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Homeschool Junior: Design a Haunted House
2026-10-05 13:00:00 2026-10-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Junior: Design a Haunted House Work together to design and build your own haunted house full of spooky details and silly fun! Recommended for ages 6-12. Southwest Branch -

Monday, October 05
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Work together to design and build your own haunted house full of spooky details and silly fun! Recommended for ages 6-12.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | halloween | bb-ages-6-12 |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Sep 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed
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Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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