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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

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7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

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Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

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5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

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5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Florida

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How to Kayak: The Basics Made Easy

How to Kayak: The Basics Made Easy

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Events Near Lakeland FL

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Thursday, Mar 28, 2024 at 9:00am
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Epcot Theme Park
Orlando, FL
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Weedon Island Preserve Parkrun

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 8:00am
Weedon Island Preserve
Saint Petersburg, FL
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Dream Finders Homes Hippity Hop 5K

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 8:00am
Hamlin Town Center
Winter Garden, FL
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Easter Egg Hunt and Festival

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:30am
Lakeland, FL
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Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 10:00am
Bay Area Renaissance Festival Ground
Dade City, FL
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Tampa Spring Fest Fundraiser

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 11:00am
HorsePower for Kids and Animal Sanctuary
Tampa, FL
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