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Free Kid’s VeggieTales Party on July 31

Saturday, July 31, visit Family Christian Bookstores for the movie release of Veggietales newest story: Sweetpea Beauty. You can watch the entire movie at their kids’ section at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm.  There will also be some treats while supplies last as well as a lesson on beauty.  For more information visit the website.
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Weekly Roundup – July 26 to August 1

If you know of a family friendly activity going on this week, please add it to the comments in this post.  If you are here looking for family friendly activities, be sure to read the comments before you go because we often get great ideas from the reader comments!
As always, follow the links to be sure [...]

Activities at the Gulf Breeze Zoo

I am ashamed to admit that we haven’t been out to the Gulf Breeze Zoo since it reopened to check it out.  In my defense, it has just been so hot out there that I just couldn’t bring myself to go with the kids.  However, I just read in the paper and on the zoo [...]

Florida and Alabama Tax Free Shopping

Mark your calendars for the Florida and Alabama tax free shopping days.  This is a great time to buy school supplies and clothes while saving a few dollars. 
Alabama Tax Free Days are August 6-8.  We usually head over to Foley to do shopping during the Alabama tax free days.  The Florida Tax Free Days are August 13-15.  [...]

Weekly Roundup – July 19-25

If you know of a family friendly activity going on this week, please add it to the comments in this post.  If you are here looking for family friendly activities, be sure to read the comments before you go because we often get great ideas from the reader comments!
As always, follow the links to be sure [...]

Gulf Coast Wings of Hope Garage Sale Fundraiser

Find a hot deal and support a worthy cause at the same time!
The Gulf Coast Wings of Hope is an organization that helps raise money and support for local families who have children with blood and cancer diseases.  This organization is near and dear to my heart because one of my friends is the founder. 
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Touch a Truck

If you have a little boy or girl fascinated with police officers, firemen or other community helpers, then you won’t want to miss this event!  Touch a Truck by Play Pensacola Parks and Recreation will be a great way to meet some of our community helpers and check out fire trucks, police cars, and construction vehicles.  [...]

Free Entrance into Florida State Parks on Saturday, July 17

We love to visit the Florida State Parks here at Pensacola with Kids.  On Saturday, July 17, Florida State Parks will waive admission fees in honor of Recreation and Parks Month.  Stop by the Florida State Parks website to find a park that you want to visit.  There are state parks with sinkholes, springs, caverns, [...]

Blackwater Heritage State Trail – Milton, Florida

Awhile back, I was trying to answer a reader’s question about where to ride your bikes around town.  One of the suggestions was the Blackwater Heritage Trail in Milton, Florida.  It came highly recommended from several people so we decided to load up our bikes and make the short trek out to Milton! 
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Watching the Blues this weekend?

If you are heading out to the Blue Angel show this weekend, stop by our Facebook Fan Page for tips from our readers.