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MEGACON ORLANDO April 16-19, various times The Southeast’s largest fan convention is coming back to the Orange County Convention Center! This year’s MEGACON features artists from shows such as “The Office” and “Saved by the Bell” as well as a special reunion from the four hobbits of “Lord of the Rings” and individual appearances by Hollywood favorites like Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone and many more! megaconorlando.com TAMPA BAY KIDS TRIATHLON April 18, 7:45 a.m. Boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14 will have the opportunity to show their swimming, biking and running skills at the Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon! The race will be held at Busch Gardens’ Adventure Island. Winners will get the chance to get ‘stay and play’ tickets along with their respective trophies. tampabaykidstriathlon.com
BUSCH GARDEN’S FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Through April 26 Savor culinary delights and sample an expanded selection of wines, craft brews and cocktails from around the world at Busch Gardens in Tampa. Some of the biggest acts in musical entertainment will take the stage every weekend! buschgardens.com SEVEN SEAS FOOD FESTIVAL Through May 3 Sample a variety of international, local and seasonal craft brews and unique flavors from around the world at SeaWorld Orlando. This year there will be even more concert dates and a lineup you do not want to miss. seaworld.com
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PAW PATROL: ADVENTURE PLAY Through May 25 Explore Adventure Bay with Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma and Tracker at the PAW Patrol exhibit at Glazer Children’s Museum. “There’s no job too big, no pup too small!” glazermuseum.org DINOS ALIVE! Through May 31 Head over to ZooTampa to discover species that haven’t been seen for millions of years. Enjoy fossil digs, life-size animatronic dinosaurs and fun for the whole family! zootampa.org
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL Through June 1 Experience spring through brilliant blooms, live entertainment, flavorful dishes and interactive playgrounds as a part of this annual springtime celebration at Disney’s EPCOT. Guests can check out outdoor kitchens, more than 70 Disney-themed topiaries, vibrant gardens, flower towers, exhibits and outdoor rock concerts. disneyworld.com TAMPA BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL April 10-11, 18-19, 25-26, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Keel & Curley Winery is hosting the annual Blueberry Festival at their vineyard in Plant City with free admission, U-Pick blueberries, live music, kids’ area and 100-plus food and craft vendors. You can take part in wine tasting school for $10 per person. keelandcurleywinery.com PIER 60 SUGAR SAND FESTIVAL April 10-26, times vary Enjoy Florida’s famous sugar sands and golden sunsets at the Sugar Sand Festival in Clearwater Beach. This 17-day festival is sure to have something for everyone, from a children’s play area to street performers, concerts, fireworks and of course sand sculpting. Check it out at sugarsandfestival.com.
11TH ANNUAL ECOFEST April 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11th Annual EcoFest is a community event organized by Learning Gate Community School with live music, demonstrations, informational booths, green living products and services. Expect local artists, green businesses, environmental organizations, alternative health practitioners, renewable energy specialists, organic farms and produce gardens. learninggate.org A BRONX TALE - THE MUSICAL April 20, 8 p.m. This new Broadway hit musical is based on the real-life story of Chazz Palminteri. The show follows the story of a young man living in the Bronx in the 1960s who finds himself tangled between the desire to be a good father and a mob boss. Enjoy the show’s energetic dances and electrifying music with prices starting at $35. rutheckerdhall.com SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, JR. April 23 – 26, various times Join Patel Conservatory’s students ages 10-14 in their adaptation of the Hollywood musical. Sing along at the TECO Theatre with tickets starting at $20! There will be a sensory-friendly performance April 25. strazcenter.org
IMAGINATION DAY AT WESTSHORE PLAZA April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A child's imagination is the fuel for their dreams, and Westshore Plaza knows this! Visit Westshore Plaza for interactive, hand-on activities where little ones can spark their imaginations! First 100 children will receive a hero’s cape and mask and admission is FREE. eventbrite.com ENTERTAINMENT REVUE STUDIO AUDITIONS April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entertainment Revue is holding auditions at their studio at 3401 Henderson Blvd., Suite H in Tampa. Grade K-5 will audition at 10 a.m. and grades 6-12 at 1:30 p.m. Audition fee is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. If you are unable to make the annual auditions this year, please contact erfiwings@aol.com to set up your private audition day and time. For full audition details go to entertainmentrevue.com/auditions. DREAM WALK April 26, 9 a.m. to noon Join National Pediatric Cancer Foundation in their annual Dream Walk at Raymond James Stadium. Register as an individual or a team at walkingfundsthecure. org CHARLOTTE’S WEB April 26, 2:30 p.m. This heartwarming classic comes to life at the Straz Center. Follow the adventures of Charlotte the spider, Wilbur the pig and their friends for lifetime lessons on love and friendship. Tickets start at just $12.50! strazcenter.org TFO: PROHIBITION April 26, 7:30 p.m. The Florida Orchestra presents the roaring 20s in a way never seen before! Music will be delivered by Rudy Vallée, Josephine Baker and Kurt Weill and three premier vocalists! There will be vintage images and videos, and, even though all ages are welcomed, some adult themes will be explored during the show. rutheckerdhall.com
Due to the coronavirus our calendar has been reduced and event dates are subject to change. Visit tampabayparenting.com to stay up to date.
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