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Have an idea of your own? Add it to our Largo Patch events calendar. It is easy and free to post events. 1. Friday Fish Fry Dunedin Golf Club, 1050 Palm Blvd, Dunedin Friday, Feb. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost $9.95 Includes haddock, fries, cole slaw, and corn bread. Public welcome. Reservations recommended. 2. Bark In The Park Hunter Memorial Park,999 Indian Rocks Rd, Belleair Saturday, Feb. 2, starts at 8 a.m. Cost $10 adults, $5 children Family-friendly event.  3. Largo Open Air Market, Largo Community Center Largo Community Center, 400 Alt Keene Rd, Largo Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.…
Have an idea of your own? Add it to our Largo Patch events calendar. It is easy and free to post events. 1. Largo Open Air Market Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Rd. Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend Vendors displaying crafts and other items 2. Folk Music Fest Heritage Village, 11905 125th St. N. Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. $5 suggested donation for adults; children 12 and younger are free Traditional folk, gospel, country and bluegrass music; dancers, storytellers, model trains, traditional craft demonstrations and antique cars; refreshments for sale …
Have an idea of your own? Add it to our Largo Patch events calendar. It is easy and free to post events. 1. Ballroom Dancing 7500 Ulmerton Rd., Largo Friday from 8 until 11 p.m. Cost is $9 Includes a free Tango lesson, light meal and three hours of dancing 2. Largo Open Air Market Largo Community Center, 400 Alternate Keene Rd., Largo Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free Food, produce, crafts 3. Train Weekend Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr., Largo Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free, although donations are welcome. Ride the miniature trains through Largo Central Park…
1. Teen Halloween Party. The Wickedly Freaky Hallow-TEEN Party is Friday from 7 until 10 p.m. The free party for ages 12-17 includes a haunted house, costume contest, DJ dance party, game and more. Food will be sold at the party. Where: 4100 66th Ave. N, Pinellas Park When: Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission, food available for purchase. 2. Spooktacular.  Walk the free trick-or-treat trail from noon until 4 p.m. Largo Patch will be on the trail, too! The family-friendly event will also have an area with bounce houses, ropes course, petting zoo and more. Where: Largo Central Park When: Oct. …
1. Orange Belt Railroad. Get on board as this original play by Richard J. Budin premieres at the Largo Community Center. The entertaining play shares the story of Peter Demens, in 1885, who created a railroad worth millions out of nothing, just to get to what is now Pinellas County. Where: Largo Community Center, 400 Alt Keene, Largo When: October 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27, 28. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.. Cost: $15 2. Guy Harvey Film Fest. Friday's film is "Portraits from the Deep". The new Guy Harvey Outpost Auditorium is at the Florida Gulf Coast Center for…
1. Bret Michaels concert.  The "Get Your Rock on Tour 2012" comes to Largo Friday night at 8 p.m. Bret Michaels is known for being the frontman of Poison, with songs like "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." He was also on the NBC TV show "Celebrity Apprentice" in 2010.  When: Friday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Where: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL Cost: $59.50 2. Walk Like MADD. The walk and 5K benefit Mother's Against Drunk Driving. American Idol finalist Jeremy Rosado will sing and sign autographs. When: Friday, Oct. 5 registration begins at 5 p.m., run at 6 p.m., walk 6:30 p.m. Where…
1. Golf Course Open House.  Free golf at the Largo Golf Course on Sept. 29. The day will include golf skills challenges, beat the pro games, corn hole, and golf instruction tips. Hot dogs and drinks will also be provided. Please RSVP for a tee time at (727) 518-2034 or visit LargoGolf.com. When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Where: Largo Golf Course, 12500 Vonn Rd. 2. Food Truck Rally. Love food trucks? Head to Our Savior Lutheran Church on East Bay for 13 of the Tampa Bay area's "most popular" food trucks on Saturday. When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Where: …
1. Full Monty. Largo's Eight O' Clock Theatre presents the Full Monty. Some unemployed steel workers decide to make some quick cash by creating a strip act at a local club, after they hear how much fun their wives had on a "Girls' Night Out." When: Sept. 14-23, Thursday through Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Where: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo Cost: $25.50 2. Music in the Park.  Bring your own blanket or chair. Refreshments are available for purchase. Tonight's band in the 16th Annual Music in the Park is Gypsy Wind. When: Friday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Where: Seminole City …
 1. Stars & Stripes USA Show.  Drift back to the 1940s big band era with swing dancing, tribute performances from the WWII era and live orchestra. When: Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way, Largo Cost: $23 for museum admission 2. End of Summer First Friday.  Family fun, shopping, food, music, street performances in downtown Largo. When: Friday, Sept. 7 from 6 until 11 p.m. Where: O'Shy's Irish Tap House, 80 Clearwater Largo Rd. N., Largo Cost: Free Admission, Food and drink available for purchase. 3. Music in the Park.  Bring your own blanket or …
1. Train Weekend.  Bring the family for a ride the Largo Central Railroad through Largo Central Park this weekend. Save time in line: Complete the Train Waiver and bring it with you. When: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Where: Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo Cost: Free, donations appreciated.  2. Football. Cheer on the Largo Packers! Its the first home football game of the season Friday. When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Largo High School, 410 Missouri Ave. N, Largo Cost: $6 Adults, $4 Senior Citizens 3. Ice Skating. Want to cool off from the heat?  The Clearwater…
1. Moxy Miracle Concert and Healthy Living Expo.  Friday's concert and varitey show features local musicians and performers. Saturday's expo includes health-related products and services. Health screenings will be available. When: Friday's concert starts at 8 p.m. Saturday's expo is from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Where: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo Cost: $27 for concert. Expo is free. 2. Fit-A-Thon. Want some new exercise or healthy life style options? Consider the Fit-A-Thon at the Highland Recreation Complex. Fitness instructors will demonstrate their classes and give …
1. Gracie's Big Splash. This splashing fun event includes water slides, games, activities, music and a bake sale and is a fundraiser originally created for for Gracie Purdy who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007 and died ten months later. The fundraiser continues to help other families with children with life-threatening illnesses. When: 5:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Dimmit Community Center, 918 Osceola, Belleair How much: $10 2. Garage Sale & Health Fair in Largo. Pack up everything and bring it to the garage sale at the Southwest Recreation Complex (tables are still available) or …
1. Flicks & Fins. Grab your rafts and join Seminole Aquatics for a night out with the family. Enjoy the pool with fun and games. Drinks and food available for purchase. When: Friday, Aug. 10; 7 p.m. Where: Seminole Family Aquatic Center, 9100 113th St. How much: Free to attend 2. Crop Til You Drop. Join the Largo Cultural Center for a weekend full of scrapbooking. When: Friday to Sunday, Aug. 10-12 Where: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr. How much: $35-$65 3. Back Pack/School Health Fair.  It is the 12th annual Back to School Health and Safety Fair. A Pinellas County school district…
1. The Music Man Junior. The Music Man Junior is part of the Largo Cultural Center summer theatre camps. This production will be performed by camp participants ages from 12 through 18. When: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 and 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4 Where: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr. How much: $7.50 Adult, $6.50 Children, $22 Family 4 Pack 2. Hands Across The Sand. Join hands and draw a line in the sand against offshore oil drilling this weekend. Registration starts at 11, and the event will being promptly at 12. Free parking will be available during the event. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m…
1. Zombies 50th Anniversary. The Zombies, featuring Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent, will play live at the Largo Cultural Center this weekend. When: 8 p.m, Friday, July 27 Where: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr. How much: Tickets are $49 upper rows and sides, $54 middle rows, and $59 VIP.  2. Splash's Treasure Hunt. Adventure awaits at Splash's Treasure Hunt this weekend. Kids can enjoy fun treasure hunts as well as swim lessons and free food. When: 11 a.m, Saturday, July 28 Where: Southwest Pool, 13120 Vonn Rd How much: $3 with a Largo recreation card ($5 without) 3. Book Festival…
1. Flick-n-Float Family Movies. Bring your favorite float or chair to Southwest Pool this Friday night for Largo Recreation's Flick-n-Float Family Movies. Lifeguards will be on duty during the event. Enjoy free hot dogs (while supplies last), fun, and games. When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 20 Where: Southwest Pool, 13120 Vonn Rd. How much: $4 with recreation card, $5 without 2. Hire Me! Need career advice? Learn interviewing skills, resume building, and what makes a good impression on your future employer at this great program designed to teach you how to get the job you want. Register in the …
1. Flick-n-Float Family Movies. Bring your favorite float or chair to Southwest Pool every Friday night from July 6-20 for Largo Recreation's Flick-n-Float Family Movies. Lifeguards will be on duty during the event. Enjoy free hot dogs (while supply lasts), fun, and games. When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 6 Where: Southwest Pool, 13120 Vonn Rd. How much: $4 with recreation card, $5 without 2. Square Dance Fridays. Show off your moves at this weekly country-style dance hosted by professional dance caller Allen Snell. When: 7:30 p.m, Friday, July 6 Where: Largo Community Center 400 Alt Keene Rd. …
1. Seussical Jr. One of the most performed-shows in America, this summer camp production is sure to be an entertaining event for kids, by kids. Participants range from ages 8 to 13. When: 7 p.m., Friday, June 29 and 11 a.m., Saturday, June 30 Where: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr. How much: $7.50 2. Touch-A-Truck. The Armed Forces History Museum will have Touch-A-Truck starting this Saturday as a part of their Sizzling Summer promotion. World War II reenactments will be a highlight, and this event is sure to be cool for children. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 30 Where: …
1. Indian Rocks Beach Art Reception. Get involved in the regional art scene at this new exhibit opening this weekend. The exhibit includes oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, drawing, photography, digital printmaking and mixed media works from 21 artists. When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 22 Where: Beach Art Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd. How much: Free to attend 2. Strikes for Scholarships. Join the Pinellas Education Foundation for an afternoon of bowling and socializing. Proceeds will go toward the Take Stock in the Children/Doorways Scholarship Fund. When: 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, June 23 Where: …
1. Songs of Summer Benefit. This evening filled with live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a special pie auction will benefit the Caregivers Support Network. The event will be held at the Largo Community Center, 400 Alternate Keene Road, at 5 p.m. Friday, June 15. Tickets are available for $25 at the Largo Community Center. 2. Low Cost Antique Appraisals. Tampa Bay antiques experts will answer questions on antique valuations at the Heritage Village Antique Appraisal Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16th, for a fee of $5 per item or $12 for three items. The event is sponsored by the …

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