2ND ANNUAL BLOOM EVENT FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT MOMS May 6, 10 a.m. Join the Tampa Bay Moms Blog team at Horizon Charter School of Tampa for their second annual Bloom event which brings together local experts, products and plenty of swag for new moms and babies! Get your tickets today by visiting tampabay.citymomsblog.com or emailing info@tampabaymomsblog.com.
SPLASH BASH & PICNIC May 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring the whole family to launch pool season with games and swim races at this event presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation at Highlander Pool in Dunedin. Event includes lunch and music. Guests should bring their own towel and bathing suit. Free admission. For more information, call 727-298-3266. Everyone
A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY WITH 501ST LEGION May 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate all things Star Wars on this special day at Glazer Children's Museum in downtown Tampa. Meet members of the 501st Legion who will be visiting in costume to help lead programming at the museum that is out of this world. glazermuseum.org 5 & Older
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY May 6, 3-5 p.m.
Celebrate comics, anime and manga at this event hosted by the Lutz Branch Library. Event includes gaming, cosplay and more. Participants of all ages are welcome and will receive a free comic courtesy of Hollywood Comics and Friends of the Library. hcplc.org Everyone
RUN FOR THE ROSES May 6, 5 p.m.
Save the date for a Kentucky Derby Party unlike any other, hosted by The Friends of the Museum at Tampa Museum of Art and being held at Hilton Tampa Downtown’s Tampa Club. Evening includes tasty food and beverage, the popular Derby hat contest, silent auction and a live viewing of the race. General tickets are $75; VIP tickets, $125. Proceeds benefit exhibition and education initiatives at The Tampa Museum of Art. tampamuseum.org Moms, Dads
BREW FEST FOR HOSPICE May 6, 5-9 p.m.
SESAME STREET KIDS’ WEEKENDS May 6-7 and 13-14, various times
Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and his friends for fun activities, a dance party and a character parade at Busch Gardens Tampa. Afternoon parties take place at Sesame Street Safari of Fun with a different theme each weekend. buschgardenstampa.com 3 & Older
YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Check out locally produced gourmet foods and other items as part of this popular, year-round weekly event in Ybor City’s Centennial Park. Browse oneof-a-kind pieces of art and meet the artists. Free admission. ybormarket.com Everyone
DISCOVERY SATURDAYS AT MOSI May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11 a.m. to noon
Learn how things work as part of MOSI’s Saturdays activities in the museum’s Idea Zone®. For May, engineers and scientists fill young guests’ minds with future technology and new discoveries. mosi.org 7-12
MINECRAFT MANIA May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1-3 p.m.
Learn or level up those Minecraft engineering skills in exciting educational challenges at MOSI. Event has limited availability so advance registration is highly recommended. Program fee is $15 members and $20 general admission. mosi.org 7-12
ANNUAL DADE CITY LITTLE LEAGUE GOLF SCRAMBLE May 6, 1 p.m. Hit the links for a good cause as part of this fun golf event at Abbey Golf Course in San Antonio. Show your support for the Dade City Little League, golf and score prizes including longest drive, closest to the pin and door prizes. Fee is $30 individuals and $120 per 4-person team. To sign up or become a sponsor, call 813-778-2342. Moms, Dads
MEMBER MORNING May 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join other members for a visit to Glazer Children’s Museum the first Sunday every month for exclusive access before doors open to the public at 1 p.m. Invite family to come along, chat with other members and meet up with special guests. Check out programs and activities created just for members and use #GCMKIDS to share your experience. glazermuseum.org Everyone
Gather with friends and attend this fundraiser at The Concourse Rotary Pavilion in Spring Hill. This event for ages 21 and older features local craft beers, live music, tasty bites and vendors onsite. Admission includes beer sampling and a souvenir glass. Cost is $40 single and $60 double with proceeds to benefit Gulfside Hospice. For more information, call 727-845-5707. Moms, Dads
FRESH MARKET AT HYDE PARK VILLAGE May 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
25TH ANNUAL PESTOFESTO May 6, 6-9 p.m.
COLLECTORS DAY May 7, noon to 5 p.m.
Come out to Sweetwater Organic Community Farm for this community fundraiser full of good food and fun activities onsite. Tasty fare includes farm-fresh organic pesto pasta, salad, rolls, dessert and juice with locally-brewed beer, wine and organic coffee also available by donation. Evening offers outdoor and basil-themed activities, a silent auction, best pesto contest, raffle prizes and live music. Tickets are $25 advance and $30 at the door. Children younger 12 are free. sweetwater-organic.org Everyone
3RD ANNUAL TAMPA RIVERFEST May 6-7, various times
Come out for this weekend-long celebration of Tampa's cultural institutions, local music and restaurants along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa. Take part in family-friendly activities, including this year's new event the Hot Dog Festival with a hot dog eating contest, wiener dog derby and a hot dog tasting contest. Other events include a Hot Air Balloon Glow on Saturday night and a free Pops in the Park concert Sunday evening. thetampariverwalk.com Everyone
Shop locally produced foods and handcrafted items at this monthly South Tampa outdoor market. Browse nearby stores while listening to live music and try one of the many neighborhood restaurants for lunch. Admission and parking are free. Leashed dogs are welcome. hydeparkvillage.com Everyone
Head to the Tampa Bay History Center for this debut event expected to draw independent collectors from throughout the Bay area. Dozens of collectors will display their eclectic personal treasures from antique radios and fossils to soda fountain memorabilia and Native American artifacts. Families can enjoy children’s activities in the museum’s atrium also. Event is included with regular admission. tampabayhistorycenter.org Everyone
FREE CLOTHING SWAP May 9, 9 a.m. to noon
Bring up to five garments to exchange for free with other swap participants or purchase vouchers for $3 each to select clothing at this monthly event on the patio at Peninsula Inn in Gulfport. Extra clothing donations are encouraged. All proceeds and remaining clothing following the sale will be donated to CASA. mygulfport.us Moms, Dads
POP UP ART May 9, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Get a closer look at pop-up books at MOSI in Tampa and design your own. Kids will learn techniques about how to make paper move. Ages 5-7 meet at 10 a.m. and those 8 and older meet at 4 p.m. Fee is $16 members and $21 non-members. mosi.org 5 & Older
SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE: SCIENCE AND STORYTELLING May 10, 7 p.m.
Hear from the Pulitzer Prize winner and Indian-born American physician and oncologist discuss his latest book "The Gene" as he joins in a discussion with Chris Adrian and Sarah Hoffe about the history and future of genetics at Tampa Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $32 at the box office and $33 online and includes admission and choice of a paperback copy of one of the author’s books, “The Gene” or “The Emperor of All Maladies.” tampatheatre.org Teen & Older
SEAGRAPES FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL May 12, 8-11 p.m.
Explore The Florida Aquarium and be mesmerized by the thousands of sea creatures as you sample wonderful wines and delicious food at the Tampa venue. Enjoy live entertainment and a silent auction while supporting the Aquarium’s youth education programs, animal care fund, and conservation and research initiatives. General admission and VIP tickets are available. flaquarium.org/seagrapes Moms, Dads
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT May 12, 6-10 p.m.
Bring the kids to Great Explorations in St. Pete for a night of museum fun while enjoying date night or an errand run as the museum team watches over the children. Kids get to play in the museum, explore the Touch Tunnel, see science shows and watch G-rated movies. Pizza, snacks and juice are included. Advance registration is required. Cost is $25 members; $35 non-members. Preregistration is required. greatex.org 4-10
2017 RUN FOR ALL CHILDREN May 13, 7 a.m.
Hit the pavement for a good cause as part of this benefit for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Foundation. A variety of races is available including chip-timed 10K and 5K-USATF certified, a 1-Mile Run, Family/Group Fun Run and Kids Dash. Races start at the hospital and awards ceremony will be held at Poynter Park. runforallchildren.com Everyone
BLAKE PADDLE FOR KIDS May 13, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Take part in this fun and educational event presented by Blake Real Estate at Waterfront Park in Safety Harbor. Bring the whole family for a day on the water with paddling races and other family activities. Admission is free for all ages; cost to race is $30. Proceeds benefit the Paddle for Kids organization and its mission to raise awareness for detecting early childhood disorders. paddleforkids.org Everyone
WEEDON ISLAND GUIDED HIKE May 13, 20 and 27, 9 a.m.
Explore the coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve with the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center in this natural St. Petersburg treasure. Learn about the environment and the early residents of the Preserve. Bring water and a snack, don a hat and closed-toe shoes and be ready to hike. All ages welcome but children younger than 6 may find hike challenging. weedonislandpreserve.org 6 & Older
TRAIN RIDES AT CREWS LAKE PARK May 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring the entire family for a train ride which runs the second Saturday of every month at Crews Lake Wilderness Park in Spring Hill. Public train rides operate January through November by The Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad. Donations are welcomed as they help keep the trains running. cpgrr.org Everyone
NORTH TAMPA MARKET AT CARROLLWOOD CULTURAL CENTER May 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shop vendors for handcrafted goods, fresh foods and organic products at this monthly event at Carrollwood Cultural Center. Check out the Kids Market and listen to live music. Free admission. tampabaymarkets.com Everyone
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