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April in store Events for kids at Michaels

2015-03-22T10:18:00.001-07:00

April in store Events for kids at Michaels

Kids Club^®

They craft. You shop.

Drop in. Take home a completed project. Just ^$2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. Ages 3 and up. See a store associate to join the fun or sign up now!

Pom Pom Baby Chick

Saturday, March 28 | 10am - noon

Lady Bug Clay Pot

Saturday, April 11 | 10am - noon

Clothespin Bug Magnet

Saturday, April 18 | 10am - noon

FREE In store Toys R Us activity

2015-03-22T10:12:00.005-07:00

Join Us Saturday, March 28, 12-2pm at ALL Toys''R''Us stores

Your child will get to make & take a FREE LEGO Ninjago mask, plus participate in a fun scavenger hunt with prizes!

2015-03-22T10:08:00.003-07:00

Learn How to Build a Chalkboard Planter Stand

Come learn how to build a chalkboard planter stand
FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12
All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.
Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, Apr 4, 2015

To register in advance:

http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

Lowes Build and Grow Workshops

2015-03-22T10:06:00.000-07:00

See-It-Grow

Saturday, April 11 (10:00 AM)

Spring is here and it’s time to start gardening! Your child will love learning about plants and watching them grow with this great kit!

http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Camping at Bok Tower Gardens

2015-03-21T17:03:00.000-07:00

Grab Your Tents & Sleeping Bags for a Family Camping Adventure Mar. 27‑28!

Join us during this exclusive "tent event" for a chance to spend the night under the stars at Bok Tower Gardens.

You and your family will have fun exploring nature through a variety of walks and activities during our Family Camping Adventure! Enjoy s'mores around the campfire and be immersed in the nighttime sights & sounds of the Gardens. Picnic and children’s nature play areas are located adjacent to the camping area. Plus, families are encouraged to take an evening stroll to experience the Gardens after dark!

Friday night dinner includes chili, grilled cheese, and sliced vegetables, while Saturday morning breakfast features an omelet in a bag. Plan to bring your own tents and sleeping bags; an additional supply list will be provided upon registration.

Space is limited for this very unique event, and reservations are required by calling 863.734.1222. Cost is $20/person ages 5 & up; under 5 are admitted free. The deadline to register is this Friday, March 20 at 5 p.m.

Please note that no member discount is available for this event.
Call 863.734.1222 for more information.

Lakeland Family YMCA Spring event

2015-03-21T17:00:00.000-07:00

FREE Italian Ice at Rita's

2015-03-07T16:07:00.001-08:00

Start Spring 2015 with a Smile

Soon it will be time to wake your taste buds from their winter hibernation! Come get your FREE Italian Ice Friday, March 20 from noon to 9 pm at your local Rita’s. The first day of spring only comes around once a year, so make it delicious!

Free Italian Ice at Rita's

Power Up Polk! Family Reading Festival

2015-02-19T13:36:00.000-08:00

FREE EVENT!!!

Celebrate literacy at a special event THIS Saturday, February 21.
Power Up Polk! Family Reading Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jim Miles Professional Development Center, 5204 U.S. Highway 98 South in Lakeland. The event is free and open to the public.

There will be activities for a wide range of age groups, including a book fair, obstacle course and games as well as booths, displays and presentations on subjects like gardening, assistive technology, spelling fun, augmentative communication devices, sign language, adult literacy, dealing with grief, Parent University and more.
Families will also be encouraged to read three books together: “The Crayon Box That Talked” by Shane DeRolf, “Out of My Mind” by Sharon Draper, and Holly G. Sloan’s “Counting By 7s.”
See you on Saturday, February 21!

FREE Youth Baseball Clinics - February 16th

2015-02-07T04:41:00.002-08:00

FREE Youth Baseball Clinics - February 16th
Learn from current and former Tigers players and coaches!

The Willie Horton Detroit Tigers Dream Center and City of Lakeland will be offering FREE Youth Basesball clinics for children ages 8 - 14 at Simpson Park on Monday, February 16th from 9:00AM - 3:30PM.

Limit of 75 children per clinic. Preregister by phone at 863.834.2577

Shadow or No Shadow, Free Coffee is in the Forecast at Chick-fil-A

2015-02-01T17:38:00.004-08:00

Shadow or No Shadow, Free Coffee is in the Forecast at Chick-fil-A

Restaurant chain offers free hot and iced coffee nationwide throughout month of February.

Regardless of Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast about the duration of winter, customers can wake up Monday morning to free coffee at Chick-fil-A. For the entire month of February, Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will give customers free cups of its new specialty-grade THRIVE Farmers™ hot or iced coffee all day long.

THRIVE Farmers’ blend is unique to Chick-fil-A, as it has been roasted with characteristics and flavors that complement the chain’s breakfast menu. Both Chick-fil-A’s hot and iced coffee are prepared fresh throughout the day. The iced coffee is prepared with an exclusive blend of THRIVE Farmers’ cold-brewed, specialty coffee beans and fresh two percent milk, sweetened with pure cane syrup and served over ice.
“Whether a few more weeks of winter or an early spring, we think our THRIVE Farmers coffee is perfect for any weather. It tastes incredible while also doing good in the world. What better way to let our customers experience it for themselves than to give it away for an entire month?” said David Farmer, vice president of menu strategy and development for Chick-fil-A.
This offer includes 12 ounce (small) hot or 16 ounce (medium) iced sizes and is available while supplies last. The offer is available anytime during regular restaurant hours and is limited to one cup of coffee per customer, per visit. No additional purchase is necessary and no substitutions are available.

http://press.chick-fil-a.com/Pressroom/LatestNews/PressDetail/freecoffee

Home Depot Kids Building workshop February 2015

2015-02-01T17:09:00.000-08:00

Learn How to Build a Heart Box
Come learn how to build a heart box in time for Valentine's Day

FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12

All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.

Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.

Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed
Upcoming:
- 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Saturday, Feb 7, 2015
http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

Lowes Build and Grown Valentine's Build

2015-02-01T17:04:00.003-08:00

Sweetheart Picture Holder

Saturday, February 14 (10:00 AM)

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this Sweetheart Picture Holder!

Registration opens Feb 2^nd

^{http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx}

SeaWorld Preschool Pass

2015-02-01T17:01:00.004-08:00

Kids get in FREE, all year at SeaWorld Orlando & Busch Gardens Tampa. Limited time offer.

Sesame Street® Safari of Fun is commemorating five years of family-friendly experiences in 2015, and Busch Gardens® Tampa is celebrating by bringing you a limited time offer!

From January 5 through December 31, 2015 kids age five and younger can enjoy all of the excitement of Busch Gardens® Tampa and SeaWorld® Orlando for FREE with the return of the Preschool Pass!*

UNLIMITED
Admission through 2015

FREE
for kids 5 & under

ONLINE REGISTRATION
Required

http://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa/pages/preschool-pass2/?utm_source=Adaptly&utm_medium=Display&utm_term=Local&utm_campaign=SWFBGT15PreschoolPassRegister here

Mulberry Public Library Valentine's Kids event

2015-01-26T16:34:00.002-08:00

Mulberry Public Library

Hey parents! Looking for a babysitter for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered. Please sign-up at the Circulation Desk.

2015-01-12T08:35:00.000-08:00

Family Movie Night at the Y

2015-01-07T10:58:00.000-08:00

Children's Theater at The Lakeland Public Library

2015-01-01T18:10:00.000-08:00

CHILDREN'S THEATER
Saturdays @2pm

CHILDREN'S THEATER features interactive stories for kids ages four to eight years old. Variety is key! Children's Theater, Wulffie's Puppet Talent Show, Children's Improv, and Dance Party are just a taste of what's in store.

Children's Theater is held in the Main Library Meeting Room.
No registration required.
2015
January 24
February 28

To request a sign language interpreter at any library event or program, please contact Brenda Patterson at 863.834.4276 at least 7 business days prior to the event.
The Main Library is located at 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland
For information call Youth Services @ 863.834.4268

Storytime 2.0 at Larry Branch Public Library in Lakeland

2015-01-01T18:07:00.000-08:00

Come. Socialize. Learn. Have fun!

Storytime 2.0 is an interactive storytime that focuses on promoting literacy, exploring the world we live in, having fun and socializing. The program is intended for little ones ages two to five and their caregivers, and sessions last 20-30 minutes.

Wednesdays @10:30am
Larry Jackson Branch
Library Meeting Room

2015
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11

For more information contact the
Larry Jackson Branch @ 863.834.4288
1700 N. Florida Avenue, Lakeland

Bank of America Museums on Us Event !

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This weekend, Saturday January 3rd and Sunday the 4th, it’s time for another Bank of America: Museums on Us Event! That means Bank of America and Merrill Lynch card holders can get FREE admission to museums across the country! There are more than 150 locations participating in the event and you can find the entire list HERE.

Don’t forget about their Museums on Us mobile site. You can check it out here on your mobile phone: http://museums.bankofamerica.com. This would be great for people traveling who might want to check to see if the city they are visiting has a participating museum.

Michaels Kids Club January 2015

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Stitched Felt Bag
Saturday, January 10th
10am - noon
Drop in. Take home a completed project. Just ^$2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun. Ages 3 and up
Freeze Frame
Saturday, January 17th
10am - noon
Drop in. Take home a completed project. Just ^$2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun. Ages 3 and up
Mardi Gras Mask
Saturday, January 24th
10am - noon
Drop in. Take home a completed project. Just ^$2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun. Ages 3 and up

Michaels kidsclub website

Babies R Us Registry Party

2014-12-31T16:11:00.002-08:00

Babies R Us Registry Party

Get a chance to see–and win–a must-have item for baby!

• We’re raffling off over 10 Moms Love-It Award winning items

• Get expert advice on preparing for baby

• Meet & mingle with other parents-to-be

• Start a registry or add to your current registry

Featuring the 2015 Moms Love-It Winners!

http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4346704&ab=TRU_TRUEvents:4311963:BRUEvents:ToyEvents

Free Entrance Days to US National Parks 2015

2014-12-31T15:46:00.003-08:00

America's Best Idea - the national parks - is even better when it's free! Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free^* dates in 2015:

January 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 14-16
Presidents Day weekend
April 18-19
opening weekend of National Park Week
August 25
National Park Service Birthday
September 26
National Public Lands Day
November 11
Veterans Day
*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

January Home Depot Kids Building workshop

2014-12-31T14:15:00.000-08:00

Learn How to Build a Mini Sled

Come learn how to build a mini sled
FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12
All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.
Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, Jan 3, 2015

Mulberry Phosphate Museum activity

2014-12-31T14:11:00.001-08:00

Mulberry Library Frozen event

2014-12-31T14:09:00.001-08:00