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Published: December 14, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS

Today

Main Street Holidays: art stroll, hayrides, a visit from Santa, outdoor movies, carnival, river boat tours, arts and crafts, food, kids' games and live music; 9 a.m. today; free; Sims Park, 6341 Bank St., New Port Richey; (727) 842-8066

The Florida Orange Festival: full day of fun activities promoting healthy, active families and benefiting Defeat Diabetes Foundation; 10 a.m. today; $3 per person or $10 for family of five; Pal Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota; (941) 362-7632

Treasure Island Christmas Boat Parade: 6:20 p.m. today; free; Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island; (727) 547-4575

Redington Beaches/Indian Shores Holiday Boat Parade: 6 p.m. today; free; The Pub Restaurant, 20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach; (727) 421-0885

Week Ahead

Downtown Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade: lighted boats float down the Hillsborough River, starting from Davis Islands, past Channelside and ending at the Tampa Convention Center; 6:30 p.m. Saturday; free; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 471-1531

THEATER

Today

"Babes in Toyland": the story of two young people trying to escape the clutches of their mean uncle Barnaby; 2 p.m. today; $12 to $20; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang": the story of a magical car that sails the seas and flies through the air; 1 and 6:30 p.m. today; $38.50 to $67.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827 or (800) 955-1045

"Pippin": Pippin traverses through the trials of war, love, and politics before finding himself out amongst the peasants; 2 p.m. today; $7 to $15; Tomlin Middle School, 501 N. Woodrow Wilson, Plant City; (813) 781-1285

"Little Women": a musical adaptation of the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott; 3 p.m. today; $12 adults, $7 students and seniors; Blake Performing Arts Theater, 1701 North Blvd., Tampa; (727) 735-5217

"A Christmas Carol": the Charles Dickens holiday classic; 2 p.m. today; $10 to $20; St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-1973

"A Dickens' Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts": The Carrollwood Players presents a holiday show; 3 p.m. today; $12 to $14; Carrollwood Players Community Theater, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

DANCE

Today

"The Nutcracker": presented by The Royal Academy of Fine Arts; 2 p.m. today; $15 to $26; James B. White Performing Arts Center, 2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater; (813) 854-3404

"The Nutcracker": Brandon Ballet celebrates 15 years with the classic holiday ballet; 2 and 5:30 p.m. today; $20 to $25; Spoto High School, 8538 Eagle Palm Drive, Riverview; (813) 684-4282

"The Nutcracker": Dance Theatre of Bradenton presents the holiday ballet; 2 p.m. today; $20 adults, $15 children; Neel Auditorium, Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton; (941) 345-7495

ARTS

Today

Angels on High Holiday Celebration: Spring Hill Community Association; 6:30 p.m. today; free; Lake House at Palmwood Pavilion, 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill; (352) 666-4746

Alternative Christmas Market: annual holiday-themed market; 9:30 a.m. today; free; Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt St., Tampa; (813) 253-5388

Sara Minton

The deadline for submitting Events listings is a week before publication. Mail listings to Events, Friday Extra, P.O. Box 191, Tampa, 33601 or e-mail friextra@tampatrib.com.Some of these events are sponsored by The Tampa Tribune.

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