6 listings in Tampa, FL: free family activities, kids' programs and storytimes. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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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
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Pinellas County Solid Waste, Tour ClassroomSt. Petersburg
See where your trash goes: a free tour of about 90 minutes at the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, with a classroom session and a driving tour (you stay in the tour vehicle) past the Waste-to-Energy Facility, the landfill and the yard-waste-to-mulch area. For ages 8 and up; reserve a spot on the county page. More dates: Dec. 11 and Jan. 29.
Verified Oct 27 · pinellas.gov
Catch: Free reservation required: spaces are limited · Only for: ages 8 and up
Sun, Nov 29, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Coachman ParkClearwater
Clearwater's annual tree lighting kicks off the holidays at Coachman Park with carolers, a snow machine, inflatables, dance groups, food trucks and merchants, and photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Free event.
Verified Oct 27 · myclearwater.com
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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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Thu, Dec 17, 6:00 PM
President Barack Obama Main LibrarySt. Petersburg
Music, stories and a visit from Santa at the President Barack Obama Main Library, and every child who visits Santa gets a free book. Bring your camera. The city runs the same visit at four other libraries that week (West, North, South and Johnson); see the city page for times.
Verified Oct 27 · stpeteparksrec.org
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