Pumpkins, Purpose, and Melon Family Fun!
Pumpkin Spice is back, Halloween is on the horizon, and Team Melon is ready to celebrate our favorite season of the year!
From October 2-31, visit our annual Pumpkin Patches at our Lutz, South Tampa, and Brooksville locations. Open daily, it’s the perfect place to pick out your family’s pumpkins, snap fall photos, and get in the fall spirit.
The best part? Every pumpkin makes a difference. Each pumpkin purchased helps provide life-saving swim lessons for local children with physical and cognitive disabilities through our Students with Disabilities Scholarship Fund. Together, we’re helping ensure every child has the opportunity to become safer and more confident in the water.
While you’re here, fill out an interest form in the patch to be entered into a raffle to win 3 months of complimentary lessons.
Fall Festival is Back!
Want to be a vendor at one of our biggest events of the year? This year, we’re expanding the festivities to our Brooksville location, joining Lutz and South Tampa for three family-friendly Fall Festivals on October 17th from 4-7 pm.
Best of all, it’s completely free to vend and attend! Our Fall Festivals draw hundreds of local families each year, giving you a great opportunity to connect with families in your community and showcase your business.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out our application form below. Spaces are limited, so act fast. We can’t wait to celebrate fall with our Melon Families!
Stay tuned to learn more about the Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fest!
Phones By The Water: 6 Dos & Don’ts
As phones continue to play a bigger role in our everyday lives, it’s essential to discuss how to use them safely around water.
Whether by the backyard pool or spending the day at the beach, it’s important to:
🍉 Bring your phone with you in case of emergency
🍉 Skip getting caught in a doom scroll
🍉 Turn notifications off to limit distractions
🍉 Check the radar so you can plan accordingly
🍉 Avoid taking phone calls other than emergencies
🍉 Share your location and what time you plan to be home, especially if you’re heading out on a boat or kayak.
For more information, be sure to read the full blog.
Watermelon Swim Closed on Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, all Watermelon Swim locations will be closed. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th. Have a fun and safe long weekend!
Watermelon Patch Picks 🍉
Make a splash with Bobbin’ Buddies! These colorful floating friends bob on top of the water, making them a fun way to encourage little swimmers to reach, move, and play while building confidence in the pool.
Your swimmer may even recognize them from lessons! Bobbin’ Buddies are available in our retail area, so the fun and skill-building can continue at home.
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