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Saturday, April 13, 2013

May Largo Events: Forbidden Broadway, Movies in the Park, Memorial Day Ceremony

City of Largo May events include 'Forbidden Broadway,' train weekend, Movies in Largo Central Park, night hike, Memorial Day Sunset ceremony and more.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Things To Do In Largo & Around Pinellas

Weekend Things To Do, Feb. 1-3: Play Dirty Run, Trains, Chinese New Year

Here are some fun things to do this weekend in Largo and around Pinellas.

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 2. Bark In The Park 3. Largo Open Air Market, Largo Community Center 4. Play Dirty Adventure Run 5. Celebrate Chinese New Year  6. Train Weekend: Miniature Train Rides

Friday, January 25, 2013

Things To Do In Largo & Around Pinellas

Weekend Things to Do, Jan. 25-27: Largo Open Air Market, Folk Music Fest, Sniff University

Here are some fun things to do this weekend in Largo and around Pinellas.

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 2. Folk Music Fest 3. Model Toy Train Show and Swap Meet 4. Sniff University Open House and Tailgate 5. Big Game Pre Party Find more weekend things to do on the Largo Patch events calendar. Stay connected by signing up for our free email newsletter or "liking" us on Facebook.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Valentine Events in Largo

Ready for some Valentine's Day fun? Here are several upcoming events in the Largo area.

Ready for Cupid's big day? Here's a look at several Valentine events in the Largo area.  Preschool Valentine Party - Cupid's Cuties Antique Alley Valentine Stroll My Little Valentine Get Married on Valentine's Day in Largo Is your event missing? Please add community events to the Largo Patch calendar. Related Coverage: Valentine's Day Gift, Outing Ideas in Largo Sign up for the free Largo Patch email newsletter to get more headlines about what's happening in your community.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Get Out: Visit a Local Aquarium for Penguin Awareness Day

Jan. 20 is Penguin Awareness Day.

Enjoying the current cold front? Consider exploring the world of your favorite Arctic bird? Penguin Awareness Day is on Jan. 20—so get your kids and take them to Florida Aquarium or Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo to learn more about penguins, a native bird from Antarctica. This is a great opportunity to get everyone out of the house and see penguins in action. Penguin Awareness Day became a holiday in order to raise awareness to the fact that these flightless birds are on the endangered species list.  Other ways to celebrate this holiday include: TELL US: How will you celebrate this fun holiday in Largo?

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Holiday Pet Celebration at Animal Services

Pinellas Paws Cause is back on Dec. 8.

Pinellas Paws Cause is Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with your four-legged friends at Pinellas County Animal Services. The tail-wagging fun includes photos with Santa Paws, a food truck rally, pet-themed merchandise, music, and more. Looking for a special 'fur'ever friend? There will be adoption specials, animal rescue groups and rabies vaccination specials at the event. Largo Patch will also be at the event, handing out some free Patch goodies and meeting with our neighbors. Stop by the Patch tent to say hi! If you go: Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Halloween Fun in Largo

Looking for some Halloween fun? There's spooky fun for everyone in Largo over the next couple of weeks leading up to Halloween 2012.

Are you looking for something fun to do for Halloween? There's plenty of spooky fun going on in Largo over the next couple of weeks. Kids and adults can get in on the Halloween action. Be sure to check the Largo events calendar for a daily look at the Halloween fun — and if you don't see your event, please post it! Here are a several of our picks for spooky celebrations- Are you awesome when it comes to creating Halloween costumes? Be sure to enter Patch's "Best Halloween Costume in America Contest," which features a $5,000 prize!   

Friday, October 5, 2012

Things To Do In Largo & Around Pinellas

5 Things to Do This Weekend, Oct. 5-7: Bret Michaels, Oktoberfest

Here are our picks for fun things to do this weekend in Largo and around Pinellas. Have an idea of your own? Share it in the comments!

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.  2. Walk Like MADD. The walk and 5K benefit Mother's Against Drunk Driving. American Idol finalist Jeremy Rosado will sing and sign autographs. 3. First Friday Oktoberfest. Largo's First Friday this month has an Oktoberfest theme. Head to downtown Largo for an evening of live music, shopping, food, drink, street performers and more. 4. Achieva Box Car Rally. This family friend event benefits classrooms in Pinellas County. There will be box car races, food, drinks, kids events, local…

Monday, October 1, 2012

5 Things This Week: National Night Out, Family Cookout, Breakfast in the Park

Our community is well-known for its great arts, recreation and sports programs. Here are our picks for fun things to do this week around the Largo area. Have an idea of your own? Share it in the comments!

1. National Night Out. Community members are invited to join the Largo Police in celebrating the 29th Annual National Night Out. The free event includes fingerprinting, bike registration, kid's safety stations and free document shredding by PROSHRED, Largo Police said. You can also check out a SWAT display, the mobile command vehicle and a Largo Fire Rescue Extrication Demo.  This year's event takes place from 6-8 p.m on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at two locations: 2. Breakfast in the Park. Come to the Largo Community Center for a delicious home cooked breakfast Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. It's all you can eat eggs, sausage, biscuits, bacon, pastries and more for $7. 3. Family Storystop. Head to the Largo Public Library Wednesday from 6 …

Friday, September 21, 2012

Mom Expo Set for Saturday: Tools for a 'Healthy Happy Family'

Good Living Magazine hosts trainers, experts, vendors and speakers to touch on health and parenting issues during the Healthy Happy Family Expo at the Conmy Center this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Moms won't want to miss the Healthy Happy Family Expo at The Comny Center on Saturday in Dunedin. Good Living Magazine invited trainers, experts, vendors and speakers to touch on health and parenting issues important to all Moms. Seminars, demos and giveaways touch on topics including weight loss, tips for forming good toddler eating habits, getting your family active, teen eating disorders, teen drug use, family relationships, pregnancy, learning disabilities, money habits, and more. Guest speakers include:

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