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GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 29-31
With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the New Tampa area.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit.
Easter Egg Hunt
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The Sports and Field Family Athletic Club, 2029 Arrowgrass Dr., Wesley Chapel, will host an Easter egg hunt, games and crafts Friday, March 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is free for members, $5 for nonmembers.
Sunrise Easter Service
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St. James United Methodist Church at Tampa Palms, 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, will host an Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, March 31 at 7 a.m. at the pond. Services also will take place at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
New Tampa Pokemon League
The New Tampa Pokemon League will meet Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa to the Pokemon Trading Cards Gam and Pokemon video games.
The University of South Florida Center of India Studies and the Isha Foundation will present an evening of music, dance, meditation and dinner Saturday, March 30 starting at 3:30 p.m. in the USF Public Health Auditorium, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa. The event is free but RSVP by March 28 at 813-413-1661.
Paint Your Own Pottery
You Do the Dishes, 15357 Amberly Dr., Tampa, hosts a Freaky Friday paint-your-own-pottery studio and coffee house each Friday at 5 p.m.
Soap Design Class
The Soap Factory, 17024 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa, hosts a soap design class each Friday from 7 to 10 p.m.
Open Mic Night
WOB-Tampa Palms, 17004 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa, hosts an open mic night each Sunday at 4 p.m.
Live Music at The Brass Tap
The Brass Tap, 2000 Piazza Ave., Wesley Chapel, features live music each Friday and Saturday starting at 9 p.m.
Live Music and Dessert
Toast Fine Wine & Cigar Bar, 14921 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, offers live music and dessert each Saturday at 8 p.m.
Group Bike Ride
The New Tampa Triathlon Club hosts a group bike ride each Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Flatwoods Wilderness Park, 13330 Morris Bridge Rd., Thonotosassa.
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