Do you have a crafty kid? There are tons of opportunities for your kids to make FREE crafts all over town, so just keeping your crafty kids busy can keep you hoppin?. Take a look at what?s going on in June. And be sure to catch the special Father?s Day crafts being offered at various location, so your kids can make Dad something extra special this year!
Because we will be adding to this list throughout the month, please remember to check back often.
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THE ART SPOT
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Tampa Museum of Art
Cost: Admission to the activity is FREE; Regular admission costs apply to view the galleries (No registration required)
Info: Website
What?s Doing?
Every Saturday the Museum offers a drop-in art program where you can let your children explore their creativity. The activity takes place in the Golding-Scher classroom. The art projects are self-guided, and the gallery-related monthly themes offer a different art activity each week.
** Participants enter the classroom from the exterior entrance until the museum is open. **
Saturday, June 4: Realism Triptych
Saturday, June 11: Form & Line Study
Saturday, June 18: Realist Still Life Painting
Saturday, June 25: Art Window
Address:
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602
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KIDS WORKSHOP AT HOME DEPOT
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: June 4 & 18, 2011
Location: Home Depot Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What?s Doing?
If it?s your child?s first time at a Home Depot Kid?s Workshop, they will receive a FREE orange Home Depot apron to wear each time they attend. Upon completing the project, they will receive an enamel button to add to their apron. (NOTE: Home Depot crafts are unfinished when you complete them at the store, so they will not look like the picture until you add your own paint.)
Saturday, June 4: Make a valet organizer. The valet organizer can hold anything from a charging cell phone to a watch when it?s not being worn. Use your imagination.
Saturday, June 18: Make Dad a lil toolbox. This toolbox will be a great addition to his collection of tools. It would also make a great gift for a grandpa, uncle, brother, or any other important guy in your child?s life.
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LOWE?S BUILD AND GROW
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: June 11 & 25, 2011
Location: All Lowe?s Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: Website
What?s Doing?
If it?s your child?s first time at a Lowe?s Build and Grow Workshop, they will receive a FREE Lowe?s apron and goggles to wear for each time they attend. Upon completing the project, the child participating will receive a certificate and embroidered patch to add to their apron.
Saturday, June 11: This kit is fun to build and makes a great Father?s Day gift! Bring your child in and they can build this awesome Goofy Golf kit!
Saturday, June 25: With Independence Day is right around the corner, children can show their patriotism with this cool Waving Flag.
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IKEA FAMILY NIGHT
Time: Kids Eat FREE: 4-8 p.m.; Activity: 5-7 p.m.
Date: Every Friday Night
Location: Ikea Tampa
Cost: Kids meal is FREE; Activity is FREE
Info: (813) 623-5454 ext. 1208; Website
What?s Doing?
Each week, enjoy Friday Night Family Night at IKEA Tampa. For starters, children ages 12 & under eat free from 4-8 p.m. (Dine in only and child must be present. Limit one meal per child per visit. A $2.49 value. No adult purchase necessary.) Kids can choose from one of three combo meals. Plus! Every Friday there will be a hands-on kids activity from 5-7 p.m. for kids age 12 and younger in the 2nd floor restaurant (unless otherwise noted).
Friday, June 3: Prepare for summer fun by personalizing a complimentary SANDIG beach toy.
Friday, June 10: Learn about the Swedish Midsommer celebration, and join in the tradition by creating a Maypole to take home.
Friday, June 17: No kids activity of free kids meals tonight. They are having their Midsommer Buffet tonight ? $9.99 adults/$2.49 kids 12 and under
Friday, June 24: In observance of Midsommer, create a festive wreath or a Swedish good luck amulet to complete your celebration.
Address:
Ikea Tampa
1103 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33605
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MICHAEL?S IN-STORE CRAFTS
Time: Varies
Date: See below
Location: Michael?s Stores
Cost: Varies by craft; see below
Info: Website
What?s Doing?
Saturday, June 11: Father?s Day Make-It Take-It Event (10 a.m. ? 12 p.m.) Decorate a picture frame for Father?s Day. Ages 3 and up. (Purchase of frame required.)
Sunday, June 12: Father?s Day Make-it Take-it Event (1-3 p.m.) Make a handmade tie or t-shirt for dad?s special day. Ages 3 and up. (Purchase of tie or t-shirt required.)
Tuesday, June 14: Father?s Day Make-It Take-It Event (6-8 p.m.) Decorate a ceramic coffee mug to give Dad as a gift. Ages 3 and up. (Ppurchase of mug required.)
Thursday, June 16: Father?s FREE Make-It Take-It Event (6-8 p.m.) Make something unique this Father?s Day: design a Duck Tape? wallet for Dad. Ages 3 and up.
Friday, June 17: Father?s Day FREE Make-It Take-It Event (6-8 p.m.) Create a thoughtful card for Father?s Day. Then, make it extra special with words of loving encouragement. Ages 3 and up.
Saturday, June 18: Father?s Day FREE Make-It Take-It Event (10 a.m. ? 12 p.m.) Create a handmade key chain keepsake for Father?s Day. Ages 3 and up.
Tuesday, June 21: Passport to Fun (SWEDEN) FREE Make-It Take-It Event (11 a.m. ? 2 p.m.) Design your own Swedish dolls and flag. Ages 3 and up.
Thursday, June 23: Passport to Fun (GERMANY) FREE Make-It Take-It Event (11 a.m. ? 2 p.m.) Learn something new about German culture. Handcraft a traditional German hat and bell. Ages 3 and up.
Saturday, June 25: Passport to Fun (EGYPT) FREE Make-It Take-It Event (11 a.m. ? 12 p.m.)
Create your own stylish hieroglyphics and make your own mummy. Ages 3 and up.
Tuesday, June 28: Passport to Fun (BAHAMAS) Make-It Take-It Event (11 a.m. ? 2 p.m.)
Show your island spirit by creating a fanciful flower lei and festive tropical can hug. Ages 3 and up. (Purchase of can hug required.)
Thursday, June 30: Passport to Fun (CANADA) FREE Make-It Take-It Event (11 a.m. ? 2 p.m.) Celebrate Canada. Craft your own fun moose and maple leaf. Ages 3 and up.
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LAKESHORE LEARNING CENTER IN-STORE CRAFTS
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Lakeshore Learning Store
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 207-0468; Website
What?s Doing?
Every Saturday, Lakeshore Learning Store has FREE crafts for kids to make. Here?s what?s planned for June:
Saturday, June 4: Under The Sea Puppet Show ? Children create everything from the puppets to the stage. And then put on a show-stopping performance under the sea
Saturday, June 11: Keep It Cool Drink Holder ? A decorative cup holder that keeps drinks cool ? all summer long
Saturday, June 18: Father?s Day Wallet ? Celebrate Father?s Day by creating a super-cool wallet for Dad
Saturday, June 25: Let?s Go Fishing! ? Little artists cast their lines and reel in glittery, sparkly, wiggly-eyed fish
Address:
Lakeshore Learning Store
4501 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
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WFamily Fun Days
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Location: Westfield Brandon (Playspace) & Westfield Citrus Park (Macy?s Court)
Cost: FREE
Info: Brandon Shopping Mall Website ; Citrus Park Mall Website
What?s Doing?
Thursday, June 2: Kids will enjoy the stories of Moose Tracks and The Bear Snores On. Afterward, kids can make a special tissue paper bear craft and enjoy a delicious, healthy snack.
Thursday, June 16: Listen to the beloved classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, as well as The Lion and The Mouse. After the stories, kids will be treated to a delicious healthy snack while they make their own bird house.
Address:
Westfield Citrus Park
8021 Citrus Park Town Center
Tampa FL 33625
Westfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511
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Our public libraries offer a windfall of free events and activities for kids and families, including some fun craft activities.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CRAFT EVENTS
Check out what?s happening around Hillsborough County in June:
~~~ Wednesday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ~~~
Story Art @ Seminole Heights Branch Library (10:30-11:15 a.m.)
Join us for a story about other cultures, and create your own art project based on the story. Dress for some art fun as children will be experimenting with paints, chalks,and other media.
For children up to 5 years old.
Afterschool Art and More @ Temple Terrace Public Library (3:30-4 p.m.)
30 minutes of coloring, drawing, or other arts & craft projects, and reading activities.
For children 6-12 years of age.
~~~ Saturday, June 4 ~~~
Wee Artists Design A Tee-Shirt! @ SouthShore Regional Library (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Wee Artists 3-6 years will create a design that they will put on a tee shirt. Please bring in a clean white tee shirt and art instructor Minnette Webster will show you how it is done.
Adult must be present. Limit 15. Registration required at SouthShore Regional Library. Please visit the Information desk at SouthShore Regional library or call 273-3652.
Creative Artists Design A Tee-Shirt! @ SouthShore Regional Library (12-1 p.m.)
Creative Artists 7-10 years will create a design that they will put on a tee shirt. Please bring in a clean white tee shirt and art instructor Minnette Webster will show you how it is done.
Limit 20. Registration required at SouthShore Regional Library. Please visit the Information desk at SouthShore Regional Library or call 273-3652.
~~~ Monday, June 6 ~~~
Art After School @ North Tampa Branch Library (4-5 p.m.)
?Art After School? is your time to express yourself through art. Come join the fun and take home your creations to show off your talents. For ages 6-12 years and their parents/caregivers. Seating limit: 25.
~~~ Saturday, June 11 ~~~
Summer Reading Kick-Off @ John F. Germany Public Library (11 a.m. ? 2 p.m.)
Summer Reading officially begins, and the whole family?s invited! Celebrate this year?s theme, ?One World, Many Stories,? with activities for children, teens and adults. Stories, prizes, games and some very special guests are just a few of the ways we?ll help you get in a summer reading state of mind!
Check out Hillsborough County Public Library?s online calendar to be sure you don?t miss anything!
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PASCO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CRAFT EVENTS
Here?s what?s happening around Pasco County in June:
~~~ Wednesday, June 1, ~~~
Toddler Storytime @ Regency Park Library (11:15-11:35 a.m.)
Stories, Rhymes, and Activities for toddlers. For ages 1-2.
Preschool Storytime @ Regency Park Library (11:45 a.m. ? 12:05 p.m.)
Stories, Rhymes, and Activities for preschoolers. For ages 3-5.
~~~ Tuesday, June 7 ~~~
Baby Storytime @ Regency Park Library (11-11:30 a.m.)
Stories, Rhymes, & Activities for babies. For ages birth to 1.
Teen Summer Reading Program-Fiesta Party! @ Centennial Park Library (6-8 p.m.)
Stop by for our kickoff summer party and explore Mexican culture, food, and make crafts! For teens.
~~~ Wednesday, June 8 ~~~
Toddler Storytime @ Regency Park Library (11:15-11:35 a.m.)
Stories, Rhymes, and Activities for toddlers. For ages 1-2.
Storytimes SRC (Summer Reading Club) @ Hugh Embry (11:30 a.m. ? 1 p.m.)
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Ms. Lyn!
For ages 1-5 with parent/guardian.
Preschool Storytime @ Regency Park Library (11:45 a.m. ? 12:05 p.m.)
Stories, Rhymes, and Activities for preschoolers. For ages 3-5.
Check out Pasco County Public Library?s online calendar to be sure you don?t miss anything!
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PINELLAS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CRAFT EVENTS
Visit the various Pinellas County Libraries online to find out what?s going on in Pinellas County in June:
Clearwater Public Library
East Lake Community Library
Gulf Beaches Library
Largo Library
Oldsmar Library
Palm Harbor Library
Pinellas Park Library
Safety Harbor Library
St. Petersburg Library System
Seminole Community Library
Or visit the Pinellas County public Library online calendar for another way to search and find out what?s going on around the county?s Libraries.
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