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  • + Spots Available in the Before & After School Program

    Did you know middle school students can attend our After School Program for FREE?

    Spots are available in our Elementary and Middle School Before & After School Program.

    Participants can play, learn and explore at our recreation through fun activities, including arts & crafts, sports, homework assistance and more.'

    Registration in ongoing. Click here to learn more about out program.

  • + DillyDally with Dali

    Our community partner, The Dali, is hosting a new virtual event series called DillyDally with Dali.

    Children 6-11 can discover the creative world of Salvador Dalí through free live arts & crafts activities inspired by the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibits. Each week will feature a new activity, and materials for activities are generally flexible and include standard household items. Participants will explore artistic processes and learn about the exceptional art of Salvador Dalí.

    This program will meet virtually via Zoom on Saturdays from 11-11:30pm, under the direction of the Museum’s Education Programs Associate. Registrants will receive information each week, including Zoom secure login information, lesson plans and material requirements.

    This event is free to all, but registration is required. Click here to register or learn more about DillyDally with Dali.

  • + TASCO's Level Up Returns

    TASCO's Level Up is the premier gaming spot for teens in middle and high school!

    TASCO provides a secure and welcoming environment where gamers of all levels can participate in various gaming experiences, such as video games, board games, free use of the TASCO Center for Technology computer lab, chill lounge and can participate in prizes and giveaways throughout the night.

    Admission is $5. Click here for more details about Level Up and TASCO events.

  • + Mayor's Youth Congress Wins Photography Competition

    Our Mayor's Youth Congress was selected as one of the winners for the Florida League of Cities' 2020 Photography Competition.

    Click here to check out the winning photo.

  • + 2021 MLK Essay & Oratorical Contest

    The St. Petersburg Chapter of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Organization, Inc. in cooperation with the Theta Eta Lambda Education Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is presenting the 34th Annual Essay & Oratorical Contest. The event will be held at the Enoch Davis Center on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    Winners will receive monetary awards: first place, $200; second place, $100; and third place, $75.
    If you have questions, please contact Lynette Buchanan at 727-893-7159, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    ALL ESSAYS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE ENOCH D. DAVIS CENTER NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020.

    Essay Contest Details

  • + Temporary Closure at Clam Bayou Nature Preserve

    Effective Thursday, October 15, until further notice, the parking lot at Clam Bayou Nature Preserve will be temporary closed due to maintenance.
    However, the preserve will remain open to the public. For questions, please contact (727) 893-7441.

  • + Health Guidelines for Facilities and Events

    Effective October 5, recreational facilities will be reopening to the public.

    Health guidelines and requirements have been implemented for the safety of our patrons and staff.
    Guidelines & Requirements

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