Lightning Ignites History Center

The Tampa Bay History Center hooks up with the Tampa Bay Lightning for Play It Forward, a sports-themed afternoon and benefit on Saturday, August 20.

The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature a visit from Lightning mascot Thunderbug. Visitors will be able handle professional hockey equipment and play street hockey in Cotanchobee Park. There will also be a scavenger hunt through the History Center galleries.

Play it Forward is part of “Sports in Tampa Bay: Through the Eyes of Lamar Sparkman,” a Tampa-themed exhibition on display at the History Center through September 12.

Visitors receive one free admission per family with a donation of new school supplies. Donations benefit the Salvation Army.

Activities are free with admission to the History Center. Adult tickets are $12. Seniors, youth and students are $10. Children age 4 to 12 are $7. Children age 3 and under are free.

Play it Forward is presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. For more information, visit www.tampabayhistorycenter.org or call 813-228-0097.