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Heritage Village presents a festive display of trees and decorations during December. The historic homes will be decorated true to their time period, locality and lifestyle, ranging from an elaborately decorated Victorian home to a simply adorned 1852 log cabin. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed for the holidays Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. Free, but donations are welcome. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., Largo. (727) 582-2123; www.pinellascounty.org/heritage.
Today
PTEC Holiday Extravaganza: Pinellas Technical Education Center's Interior Decorating Services program will host its third annual holiday production, "Decorating Through the Decades Goes GREEN," in Building 11, Room 005. The public is invited. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Pinellas Technical Education Center, 6100 154th Ave., N, Clearwater. (727) 538-7167, ext. 2161; www.myptec.org.
Safety Harbor Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, flowers, foods. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. John Wilson Park and Gazebo, 401 Main St., Safety Harbor. (727) 461-7674.
Book Time at Brooker Creek: Program includes story related crafts, games and other hands-on activities. Best for ages 3-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free (registration required). Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 453-6800; brookercreekpreserve.org.
Coffee and Conversation with Stephen Littlefield: Stephen Littlefield is a Florida artist passionate about printmaking methods. Noon. Free. Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. (727) 298-3322; dfac.org.
How the Other Half Loves: Farce by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn takes a sly look into the lives of three couples. 1 and 6 p.m. Buffet and show, $29.90 plus tax. Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. (727) 446-5898; earlybirddinnertheatre.com.
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Seminar: All activities are open to AAA members and non-members. Motorcycle riders will receive 50 percent off a AAA motorcycle membership. 2-5 p.m. Free. AAA Auto Club (Clearwater), 2170 Rainbow Drive, Clearwater. (727) 448-2600.
Holiday Tasting: Choose from more than 80 wines and spirits from around the world to sample, plus snacks. 5-8 p.m. $10. Luekens Liquors, 23025 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater. (727) 412-8924; www.luekensliquors.com.
Victorian Christmas Tour: Step back in time to a Victorian Christmas at the 1883 Safford House. 5:30-8 p.m. $10, $6 members/chldren up to age 16. Safford House Historic Museum, 23 Parkin Court , Tarpon Springs. (727) 937-1130; www.tarponarts.org/info_venues_safford.html.
Holiday Lights in the Garden: Daily through Jan. 2. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $2 suggested donation, 11 and younger free. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. (727) 582-2100; www.flbg.org.
Winter Wonderland: A Christmas village with decorated real pine trees, live entertainment daily, visits with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus and more.Donations of cash, canned food and new unwrapped toys appreciated. Benefits area needy children. 6-9 p.m. Free admission, fee for some activities (donations appreciated). Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater. (727) 442-2099; www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org/winterwonderland.html.
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City to Meet: Guest speaker, Sandra Clayton, with the city of Clearwater, will discuss "Healthy Choices for a Healthy Clearwater." The public is welcome. Call for reservations. 6 p.m. Clearwater Country Club, 525 N Betty Lane, Clearwater. (727) 725-7549; www.kiwanis.org/club/springtimecity.
Rough Wood and Rusty Nails: This Christmas musical from Joseph's perspective, written by Tim Jacobsmeyer, is poignant and uplifting, yet humorous and entertaining. Appropriate for all ages. A reception will follow. Nursery provided. Call for tickets. 7 p.m. Free. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11220 Oakhurst Road, Largo. (727) 595-2117.
Social Security: A happily married couple's domestic tranquility takes a hit when out of town family starts invading their space. Through Dec. 19. 8 p.m. $21. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. (727) 446-1360; franciswilsonplayhouse.org.
Steve Sabo: 9 p.m. $15. Coconuts Comedy Club at Shephard's Beach Resort, 619 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach. (727) 360-5653; coconutscomedyclubs.com.
Friday
Dunedin Green Market: Produce, cheeses, seafood, plants, herbs and other specialty items. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin. (727) 733-4215.
Holiday Decorations in Heritage Village: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, but donations are welcome. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., Largo. (727) 582-2123; www.pinellascounty.org/heritage.
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Seminar: 2-5 p.m. Free. AAA Auto Club (Seminole), 9200 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. (727) 398-3120.
Holiday Gift Wines: Sampling of unique wines for gift-giving, plus bold reds, live music with Robert Sutherland. 5-8 p.m. Free. Cappuccino's Altro Posto Cafe and Wine Bar, 733 Broadway St, Dunedin. 727-738-8009.
Holiday Lights in the Garden: 5:30-9:30 p.m. $2 suggested donation, 11 and younger free. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. (727) 582-2100; www.flbg.org.
Dunedin Wine and Art Walk: Celebrate the second Friday of the month at this event with more than 40 vendors offering art, wine tastings, food, a live blues jam and merchant specials. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10 wristbands. Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin. (727) 734-8671; 2ndFridayDunedin.com.
Victorian Christmas Tour: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. $10, $6 members/chldren up to age 16. Safford House Historic Museum, 23 Parkin Court, Tarpon Springs. (727) 937-1130; www.tarponarts.org/info_venues_safford.html.
Winter Wonderland: 6-9 p.m. Free admission, fee for some activities (donations appreciated). Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater. (727) 442-2099; www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org/winterwonderland.html.
How the Other Half Loves: 6 p.m. Buffet and show, $29.90 plus tax. Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. (727) 446-5898; earlybirddinnertheatre.com.
Parents Night Out: Community Center staff will entertain your children ages 5-11 with games, crafts, dinner and movies while you're out for the evening. 6-10 p.m. $22.50, $15 residents; additional child $11.25, $7.50 residents. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S, Safety Harbor. (727) 724-1530; www.cityofsafetyharbor.com.
Rough Wood and Rusty Nails: Call for tickets. 7 p.m. Free admission. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11220 Oakhurst Road, Largo. (727) 595-2117.
Movies in the Park: See the family-friendly movie, Unaccompanied Minors. 7 p.m. Free. R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive W, Oldsmar. (813) 749-1260; www.ci.oldsmar.fl.us/Leisure_Svcs/parks_re_olds.htm.
St. Petersburg College Madrigalians: "A Garland of Christmas Cheer" in the museum's Fine Arts lobby. This benefit concert is a student choral performance with piano accompaniment. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation supports the student choral ensemble. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 712-5762; spcollege.edu/museum.
Caribbean Holiday: Celebrate the holidays "island style" with seasonal favorites with an added touch of tropical essence. 7:30 p.m. $17, $15 students. Ruth Eckerd Hall Murray Studio Theater, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. (727) 791-7400; rutheckerdhall.com.
Social Security: 8 p.m. $21. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. (727) 446-1360; franciswilsonplayhouse.org.
Steve Baird: 8:30 p.m. $10. Snappers Grill and Comedy Club, 36657 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. (727) 937-3737; www.snappersgrill.com.
Steve Sabo: 9:30 p.m. $15. Coconuts Comedy Club at First Turn Bar & Grill, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater. (727) 360-5653; coconutscomedyclubs.com.
Saturday
Pancake Breakfast and Bike Ride with Santa: Come "catch" some delicious pancakes, as the Pancake Man flips them through the air in an awesome show. Santa will arrive at 9 a.m., board a golf cart at 10 a.m. and everyone will be welcome to follow him on their bikes as he rides to Sunset Beach and back. 8 a.m. Advance breakfast tickets $6 adults, $3 children; $7 adults, $4 children day of event. Bike ride is free. Sunset Hills Elementary School, 1347 Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 943-5523; www.MyVLink.org/sunsethillspta.
Brooker Creek Preserve Birdwatching Walk: Meet at the preserve in the Education Center parking lot. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. 8 a.m. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 781-0745; brookercreekpreserve.org.
American Legion Auxiliary Garage Sale: Rent an 8' table for $10. Proceeds from the table rentals will go to support veterans and their families. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Items individually priced. American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. (727) 443-6829.
Breakfast with Santa Safety Harbor: Kids get photos with Santa, presents and arts and crafts activities. Sorry, breakfast only for parents. 9-11:45 a.m. $12 child (breakfast and activities), $3 adult (breakfast only). Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 Second St. N, Safety Harbor. (727) 724-1545.
Breakfast with Santa and Stories with Mrs. Claus: Photo opportunities with Santa, crafts and stories with Mrs. Claus, face painting and Future Flipz gymnastics. 9 a.m.-noon. Tickets $5 each. Light of Christ Catholic Church , 2176 Marilyn St., Clearwater. (727) 442-4797.
Palms and Poinsettias Holiday Market: First Avenue will be closed for the event. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo.; LargoEvents.com.
Pinellas County Market in the Park: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (items individually priced). Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., Largo. (727) 582-2123; pinellascounty.org/heritage.
Dunedin Green Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin. (727) 733-4215.
Breakfast with Santa: Purchase discounted tickets in advance at any Oldsmar Leisure Services building. All children must purchase a meal ticket, which include a kids meal, picture with Santa, and a goody bag. Adults must purchase a meal ticket or admission ticket. 9-10 a.m. Chick-fil-A, 3740 Tampa Road, Oldsmar. (813) 749-1260.
Make-N-Take Rain Barrel Workshop: Walk-ins are welcome only if you come early to register. 10 a.m. $35 registration fee. Honeymoon Island State Park Rotary Centennial Nature Center, 1 Causeway Blvd. (at the West end of Dunedin Causeway), Dunedin. (727) 738-2903.
Holiday Decorations in Heritage Village: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, but donations are welcome. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., Largo. (727) 582-2123; www.pinellascounty.org/heritage.
The Craziest Christmas: Musical comedy geared toward families with young children (4-10 years). 10 a.m. $10, $5 children. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. (727) 446-1360; franciswilsonplayhouse.org.
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