Back in Time: A Day Trip to Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is only 55 miles from downtown Tampa, but it feels like a world away. Maggie Rodriguez takes you on a tour for a perfect day trip.
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20+ FUN Things to Do in Tampa Bay This Weekend
We’ve rounded up our list of events going on this weekend to help you plan your best weekend ever!
INSIDE LOOK: Pirate Water Taxi’s Haunted Tours Returning as a Spookeasy in 2026
Ahoy brave souls! Pirate Water Taxi’s Haunted Tours are about to set sail once again in downtown Tampa with ghostly characters, and eerie tales of the city’s past..
Blast Off for World Space Week with Seven Days of Discovery at MOSI
MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry, is blasting off with Space Week, featuring space-themed activities each day from October 4-10.
The BEST Halloween Events for Kids in Tampa Bay + MORE Fun!
We’re sharing the best Halloween events for kids in Tampa Bay, along with trick-or-treating events, costume ideas, spooky snacks, and MORE!
INSIDE LOOK: Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa returns with NEW thrills in 2026!
ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night family-friendly Halloween party is returning in 2026 for 15 select nights with NEW treats and thrills!
20+ Adorable Fall Festivals in Tampa Bay for Kids
These adorable Tampa Bay fall festivals will make you want to inhale the pumpkin spice! Fun for the whole family…and the pictures!
50+ Fall Events, Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Events, and MORE!
The 2025 list of pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and fall festivals in Tampa Bay is here and promises some ghoulishly good times.
20+ Best Pumpkin Patches in Tampa Bay to Visit with the Kids
Your Guide to the Best Pumpkin Patches from around Tampa Bay! Get ready for an amazing experience to welcome Fall – and some great pictures!
- Family Fun | Sports | St. Pete | Tampa | Things to Do
Let’s Get Rowdy! Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer is the Best Family Night Out in St. Pete
Plan a wholesome family evening at a Tampa Bay Rowdies game from start to finish with some locals-only secrets to maximizing your fun!
8+ Not-to-Miss Corn Mazes in Tampa Bay and Beyond
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! We’re sharing our favorite corn mazes in Tampa to explore this fall with the kids!
INSIDE LOOK: Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Teens
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Howl-O-Scream is a frightfully fun night out with your teens, and we’re dishing on all the details about the 2026 event!
Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Program Returns Sept. 20-Oct. 3, 2026!
For this limited time, you will be able to turn in an unused or expired car seat at guest services and receive a voucher for 20% off Target Circle Bonus on your next purchase of one car seat, booster seat, stroller, or other select baby home gear at Target!
A Dinner Date with the Kids at EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Take the kids on a culinary adventure around the world at EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival where you can taste and play all day!
What To Do When Head Lice Comes Home: Here’s Help For Busy Florida Families
As a busy parent you know what your typical week looks like. There are dropoffs and pickups, practices and homework, and dinner each and every day. Now imagine a note comes home from school with these words – “a case of head lice has been reported in your child’s classroom.” It adds just one more…
Spooky Scary Fun: Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour and A Nightmare on Franklin Street
The historic Tampa Theatre is one of the most haunted places in town and very October, you can have some spooky fun with their Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour and A Nightmare on Franklin Street.
INSIDE LOOK: The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios
This new experience is a space where families are encouraged to play, embrace their creativity, and immerse themselves in the nostalgia of beloved Disney films like never before!
Halloween For Tweens and Teens: Teen-Approved Frights and Fun
Marisa Langford is sharing fun, safe and most importantly TEEN-APPROVED options for Halloween for teens and tweens in Tampa Bay.
Spooktacular returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a NEW character and treats!
We’re showing you what it’s like to experience Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to help you plan a ghoulishly good day!
- Central Florida | Fall Family Fun | Halloween | Pregnancy to Preschool Years | Theme Parks | Things to Do
Peppa’s Halloween Party is an OINKTASTIC way to celebrate the season at Peppa Pig Theme Park!
Peppa Pig Theme Park is hosting Peppa’s Halloween Party on select days throughout October with trick-or-treating, costumed character meet-and-greets, and more!
Vitamin K for Newborns: What Every Parent Should Know
Vitamin K is an important part of newborn care, yet not every family understands why it is recommended after birth. Meghan Martin, M.D., a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, explains why the vitamin K shot — which is not a vaccine — plays a critical role in helping newborns’ blood…
