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Tallahassee - Leon County Civic Center, Feb. 17-18   The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is back and better than ever with a truck line up never before seen in Tallahassee! Three brand new trucks including the Advance Auto Parts Grinder, Superman and World Champion Monster Mutt! Also featuring returning world Champion Batman, and Florida's own Gunslinger and Instigator! Come witness the Monster Jam mayhem at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center for two nights only! Friday February 17 & Saturday February 18, at 7:00pm, with the Party in the Pits on Saturday beginning at 4:30pm! And don't miss the racing action of Quad Wars and the intergalactic showdown of Galactron vs Reptar! Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through! Monster Jam provides a massive night's entertainment tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. (less) ... (more)

Florida State Fairgrounds, Saturday, March 10, 2012   BRING YOUR PET to the Tampa Bay Pet Expo and meet Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet! This event takes place Saturday, March 10, 2012, from 10AM to 6PM, INDOORS at The Florida State Fairgrounds with FREE admission. You're welcome to BRING YOUR DOG or your bird or even your lizard -- just make sure that you have proof of current age-appropriate immunizations (if applicable) and that your canine companion is on a non-retractable lead. Check out a special appearance by SHORTY ROSSI (and his pit bull, Hercules), star of 'PIT BOSS' on Animal Planet, 125 + PET-FRIENDLY EXHIBITORS and RESCUE GROUPS, see live demonstrations in AGILITY, OBEDIENCE TRAINING, PET CARE & ACTIVISM, great giveaways and PRIZES, amazing DISCOUNTS on your favorite pet products, talent contest and COSTUME CONTEST, fabulous RETAILERS and much more FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! And if you're looking to add a new pet to your family, a MEGA-ADOPTION event sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospitals will have more than 300 pets available for adoption. Plus we will be offering LOW-COST IMMUNIZATIONS and MICROCHIPPING for the furry friends that need them! If you're a pet owner -- or want to be one -- you'll find everything you need under one roof, so that you can PLAY, SHOP, LEARN OR ADOPT in AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT. For more information, visit us at TampaBayPetExpo.com or join us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/tampabaypetexpo), shoot us an email at expo@tampabaypetexpo.com or give us a call at 800-977-3609. View our website for directions, vaccination pricing, exhibitor list, entertainment schedules and more. Admission is FREE. See you there! (less) ... (more)

South Florida Expo Center, March 24, 2012   BRING YOUR PET to the South Florida Pet Expo and meet Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet! This event takes place Saturday, March 24, 2012, from 10AM to 6PM, INDOORS at The South Florida Expo Center with FREE admission and FREE Parking! You're welcome to BRING YOUR DOG or your bird or even your lizard -- just make sure that you have proof of current age-appropriate immunizations (if applicable) and that your canine companion is on a non-retractable lead. Check out a special appearance by SHORTY ROSSI (and his pit bull, Hercules), star of 'PIT BOSS' on Animal Planet, 125 + PET-FRIENDLY EXHIBITORS and RESCUE GROUPS, see live demonstrations in AGILITY, OBEDIENCE TRAINING, PET CARE & ACTIVISM, great giveaways and PRIZES, amazing DISCOUNTS on your favorite pet products, talent contest and COSTUME CONTEST, fabulous RETAILERS and much more FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! And if you're looking to add a new pet to your family, a MEGA-ADOPTION event sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospitals will have more than 300 pets available for adoption. Plus we will be offering LOW-COST IMMUNIZATIONS and MICROCHIPPING for the furry friends that need them! If you're a pet owner -- or want to be one -- you'll find everything you need under one roof, so that you can PLAY, SHOP, LEARN OR ADOPT in AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT. For more information, visit us at SouthFloridaPetExpo.com or join us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/southfloridapetexpo), shoot us an email at expo@southfloridapetexpo.com or give us a call at 800-977-3609. View our website for directions, vaccination pricing, exhibitor list, entertainment schedules and more. Admission and Parking are FREE. See you there! (less) ... (more)

The Ultimate Party Experience   Games2U delivers the ultimate party experience right to your doorstep at very reasonable prices. Games2U features mobile video game theaters as well as Outdoor Laser Tag, Giant Human Hamster Balls, and much more. Our state of the art game theaters offer an exciting place for kids to play all the hottest games like Guitar Hero, Wii Sports, Madden Football, and much more. Many can play inside our climate-controlled game theaters and, weather permitting, more can play on the outdoor screens. And with outdoor laser tag, we create an instant playing field where kids can run, play, and have a blast! Games2U is the only national franchise of its kind. Book Games2U for birthday parties, corporate events, church gatherings, or anywhere you want to have a great time. Games2U takes you where no games have gone before. With unique interactive experiences like our mind-blowing Video Game Theaters, high-tech Outdoor Laser Tag, Giant Hamster Balls, life-size, kid-driven U:bot robots, heart-thumping 4D Ride Experience, and much, much more, a Games2U party is like nothing you've ever experienced. Talk about never seen before... Our Mobile 4-D Theaters (patent pending) bring purely mind-blowing, Disney-style, over-the-top entertainment to your doorstep. Our roller coaster type seating accommodates 6 at a time for amazing 3-5 minute experiences. Step inside and prepare for extreme 4D Fun. Put on the electronic glasses and feel the seat move and enjoy the wind, water and tickler effects. Whether you're rocking down a haunted mine shaft at lightning speed or exploring a new world with creatures and aliens popping out of the screen, you'll experience an entertainment sensation like no other. Prepare to give your guests the ride of their lives with the Games2U 4D Theater! (less) ... (more)

Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center January 26-29   Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum Bash plays the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center January 26-29, 2012. All of our amazing acts are tricked-out for the circus party and are ready to perform wild feats of wonder and strength. The fun begins with a rockin' All Access Pre-show Party where party goers can learn fresh dance moves from Ringling Bros. clown DJ Dean, style in glitzy costumes, learn balancing and juggling skills, take photos with circus stars and get an exclusive backstage look at our exotic animals, only at Barnum Bash. Get your tickets today at ringling.com. (less) ... (more)