We’re sharing all of the best farms where you can pick citrus, veggies, berries, and more!
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.
MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry, is ready to blow your mind with Florida’s largest digital dome theater and planetarium!
Discover how the newly launched Tampa Bay Diaper Bank is making a difference for families facing diaper need in Hillsborough County.
The Tampa Bay Rays will play this season at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa and we’re dishing on the details!
There are so many awesome places to take Easter Bunny pictures in Tampa Bay! We are going to start our list with ongoing photo opportunities so there’s more flexibility with your busy schedule and then we’ll cap it off with large events where the Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance for pictures! (We’ll…
The sweet blueberries are ready for the picking at several farms and we’re showing you where!
The Glazer Children’s Museum unveiled its expanded FORTS exhibit on the second floor, and it’s what every kid’s fort-building dreams are made of.
We live where the world comes to play, so you don’t have to go too far this Spring Break to find an epic family adventure in Tampa Bay!
Springtime in Tampa Bay means a weekend schedule packed with festivals. A few of our favorites are back, and we have a NEW addition this year.
Join in some great St. Patrick’s Day events in Tampa Bay, Clearwater & St. Pete!
We’re sharing some of our favorite flower fields where you can pick flowers right now in Tampa Bay!
When it comes to theming and things to do, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s hotels are easily a top pick for family travel.
Have a kid who loves dinos? We’re sharing all of the places where you can see dinosaurs in Tampa Bay and even awesome exhibits that are worth the drive!
Learn about Ananda Farm in Terra Ceia through a discussion with the owners, who share how they turned their dream into a farm-focused escape.
Discover how BayCare Kids partners with Clearwater Marine Aquarium to teach kids about wellness, with Dr. Christina Canody sharing health tips.
Give your next visit to ZooTampa a VIP twist by upgrading your day with an up-close animal encounter or backstage tour!
Join us for a peek at what to expect at Dinos Unearthed at ZooTampa!
We can sometimes spot a rocket launch from here in Tampa, but why not experience one up close at least once before the kids grow up?
We’re sharing some of our team’s favorite Florida state parks to visit with the kids near the Tampa Bay area and beyond!
The 90th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival is back in 2025, kicking off on February 27 through March 9. The theme for this year is “The Stage is Set!” We guarantee that there will be no shortage of strawberry shortcake… and strawberry everything at the festival, so come hungry! Bring cash too since you’ll need it…
Join us as we take you through what to expect at LEGO NINJAGO Weekends which is being celebrated through February 17, 2025!
The Florida State Fair is back February 6-17, 2025, at the Florida State Fairgrounds with even more family fun! We’re sharing some of our favorite things to do with little ones!
“North America’s most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm” is heading to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this spring and we’re giving you a sneak peek!
Read about the best things to do in Park City, from winter skiing to summer activities, and find top spots for dining, and family adventures.
Come on out to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to celebrate the pirate-themed Kids Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from January 25 to February 9, 2025.
The Florida Aquarium wants your Gasparilla beads! In exchange, they’re offering discounts on admisison if you donate!
You only have a limited time to register for the free Junior Space Explorer Pass for kids age 5 and younger
Keep your cool at one of our favorite water parks in Tampa Bay! From theme parks to community parks, we’re dishing on all of our top spots!
Monster Jam is roaring back to Tampa Bay for two action-packed shows at Raymond James Stadium on February 1 and 2! We’re sharing some highlights to know before you go!
Did you know that the Florida State Fair used to be celebrated with Gasparilla? We’re sharing the deets on these two beloved Tampa events.
Discover how the PBS series Hope in the Water highlights the importance of sustainable seafood and saving our oceans.
It’s going to be another exciting year with NEW ways to play in 2025 in Tampa Bay with new exhibits to experience, a record-breaking planetarium, and so much more!!
‘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.
We’re sharing some of our favorite spots to take pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay.
Come aboard with us as we share our adventure on The Lost Pearl’s ‘A Pirate’s Christmas Cruise’ in Downtown Tampa!
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!
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.
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.
We’re sharing some of our favorite places to buy Christmas trees in Tampa Bay, including where to cut your own tree.
There is an urgent need for food and toy donations at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. We’re sharing ways your family can help.
Get a first look at renderings of the planned Peak Surf Park in the Two Rivers development in Pasco County.
MOSI recently expanded its Drone Zone, adding even more square footage and obstacles along with a chance to explore eveyrhting you need to know about drones!
We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!
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.
Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with ICE! featuring Elf! Buddy the Elf and his friends return this year for some magical holiday fun.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns in 2024 on select nights from November 8 through December 20. We’re sharing our favorite things about this magical event!
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!
We’re sharing some of our favorite Christmas shows on stage in Tampa Bay to help you plan your December to remember.
The beloved holiday performance is returning to the stage in 2024! We’re sharing our favorite places to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay.
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…
Join Maggie and the Moms in their relatable new podcast for open and honest conversations about parenting and life’s challenges.
After 3 weeks of being closed after flooding from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is sharing their story of resilience.
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!
Did your little ghosts and goblins come home with a huge haul of Halloween candy? We’re sharing some of our favorite ways to donate Halloween candy and even use the candy in fun science experiments!
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!
If you’re not up for trick-or-treating in your neighborhood…or even want to snag some treats before Halloween, there are some SPOOKtacular events happening throughout October, including some huge outdoor trick-or-treating events on Halloween weekend!
Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!
