1. Saturday

   May

   25

   8:30am

   Guided Photography Hike

   Brooker Creek Preserve

   Tarpon Springs : 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, 34688

   Local photographers and master naturalists highlight the seasonal features that help participants capture the natural beauty of the preserve. Then, hit the trails and boardwalk looking for shots that reflect the season.

   Price: Free (registration required).

2. Saturday

   May

   25

   10:00am

   Summer Bonsai Care

   Eve's Garden Gifts

   Land o' Lakes : 5602 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O'Lakes, 34639

   Demonstrations throughout the day on preparing a bonsai for summertime, by choosing the correct location, proper potting, pruning, and shaping for a healthy and beautiful tree. Bring your tree for demonstration and expert advice, then take a stroll through the peaceful bonsai gardens.

   Price: Free.

3. Saturday

   May

   25

   10:30am

   Sewing Basics Workshop

   Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center

   Safety Harbor : 329 S Bayshore Blvd. , Safety Harbor, 34695

   At this one day workshop, learn how to thread a sewing machine, different types of commonly used stitches, how to make a button hole and tricks of being an efficient seamstress. Sewing machines and supplies are provided for class use. For more information or to register for the workshop, call or …

   Price: $30 for Safety Harbor residents; $45 for non-residents.

4. Monday

   May

   27

   2:00pm

   Old Time Radio Club at CARES

   CARES Musunuru Enrichment Center

   West Pasco : 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson, 34667

   Reenact Mystery Theater of the Air and The Shadow for fun. Some performances are given. Meets from 2 to 3 p.m. every Monday.

   Price: $3.

5. Wednesday

   May

   29

   7:00pm

   Carousel: The Project Project

   Studio@620

   Downtown St. Petersburg : 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 33701

   Inspired by an old-fashioned slideshow, this event provides photographers of all skill levels with an opportunity to present their work before a live audience and get feed back through discussions.

   Price: $3.

6. Wednesday

   May

   29

   8:00am

   Wood Carvers

   CARES Elfers Senior Center

   West Pasco : 4136 Barker Drive , Elfers, 34680

   CARES offers Wood Carvers for seniors at 8 a.m. Wednesdays.

   Price: $3.

7. Wednesday

   May

   29

   9:00am

   Florida Center For Creative Photography Meetup

   O'Keefe's Family Tavern and Grille

   Downtown Clearwater : 1219 S Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, 33756

   Photographers of all levels are welcome to join the Florida Center for Creative Photography at its weekly meetings. The group hosts speakers, holds photo walks and explains the latest in photo technology. Visit flccp.org.

   Price: Free.

8. Wednesday

   May

   29

   6:30pm

   Life Drawing Classes

   Old Hyde Park Art Center

   South Tampa : 705 Swann Ave., Tampa, 33606

   No instructor, just nude models where artists can practice their skills or non-artists can try something a little different.

   Price: $8 fee; $6 for students.

9. Saturday

   June

   1

   9:00am

   Tampa Railfair and Model Train Show

   Florida State Fairgrounds

   Tampa : 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, 33610

   The Seaboard Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad may no longer be the big names they once were, but there's still plenty of train history at this event with more than 300 dealers from across the country. Show includes model items in all gauges, railroad antiques, "rail buff" coll …

   Price: $8 (good for both days), 11 and younger free.

10. Saturday

    June

    1

    9:00am

    Hack for Change

    ITT Technical Institute

    Town 'n' Country : 4809 Memorial Highway, Tampa, 33634

    Bring a laptop and join developers, designers and dreamers as they work to expand access to civic data and open technologies in the Tampa Bay area. Food, drink and data provided.

    Price: Free.

11. Saturday

    June

    1

    9:00am

    Suncoast Gun Show

    Florida State Fairgrounds

    Tampa : 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, 33610

    Show for gun collectors, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts features firearms-related accessories, knives, ammunition, concealed weapons/firearms safety classes and much more. 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. This event is being held in Entertainment Hall.

    Price: $9, 12 and younger free.

12. Saturday

    June

    1

    10:00am

    Great Train Expo

    Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center

    Tampa : 4802 North US Highway 301, Tampa, 33610

    This giant, national traveling show includes operating model railroads, workshops, demonstrations, hobby tools, die cast vehicles, scenery items and gift ideas.

    Price: $7, 11 and younger free.

13. Saturday

    June

    1

    10:30am

    Sewing Basics Workshop

    Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center

    Safety Harbor : 329 S Bayshore Blvd. , Safety Harbor, 34695

    At this one day workshop, learn how to thread a sewing machine, different types of commonly used stitches, how to make a button hole and tricks of being an efficient seamstress. Sewing machines and supplies are provided for class use. For more information or to register for the workshop, call or …

    Price: $30 for Safety Harbor residents; $45 for non-residents.

14. Sunday

    June

    2

    10:00am

    Tampa Railfair and Model Train Show

    Florida State Fairgrounds

    Tampa : 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, 33610

    The Seaboard Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad may no longer be the big names they once were, but there's still plenty of train history at this event with more than 300 dealers from across the country. Show includes model items in all gauges, railroad antiques, "rail buff" coll …

    Price: $8 (good for both days), 11 and younger free.

15. Sunday

    June

    2

    9:00am

    Suncoast Gun Show

    Florida State Fairgrounds

    Tampa : 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, 33610

    Show for gun collectors, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts features firearms-related accessories, knives, ammunition, concealed weapons/firearms safety classes and much more. 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. This event is being held in Entertainment Hall.

    Price: $9, 12 and younger free.

16. Sunday

    June

    2

    10:00am

    Great Train Expo

    Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center

    Tampa : 4802 North US Highway 301, Tampa, 33610

    This giant, national traveling show includes operating model railroads, workshops, demonstrations, hobby tools, die cast vehicles, scenery items and gift ideas.

    Price: $7, 11 and younger free.

17. Monday

    June

    3

    2:00pm

    Old Time Radio Club at CARES

    CARES Musunuru Enrichment Center

    West Pasco : 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson, 34667

    Reenact Mystery Theater of the Air and The Shadow for fun. Some performances are given. Meets from 2 to 3 p.m. every Monday.

    Price: $3.

18. Wednesday

    June

    5

    8:00am

    Wood Carvers

    CARES Elfers Senior Center

    West Pasco : 4136 Barker Drive , Elfers, 34680

    CARES offers Wood Carvers for seniors at 8 a.m. Wednesdays.

    Price: $3.

19. Wednesday

    June

    5

    9:00am

    Florida Center For Creative Photography Meetup

    O'Keefe's Family Tavern and Grille

    Downtown Clearwater : 1219 S Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, 33756

    Photographers of all levels are welcome to join the Florida Center for Creative Photography at its weekly meetings. The group hosts speakers, holds photo walks and explains the latest in photo technology. Visit flccp.org.

    Price: Free.

20. Saturday

    June

    8

    9:00am

    Salty Bay Con

    Holiday Inn Express (Dale Mabry)

    Tampa : 4732 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33614

    Area gamers won't want to miss this weekend long event featuring intense tabletop role playing, board games and panel discussions. Guests include John Kennedy, comic book and game company writer, and Hal Greenberg, game designer. Meal plans available for purchase.

    Price: $30 weekend, $20 one day, $15 youth.

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