17th
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday, October 18th 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday, October 19th| 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday, October 20th| 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Visit www.OLLFallFestival.com for more information, including
festival hours, parking, music entertainment, rides, games, and activities.
Park & Ride: FREE Jolly Trolley service will run Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m.11:30 p.m. between Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival grounds and Dunedin High School parking lot.
PALM h ARBOR RECREATION
NIG h T OF JAZZ
Friday October 4th @ The Centre 6:30 am- 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Get ready for an unforgettable Friday night in Palm Harbor! Bring your friends and neighbors to enjoy the smooth and toetapping tunes of The Voices of Jazz. This local band will treat you to classic big band jazz, swing music, and modern arrangements of popular tunes. This special event is sponsored by the Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Don’t miss out!
Saturday and Sunday October 3rd & 4th 10am-4pm (Saturday) 10am-1pm (Sunday)
Margaret Morrison HIGHLAND DANCERS Dunedin, FL
Largo Central Park is located at 101 Central Park Drive. Train rides can be accessed via the tan-roofed shelter on the east side of the park. Join us for a ride around beautiful Largo Central Park on our miniature railroad on the first full weekend of the month. The accurately modeled scale locomotives pull you and your family along a mile-long loop through great scenery, the spooky tunnel, and our waterfall pond. fun for all ages!
There is NO CHARGE for this family-fun activity, but donations are welcome. Your contributions keep the trains running!
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CONCERT S ERIES ON T h E B REEZEWAY
Friday, October 18th
6:00-9:00pm Mark your calendars for a night of live music, delicious bites, and good vibes at the Concert Series on the Breezeway!
No memberships needed, everyone is welcome to groove to the tunes, indulge in great food from food trucks, and sip on refreshing drinks from the bar. Bring your friends and family for a laid-back night under the stars!
For more information, please call 727-518-3024 .
Th E L ARGO Ev ENING M ARKET
Saturday, October 26th
5pm-9pm, All Ages @ Ulmer Park
Join us on the 4th Saturday of the month and wander through different tents adorned with
artisanal goods, from handmade jewelry to organic produce, all while enjoying the music from local musicians. There will be food trucks onsite for purchase.
Please email TheLargoEveningMarket@gmail.com for vendor inquires or this market.
SEMINOLE RECREATION
(727) 391-8345
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
is open. Stop in for a swim during our spring hours.
Members: $2 Youth/$3 Adult Non-Members: $4 Youth/$6 Adult Season passes are available to members.
E SPORTS
Open Play Hours
Monday - Wednesday - Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm Saturday 11:00am-2:00pm Members f ree Non-Members $5
T h E 27T h ANNUAL MUSIC IN T h E PARK CONCERT SERIES
Fridays, 7:00pm-9:00pm at The Seminole City Park 7464 Ridge Road
October 4
Midnight Joker October 11
Smooth D and the Boyz
f ree to attend
$3 event parking per vehicle
SENIOR WALKING C LUB
Mondays, 9:00am-9:30am Members f ree
$5 Non-Members
Meet at the Recreation Center to get your steps in while enjoying fresh air, and friendly conversation.
SENIOR J IGSAW P UZZLE C LUB
Thursdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm Members f ree
$5 Non-Members
Enjoy an afternoon filled with conversation and collaboration as we assemble fun jigsaw puzzles each week.
D OGGY D ERBY
Saturday, October 5th 11:00am-2:00pm Family Aquatics Center $5 per dog
P RESC h OOL P LAYTIME
Returns this fall. Every Tuesday from 10:30am-11:00am Ages 2-4
@ The Seminole Recreation Playground free !
T EEN A CTI v ITY B OARD
Applications are available for this year’s Teen Activity Board! Stop by the Recreation Center or contact us for more information and to submit an application.
SAFETY h ARBOR RECREATION
(727)724-1555
Th IRD F RIDAY
Friday, October 19th 6pm-10pm
Safety Harbor Main Street
This much-loved monthly community event has been reimagined to benefit the Safety Harbor business community and bring people to the town we all love. Nine blocks of Main Street will come together to showcase the restaurants, bars, shops and nonprofits in our vibrant community.
The street is wet-zoned so that you can purchase and enjoy alcoholic beverages from your favorite establishment within the event footprint and stroll along nine blocks of Main Street which is alive with entertainment and activities. Shops will be open late.
1ST F RIDAY F LICKS
Friday, October 4th 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
Waterfront Park
105 Veterans Memorial Lane
FREE EVENT
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs! Movies are sponsored by Positively Dad!
Live entertainment and seating 1 hour prior to the movie. Concessions available!
TARPON SPRINGS RECREATION (727) 938-3711
Th E 2024 S UNSET B EAC h CONCERT SERIES
The 2024 Sunset Beach Concert Series is brought to you by the City of Tarpon Springs and AdventHealth North Pinellas
Concerts are on the first Thursday of the month (February through November) and start at 7 pm. In the event of inclement weather and the concert is cancelled before the start time, the concert will be held the following Thursday.
Concessions are available for purchase. Alcohol and pets are prohibited. Parking is limited onsite, so a free courtesy shuttle will deliver concertgoers to and from the beach and Tarpon Springs High School.
free!!
2024 BAND LINE-UP
September 5th 60 West
MUSIC & MOvEMENT
Tuesdays
Craig Park Rec Center
Designed for ages 1-5, this class keeps children active and engaged in a musical atmosphere.
Tuesdays at 10am
$15 per class or $60 for a 5/class punch pass
CREATION STATION
Thursdays
Craig Park Rec Center
This weekly child-led art class will allow the imagination to soar while getting messy.
Thursdays, ages 1-5, at 10am
$15 per class or $60 for a 5/class punch pass
SIDEWALK ChALK
ART CONTEST
Saturday, October 12th 10am-Noon
@ Chase Park 28th Ave S & 53rd St S During the City’s 114th Birthday Bash
2024 FALL CLASSES!
MORE FABULOUS pARtY IDEAS!
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es, there are the latest and greatest, the new and improved, the exotic and the quirky. But sometimes, the tried and true venue for a kid’s party is the way to go. There’s nothing funnier than watching little kids tossing a gigantic round ball
down a shiny, wood path to pin destruction. Yes, bowling! Another staple of birthday parties. Dunedin Lanes offers great Birthday Party Packages. They are located at 405 Patricia Avenue. For more information call (727) 736-1282.
Celebrate your little one’s birthday at Little Explorers indoor play club. They host semiprivate parties all day Saturdays and completely private parties on week nights and Sundays after 1pm. (Ask about their weekday specials!) They also have a creative team on board who can help bring your vision to life from start to finish!
Believe it or not, play is an important way to nurture optimal early childhood brain development. Children who play, grow into adults who are better able to adapt and navigate through complex environments. The playful learning classes at Little
Explorers help little explorers build their experiences, expressions, and emotional management as well as the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships. In turn, this fosters their social-emotional development all while they are having a memorable fun time!
Little Explorers is located at 35225 US Hwy 19 N in Palm Harbor.
For more information you can call (727) 286-6896 or visit www. littleexplorerspalmharbor.com.
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. They are the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. They give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. They’ve been voted the number one “out of the box” workout and
the “Best Party Ever.” Experience WOW - the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes!
They are dedicated to providing the customer with the pure joy that comes with flying. They are sky lovers, thrill seekers and people who believe that jumping is freedom. They believe fitness can be fun and play can be smart. They are healthy and bursting with energy. They fly high and keep it safe.
Guests of all ages will love freestyle flipping, flying high through the air, and just jumping for joy! They have over a dozen attractions including a ninja warrior course, dodgeball, rock climbing, and more.
Pre-planned party options make decisions easy, but you can always add-on or customize to your needs. they’ll do all the planning, set-up, clean-up and everything in between, so you can focus on the fun. A Sky Zone birthday party includes a dedicated party host, a private party room, food and drinks, and plenty of jump time for everyone.
Want the whole place to yourself? Well, you can do that, too. They will keep support staff in place to assist you. They can accommodate groups both large and small.
Skyzone is located at 13000 66th Street in Largo. For more information or to book a party call (727) 900-5867 or visit www. skyzone.com/clearwater.
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AMERICAN STAGE
RAYMOND JAMES THEATRE
163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. (727) 823-PLAY (7529)
RING OF FIRE
The Music of Johnny Cash Closes October 20th
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30pm
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 pm
FREEFALL ThEATRE
6099 Central Avenue St. Petersburg 727-498-5205
COMING IN NOv EMBER K EN LUDWIG’S M
Wednesdays and Sundays, 2:00 pm Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 pm
JOBSITE
GOREY STORIES
Based on the work of Edward Gorey October 23rd - November 17th
jobsitetheater.org
For tickets go to tickets@jobsitetheater.org or call the Straz Center Box Office at 813.229.STAR
STAGEWORKS
1120 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa 813-251-8984
FRANCIS WILSON PLAYhOUSE
302 Seminole Street, Clearwater 727-446-1360
M URDER ON T h E O RIENT Ex PRESS
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig October 10th - 20th
4025 31st Street S, St. Petersburg 727-866-1973 COMING IN
by Heidi Schreck Closes October 13th
Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo (727) 587-6793
Annual Fundraiser October 18th
4646 Central Avenue, St Petersburg 727-793-4883
www.guilfoildanceartscenter.com Zh OR ’S M AGICAL TOUR OF DANCE C ABARET!
Every Saturday at 7pm at the Guilfoil Dance Arts Center An extraordinary performance featuring dance, illusions, magic, costumes and live performance that is welcoming and enjoyable for all!
SENIOR MUSINGS
I liked Halloween when I was a kid. What kid doesn’t? I would get to dress up in a scary costume and stay out late trick-or-treating for candy in my neighborhood. I would then go home, assess my bounty and spend the rest of the night getting a major sugar rush.
Later on as a teenager and young adult I would get to go to Halloween parties where all the girls were dressed in sexy vampire or black cat outfits, and I would load up on candy and spend the night getting a major sugar rush.
When I was married and the kids were little, I would help them pick out a costume (and one for me as well) take them trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and then heist their bounty and spend the night getting a major sugar rush.
But things have changed. Now I have to BUY the candy. And all those kids knocking at my door looking for free handouts have me feeling like dressing up like Ebineezer Scrooge and spouting off about prisons and work houses... and it’s after nine, so stop knocking on my door, and by the way, a sweatshirt and a pillow case does not qualify as a costume, so no candy for you!
So, after turning off the porch light, and sending away the under costumed... I get to assess the bounty I hoarded and spend the night getting a major sugar rush.... and a toothache in the
morning. Happy Halloween and bah humbug!
‘til next month, then, The Senior Muser
KIDS PARTY TIP
By organizing your party around a particular theme you can coordinate the whole party. The entertainment, cake, food, tableware, decorations, balloons, games, activities and prizes can all be organized around the theme. The children may like to dress up to suit the theme.
