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Scope out fun things to do with kids, family-friendly events and children's events close to home and throughout Tampa Bay. From the Florida Aquarium and Busch Gardens to Tampa Bay's parks and libraries, there are plenty of things to do with kids, including some free and cheap things to do.

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- Little Sweethearts Dance
  - On Sunday, the Glazer Children's Museum turns the third floor into a paradise for your little sweetheart to dance the night away.
- 'Fiddler on the Roof
  - The Tampa Theatre on Sunday shows this 1971 musical drama that chronicles the trials of Jewish peasant Tevye the milkman.
- 'Grease' is the word
  - Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach on Saturday and watch a free screening of the PG-rated film Grease.
- Lego Building
  - Saturday's program helps children learn about construction, programming and teamwork skills while creating their own Lego masterpieces.
- Lightning Watch Party
  - The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of town, but you can still cheer them on against Buffalo Saturday at Champions Sports Bar at Marriott-Tampa Waterside.
- 'Murder's In The Heir'
  - This audience-participation murder mystery is based loosely on the board game Clue. Through Sunday at Carrollwood Cultural Center.
- Stargazing
  - Take advantage of the low light conditions of the late rising moon to get a better view of the stars Saturday at Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve.
- Oddities in Motion 2.0
  - An eclectic group of musicians using the latest in technology combine with traditional rock instruments to make music with laptops and more on Friday.
- Sunset Cinema
  - Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach on Friday and catch a free screening of the PG-rated film Dolphin Tale.
- Family Art Night
  - Families can get together Thursday at the Morean for a pizza dinner, art and a movie about the "Artist of the Night." This month: contemporary glass artist Therman Statom.
- The fair is back
  - The 2012 Florida State Fair runs Thursday through Feb. 20 and includes rides, games, animal exhibits, demonstrations and, of course, lots of fried food.
- Royal Lipizzan Stallions
  - Visitors are welcome to watch beauty and grace of the original Lipizzan Stallions of Austria as they are put through their paces in their winter training home.
- 'Dolphin Tale' for free
  - Hey, Winter fans. Catch a free screening of Dolphin Tale on Tuesday at the Tarpon Springs Recreation Department.
- Here come the Kings
  - It's do-or-die time for the Lightning's playoff push. Head to the Times Forum on Tuesday as they host the Los Angeles Kings.
- $2 Target Tuesday
  - Get a cheap peek at the Glazer Children's Museum through this event offering $2 admission to everyone from 2 to 7 p.m.
- No magic here
  - Harry Potter (okay, Daniel Radcliffe) can't conjure any magic in The Woman in Black.
- Saviors sink whale tale
  - Big Miracle isn't about saving whales as much as people using their predicament to further personal aims. Try explaining that to kids.
- Sea Monsters
  - Check out creatures with venom, ultra vision, jaws, and glow-in-the-dark skills at this traveling exhibit on display in Largo through Feb. 6.
- Polish Boy? Dig in!
  - That's just one item to expect from food vendors at this year's Florida State Fair. Save room for the deep-fried bubblegum. | Slideshow
- Read to Tucker
  - Tucker, the large, cuddly, Welsh Springer Spaniel, has been trained to listen impartially to beginning readers. Read to him Thursday in St. Pete Beach.