Weekend Funsies (Dec 12th - 14th)

Need something to do this weekend? Check out all the events going on around the Tampa area this weekend!

ThrowDown by the Bay! Get your boots on y'all! Country singer Brantley Gilbert headlines this show full of country music! Show starts at 5:30 p.m. at Amalie Arena in Channelside. Tickets range $26.50-39.75. More Info

Christmas Lane! If you haven't already, go check out Christmas Lane in Dover. It runs until December 28th. I would actually go on a week day so it's not as crowded. More Info

Walk Through Bethlaham! Walk Through Bethlehem is a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem as it existed during the time of Christ. Located at Kings Avenue Baptist Church in Brandon. Great for the whole family. Event is FREE and this weekend only. More Info

Craft Show at Horizon Early Learning Preschool! Saturday there will be food, tons of different vendors, $2 kids area and a special appearance by Queen Elsa! WeTheYoung also has a booth so come enjoy life and shop with us! More Info

4th annual Snow on 7th Holiday Parade! Enjoy floats, marching bands and live performers as snow falls throughout the parade for an experience unlike any other in Tampa. No parade would be complete without jolly old St. Nick ending the parade with photos in Centro Ybor near the Christmas tree. Get there early for great seats and watch the pre-parade entertainment starting at 6 p.m.on Saturday. More Info

Light Displays! Want to get into PJs, grab some to-go cups of hot chocolate and gaze as Christmas Light displays from the comfort of your car?! Check out Macaroni Kid's Guide to the Best Light Displays around town! HERE

Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market! Fresh, local, and lively! Come check out more than 100 vendors this Sunday from 10am - 2pm at Hillsborough High School. WeTheYoung also has a booth so come enjoy life and shop with us! More Info

Wild Wonderland at Lowry Park Zoo

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens

Have a great weekend!!
XOXO

Weekend Funsies (Dec 4th - 7th)

December is just a month of craziness...there are literally events on top of festivals, on top of parades, on top of....well, you get the idea. 

If you’re not already loaded up with holiday parties, there are numerous festive events going on around the Tampa Bay area this month! Check out what's happening this weekend around town! It's a little overwhelming... :) 

Christmas Lane in Dover opens today and runs through Sunday December 28^th. Enjoy hot chocolate/coffee and live entertainment while strolling down the “lane” that has over 1.5 million lights! More Info 

Tampa Tree Lighting Ceremony in Curtis Hixon Park – Join music and a Christmas market while counting down to light the Tampa tree! Event starts at 6pm on Friday. Admission is free, but they are asking everyone to bring a teddy bear that will be donated to children in our local hospitals as part of the Rough Riders Annual Teddy Bear Drive

Plant City Christmas Parade will be strolling through the cute Downtown Plant City on Friday at 7pm. Enjoy floats, bands, and Santa!

Yo Gabba Gabba is in town! Did you know a version of Yo Gabba Gabba is performed at Coachella?! Well, this kiddie and adult program is LIVE at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday. More Info & Tickets

Winthrop Town Centre Tree Lighting – This event has all kinds of stuff to do! Event starts Friday at 6pm and includes a movie showing of FROZEN at 7:30. Tree Lighting at 7pm.More Info

Next Big Thing – Fall Out Boy is headlining this year at 97X’s annual concert at Vinoy Park in St.Petersburg. More Info & Tickets

Santa Fest – The Rough Riders Holiday Parade starts at 11a.m. at Morgan & Madison Street and followed by Santa Fest celebrations in Curtis Hixon Park! More Info

Snowfest - St.Petersburg’s Santa Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday followed by Snowfest in North Straub Park. There will be 65 tons of snow blown into the park for play time! $5.00 to forget we live in the Sunshine State and play in the snow. More Info

Bourbon & Brew Festival – A day of bourdon, craft beers, BBQ, and Craig Campbell playing his country music! Festival runs from 2pm to 10pm at The Heights Waterfront. More Info

Coast Bike Share Launch Party – Tampa’s new bike sharing programs kicks off at Water Works Park on Sunday at 10am. Join the community bike ride to Ybor City (BYOBike or Rent a Coast Bike for $5/hour) This party is FREE!

Fresh Markets all weekend starting at the Shops of Wiregrass on Saturday from 10am-2pm. Then on Sunday head over to Hyde Park Village for another Fresh market 10am – 3pm.  ***WeTheYoung has a booth at the Shops of Wiregrass on Saturday! Come See us!!**

XOXO

Trots, Birthdays, and Ribs: A look at our weekend

Monday has come...and after such a fun weekend, it was not welcome. :) All I wanted to do was stay in bed and tell Sophia that school was cancelled. 

Here's a glimpse into what our weekend was like:
Friday night was the calm before the storm. We stayed home and rented a movie (that I didn't get to really watch). Million Dollar Arm...have you seen it?

Saturday morning we were up early to go to a Tot Trot for the High Risk Hope foundation. From their website: High Risk Hope is a for purpose organization that provides support, encouragement, information and resources to women and families who are experiencing a high risk pregnancy resulting in hospital bed rest, potential premature birth and neonatal intensive care after delivery. 
They had a Baby/Toddler area, put on by Fit4Mom and The Mommy Spot , that we spent most the time in playing with bubbles, hula hoops, and bean bag games. For the trot, the girls started out in the stroller, then Sophia did a run to the finish line to get her medal, then a mad dash to the PDQ line to get her celebratory chicken fingers and apples. (If you haven't tried their apple slices with Toffee dip...just go.now. and get some.And if you don't have a PDQ anywhere near you...I'm sorry) 

We, of course, were sporting our WeTheYoung apparel! 

After the event, we hurried home to take showers and naps and get ready for a little boy's birthday party! We had so much fun and this donut game was hilarious!! Some of the guys played after the kids and it was pure entertainment. 

After that party, we again hurried home to feed the pups and then headed to my sister-in-laws house to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday! 

We finally got home around 11 p.m. and everyone was completely exhausted!

Sunday morning was supposed to be a time of rest before we headed out to RibFest to celebrate my best friend's birthday. But that rest quickly disappeared when Nelpe decided to throw all our breakfast off the table, spilling my beloved coffee. Another coffee was made and it was time to get ready for Ribfest!

If you've never been to Ribfest, it's a pretty good time! They have everything you would expect to be at a "Rib Fest". Country music, beer, kid's activities, all kinds of vendors, BBQ food galore, and of course RIBS! Completley American! ;) I didn't eat any ribs, but had some amazing Mac-n-Cheese with pulled BBQ chicken on top. "Outlaw Mac" was it's name. The kids had a blast running around giving all the adults a work out. It was a perfect day, and my dirt covered feet were evidence. 

I hope you all had fabulous weekends,whether it was spent relaxing, or going to event after event!

XOXO

Weekend Funsies (Nov 14th - 16th)

Have you planned your weekend yet?! Our weekend is booked solid (seems like every weekend will be until the new year)! 

Here's whats going on around Tampa Bay this weekend.

Dumb and Dumber To! After years and years of waiting, the sequel to one of the funniest movies ever comes to theaters! Check your local movie times

RibFest!! This event runs all weekend with the best BBQ food you’ll ever taste and entertainment from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Daughtry and Thomas Rhett! Gates open at 11 a.m. Friday – Sunday at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg.  Info Here 

Mother of All Baby Showers! This event is for all growing families! It includes educational sessions, a dad area, giveaways, swag bags, and spa treatments. Event is Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Glazer Children’s Museum. Tickets are $15 or $25 for two. Info Here

D…M...X…is in town! Performing at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Friday! Info Here

India Festival.  Celebrate the fashion, food, art, and jewelry of India. Think Bollywood! There will be tons of vendors! Info Here

Tampa Bay Auto Show at the Tampa Convention Center. Cars, cars, and more cars! This may be something your husband would LOVE to go to! Info Here 

XOXO

Weekend Funsies (Oct 31st - Nov 1st)

Since tomorrow is Halloween, I know what you’re probably doing tomorrow night!  Other than loading up on candy dressed in your best Elsa costume, here are some fun things going on around the area this weekend!

Hillsborough County Fair is going on today – Sunday! Enjoy shows, rides, games, and fair food! For schedule and ticket information: Click Here 

Halloween Spree! The Glazer’s Children’s Museum is offering a safe place to trick-or-treat. Along with trick or treating, there will be a DJ, games, story time, and a costume parade! The fun starts at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow.  Cost is $8.00

Ruskin Seafood Festival! This is the 26^th year for this fun filled Seafood Festival! Enjoy many food vendors, arts, boats, live entertainment, a children’s area, and tons more. Festival goes on Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $5.00 for adults. Info Here

Wolfe’s Family Halloween Hayrides! This is the last weekend to enjoy a family friendly hayride through a 13 acre wooded “spooky” trail.  Costumes welcome! Hayrides run from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and cost $5.00 per person. Located at Wolfe's Produce Market on the corner of HWY 301 and Bloomingdale Ave.

Conga Caliente!!! Oh just the name sounds fun! This is an annual celebration of Hispanic culture and arts. There will be lots of food, activities, music, and drinks! The Celebration starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday! Info Here

 

Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village! This market is getting bigger and bigger, with over 100 vendors! Opens at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Info Here