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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Top Family Picks for the Week

Juggling your responsibilities, and entertaining the kids is no easy task. Westchase Patch is coming to the rescue, with the top family-friendly activities in the area.

  • Where/When: Pump It Up, 12878 Commodity Place. Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Why Go: Children ages 2 to 10, will enjoy 90 minutes of jumping fun on the inflatable bounce houses, slides, climbing structures and more!
  • $8 per child, free for adults

  • Where/When: Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Rd. in Odessa. Thursday at 10:15 a.m.
  • Why Go: Infants, 0 to 24 months, along with parents will participate in fun games, music, rhyming and other educational activities.
  • Free!

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  •  Where/When: Learning Express Toys, 12950 Race Track Rd. Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Why Go: Kids will learn all about magnets in this educational class. Mr. Ray will demonstrate how how air pressure affects the movement of objects, what happens to a bottle with pressurized air inside and more educational science experiments.
  • $5

Kid-Friendly Films at Regal Citrus Park

  • Where/When: Regal Citrus Park 20, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center. The theater opens daily at noon.
  • Why Go: Treat your kids to movies and popcorn this week at WestfieldCitrus Park Mall. Family- friendly G to PG rated movie titles include, "Rango," "Mars Needs Moms," and the all new "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2," which premiers on Friday.
  • Prices vary. Call 813-920-9471 for showtimes and prices.

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  • Where/When: Lowry Park, 7525 N Boulevard. Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
  • Why Go: Join Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful and Tampa Bay Beautification for Tampa's Reuse-A-Palooza, an event designed to raise awareness of recycling in the community. Open to Hillsborough residents of all ages, visitors will participate in an array of fun and educational activities throughout the day. There will be a Recycle Regatta boat building competition, recycling resources displays, cleanup activities and a birthday party for Tampa Bay's Pete the Pelican Pirate.
  • Free!

Dinosaur Train’s “Buddy the TRex” Meet and Greet

  •  Where/When: Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave. Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.
  • Why Go: "Buddy the TRex," of PBS' Dinosaur Train television program will make an appearance this weekend at Lowry Park Zoo. Buddy will meet with fans, pose for photos and sign autographs. Kids may also enjoy a ride on the zoo's Overland Express train ride, fun games and activities.
  •  Adults: $23.95, Seniors: $21.95, Children (3 - 11): $18.95

  • Where/When: Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd. Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
  • Why Go: It's Family Fiesta Day once again at the race track! Join Univision Television Network at the Tampa Bay Downs Backyard for an afternoon of family entertainment with Latin flair. Live music, dancing, games, pony rides for the kids and a special meet and greet with Univision celebrities are on schedule for the day. 
  • Free!


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