New Pets and Scary Sharks: This Weekend in Tarpon Springs

The weekend is almost here and we’ve got a lot of great events going on. Whether you want to get a new friend or learn more about the predators of the sea, Patch has you covered with five awesome things that are definitely worth your time!

Pet Expo of Pinellas: You and your pet can beat the heat at Humane Society of Pinellas County's indoor, air conditioned event at Minnreg Hall, 6340 126th Ave., Largo, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. There will be low cost vaccines/microchips, vendors, a flash mob, adoptable pets and an outside vendor area with a doggie splash zone! See the event listing on Patch for more details.

Shark Week! The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, celebrates these undersea predators beginning Saturday, Aug. 3 and will feature a shark-themed scavenger hunt, additional shark feeding tours, appearances by the Florida Aquarium Mermaids and more. Visit flaquarium.org for more details.

 Fun, Games and Reading: The Palm Harbor Library will be doing there reading carnival on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. There are games, face painting and fun for kids who read over the summer.

'Where the Wild Things Are' Weekend: The Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, brings Maurice Sendak's classic children's book to life Aug. 3-4. Kids are invited to "put on your wolf suit and get ready to cause some BIG mischief!" Find more info at glazermuseum.org.