7 listings in Largo, FL: free days out with kids: museums, workshops, storytimes and more.
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Daily, 7am to sunset (closed the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Florida Botanical GardensLargo
Pinellas County's botanical garden in Largo covers 150 acres of formal gardens, scenic landscapes and native habitats. Admission is free and it's open daily from 7am to sunset. Leashed pets are welcome. Entrances on Ulmerton Road and Walsingham Road.
Verified Oct 27 · pinellas.gov
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Wed–Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 1–4pm
Heritage VillageLargo
Pinellas County's history park in Largo, with historic houses, a boat shop and exhibits you can explore on your own or with a guide. Free admission (donations welcome). Volunteers often demonstrate crafts on weekends, like blacksmithing at the old Homestead Forge.
Verified Oct 27 · heritagevillagefl.org
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Select Saturdays, 10am–2pm
Heritage Village, Homestead ForgeLargo
Volunteer blacksmiths fire up the old Homestead Forge at Heritage Village on select Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, hand-forging traditional goods. The volunteer schedule can change, so call (727) 582-2123 to confirm a date. Admission to the village is free.
Verified Oct 27 · heritagevillagefl.org
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Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8
Largo Central Park
The Largo Central Railroad club runs free miniature train rides through Largo Central Park on the first full weekend of the month, 10am to 2pm. Kids must ride with an adult and everyone needs shoes; no pets. Fill out the waiver before you arrive to save time. Donations to the club are appreciated.
Verified Oct 27 · playlargo.com
Catch: Riders sign a waiver · Not for pregnant riders; kids ride with an adult
Thu, Nov 26 – Sun, Jan 3
Largo Central Park
Largo's holiday tradition fills Largo Central Park with more than 2.5 million LED lights, nightly from 5 to 10pm. Parking and walking through the lights are free; the carousel and Ferris wheel cost extra ($6 a ride). Food and market vendors on site, and leashed dogs are welcome. Parking is paid only on Dec. 5, the tree lighting night.
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Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Jan 3
Florida Botanical GardensLargo
The Florida Botanical Gardens turns into a walk-through winter wonderland with over a million lights, laser projections and live entertainment every night. No tickets needed: walk up any night from 5:30 to 9:30pm. A $10 donation per person over 12 is suggested at the gate; it's a suggestion, not an entry fee. Parking is free at two lots, and leashed pets are welcome.
Verified Oct 27 · flbgfoundation.org
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Sat, Dec 5, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Largo Central Park
Largo lights its Christmas tree in Largo Central Park with an evening of entertainment, market and food vendors, and the park's holiday light display. Free to attend. On-site parking is $10 (cashless; proceeds go to local nonprofits); parking at Largo Middle School is free.
Verified Oct 27 · playlargo.com
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