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Creative Pinellas, Florida Botanical Gardens, and Heritage Village Continue Third Saturdays in July 2023
(Pinellas County, FL) – Creative Pinellas, Florida Botanical Gardens, and Heritage Village are excited to continue the next Third Saturdays at Pinewood on July 15th. Every 3rd Saturday, visitors can explore and experience ever changing exhibitions, self-guided scavenger hunts, curated activities and so much more. This is a free event with free parking.
JULY DETAILS:
At Creative Pinellas (noon – 5 pm):
Join us in the gallery for family BINGO Scavenger Hunt with cool prizes and see two amazing exhibitions before they close with the 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition and Art in Recovery: Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court. At 1pm, catch an artist talk by Dennis DeBon for the Emerging Artist Exhibition. Perfect for all ages and families! Free to attend.
At the Florida Botanical Gardens (7 am – 5 pm):
Take a stroll through our Wetlands Walkway to see the new signage in collaboration with Tampa Bay Water. The signs provide an educational experience to visitors in learning about wetland environments. Another new feature in our Wetlands Walkway is the Chronolog, which helps us document growth and change at the Gardens. Position your cell phone on the mount, take a picture, and become a part of history. For more information, visit www.flbgfoundation.org/thirdsaturdays.
At Heritage Village (10 am – 4 pm):
Visit the HC Smith Store and the McKay Creek Boat Shop Exhibit. Experience a typical store from the 1900s and learn about early sailing days in Pinellas County. Perfect for the family and pet friendly. Free to attend.
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