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  • “CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH” – SAFETY HARBOR RESORT – Safety Harbor

    Activity Level: 2

    · Omelet Station

    · Our Famous Seafood Boat - Piled high with fresh shrimp

    · Cheese, Fruit, Vegetable Displays

    · Breakfast Foods

    · Hot Chef Specialties

    · Salads

    · Soups

    $85.00
  • “STRAIGHT NO CHASER” – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater

    Activity Level: 2

    Straight No Chaser is the real deal — the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people at their core, and with a sense of humor. Straight No Chaser, returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall on The Holiday Road Tour! RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group Straight No Chaser are back to share the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country. The Holiday Road Tour (a nod to the theme song of cult classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) will coincide with the release of Holiday Road, Straight No Chaser’s first full length collection of holiday songs since 2020’s Social Christmasing.

    Initially formed at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day a cappella movement and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide.

    $86.00
  • “NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE” – YACHT STARSHIP – Tampa

    Activity Level: 3

    With two decades of service, Yacht StarShip’s cruises have become a seaworthy staple.
    Join us for an unforgettable cruise as you take in the beautiful sights around Tampa Bay while enjoying a New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet. Select Beers, House Wines & House Liquors, Soda & Juice included.

    Unwind after the hectic holidays and relax on the water while you take in the skyline views of Downtown Tampa. After brunch, enjoy live music on the top deck while you cruise the waters of Downtown Tampa! Can’t Think of a Better Way to start the New Year.

    Sample Menu in office & on website

    $95.00
  • “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: YOUR MIND & THE MACHINE” – MOSI –- Tampa

    Activity Level: 3

    Explore the world of artificial intelligence in a brand-new way. Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine is MOSI’s brand new traveling exhibition! This hands-on exhibit is the first of its kind to focus on the real impact of AI.

    AI is changing how we live, learn, and work. But what is it, and how does it work? This exhibit helps you find out – without the tech jargon. It’s designed for all ages and full of games, activities, and smart machines you can try for yourself.

    Solve puzzles. Test your thinking and see how AI learns to do the same! Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for tech experts. Kids will grow up using it. Adults already rely on it every day. This exhibit gives everyone a chance to understand it.

    Details:

     Play with an AI that paints your portrait in classic art styles

     Try a piano that helps you sound like a pro

     Test software that guesses your mood or age

    Explore how machines recognize objects, learn languages, and more! Learn how your brain learns compared to how machines “learn” through math

    Don’t miss your chance to see the future – now!

    MOSI is a self-guided museum. Includes (1) Planetarium Show in the Digital Dome Theatre.

    Lunch (OYO) after the museum at Yummy House Chinese Bistro. 

    $41.00
  • “WEBSTERS FLEA MARKET- RUSSELL STOVER CANDY” Webster/Wildwood

    Activity Level: 3

    For more than 50 years, Webster Westside Flea Market has been a place to find everything imaginable!  You can find produce, flowers, bakery, jewelry, plants, boutiques, antiques, musical instruments, canopies, electronics, food, drinks and many other products and services!  One of the largest markets in the nation, it covers over 40 acres, contains 2,000 stalls, accommodates over 1,200 dealers, and receives thousands of visitors annually.  Established and chartered in 1937 by local Farmers to sell vegetables and cattle.  Many of the founders of the Market still sell fresh produce grown on local family farms in the expansive new vegetable building.

    Lunch (OYO) - concessions, food trucks, picnic tables. Farmers Market Restaurant. After the flea market we will head over to Russell Stover candy outlet.  Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! You can even get an ice cream cone to finish off your day.

    $36.00
  • “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Ft Myers

    Activity Level: 2

    This Tony Award-winning classic follows Tevye as he navigates the challenges of tradition, family, and change in his close-knit Jewish village. With a rousing and heartwarming score featuring Tradition, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, If I Were a Rich Man, and Sunrise, Sunset. Fiddler on the Roof is a powerful celebration of family, hope and the enduring human spirit.

    Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s award-winning buffet included prior to the performance.

    $116.00
  • “MANILOW” – THE LAST TAMPA CONCERT – Benchmark International Arena (Amalie Arena) – Tampa

    Activity Level: 3

    Ahead of the farewell tour dates, Manilow has shared a new single, “Once Before I Go.”  The melodically powerful new song, produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey, and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford, feels like an instant timeless classic.

    Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, each performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers.

    With a career spanning more than five decades, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has earned GRAMMY®, TONY® and EMMY® Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award.

    His long-running Las Vegas residency has been hailed among the city’s best and his record-breaking appearances at Radio City Music Hall cement his place as one of the venue’s all-time greats.

    BAG POLICY

    Bags larger than 12x12x12" are prohibited at Benchmark International Arena. Large bags (not including small clutches) are required to go through an x-ray scanner prior to entry. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.

    $135.00
  • “MUTTS GONE NUTS” – Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater

    Activity Level: 2

    Back by popular demand, Mutts Gone Nuts returns to Clearwater! Canines and comedy will collide and unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, family-friendly comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers. Imagine the world’s most talented 4-legged performers in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that leaves audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup will include champions and previously discarded dogs that will dance, prance, flip and skip their way right to your heart. Deemed “A must see” by The Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts is sure to win Best in Show!

    INCLUDED IN PRICE: A Brunch Buffet before the performance. The Brunch will include breakfast and lunch offerings, buffet style, along with complimentary coffee, tea, juice, and water. In addition to the cash bar, Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, and Screwdrivers will also be available for purchase.

    $65.00
  • “BLUE MAN GROUP: BLUEVOLUTION WORLD TOUR” – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota

    Activity Level: 2

    Blue Man Group will rock your world. Blow your mind. And unleash your spirit. As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn. BLUE MAN GROUP is in Sarasota for a limited disruption on their North American tour.

    By the end of this spectacular journey, you’ll be saying “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT JUST HAPPENED BUT I LOOOVED IT.”

    50 million people of all ages, languages and cultures have experienced
    the unexpected with Blue Man Group. Now it’s your turn to see what all the hype is about!

    $96.00
  • ” HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS” – Ruth Eckerd Hall

    Clearwater

    Activity Level: 2

    Herb Alpert makes his highly anticipated debut at Ruth Eckerd Hall with his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his six great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up.

    2025 will mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic album, Whipped Cream & Other Delights. Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs that we all know; The Lonely Bull, Spanish Flea, Taste of Honey, Mexican Shuffle, Tijuana Taxi, This Guy’s In Love With You, What Now My Love, Zorba the Greek, Ladyfingers, Rise and many other delights.

    A legendary trumpet player, Herb Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five #1 hits, nine GRAMMY® Awards, fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum albums and he has sold over 72 million records worldwide. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the pop music limelight, at one point outselling The Beatles two to one. In 1966, they achieved the remarkable feat of simultaneously having four albums in the Billboard Top 10 and five in the Top 20.

    Herb Alpert also has the distinction of being the only artist who has had a #1 instrumental (Rise) and a #1 vocal record (This Guy’s In Love With You). 

    $83.00
  • “THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK” – POPS CONCERT – FLORIDA ORCHESTRA – Mahaffey Theatre – St. Petersburg

    Activity Level: 2

    Chelsea Gallo, Conductor

    Tony DeSare’s vocal and piano style honors Billy Joel's classic songs. Generations of fans will experience full orchestrations of Billy Joel’s beloved hits including Only the Good Die Young, Just the Way You Are, Piano Man, You May Be Right, Movin Out, My Life and many more.

    $62.00
  • “FLORIDA MANATEE FESTIVAL” – Crystal River

    Activity Level: 3

    Tickets for the boat tours can be purchased at the festival.

    Musical entertainment will be ongoing from four stages. 

    Additionally, a vast array of fine art, craft, commercial, and non-profit vendors will line the streets alongside our resident businesses.

    The festival is pleased to offer a tasty selection of delectable delights at the food court right near the main stage in Kings Bay Park, and a second food court near the gazebo stage in Little Springs Park. 

    $52.00
  • “AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MIRROR CRACK’D – Asolo Repertory Theatre – THE RINGLING GRILL (OYO)                                     

    Activity Level: 2

    $90.00
  • “ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” – Manatee Performing Arts Center Bradenton – PANDA BUFFET RESTAURANT (OYO)

    Activity Level: 2

    Think you know The Princess and the Pea? Think again! Once Upon a Mattress flips the classic fairy tale upside down in this hilarious, high-energy musical that’s bursting with charm, cleverness, and contagious fun for all ages.

    Meet Princess Winnifred—bold, boisterous, and anything but traditional. When she arrives to win the hand of the shy and sheltered Prince Dauntless, chaos erupts in the kingdom. With toe-tapping tunes, outrageous characters, and non-stop laughs, this is a royal romp that will have you grinning from start to finish.

    This production is brought to life by a joyful cast of dedicated volunteer performers, whose passion, time, and talent shine in every scene. When you attend, you're not just enjoying a night of musical comedy—you’re supporting local artistry and fueling the confidence of performers who give their all to entertain, inspire, and build community through live theatre.

    Bring your family, your friends, and your sense of humor—seats are filling fast, and this is one fairy tale you don’t want to miss. 

    Dinner stop before the show at Panda Buffet (OYO). Over 150 items included: Appetizers, Soup, Salad Bar, Crab Legs, Seafood, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Vegetables, Sushi, Fresh Fruit, Ice Cream, Dessert and Much More. Buffet and menu selections available.

    $63.00
  • “THE BARRICADE BOYS WEST END PARTY!” – Ruth Eckerd

    Activity Level: 2

    $65.00
  • “FOREVER MOTOWN” – The Mahaffey Theater – St Petersburg                                

    Activity Level: 2

    Sing, dance & celebrate the music of your life to songs like “My Girl,” “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “Reach Out,” “Shop Around,” “Dancin’ In The Street,” “Stop, In The Name Of Love,” “Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” & “Uptight,” – nearly 30 non-stop hits in all!

    $65.00
  • “GASPARILLA INVASION BRUNCH CRUISE” – YACHT STARSHIP -Tampa   

    Activity Level: 3

    You’re in for an unforgettable Gasparilla Invasion Brunch Cruise, as we travel to meet the Pirate Ship Jose Gaspar and the Pirate Invasion Flotilla as it departs Ballast Point in Hillsborough Bay. Enjoy close-up views while cruising alongside the flotilla as it crosses the Bay. Yacht StarShip is the largest vessel in the flotilla and guests will experience a once in a lifetime viewing of the Invasion. Before the flotilla turns into the downtown channel, Yacht StarShip will exit the flotilla and proceed ahead, providing a great view as the hundreds of boats condense into a small channel.

    Subject to Coast Guard approval, the cruise may return to the Convention Center dock and remain dockside where we will have front row views and witness the flotilla as the pirate ship arrives at 1 PM. 

    Gather your favorite mateys and join the invasion for a day you’ll never forget!

    $297.00

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