Attractions

Encanto Character Topiaries EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025 - image by Meghan Roth
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A Parent’s Guide to EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2025

Discover the magic of nature and Disney combined at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2025. From enchanting topiaries to family-friendly activities, this guide offers everything parents need for a memorable visit with their kids.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Manatee Rehabilitation Center people looking at manatees
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Releasing Tampa Bay’s Gentle Giants

It takes a village to raise a child – a familiar adage for parents. The same holds true for manatee rescue and rehabilitation, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is part of that village for Tampa Bay Area manatees. As of August 12, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Manatee Rehabilitation Center (MRC) is now open! Dr….

Bharat Chhabria Very Eric Carle exhibit
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Discover the Magic of Eric Carle at the Glazer Children’s Museum

This summer, the Glazer Children’s Museum invites Tampa families to dive into the whimsical world of Eric Carle with the “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit.” On display through Sept. 8, this enchanting exhibit brings the beloved author and illustrator’s vibrant stories to life, promising an unforgettable adventure for visitors…

Adventure Island Castaway Falls
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Dive into Fun this Summer at Adventure Island!

It’s summer in Florida, which means the heat is ON! What better way to cool off than by splashing around at a water park? One of our favorite ways to keep cool when the weather is hot is to spend the day at Adventure Island, Tampa’s island paradise. The park is chock full of thrilling…

Coral Conservation at the Florida Aquarium

Coral Rescue: A look inside the Florida Aquarium’s expanded Coral Conservation & Research Center

Dive into the heart of conservation with the Florida Aquarium’s expanded Coral Conservation & Research Center. Witness groundbreaking efforts in coral restoration and learn how you can contribute to safeguarding our oceans for future generations.

ZooTampa Manatee Critical Care Center
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ZooTampa’s Manatee Hat Trick: Rescue, Rehab, Release 

Manatees are among Tampa Bay’s natural gifts. Aquatic mammals and herbivores, manatees spend spring days swaying through our area’s warming waters. Endangered species, manatees don’t thrive in water colder than 68 degrees. With no natural predators, cold temperatures and boat propellors are manatees’ greatest threats. Through more than 20 years of life-saving work, ZooTampa’s world-renowned…

Big John's journey
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Meet the LaFace Family of RIPA & Associates, presenting sponsors of Big John the Triceratops

Chris LaFace, president and CEO at RIPA & Associates, along with his wife, Angela (a critical care surgeon who recently paused her career for increased family time), made a groundbreaking donation and support the Big John exhibit as presenting sponsors.

Bluey's Big Play coming to the Straz
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Behind the Scenes with Bluey! “Bluey’s Big Play” Coming to The Straz Center

Bluey is heading to Tampa for her first-ever stage show – Bluey’s Big Play! Head to The Straz Center on April 29 & 30 to see Bluey, Bingo, and all your favorite characters come to life!

Adventures with ASD: Swinging in the trees at TreeUmph
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Adventures with ASD: Swinging in the trees at TreeUmph

TreeUmph is a family-friendly obstacle course adventure that consists of many rope bridges, plank walking, rope swinging, wall climbing, and most important of all, ziplining! And all this is done while at 60 feet up in the air! TreeUmph, located in Bradenton, has seven intensity levels for everyone’s preference. I have never tried something like…

Endless Kid-Friendly Fun at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
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Endless Kid-Friendly Fun at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration

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…