If you love the holiday season paired with Florida fun, these family friendly Christmas in July events need to be on your calendar!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns in 2025 on select nights from November 7 through December 21. We’re sharing our favorite things about this magical event!
The Best Christmas Dinner Spots in Tampa Bay – from Sit Down Restaurants to Amazing To Go Christmas Meals!
You’ve got a lot on your plate during the holidays, so we’ve compiled the best list of places for Christmas brunch!
Christmas Lights are starting to Sparkle in Tampa Bay! Get into the Holiday Spirit with a stroll or drive by these beautiful Christmas lights!
Come aboard with us as we share our adventure on The Lost Pearl’s ‘A Pirate’s Christmas Cruise’ in Downtown Tampa!
Whether you want to meet Santa, take in the dazzling beauty of Christmas lights, or celebrate the season at local theme parks, we’re sharing our list of our favorite Christmas events in Tampa Bay for families.
Explore 12 books to gift this holiday season that will make your presents feel extra meaningful and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
One of our favorite holiday events in Tampa Bay, Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa, returns for 16 select nights beginning November 29!
We’re sharing some of our favorite places to buy Christmas trees in Tampa Bay, including where to cut your own tree.
We attended Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on opening night to give you a peek at what to expect to help you plan your magical night out.
Discover this adorable tree farm in Dade City where you can cut down your own Florida Christmas tree this holiday season, or shop for a pre-cut tree from North Carolina!
There are several events happening this year at local farms from single-day special events to family-friendly holiday events on the farms on weekends. There is so much to explore and experience! Check out our list of the best farms to celebrate a festive country-style Christmas! Related stories you may LOVE: Yes, you CAN cut down…
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will offer an all-new festive after-hours Christmas party which will include exclusive access to attractions and unique entertainment for the holiday season.
Enchant Christmas is back at Tropicana Field in St. Pete. We’re sharing everything you need to know before you go.
It might not snow in Tampa, but local weatherman Denis Phillips certainly knows how to create a whimsical winter wonderland. The local ABC Action News meteorologist is known for his cheery persona, signature suspenders, and love of Diet Dr. Pepper. During hurricane season, his famous slogan “Rule #7” can be heard on repeat from residents…
From the picture-perfect pumpkins and Christmas trees to magical moments with Santa, Gallagher’s is more than a pumpkin patch or tree lot.
There is so much to do this holiday season, both in Tampa Bay and in Orlando. It can be hard to decide what to do. If you have younger kids, especially preschool age, SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration is a must-do. I’ve visited every single Orlando theme park this holiday season, as I tend to do…
We’ve rounded up our list of events going on this weekend to help you plan your best weekend ever!
The 2025 list of pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and fall festivals in Tampa Bay is here and promises some ghoulishly good times.
Get to know Tami Kent, founder of The No More Foundation, which aims to eliminate poverty, orphans, and human trafficking in Tampa Bay.
Hurricane season is upon us again, and we’re catching up with ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist, Denis Phillips, to help us understand what to be prepared for and how he turned his famous “Rule #7” catchphrase into a way to help others in need.
We love the Disney After Hours events for two reasons: the lines are shorter and it’s a lot less hot outside since you’re not sweltering in the blazing hot Florida sun.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be back for 2025! We’re sharing what we know so far!
Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on September 7, 2024 and we’re dishing on all the details to help you plan a night of fright!
The 2025 Preschool card allows for FREE unlimited visits to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island for children ages 5 and younger through December 31, 2025.
Read about the St. Joseph’s Children’s Infant Cardiac Stent and its impact on treating newborns with heart conditions.
Discover how Elise McEachern balances school, riding, and training while working toward her dream of becoming a professional horse trainer.
SeaWorld and Aquatica are bringing back the FREE Preschool Card for 2024, but you’ll want to act fast to take advantage of this deal.
We’re sharing some of our team’s favorite spots to shop for the Children’s Gasparilla and Pirate Fest!
We’re sharing some of our favorite New Year’s Eve fireworks displays Tampa Bay, including one event that launches at noon!
Get ready to ring in 2024 with these awesome family-friendly and adults-only New Year’s Eve events around Tampa Bay!
‘Tis the season for sleigh loads of winter break fun in Tampa Bay! We’re sharing our top picks of things to do!
We’re catching up with Jarod Curley, an alumnus of Next Generation Ballet who now dances with the American Ballet Theatre. He is returning to The Straz as a guest star dancer in the 2024 production of Nutcracker.
Breakfast with Santa is a great way to let your kids see the big guy up close and personal. Fill the season with holiday cheer with one of these great breakfast with Santa options. Related: Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay Featured Breakfast with Santa Events Breakfast with Santa at Clearwater Marine…
Kids can get in free at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort for one day only on Sunday, December 15, 2024, if they bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots through a partnership with Coca-Cola.
We’re sharing some of our favorite spots to take pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay.
We’ve searched some of our favorite blogs to find some amazing ideas for your New Year’s Eve or Noon Year’s Eve celebration at home with the kids!
We’re sharing our favorite free and cheap holiday events and Christmas events in Tampa Bay to help you save!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND a few hours early with an AWESOME day filled with kid-friendly activities and a brickacular fireworks display at 8 pm to end the night.
It doesn’t matter how old you are. Whenever you see Mickey Mouse, you can’t help but smile. Interacting with and meeting Disney characters is a must when visiting Walt Disney World. However, finding them can sometimes be challenging. Get your camera and autograph book ready because we did the work for you, breaking down where…
Tech isn’t all bad! We’re sharing expert tips for parents on how to balance technology and education to promote safe and effective digital use.
Let someone else do the cooking! We’re sharing our top picks of Thanksgiving Dinner take-out and dining in options in Tampa Bay.
Curtis Hixon Park has transformed into a Winter Village once again filled with holiday lights, ice-skating, theme nights, curling, NEW ice-skating shows, and MORE!
The Florida Aquarium is bring a NEW holiday tradition to Tampa Bay! Check out what you can experience at YuleTides, from November 29-January 5.
We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!
Our complete guide on Where to See Santa at Walt Disney World will make it easy for your family to see Santa Claus at Disney.
Tampa Theatre’s Holiday Classics lineup is back for 2024, and you can catch some of your favorite festive flicks at the city’s most iconic theatre this season!
Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with ICE! featuring Elf! Buddy the Elf and his friends return this year for some magical holiday fun.
We’re sharing some of our favorite Christmas shows on stage in Tampa Bay to help you plan your December to remember.
Parades are such a fun way to celebrate the holidays with the family and the best part is, it’s free to attend!
Join everyone’s favorite energetic friend, Blippi, for Blippi’s Interactive Experience at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay November 9 and 10!
The beloved holiday performance is returning to the stage in 2024! We’re sharing our favorite places to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay.
Learn about Tampa teen, Jacob Ari Kamis, who’s legacy continues to shine through a photographer contest at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.
The United States Postal Service is giving your child the opportunity to participate in the “Greetings from the North Pole” program for the cost of a postage stamp!
We’re sharing some amazing Florida resident deals at area attractions and resorts to help you plan your most epic local getaway ever!
HOLIDAYS at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort return in November and we’re taking you inside the fun to help you build your most awesome day ever!
Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!
The TECO Manatee Viewing Center is back open for the season! This is one of our favorite free things to do with the kids in Tampa Bay!
Your Guide to the Best Pumpkin Patches from around Tampa Bay! Get ready for an amazing experience to welcome Fall – and some great pictures!
