If your Camp Mom summer days are anything like ours, your weeks are full of fun in the sun days. But sometimes, it’s nice to take a break from the heat or find something to do indoors on rainy days without breaking the summertime staycation budget.

The Westfield Family Series offers a wonderfully FREE way to entertain the little ones and my little guy thoroughly enjoyed the June event at the Westfield Citrus Park location where he had the opportunity to fist-bump Bob the Builder.

At these up-close and personal family-friendly events. the Westfield Family Summer Series features some of today’s most beloved characters performing live stage shows along with character meet-and-greets, crafts, prizes and special offers and meal deals from participating stores and restaurants. Making the Westfield Family Series fun for the WHOLE family from parents to teens to preschoolers!

My little lion man not only loved meeting Bob the Builder but he also loved the hands-on LEGOS table sponsored by Learning Express. At the Citrus Park location, the Tampa Bay Moms Group also provided face painting.

Better yet, the Westfield Family Series are conveniently located at three central Westfield Centers to accommodate families throughout Tampa Bay: Countryside, Brandon and Citrus Park.

Visit Westfield.com for complete details, but here are the gist of the next two events.

In July, get ready for a fun filled day when Eddie & Sofie share their favorite hobbies with their new friends! They will be singing and dancing in their live interactive performance that teaches kids that it is ok for friends to have different interests. The performance will include brand new songs that will get kids up and moving! Eddie & Sofie will also be available to pose with kids and families for photos.

Performance Times:  1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm

Meet & Greet Times:  1:30pm, 3pm & 4:30pm

• July 6 at Westfield Countryside, Sears Lower Level Common Area
• July 7 at Westfield Brandon, Dick’s Sporting Goods Common Area
• July 8 at Westfield Citrus Park, Macy’s Common Area

In August, get ready for a doll-tastic day as Barbie™ teaches her friends that ‘you can be anything!’ She will be inspiring children in your town. This live interactive performance features brand new songs that will get kids up and moving all while helping Barbie™ discover that you can be anything. Barbie™ will also be available to pose with kids and families for photos after the show.

Performance Times:  1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm

Meet & Greet Times:  1:30pm, 3pm & 4:30pm

• August 3 at July 6 at Westfield Countryside, Sears Lower Level Common Area
• August 4 at Westfield Brandon, Dick’s Sporting Goods Common Area
• August 5 at Westfield Citrus Park, Macy’s Common Area

To learn more about the Westfield Family Series and special deals offered on the dates, visit westfield.com.