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  • “THE STETSON MANSION CHRISTMAS TOUR”– DeLand

    Activity Level: 3

    Step into a world where Christmas glows with timeless elegance and every room sparkles with holiday wonder! Welcome to "A Gilded Noel Christmas Spectacular!” an enchanting holiday experience where history, grandeur, and the magic of the season come together to create memories that will last a lifetime. Throughout the home, fragrant evergreen garlands adorned with delicate lights gracefully wind around the Mansion's 140-year-old hand-carved woodwork; sweeping staircases and magnificent fireplaces highlight the extraordinary craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Every chandelier glisten like starlight, every mantel tells a story, and every corner reveals another unforgettable moment waiting to be discovered.

    Your guided tour will allow you to experience the breathtaking beauty of "A Gilded Noel Christmas Spectacular!".  As you journey through the beautifully decorated rooms, our knowledgeable tour guide will share captivating stories of the Mansion's rich history, remarkable architecture, and the fascinating lives of those who called it home. Your guide’s insight and elegant decor transform each room from simply beautiful to truly unforgettable, creating a Christmas experience that is as inspiring as it is enchanting.

    Come experience Christmas as it was meant to be—radiant, elegant, and truly unforgettable!

    We will have a guided tour, followed by a box lunch in the gardens.                                 

    Please make menu selection at time of sign up.                            

    Menu choices:

    Pulled Pork on bun

    2 Beer Brats on bun

    Chicken salad on croissant

    Each lunch comes with chips and water

    There are 16 steps to floor 2.

    Gift shop – cash only

    $112.00
  • “HOLIDAY POPS”” – FLORIDA ORCHESTRA –Mahaffey Theater – St Petersburg

    Activity Level: 2

    The most cherished holiday tradition in Tampa Bay returns! There’s no place like The Florida Orchestra to celebrate the classic sounds of the season. Bring family and friends for very merry music that creates memories for a lifetime. Chelsea Gallo, Conductor

    $51.00
  • “RIVER OF LIGHTS” – PIRATE WATER TAXI -COLUMBIA CAFE RIVERWALK (OYO) – Tampa

    Activity Level: 3

    There is no better way to experience the Holidays in Tampa!

    Set sail on Tampa's most festive cruise, the River of Lights aboard the Pirate Water Taxi. This magical journey glides along the Hillsborough River.

    The Hillsborough River glows from the LED flood lights on many bridges and Riverwalk. The Pirate Captains will entertain you with a whimsical narration and holiday stories along the way. Carolers will lead the cruise in Holiday carols, feel free to sing along! 

    Sit back and relax as we take in the breathtaking vivid colors of the western sky and watch the Sunset over Tampa.

    Columbia Café Riverwalk (OYO). Menu in office & on website.

    $69.00
  • “RIVER OF LIGHTS” – PIRATE WATER TAXI – COLUMBIA CAFE RIVERWALK (OYO) – Tampa

    Activity Level: 3

    There is no better way to experience the Holidays in Tampa!

    Set sail on Tampa's most festive cruise, the River of Lights aboard the Pirate Water Taxi. This magical journey glides along the Hillsborough River.

    The Hillsborough River glows from the LED flood lights on many bridges and Riverwalk. The Pirate Captains will entertain you with a whimsical narration and holiday stories along the way. Carolers will lead the cruise in Holiday carols, feel free to sing along! 

    Sit back and relax as we take in the breathtaking vivid colors of the western sky and watch the Sunset over Tampa.

    Columbia Café Riverwalk (OYO). Menu in office & on website.

    $69.00
  • “HOLIDAYS AT DISNEY SPRINGS” – Lake Buena Vista

    Activity Level 3

    At Disney Springs you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Unique & varied shops and dining along with free entertainment all wrapped up in a sparkly Disney holiday atmosphere.  Enjoy the wonderful holiday displays celebrating traditions from different cultures. Embark on the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll to find elaborately decorated trees inspired by popular Disney stories. Walk through a winter wonderland with a gentle snowfall, toy soldiers, and singers. Throughout the Holiday season, you will often find school choirs performing at the Dock Stage as well as Strolling musicians, Toy Soldier and Snowflake stilt walkers, pop carolers and acapella groups will also add to the holiday festivities.                                                            

    Dinner OYO at one of the many restaurants located in Disney Springs. Reservations  are recommended.  Call Disney Dining at (407) 939-5277.  You can make a reservation 60 days in advance. List of restaurants located in Disney Springs available on their website.   

    $35.00
  • “CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH” – SAFETY HARBOR RESORT – Safety Harbor                                                                                       

    Activity Level: 2

    Join us for a traditional Christmas Day Buffet at the “Safety Harbor Resort”, a treasure gem nestled on the sparkling shores of Tampa Bay. Enjoy all your traditional brunch favorites, chef-inspired specials, carving stations and more! It's a sensory experience served up with a dash of history.

    Our Christmas Brunch Includes:

    · Carving Station

    · Omelet Station

    · Our Famous Seafood Boat - Piled high with fresh shrimp

    · Cheese, Fruit, Vegetable Displays

    · Breakfast Foods

    · Hot Chef Specialties

    · Salads

    · Soups

    · Decadent Desserts

    In 1964 the U.S. Department of the Interior recognized and designated the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa a Historical Landmark and in 1997 it became a Florida Heritage Landmark.

    $89.00
  • “STRAIGHT NO CHASER” – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota

    Activity Level: 2                                                                                                  

    Look up “holiday music” in the dictionary, and it’s likely that there is a photo of the nine-person a cappella group Straight No Chaser instead of a standard definition. For more than two decades, having recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, the group has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit.  

    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.                             

    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.

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

    Activity Level: 2

    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.

    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.

    With two decades of service, Yacht StarShip’s cruises have become a seaworthy staple.

    Sample Menu in office & on website. Complimentary Coffee, Tea and Water.

    Bar Drinks available for purchase.

    $97.00
  • “ELVIS BIRTHDAY BASH” – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater       

    Activity Level: 2

    Back by popular demand, the top two “Elvises” return with one phenomenal show: The Premier Elvis Birthday Bash! Scot Bruce as the young Elvis and Mike Albert as the Las Vegas Elvis, along with the Big "E" Band offer a rockin' birthday party celebration of America's first rock 'n' roll icon that will have you dancing in the aisles!

    A brunch buffet will be provided prior to 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. 

                                 

    $68.00
  • “MYSTIC PIZZA” – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota                                     

    Activity Level: 2

    Based on the beloved 1988 MGM rom-com that launched the career of Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint serving everyone from the townies to the privileged country club set. And what's in that secret sauce, you ask?

    The infectious score features megahits of the 80s and 90s, from "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" to "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" and songs originally recorded by Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, John Cougar Mellencamp, Debbie Gibson, Wilson Phillips, The Bangles, Belinda Carlisle, Rick Astley, Bryan Adams, among many others.

    $105.00
  • “SOUL SISTERS – FROM ARETHA FRANKLIN TO WHITNEY HOUSTON” – POPS CONCERT FLORIDA ORCHESTRA –Mahaffey Theater – St Petersburg

    Activity Level: 2

    including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and more. Featuring Broadway sensation Shayna Steele. Herb Smith, Conductor

    $51.00
  • “DUNEDIN DOWNTOWN ART FESTIVAL & CRAFT MAKETPLACE” Dunedin

    Activity Level: 3

    Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Downtown Dunedin Art Festival in one of Florida’s most beloved towns, featuring award-winning fine artists and a wide range of work, including sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, and more. Meet the artists, explore the separate craft marketplace, where you can browse an amazing selection of artisanal soaps, specialty dips/spices and more. Enjoy Dunedin’s relaxed coastal charm while supporting independent creators. 

    $29.00
  • “MANATEE VIEWING ON CRYSTAL RIVER – SCENIC RIVER TOUR” – CODY’S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE (OYO)  Crystal River

    Activity Level: 3

    During the winter months, manatees come to the springs of Crystal River to conserve the energy necessary to survive the cold Gulf waters.  Enjoy a 1-hour Scenic River Tour while viewing all the wildlife of King's Bay and Crystal River such as the Ospreys, Eagles and Herons. This bay in Crystal River is one of the largest aquifers in the state and home to more than 400 West Indian manatees that migrate each year to the warmth of the springs.

    Must sign waiver before river tour.

    Lunch stop (OYO before our Scenic River Tour at Cody’s Original Roadhouse. Menu in office & on website.                                                                             

    $64.00
  • “OKLAHOMA” – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Ft Myers

    Activity Level: 2

    The first musical written by the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' play Green Grow the Lilacs, which appeared on Broadway in 1931. Originally titled Away We Go! Renamed Oklahoma! the musical opened on Broadway at the St. James in 1943. Set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906, just before Oklahoma was admitted as a state. The musical dramatizes the courtship of a young farm girl named Laurey and a brash, self-assured cowboy named Curly. Their romance is complicated by another man—Jud Fry, a social outcast who works on Laurey’s aunt’s farm—who is also interested in Laurey. Featuring beloved songs like Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ and People Will Say We’re in Love. Oklahoma is a tuneful musical full of cowboys, farmers, romance, and fearless optimism.

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

    $119.00
  • “TAMPA BAY DOWNS” – Tampa  

    Activity Level: 2

    Tampa Bay Downs is the only Thoroughbred racetrack on the West Coast of Florida and is known as one of America's oldest and most well-maintained racetracks. Tampa Bay Downs first opened its doors in 1926 under the name of Tampa Downs and has since had a long and colorful history.

    Included in price: 

    Buffet lunch consisting of:

    • Fresh Fruit Salad
    • Caesar salad
    • Chef’s Vegetable Selection
    • Hot Entrees
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Eclairs & Home Baked Cookies
    • Coffee & Tea
    • Admission
    • Daily Racing Program
    • Reserved Seating
    • Tax and Gratuity
    $75.00
  • “INVINCIBLE – A GLORIOUS TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON”– Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater

    Activity Level: 2

    From the early moments with his brothers as part of the Jackson 5 to his meteoric rise as a solo artist, Michael Jackson was destined to become one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Invincible is the only show that brings back the spirit and the essence of seeing Michael Jackson live on stage.

    This multi-media spectacular boasts talented performers who portray Michael at different stages in his dynamic career by masterfully orchestrating Michael’s unique dance numbers while performing the hits Jackson made famous. Hits such as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and more!

    This acclaimed production includes a world-class dance company, vocalists, master musicians and percussionists.

    A brunch buffet will be provided prior to 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.

    $68.00
  • “THE GREAT GATSBY” – The Straz Center – Tampa                                     

    Activity Level: 2

    Transport Yourself to the 1920s as One of the Greatest American Novels Hits the Stage. Don't Miss the Stage Adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Novel of wealth, class, and the American Dream during the Roaring Twenties. Set in the summer of 1922, the story follows Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island, New York, to work in the bonds business and becomes neighbors with Jay Gatsby – an eccentric and mysterious millionaire known for throwing extravagant parties. Gatsby throws these bashes as an attempt to win the affection of Daisy Buchanan, for whom Gatsby has long harbored a deep love. With dazzling production numbers, and soaring melodies, THE GREAT GATSBY sheds light on the complexities of social class and the consequences of obsession.

    $131.00
  • “THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF OZ” – FLORIDA ORCHESTRA POPS CONCERT – Ferguson Hall – Straz Center                     

    Activity Level: 3                                                                              

    Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a magical, musical land filled with witches, flying monkeys and a wizard with a few tricks up his sleeve. Relive all the music of Oz in one concert, including Broadway (Wicked, The Wiz), Hollywood (The Wizard of Oz) and radio hits (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road).

    Chelsea Gallo, Conductor

    $64.00
  • “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! 

    A brunch buffet will be provided prior to 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.    

    $68.00
  • “WHIMZEYLAND – SAFETY HARBOR ART & MUSIC CENTER” – SHOPPING & LUNCH (OYO) – Safety Harbor                                                                      

    Activity Level: 3                                                                      

    Whimzeyland, The "bowling ball house" of Safety Harbor is an artistic open-air experience located in Safety Harbor, Florida, known for its colorful mosaic sculptures and imaginative designs. Created by local artist Todd Ramquist, this quirky destination invites visitors to explore a world of creativity, where every corner bursts with color and whimsy. 

    $51.00