The islands community will have the chance to take part in a family-friendly event this weekend.<\/p>\n
The Sanibel School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will host its Annual Seahorse Festival on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the pavilion at The Sanibel School on Sanibel. Free and open to the public, it will feature activities for the whole family, such as inflatables and games, plus an auction and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s one of our more fun events that members of the community and students at the school and families really seem to enjoy,\u201d PTA President Samantha Britt said, explaining that it brings families and the community together to have a good time and wrap up the school year\u2019s approaching end.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo it\u2019s become a tradition over the years as a way for the PTA to give back,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
There will be inflatables, an obstacle course, slides and bounce houses, including one for toddlers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll have a dunk tank,\u201d Britt added. \u201cWe will have face painting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attendees can take part in yard games, like cornhole and a giant Connect Four.<\/p>\n
There will also be games, with different levels and opportunities to win prizes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll have our punch cups again. We\u2019ll also have our Plinko,\u201d she said, noting that there will be a new ring toss game and a rubber duck matching game. \u201cWe\u2019ll have our wheel game that we did last year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The prizes will include gift cards, stuffed animals, Squishmallows and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s going to be toys, including Nerf guns and water guns,\u201d Britt added.<\/p>\n
Most of the activities will be free.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnything that provides a prize requires a ticket,\u201d she said, explaining that the games are typically $2 per ticket, so attendees can usually play five games for just $10.<\/p>\n
In addition, there will be a small silent auction.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll have a few items,\u201d Britt said of what will be up for grabs, citing a fire house birthday party, a recreation center birthday party and some other miscellaneous kids baskets.<\/p>\n
Local food trucks and Kona Ice will be available for food and refreshments.<\/p>\n
The Kate Foundation is sponsoring the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe always appreciate their support every year,\u201d she said. \u201cThey make sure they sponsor quite a few of our events, including this one.\u201d<\/p>\n
The islands are invited to come out and enjoy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always wonderful to be able to have the community together, especially when it comes to supporting the only K-8 school on the islands,\u201d Britt said. \u201cAt the end of the day, everybody is reliant on each other, and the school plays a pivotal part in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information, contact the PTA at sanibelschoolpta@gmail.com<\/p>\n
The Sanibel School is at 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.<\/p>\n
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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n
What<\/p>\n
Annual Seahorse Festival<\/p>\n
Who<\/p>\n
The Sanibel School PTA<\/p>\n
When<\/p>\n
April 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where<\/p>\n
The Sanibel School, 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel<\/p>\n
Details<\/p>\n
Free and open to public<\/p>\n