Pirate Water Taxi is celebrating 10 years of sailing Tampa’s waterfront, and the crew wants to make it easier for you to get around by launching a new continuous loop. They’ve also added four new 49-passenger water taxis to their fleet that include on-board restrooms. A MUST with kiddos! This is such a unique way…
Join in some great St. Patrick’s Day events in Tampa Bay, Clearwater & St. Pete!
There’s big news out of Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA)! The team recently welcomed a brand-new species to CMA and to the Tampa Bay Area with the addition of three adorable harbor seals.
The Florida State Fair returns February 5-16, 2026, at the Florida State Fairgrounds with even more family fun! We’re sharing some of our favorite things to do with little ones!
Valentine’s Day is about sharing love with those around you. Here are some sweet ways to celebrate together as a family in Tampa Bay!
To say we LOVE Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park near downtown Tampa is an understatement. It is absolutely stunning! We highly encourage you to take the kids to explore the 25-acre park. We promise you…there is truly something for everyone here. Related: A Day on Pirate Water Taxi: An awesome way to explore Tampa with…
MOSI is stepping into the future by debuting NEW ways to learn and a NEW name that aligns more with their mission of being the area’s leading center for science learning.
The Florida Aquarium wants your Gasparilla beads! In exchange, they’re offering discounts on admisison if you donate!
We met up with Andrew Smith of YMKG and his wife, Cali, to talk about what Gasparilla means to them, the importance of giving back to the community, and why they love raising their family in Tampa Bay.
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!
Join us as we take you through what to expect at LEGO NINJAGO Weekends, which is being celebrated on select days through February 15, 2026!
You only have a limited time to register for the free Junior Space Explorer Pass for kids age 5 and younger
It’s going to be a BIG year in Tampa Bay with groundbreaking new rides and exhibits. And when we say ground-breaking…we mean it! We’re talking a first-of-its-kind coaster at LEGOLAND, the largest lion and hyena exhibit in the country, and even the largest expansion in its history at ZooTampa!
The Greatest Show on Earth is officially back after kicking off its national tour here in Tampa in early January, and if you went, we know you were wowed by the experience. Even before the historic Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus launched its all-new show, we got a chance to sit down with some of the stars of the show.
We got a SNEAK PEEK of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® circus, which is about to make history again when it debuts its new production of the “Greatest Show on Earth®” right here in Tampa Bay, kicking off its next ALL-NEW national tour at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Jan. 2-4, 2026.
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!
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!
We’re taking you inside the production of Nutcracker by Next Generation Ballet® at the Straz which has been months in the making.
‘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 sharing some of our favorite spots to take pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay.
World-renowned felt artist Lucy Sparrow is bringing her whimsical creations back to Tampa Bay, this time at FloridaRAMA in St. Pete beginning November 21, 2025.
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.
From single-day special events to family-friendly holiday events on the farms on weekends, there will be so much to explore and experience this year! Since we are still awaiting details for many of the holiday events this year, be sure to bookmark this page and revisit us. We will continue to update this post as…
You have to wonder, what would Tampa Bay look like if the Glazer family had not become the owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995? We would have a very different community, and not just because of football.
A real ice skating rink…outside…in the middle of downtown Tampa, Florida, where temps can easily peak in the mid-80s on any given afternoon in December? Yup! It’s totally possible, and it’s been happening every winter for the last ten years at Winter Village in Tampa!
LEGOLAND® Florida and LEGOLAND® California Resorts are teaming up for a nationwide search to form a team of creative Junior Galaxy Explorers who will be the first to ride the Galacticoaster on opening day on their designated coast!
Gaylord Palms will celebrate the holidays with ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends return this year for some magical holiday fun.
We’re dishing on our favorite farmers markets in Tampa Bay for farm fresh, locally grown produce, local honey, and more!
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.
Rather than overloading our kids with more toys and clutter, why not give the gift of experience in Tampa Bay? An annual pass or membership to a local attraction is not only cost-effective, it’s a gift that keeps on giving year–round to the entire family. Added bonus- many of the attractions that offer summer camps…
The beloved holiday performance is returning to the stage in 2024! We’re sharing our favorite places to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay.
The high cost of living and inflation continue to make a significant impact on families and the non-profit organizations that support them. If you are financially able, donating a new toy and even food for a local family in need will make a big difference this holiday season.
We’re sharing some of our favorite Christmas shows on stage in Tampa Bay to help you plan your December to remember.
He’s only in 8th grade, and yet Corbett Prep 8th grader Jacob Pham has already lived a dream of so many: performing in one of the longest-running shows on Broadway, “The Lion King.” But landing the role of Young Simba was not overnight success, but the result of years of hard work, perseverance and the…
Get to know Molly Lippincott, senior curator at ZooTampa at Lowry Park as the Zoo gets ready to debut all-new animal experiences in 2026!
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!
Lucky you for calling Tampa Bay home. There are so many things to do in Tampa Bay. From day camps to events and activities, we’ve got it all on our top picks list.
Tampa mom, Kas Miller, is hoping to help keep bellies full by bridging the gap with the launch of the Tampa Bay SNAP Gap Megalist.
We’re sharing some of our favorite places to buy Christmas trees in Tampa Bay, including where to cut your own tree.
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!
TPA All Access is returning to Tampa International Airport beginning November 3, and we can’t wait! It’s a chance to go to the Airsides and experience all of the amazing local restaurants and shops while you dream up your next big trip, no plane ticket necessary!
Metropolitan Ministries says it is serving double the number of families it typically serves, and it could get worse, but there are ways your family can help support them and the families they serve.
Yes, you and the kids can go dig for dinosaurs…and you can do it alongside the paleontologist who discovered Big John, the world’s largest triceratops, the dinosaur on display at Glazer Children’s Museum!
We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!
We’re sharing the best Halloween events for kids in Tampa Bay, along with trick-or-treating events, costume ideas, spooky snacks, and MORE!
Join us for a look at this year’s Harvest Days at Keel Farms and explore all of the fun fall farm fun for the family!
There’s a brand-new aquarium in Tampa Bay for you to explore with the kids, and it is absolutely incredible. We got a chance to get a peek at Mote SEA: Science Education Aquarium before opening day. So let’s dive into all the details so you can map out an epic day under the sea! When…
Your Guide to the Best Pumpkin Patches from around Tampa Bay! Get ready for an amazing experience to welcome Fall – and some great pictures!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! We’re sharing our favorite corn mazes in Tampa to explore this fall with the kids!
ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night family-friendly Halloween party is returning in 2025 for 13 nights with NEW treats and thrills!
Get to know Tampa Bay’s Bully Busters: Hillsborough County students who go above and beyond to fight bullying in our community.
Kids can join the Jr Bucs Fan Club today and receive a super cool welcome kit, member perks, special event invites, and more!
Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!
Join us as we take you for a look at what to expect at this SWEET event for families that includes trick-or-treating, fun activities, and more!
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!
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering FREE, one-day admission to kids ages 3 – 11 during the month of September in celebration of “Future Voyagers Month”.
Come aboard with us as we share our adventure on The Lost Pearl’s ‘A Pirate’s Christmas Cruise’ in Downtown Tampa!
The Lawrance family teaches life lessons to students at Corbett Preparatory School of IDS in Tampa through a new raised-bed garden system.
Teaching is a calling, and for Madeline Olivera, a fifth-grade math teacher at Corbett Prep in Tampa, it was a lifelong dream to share her love of learning with a new generation of students. Olivera gets to share this love of education at one of the most unique schools in the Tampa Bay Area, where…
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