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Made by Hand Art & Craft Show

Just in time for holiday gift shopping, Made By Hand, the annual art and craft sale, is back at the Kate Jackson Community Center on November 21 and 22.

This year, Made By Hand features contemporary jewelry, pottery items, glass pieces, woodworking, baskets and more. There�s something for everyone on your list and all your holiday needs. View flyer.

Santa Fest and Holiday Parade - December 5

Santa Fest is sure to get you in the holiday mood as Centennial Park is transformed into a winter wonderland with two giant snow slides make-n-take crafts and continuous holiday entertainment. The young, and the young at heart, can visit with Santa and enjoy holiday entertainment in the courtyard of Ybor State Museum. The festival culminates at 4 p.m. as the Santa Fest Holiday Santa Fest is Saturday, December 5 from 11 .am. - 4 p.m. in Centennial Park. located at 1800 18th Street in Ybor City.

Reduced Fee For After School Activity Program Application

New fees are now in effect for our After School Activity Program. We want every child to have an opportunity to participate in our recreation programs and are offering families a multi-child discount. Further discounts are available based on income. Download the Application for Reduced Fees packet.

Go to a Tampa Bay Lightning Game and Send a Kid to Summer Camp

Cheer for your Tampa Bay Lightning at their January 12 game against the Washington Capitals and the January 21 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and support the Friends of Tampa Recreation, Inc.'s Scholarship Program. A portion of all tickets sold will benefit the Friends of Tampa Tampa Recreation, Inc.'s Pete Burgue Scholarship Program, which provides low-income children a full scholarship to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department�s After School Activity Program (ASAP) and Summer Day Camps. Special discounted tickets are available for purchase for these two games. To purchase tickets email: dschlindwein@sptimesforum.com, or download the order form.

News and Notices

November 17, 2009 - Bring a magical moment to your child’s holiday with a phone call from Santa Claus. Volunteers will be assisting Santa and Mrs Claus make phone calls to boys and girls (preschool through second grade) on Tuesday, December 8, Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. more...

November 13, 2009 - Nothing will get you into the spirit of the season quicker than a visit to the City of Tampa’s annual holiday festival, Santa Fest and the Holiday Parade taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Centennial Park.
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November 11, 2009 - Fine art and a fine opportunity to support the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's art program can all be yours on Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Made by Hand Art Show and Sale taking place at the Kate Jackson Community Center, located at 821 S. Rome Avenue. more...

November 10, 2009 - The City of Tampa will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, for the Christmas Holiday. Payment for the after school program for the week of January 4 will be due on Thursday, December 17. If you have any questions, please see on site staff.

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