Kids & family

Review: 'Monsters University' doesn't scare up any surprises

By Steve Persall

Times Movie Critic

Let's agree from the start that it's practically impossible for Pixar to make a bad animated movie. There's simply too much talent there, and too much Disney money supporting it, to result in junk.

'Cars' stars and lots of horsepower at Disney this weekend

Car Masters Weekend is at Downtown Disney today and Sunday, and it will feature 150 muscle, classic and exotic cars plus characters from the Disney-Pixar Cars movies such as Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile. You can also meet legendary automotive designer Chip Foose and Cars filmmaker Jay Ward. …

Wisdom from the dog whisperer, Cesar Millan

Cesar Millan had a rough couple of years recently, but the trainer who gained fame as the "Dog Whisperer" has licked his wounds and is back with a new show, a new book and on Saturday a live seminar in Tampa where he will share his secrets for being the leader of your own pack. • Millan helmed nine seasons of …

Deals and events for Father's Day

Sunday is Father's Day, and there are plenty of ways to show Pops you appreciate him (and to say sorry for the ding in the right fender).

Dads get in free

Hernando libraries offer kids programs all summer

The Hernando County Public Library system kicked off its "Dig Into Reading" program Monday at the West Hernando branch. Events for kids, which run through the summer, are held throughout the week at the main library on Howell Avenue in Brooksville and its branches. Community partners share activities like learning about …

Pasco libraries offer variety in summer reading programs for kids

From a Grammy-nominated children's entertainer to silly clowns, plus some tricky dogs and reptiles thrown in for good measure, Pasco libraries are offering a full schedule of musical and magical performances this summer. And the admission price for these free shows can be found in the joys of reading.

Lando Calrissian lands at Disney's Star Wars Weekend

This weekend is the last of the Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios and it brings Mr. Cool himself, Lando Calrissian, played by the always smooth Billy Dee Williams. He will be packing his two weapons of choice — a blaster pistol and a devastating smile — and will be signing and posing for …

Aquarium, MOSI dive into World Oceans Day

In case you hadn't noticed, we're pretty much surrounded by water in Florida, so it seems appropriate to give a nod to World Oceans Day, which is Saturday. At the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, activities Saturday and Sunday focus on the importance of sustainable seafood, with a scavenger hunt, the Florida Aquarium Mermaids …

Scooby-Doo and pals will drive Mystery Machine to stage

Jeepers! Scooby and his buddies drive the Mystery Machine to Ruth Eckerd in search of a menacing ghost who's haunting local theaters. And you know what happens when those meddling kids stick their noises into a mystery. The kids in the audience are encouraged to sing along and yell out when they spot the ghost lurking …

From orienteering to hiking trails, June 8 is Get Outdoors Day

School's out for the summer and the kids are already getting antsy. Or maybe you're looking to unplug from whatever technology you're typically tethered to — even if it's just for a few hours. Go for it.