Kids & Family

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    Head to the fair

    • The Florida State Fair started this week and runs through Feb. 18 in Tampa with rides, games, music
    February 8, 2013 at 11:58 a.m.
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    Florida State Fair food

    • New at the fair this year is the pizza cone, redneck burger and cereal-coated chicken on a stick. We tried a quick nibble of the year's quirkiest items (with video!).
    February 7, 2013 at 4:13 p.m.
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    Free and cheap

    • Our list of fun and inexpensive things to do with the kids this week includes Mardi Gras activities, a lighted night parade in Ybor City and a birthday party for an opossum.
    February 7, 2013 at 1:26 p.m.
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    Glow Golfing

    • Hit the links after dark with special equipment illuminated with neon glowsticks. You'll have a blast during this nine-hold scramble Wednesday. 
    February 5, 2013 at 6 a.m.
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    MOSI's Amazing Bugs and Butterflies

    • Children can form teams and hunt for hidden treasures within the insect world. Learn where insects live and find out how to disguise yourself to become invisible and see nature up close. Friday in Tampa.
    February 4, 2013 at 11:51 a.m.
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    Florida State Fair

    • Carnival rides, animal exhibits and all of the fried food you can imagine. Come to the Florida State Fairgrounds Feb. 7 - 18 to get in on the fun.
    February 4, 2013 at 11:43 a.m.
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    IHOP's National Pancake Day

    • Go to any IHOP location and get a free stack of buttermilk pancakes with a donation to Children's Miracle Network. It starts at 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
    February 4, 2013 at 11:24 a.m.
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    Team Up! Grand Opening

    • Be among the first to explore Team Up's features including the "Get in the Game" soccer and snowboarding virtual reality system. Feb. 2-3 in Tampa. 
    February 2, 2013 at 6 a.m.
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    Canopy Tree Climbing

    • Climbers ages 6 and older can ascend into the heights of a live oak using harnesses and a rope pulley system similar to those used in the Amazon rain forests. Saturday in St. Pete.
    February 1, 2013 at 4:11 p.m.
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    Monster Jam returns

    • If you missed the monster trucks two weeks ago, don't worry, you can catch the show again on Saturday.
    January 31, 2013 at 10:48 a.m.
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    'Touch'

    • Taking USF School of Music' s new technology to its extremes, this quintet uses iPads to play rock, rap and classical music. Bring your smart phone and play along Friday night!
    January 30, 2013 at 6 p.m.
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    Video Games Concert

    • Hear a symphony of video game music at Mahaffey Theater Friday.Top orchestras and choirs will perform in tandem with footage from the games. You may even get chosen to go on stage and play games for prizes!
    January 30, 2013 at 6 p.m.
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    St. Pete Shuffle

    • Shuffleboard isn't just for the retirement complex down the street. Bring the family or a date on Friday and hear music by Spiller, the Stone Eagles and the Pretty Voices.
    January 30, 2013 at 10 a.m.
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    Monster trucks!

    • If you missed the monster trucks two weeks ago, don't worry! Six car crushers will be stationed around the bay area Friday.
    January 28, 2013 at 5:14 p.m.
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    Lynx ship pays a visit

    • It's not a pirate ship, but the tall ship Lynx will be in St. Petersburg this week.
    January 28, 2013 at 5:11 p.m.
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    Hockey lineup

    • The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on the ice! Check out this schedule a choose a day for a fun family outing.
    January 28, 2013 at 11:49 a.m.
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    Heritage's high-tech helper

    • Heritage Village, Pinellas County’s 19th century living history museum, now has QR codes at many of its buildings.
    January 24, 2013 at 3:12 p.m.
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    Wee time at Weedon

    • Read stories, do crafts, play games and other hands-on activities at the nature park on Thursday at Boyd Hill. Best for ages 3-5.
    January 21, 2013 at 12:14 p.m.
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    Truck and Tractor Pull

    • Head to Inverness for a day of farm fun. Ride in tractors and watch a junior tractor race at the Citrus County Fairgrounds.
    January 21, 2013 at 12:10 p.m.
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    Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

    • Experience the traditions and culture of Native American people on Friday with hand made arts and crafts, Native American food, drumming, dancing, singing and flute playing.
    January 21, 2013 at 12:04 p.m.