Good morning, neighbors ☀️
Day two of summer. The novelty hasn't worn off yet, but someone's already bored.
While the kids figure out how to fill three months of freedom, a lot of families are quietly dealing with something a little heavier: what happens when Mom or Dad needs more help than you can give on your own?
That's where Vhin Cares comes in. They're a family-owned assisted living company right here in Brandon and Valrico, with homes on Pearl Circle, Buckhorn Trace, and Clayton Street. Small homes, low caregiver-to-resident ratios, home-cooked meals, and the kind of personalized attention that bigger facilities just can't replicate. If you've been wondering whether it's time to have that conversation with your family, start by scheduling a tour. No pressure, just a look around. Visit vhincares.com or call (813) 678-2363.
Now let's get into what's going on around East Hillsborough this week. 👇
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Summer just started and the kids already need somewhere to put all that energy.
Action Karate in Valrico is doing something worth knowing about this month. Any new student who enrolls in June gets their dad trained free for the entire month. Family classes run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, so dads and kids are on the mat at the same time. No splitting up. No extra trips. Just showing up and working toward something together.
They also have a Dads and Pads Brunch on Saturday, June 13th from 11 to noon. Come see the gym, meet the instructors, and try it before you commit to anything.
Classes run from ages 3 all the way up to adults, and the instructors, Mr. K and Mrs. G, have been teaching here for years with a 5-star reputation to show for it. Right off Lynx Paw Trail in Valrico. Call (813) 535-4191 or visit actionkarate.net to learn more.
🌊 Splash Bash Saturday, Jun 6 | 6 PM 405 Beverly Blvd | Brandon An adult back-to-summer celebration with drinks, music, and games. School's out. Now it's your turn. More
🎰 Catsino Night in Paws Vegas Friday, Jun 5 | 6:30 PM – 10 PM Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association | Brandon A Kitten Place is hosting their inaugural casino night fundraiser. Fun-filled evening for a great cause. More
🧙 Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Trivia Wednesday, Jun 3 | 6:30 PM 1916 Irish Pub | Brandon Grab your fellow witches and wizards and prove your knowledge at trivia night. More
🚗 Valrico Cars and Coffee Saturday, Jun 6 | 7 AM 865 Lithia Pinecrest Rd | Brandon Great cars, great people, great coffee at Wooden Spoon Diner. Start your Saturday right. More
🧘 Adult Yoga Summer Camp Sunday, Jun 7 | 2 PM – 5 PM 119 W. Windhorst Rd | Brandon A 3-hour playful wellness experience from Keystone Yoga. Yoga, crafts, snacks, and sound bowls. More
💃 A Rockin' Recital 2026 Jun 5 – Jun 6 | 5 PM Bloomingdale High School | Valrico Dancing for a Difference wraps up their 25/26 season with their end-of-year recital. Come cheer them on. More
☕ The Tea Experience at The White Oak Cottage Thursday, Jun 4 | 3 PM – 5 PM 10530 S County Rd 39 | Lithia Pinkies up. An elegant, fun afternoon tea experience at The White Oak Cottage. More
🎒 Ruck Wednesday Wednesday, Jun 3 | 5:30 AM Apollo Beach Recreation Park | Apollo Beach F3 Riverview brings a 45-minute ruck with strength exercises. Free, outdoors, all men welcome. Bring weight or just bring yourself. More
🌿 Summer Kickoff Saturday at A Land of Delight Farm Saturday, Jun 6 | 8 AM – 5 PM 2514 Leaning Pine Ln | Plant City Free how-to-grow class at 10:30 AM, interactive animal encounters, milkshakes, smoothies, and more. More
🐾 FREE Puppy Training Class Thursday, Jun 4 | 2 PM – 3:30 PM Elite K9 Service | Plant City Work on heel, come, stop barking, stay, sit, and lay down. Over 1,000 dogs trained. Free to attend. More
🍺 5th Annual Bullfrog Beer Mile Sunday, Jun 7 | 11 AM 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd | Valrico Run a mile, drink a beer. Presented by Brandon Running Association and hosted at Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co. Must be 21+. More
🎉 Weekly Events at Boulevard Supper Club | 15260 FishHawk Blvd | Lithia | Ongoing | More
Music bingo, trivia night, ladies' night, and karaoke on rotation throughout the week. Plus exclusive mixology and bottle release events for Wine and Locker Club members.
It's been exactly one weekend. Summer just started and it's already happening.
Here's your answer. We're pulling together the best things for kids and families to do aside from the typical “events” around East Hillsborough all summer long. Check back next edition because this list keeps growing.
🏐 Volleyball Offense Training Tuesday, Jun 2 | 5:30 PM – 7 PM Immanuel Lutheran School | Brandon Tampa United Volleyball Academy is running an offense clinic to prep athletes for middle school, high school, and club tryouts. Players are grouped by skill level. More
🌲 Summer Kickoff Party at Mathnasium Brandon Friday, Jun 5 | 1 PM – 2:45 PM 1048 E Bloomingdale Ave | Valrico National Parks Mathventure theme, fun math games, snacks, a hands-on STEM project, and a sneak peek at summer programming. Drop in anytime during your one-hour slot. More
✝️ Vacation Bible School at Crossroads Baptist Church Jun 1 – Jun 5 | 9 AM – 12 PM Lithia, FL This one already started but enough time left to drop in or get registered for next. Bible time, scripture memorization, crafts, games, music, and free lunch. Five days of summer fun for the kids at Crossroads Baptist in Lithia. More
🥋 Action Karate | River Hills Plaza Valrico | Serving Brandon, Bloomingdale & Riverview Kids martial arts, adult classes, Ninja Sharks for ages 3–6, and even special needs martial arts. Action Karate River Hills Plaza is a great way to keep kids active, focused, and building confidence all summer long. Online special running now: 3 classes for $49. More
🎳 Brandon Crossroads Bowl is doing Kids Bowl Free all summer long. Register your kids and they get two free games every weekday starting June 1. You just cover shoe rental. Grab your spot at kidsbowlfree.com.
A new Planet Fitness is opening in Brandon, and that's worth paying attention to.
Not just because it means a $10/month gym is coming to Lithia Pinecrest Road, but because of what it signals. National brands don't pick locations randomly. They run the numbers, look at rooftops, household income, traffic counts, and growth projections. When a chain like Planet Fitness plants a flag in your neighborhood, it's because the data says this area is growing and worth investing in.
That's good news for anyone who owns property around here.
The Construction Preview Event is this Saturday, June 6th from 10 AM to 5 PM at 911 Lithia Pinecrest Rd in Brandon. Free club tours, giveaways, games, and live music with WLLD FM from 11 to 1. There's also a grand opening offer running through June 7th: $1 down, $19.99/month, and your first month free on the Black Card membership.
Come check it out. Event details | Follow on Facebook
Thanks for reading. See you Friday!
