by Adele Woodyard
Whether a weekend holiday or just for a day, here’s some ideas for family fun. Special breaks for the men and women in uniform may even extend to the kids.
May 28-29: Fort Clinch State Park, Fernandina Beach, honors those who served in WWII with military displays and memorabilia from the 1940s. Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-noon. $6 per vehicle (up tp 8 persons) plus $2/person for fort. 904-277-7274.
NOTE: U.S. Armed Forces with proper identification papers can apply for a 25% discount on Annual Entrance Passes to Florida State Parks or Free for Life Family pass for self or surviving spouse if service connected disability or fallen in combat. For information check under Annual Passes, http://www.floridastateparks.org
May 28-30: MOSI, Tampa offers $5 admission to active and retired military, EMTS, firefighters and police officers, with valid IDs this weekend. Family members and guests (up to six people) will be allowed $5 off their admission tickets. For more info on this and other discounts, check Special Offers under http://www.MOSI.org
May 28: Taste spicy butts ‘n briskets at the 4th Annual BBQ Competition, Brooksville. Professional cook teams from the southeastern U.S. and backyard teams alike show their skills with the charcoal at Tom Varn Park; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE admission to park, 306 Darby Lane. 352-540-3830. http://www.cityofbrooksville.us
May 28-29: “The Kids Fringe Tour” is especially for families during the 12 -day “mild to wild” theatre. art and music offerings of the 20th Annual Orlando International Fringe Festival that began May 19. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, kids can enjoy hands-on activities, performing arts and costumed characters built around such themes as “Pirate and Fairy Day”. For info on place and price call 407-648-0077 or click http://www.orlandofringe.org
May 28-30: Celebration Station, Clearwater offers unlimited rides, and a round of golf for $12.99. Hot dogs for $1 over the holiday weekend. Park is at 24656 U.S. 19 N. 727-791-1799. http://celebrationstation.com
May 28, May 30: Take a cruise on the Dolphin Princess, Fort Myers. The Sunset Party boat sails from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday and Monday, a Dolphin Tour, 1:30-4 p.m. Monday. $15 adult, $10 ages 3-12. http://www.fortmyersprincess.com
Don’t forget the Florida Folk Festival, May 27-29 at Stephen Foster Culture Center, White Springs, or the FREE entrance to Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa for the military (and up to three dependents) on Monday, May 30. Full information on Bargains, May 1, 2011 blog.
Next week’s blog: Especially for Kids: II (I think)
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