Looking for Something to Do This Weekend?

Once again, Polk Museum of Art has got a fun weekend planned, and we're hoping that you will all come join us!

This afternoon, we're having our Family Halloween Party starting at 4pm. It's only $5 per child, and there are going to be some great, art-related, Halloween-themed activities going, all for $5 per child. Games, prizes, candy, cookies... Mmm, cookies... Someone was baking those in our kitchen yesterday, which is right below my office, so I was smelling fresh baked cookies all afternoon!

A few of our staff are already dressed up and in the spirit, and a few more will be getting dressed up later. I'm a woodland fairy, but I think Best Costume will probably go to Letty, our Curator of Education. She's given us a preview of the shoes, and let's just say that there will be a ballerina with VERY large feet dancing around.

Tomorrow, we're working off a Day of the Dead theme. During the day, we're focusing on the kids again with a series of workshops and activities. Most of them are free, but the afternoon workshop (Day of the Dead Altars) will have a $2 materials fee.

But we haven't forgotten about the adults! Tomorrow night is Death by Chocolate. Charlene, our Special Events Manager, has been working hard to make this a fun event with chocolate stations, chocotinis, and great music and dancing. The party starts at 7pm, and tickets are $30 per person. You can purchase tickets at the door.

So come on by the Museum! It's going to be a great weekend. Check out our website for more details or call 863-688-5423.

BOO! Bash at Explorations V Children's Museum!

Looking for a safe way to celebrate All Hallow's Eve? Check out Explorations V Children's Museum's BOO! Bash on Friday, October 31, 2008. This kid-friendly event will feature frightfully fun, hands-on Halloween activities such as Goblin Goo, Jack O'Lantern frisbees, Haunted Houses, a musical Munn-ster Mash and more!

Dress up the kids, and yourself too, in kid-friendly, non-scary costumes and come be a part of the celebration! There will be two sessions. One session runs from 10am-1pm and the other will be an evening session from 4-8pm.

All activities are included with admission while supplies last. Admission is $5 per person. Senior citizens 65+ are $2.50. Children under 2 and museum members are free.

Explorations V Children's Museum is located at 109 North Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland. Additional information may be obtained by calling the museum at 863 687 3869 or via email to info@explorationsv.com.

Terror on Pine Street - Friday, October 24th!

As if the economy isn't scary enough, the creative folks at Keller Williams have devoted their free time to making sure we can have a good time this coming Friday (Fright-day) night, October 24th, from 5pm - 11 pm.

Join the fun at 215 Pine Street - there's something for everyone - from the faint of heart to adrenaline junkies. From 5 pm - 7 pm, lots of Downtown stores will be open for tick-or-treating! The DLP even gets in the action with a costume contest where the winner will receive Downtown Dollars!

The best part - all proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Clubs. The folks at Keller Williams really have a heart - maybe it's yours!