Mary Rathman

Dads can get in free to the Museum of Science & Industry, with the purchase of a paid child’s general admission ticket, on June 18 and June 19. Explore the exhibits and participate in MOSI’s Maker Days, which also will be going on. For information, call (813) 987-6000.

Take dad to a Rays game on June 19 at 1:10 p.m., for a Family Fun Day, when the Rays take on the San Francisco Giants. The complimentary concourse activities include Rays Carnival, Power Alley Batting Cage, Speed Pitch, and Topps Make Your Own Baseball Card. After the game, kids can run the bases and attend DJ Kitty’s kid’s party. For information, visit TampaBayRays.com.

Downtown Tarpon Springs will host a free Father’s Day Bike Fest on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., along Tarpon Avenue. Motorcycle enthusiasts will show off their classic, antique, new and customized motorcycles from all eras. There will be a 10-class competition from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with registration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bike show awards will be presented at 3:15 p.m. There also will be a free outdoor concert featuring Without Annette, a full menu sports bar, vendors with bike-related gear, giveaways, 50/50 raffles and more. To be a sponsor or vendor, visit SIKPromotions.com, or call (727) 322-5217.

The Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa, will offer free admission to dads for Father’s Day weekend, June 18 and June 19, with the purchase of their son’s or daughter’s full-price admission ticket. For information, call (813) 935-8552.

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28152 Paseo Drive, Suite 100, in Wesley Chapel, will host a Father’s Day story time on June 18 at 11 a.m., to honor dads, grandpas and caregivers. There will be a reading of two books: “Dad School” and “Grandpa Loves You!”, followed by activities. For information, call (813) 907-7739.

A SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer will be available on Wednesdays at the Hap Clark Building, 4111 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., #302-E, in Land O’ Lakes, to answer Medicare questions. To make an appointment, call (727) 570-9696, ext. 273.

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s “Christmas in July” donation drive will help provide entertainment and comfort to pediatric patients throughout the year.

To help make a difference:

• Brighten the spirits of hospitalized kids by donating a patient experience, activity or distraction item online at StJosephsChristmas.org. Monetary donations can be made in any denomination.
• Become an event sponsor. Sponsorships are available starting at $1,000.
• Start or join a “Christmas in July” team. Host an online fundraiser and enlist friends, family and coworkers to meet a goal. Fundraising ideas include bake sales, raffles, jeans day and walk/run/bike activities.
• Become a community partner by getting your customers involved through a donation of a percentage of sales, register campaigns and spirit nights.
• Drop off toys and donations in the circular drive in front of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital during the “Christmas in July” event July 29 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For information, visit StJosephsChristmas.org, or call (813) 872-0979.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills’ CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road, will host a cooking demonstration on June 8 at 5 p.m. The dish will be a chickpea summer salad. To RSVP, call (813) 779-6476.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host “Taking Time to Plan Your Pregnancy” on June 9 at 6 p.m. Dr. Marian Sampson, board certified in obstetrics, will make the presentation in the Maple Room on the ground floor.

The event is interactive and designed for women who are considering getting pregnant or in the early stages of pregnancy. Spouses and significant others can attend. A complimentary dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m.

To RSVP, call (877) 534-3108.