The Branch Moms do the research so you can save time and live your best mom life. Check out these events and activities in Florida this summer! Summer Fun in Florida Pools & Waterparks Pools, waterparks, and aquatic centers! Splash Pads & Spraygrounds Some are free, others are included with entry to the adjoining pool! Nearby Beaches All within an easy drive. Favorite Parks & Playgrounds Best in the area! Biking Trails Hitting the trails has never been so easy! Markets & Farmstands Indoor and Outdoor Markets happening! Museums & Education Centers Museums, Educational Centers that your kids will love! Must Visit Libraries Plus tons of activities and events for your family & kids. Minor League Teams Fun events for the entire family! *DISCLAIMER: The Branch Moms either communicates directly with business owners and organizations or visits their respective websites listed on this page to curate the events and experiences we share with the community. We rely on the validity of their websites and the insight of those we speak to so we can do our best to track which events and experiences will and will not be occurring. Understandably, it is impossible for our team to catch them all.

The Branch Moms do the research so you can save time and live your best mom life. Check out these winter festivals in the North Pinellas area! Winter Markets + Festivals 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival LOCATION: 1 N. Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs DATES: November 30 & Deember 1, 2024 from 10am - 5pm (Both days) DETAILS: The Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival is a holiday favorite that has been held in Tarpon Springs for over three decades. This special event features unique art and craft exhibitors along with a wide selection of offerings from local independent business owners. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays and support small businesses in your community. The festival is located at Court Street, adjacent to Downtown's Main Street, which features many independently owned shops and restaurants. Admission and parking are free, and the event is pet and family-friendly! FEE: FREE Tarpon Springs EXPLORE MORE Winter Wonderland Holiday Market & Festival LOCATION: Plato Academy Clearwater, 2045 Palmetto Street DATE: December 7, 2024 from 4pm - 10pm DETAILS: Capture the magic of our December Winter Wonderland! A professional photographer will be on-site to snap beautiful photos of your family’s special moments and you’ll have the opportunity to purchase these keepsakes! Your ticket includes unlimited play at all attractions, including bounce houses, snow tubing, obstacle courses, games, reindeer food making, balloon artistry, and activity tables. Important: Please bring your ticket (either printed or on your phone) for entry. 🎁 Gift Shopping – Find the perfect presents for everyone on your list. 🎶 Live Music – Enjoy the festive tunes that will make your spirit bright. 🎅 Meet Santa – Capture the moment with the jolly man himself. 👧 Kids Zone – Endless fun with bounce houses, obstacle courses, and games. ❄️ Snowy Surprises – Experience the magic of real snow! 🍔 Delicious Food & Drinks – Warm up with tasty treats and holiday beverages. 🎨 Creative Fun – Make reindeer food, meet a balloon artist, and more! FEE: $20/child ages 5 and up Clearwater EXPLORE MORE Christmas Town at Busch Gardens LOCATION: Busch Gardens, Tampa DATES: Novemer 15, 2024 - January 5, 2025, Gates open at 10am and closing varies depending on day so please check website* DETAILS: Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Keep the holiday spirit shining bright from day to night with twinkling lights of every color and dazzling fireworks! *Christmas Town is included with park admission or any Annual Pass. FEE: pricing varies, please check website Tampa EXPLORE MORE Holiday Tree Lighting & Strolling Market LOCATION: Largo Central Park DATE: December 7, 2024 from 5pm - 9pm DETAILS: Stroll through our light display and watch various performers during our annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Stroll event. The tree lighting is at 6pm. Santa will make a visit for free Photos with Santa from 6:30-7:30 pm. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site selling delicious treats and eats. You also don't want to miss the annual Strolling Market that will be on-site to help finish your holiday shopping. Browse through local artisans, crafters and businesses for this incredible evening. Dogs are welcome, but please make sure your pets are on a leash. FEE: Free to attend event, $10 on-site parking - CREDIT CARD ONLY | Off-site parking located at Largo High School for $5 (Parking lots open at 4:00 pm) Largo EXPLORE MORE Shopapalooza Festival LOCATION: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg DATES: November 30 & December 1, 2024 from 10am - 5pm DETAILS: Don't miss the biggest Small Business weekend celebration ever! At the annual Shopapalooza festival, over 350 small businesses will set up shop at beautiful Vinoy Park along St. Pete's sparkling bayfront from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 30th and Sunday December 1st. Featuring food trucks, beer and wine, live painting, kids' activities, and of course, Santa! Get your holiday shopping done and support local at this free and family-friendly event. FEE: FREE St. Petersburg EXPLORE MORE Merry Beach Market & Holiday Festival LOCATION: Madeira Beach R.O.C. Park, DATES: December 13 from 5pm - 9pm and December 14, 2024 from 2pm - 8pm DETAILS: Join us at the annual Merry Beach Market & Holiday Festival featuring over 100 local vendors, live entertainment, food and drinks, a view of the Madeira Beach Boat Parade , visits with Santa and the official lighting of the Madeira Beach Christmas tree! This is an exciting, 2 day family-friendly event that will get you into the holiday spirit. FEE: FREE Madeira Beach EXPLORE MORE Back to FLORIDA Winter Guide

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Welcome to Guidepost Montessori at Downtown Naperville, where curiosity blossoms, independence is nurtured, and a lifelong love of learning begins. Serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, Guidepost Downtown Naperville blends the warmth of a nurturing environment with the proven principles of Montessori education. Our carefully prepared classrooms are designed to spark each child’s natural desire to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace. From our infant program that emphasizes secure attachment and sensory development, to our preschool and kindergarten readiness programs that cultivate confidence, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills, every stage of learning is thoughtfully guided by our Montessori educators. At Guidepost Montessori Downtown Naperville, we believe in respecting the unique potential of every child. Our materials are hands-on, our routines encourage independence, and our teachers are passionate about fostering whole-child development—academically, emotionally, and socially. With a strong emphasis on community, inclusion, and peaceful discipline, Guidepost Montessori at Downtown Naperville is more than just a daycare—it’s a foundation for thriving in school and in life. Address: 24 N. Washington St. Naperville, IL. 60540 Phone Number: (331) 305-5366 < Back Guidepost Montessori Preschool & Childcare, Education https://www.guidepostmontessori.com/schools/downtown-naperville Welcome to Guidepost Montessori at Downtown Naperville, where curiosity blossoms, independence is nurtured, and a lifelong love of learning begins. Serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, Guidepost Downtown Naperville blends the warmth of a nurturing environment with the proven principles of Montessori education. Our carefully prepared classrooms are designed to spark each child’s natural desire to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace. From our infant program that emphasizes secure attachment and sensory development, to our preschool and kindergarten readiness programs that cultivate confidence, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills, every stage of learning is thoughtfully guided by our Montessori educators. At Guidepost Montessori Downtown Naperville, we believe in respecting the unique potential of every child. Our materials are hands-on, our routines encourage independence, and our teachers are passionate about fostering whole-child development—academically, emotionally, and socially. With a strong emphasis on community, inclusion, and peaceful discipline, Guidepost Montessori at Downtown Naperville is more than just a daycare—it’s a foundation for thriving in school and in life. Address: 24 N. Washington St. Naperville, IL. 60540 Phone Number: (331) 305-5366 Guidepost Montessori Previous Next

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The Branch Moms do the research so you can save time and live your best mom life. Check out indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks near North Pinellas, Florida! Indoor Playgrounds + Trampoline Parks Urban Air Adventure Park LOCATION: 6250 Commerce Palms Drive, Tampa 813-522-5401 HOURS: Daily 10am - 8pm FEATURES: Spin Zone Bumper Cars Wipeout Sky Rider Ropes Course Climbing Walls ProZone Performance Trampolines Tubes Playground Battle Beam Warrior Course Runway (Tumble Track) The APEX Trampolines Dodgeball Slam Dunk Zone FEE: Varies from $11.99 - $124.99 Tampa EXPLORE MORE Catapult Adventure Park LOCATION: 4460 66th St N, St. Petersburg 727-416-0400 HOURS: Mon-Thurs: 10am – 9pm Fri – Sat: 10am – 10pm Sunday: 12pm – 9pm FEATURES: Kids Area Wave Slides Tube-Topia Column Walk Cat Fight Flying Leopard Cat Walk Wall Run Catapult Court Ninja Cat Course Leaping Leopard Slide Battle Circle Tornado Twirl Free Climb Warp Wall FEE: $29-$39 St. Pete EXPLORE MORE Play World at Highland Rec Center LOCATION: 400 Highland Avenue, Largo 727-518-3016 HOURS: Monday-Friday: 6am - 8pm Saturday: 7am - 2:30pm Sunday: 8:30am - 2:30pm FEATURES: Largo's indoor playground at Highland Rec is a three story, interactive honeycomb of fun for children of all ages. Climb up the large tower, take a slide down the corkscrew slide and then do it all over again! PlayWorld offers a special area for our guests five and under filled with interactive, toddler-friendly obstacles as well as private party rentals, field trips, and special PlayWorld times. Parent supervision is required. Socks are required and are available for purchase for $2. No food or drink is permitted inside the playground. Children must be 11 years of age or younger to participate. FEE: $3/members, $6/non-members Largo EXPLORE MORE Tampa Bay Grand Prix LOCATION: 12350 Automobile Blvd., Clearwater 727-594-0011 HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 11am - 1pm Friday: 11am - 11pm Saturday: 1oam - 12am Sunday: 10am - 10pm FEATURES: Tampa Bay Grand Prix’s racing in Clearwater and St. Petersburg will put you behind the wheel of an Italian-manufactured pro-kart. Reach speeds as fast as 50 mph in an adrenaline-filled race against nine friends, family members or other racing enthusiasts. Ride our Grand Prix racing track for a karting experience that everyone can enjoy. You can join us for our everyday racing or come in for one of our events that offer a brand new experience. At Tampa Bay Grand Prix, we value friendly competition, intense challenges and skill improvement. Get the best lap time in a Grand Prix track race against others, or work toward beating your personal best. We can help you become a better racer by updating you on your lap times. Every racer receives a printout of their results at the end of every race. You can also keep an eye on your time during your race by checking out the track’s projector screen. FEE: $16 -$19 per person for single race (price varies on height) and $39-$48 per person for 3 race pack (price varies on height) Tampa EXPLORE MORE We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym LOCATION: 12505 Starkey Road, Suite H, Largo 727-240-1785 HOURS: Open Play Hours: Monday thru Friday 3pm - 7pm Saturday 9am - 12pm & 3pm - 7pm Sunday 9am -7pm FEATURES: We Rock the Spectrum Clearwater provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills. Our unique equipment assists all children in their neurological growth and development. FEE: Open Play $14 per child, siblings $12 each Clearwater EXPLORE MORE Bounce City Clearwater LOCATION: 27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater 727-474-3624 HOURS: Mon – Thurs: 11am - 7pm Fri & Sat: 10am to 8pm Sun: 12pm to 6pm FEATURES: Inflatable playgrounds Inflatable slides Ride on Toys Interactive games for kids up to 10 years old FEE: $11.89 per person & trampoline socks required Clearwater EXPLORE MORE Altitude Trampoline Park Tampa LOCATION: 4340 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa 813-399-1529 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 10am - 10pm Friday 10am - 11pm Saturday 9am - 11pm Sunday 11am - 9pm FEATURES: Battle Beam Basketball Trampoline Dunk Extreme Dodgeball Kid's Court Main COurt Performance Trampoline Trapeze Tumble Track Zipline FEE: $19.99 - $24.99 depending on 60, 90 or 120 minutes Tampa EXPLORE MORE Sky Zone Clearwater LOCATION: 10137 E Adamo Dr, Ste 800B, Tampa 813-833-1740 HOURS: Daily 10am - 8pm FEATURES: Drop Zone Freeclimb Challenge Zone Warped Wall Ninja Warrior Course Toddler Zone FEE: $32.99 and Up Clearwater EXPLORE MORE Munchkin Town LOCATION: 14100 US-19 Suite 130, Clearwater 727-325-5532 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9am - 5pm & Saturday 9am - 12pm *Make sure to reserve your time online* FEATURES: Open Play Sensory play, crafts & activities STEM activities Music class FEE: $14.95 first child (6 months and older), $9.95 for siblings, & $4.95 for adults Clearwater EXPLORE MORE Little Explorers Palm Harbor LOCATION: 35225 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor 727-286-6896 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9am - 5pm & Saturday 9am - 12pm *Make sure to reserve your time online* FEATURES: Multi-aged play session ( 1.5 hours of open play for babies, toddlers & preschoolers) Playgrounds (1.5 hours of open play for Babies, Wonderful Ones, Terrific Twos, Thriving Threes & More) Explore more (educational support for 3 year old explorers or 4-6 year old explorers) Registration is required for all* FEE: $20.95 first child, $13.95 second child, $6.95 third child and babies are FREE Palm Harbor EXPLORE MORE Little Play Place LOCATION: 14425 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 813-252-9944 HOURS: Tuesday thru Sunday 9am - 11am & 1pm - 3pm *Reservations are recommended* FEATURES: Big imagination for little ones Treating patients, shopping at the market, making a coffee at the cafe, washing the dishes at home, teaching in the classroom, spending the day at the office, or helping with the town’s construction – your little will learn through exploration! New and exciting play stalls will also pop-up regularly to keep your child inspired. Designed with sensory needs in mind Little Play Place incorporates celebrated Montessori principles in a peaceful and calm environment, which makes it perfect for children of all abilities and sensory needs. We also have two exclusive spaces for you to feed, calm or soothe your child, away from the hustle and bustle. Enriching for all ages This innovative play space offers guidance for rich playtime and learning. Parents, therapists and children will all benefit from open play sessions. Each specialized play area features a curated selection of open-ended toys to help support your child’s desire to participate in everyday tasks. FEE: $22 children 1 years old & up, $10 for children 1 year and under, adults are FREE Tampa EXPLORE MORE Playgrounds of Tampa LOCATION: 4535 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 813-835-7529 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 9am - 7pm & Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm FEATURES: 0-3 year old Reserved Space- includes soft play, age specific blocks, a dedicated section of the play structure with slide & bouncy area that will allow your toddler to maneuver both physically and mentally while in a safe and clean environment. Open Play Area- The bigger kids have plenty to enjoy with our massive play structure, inflatables that feature slides and an age appropriate arcade. FEE: $14.95 plus tax for 3-12 years old $10.95 plus tax for 0-2 years old $10.95 plus tax for siblings $2.00 plus tax for parents & caregivers Tampa EXPLORE MORE Astro Skating Center LOCATION: Various Locations (Pinellas Park, Tarpon Springs, Palm Beach) 727-546-0018 HOURS: Sunday thru Wednesday 11am - 9pm Friday 11am - 10pm Saturday 11am - 11pm FEATURES: Roller skating for kids of all ages Eating area Arcade FEE: Public Skate varies on day Pinellas Park EXPLORE MORE Back to FLORIDA Family Guide