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DINO RESCUE AT CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM – THROUGH APRIL 15, 2023

Experience Clearwater Marine Aquarium's largest rescue mission ever! Dino Rescue will bring guests up-close to life-size dinosaurs, some as tall as 35 feet and 65 feet long. As guests walk throughout CMA, they will encounter prehistoric dinosaurs that move and roar as they rehabilitate from various ailments today’s animals face, like habitat loss and entanglement. Dino Rescue is included with admission and roaring now! cmaquarium.org

THE MOTHER OF ALL BABY SHOWERS –NOV. 4, 6-9 P.M.

Head to the Glazer Children’s Museum for the ninth annual Mother of All Baby Showers! This adults-only event celebrates all things pregnancy and parenting with food, drinks, mini spa treatments, local products and services, educational sessions on the ABCs of pregnancy and parenting and over $20K in giveaways. You can also “test before you invest” the latest parenting and pregnancy products. themotherofallbabyshowers.com

BAYCARE KIDS DAY – NOV. 5, 9 A.M. TO NOON

Bring the whole family to Gadsen Park in South Tampa for a day of fun with a focus on children’s health and safety and visits with Hillsborough County partners. Participate in physical and educational activities such as bicycle and pedestrian safety, fire safety, a kids fun run, touch-a-truck and more. Be sure to catch a special appearance by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor!

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TAMPA HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET – NOV. 10-13

Celebrating their 19th year, this annual holiday market features nearly 200 local vendors at The Florida State Fairgrounds for one weekend only. All proceeds benefit The Junior League of Tampa’s community-based projects. Tickets can be purchased at holidaygiftmarket.org.

PINOCCHIO AT THE ST. PETE OPERA –NOV. 12-13 AND NOV. 19-20

Fast-moving, colorful and funny, this one-hour opera in English adapted from Collodi's timeless tale of the wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy includes captivating scenes and songs that highlight the opera's message about the importance of family, friendship and telling the truth. Featuring music by Mozart, Donizetti, Offenbach, Verdi and more, Pinocchio is the perfect introduction to opera for the young and the young at heart! stpeteopera.org

DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR –NOV. 20, NOON AND 4 P.M.

The all-new Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza is coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall. Join beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel superheroes together on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with dancing, acrobatics and favorite songs from the hit Disney Junior series as well as new, original music. Mickey, Minnie and their pals are getting ready to throw a huge costume party, but mysterious green rain, wind and smoke keep interrupting the fun. rutheckerdhall.com

8TH ANNUAL TAMPA YMCA TURKEY GOBBLE –NOV. 24 AT 7 A.M.

Lace up and head to Amalie Arena on Thanksgiving morning for this out and back Thanksgiving race tradition for the whole family! Participate in your choice of a 1-mile fun run, 5K or 8K run or walk. Awards will be given out following the race to all winning children, men and women. Strollers and dogs are also welcome! Registration closes Nov. 23. All proceeds from the Turkey Gobble benefit LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA and other healthy living programs. turkeygobble.tampaymca.org

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