INSIDE LOOK: What to expect at Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 2025
Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on September 5, 2025 and we’re dishing on all the details to help you plan a night of fright!
Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on September 5, 2025 and we’re dishing on all the details to help you plan a night of fright!
Halloween is on the horizon! What better way to get into the spooky spirit than to experience a haunted house?
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…
Free Museum Day is on September 20, 2025! Check out the participating museums around Tampa Bay where you can take advantage of free admission.
Remembering the joyful legacy of Dr. Michael Mcilwain and what he meant to his patients and the Tampa Bay community.
What to expect from the Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour in Tampa, including songs, cast appearances, VIP upgrades, and more!
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”.
Can a machine think like you? Learn like you? Starting September 6, visitors at MOSI can find out in a brand-new way with the opening of Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine, a hands-on exhibit that makes the world of AI exciting, accessible, and unforgettable.
You’ve got a lot on your plate during the holidays, so we’ve compiled the best list of places for Christmas brunch!
The Best Christmas Dinner Spots in Tampa Bay – from Sit Down Restaurants to Amazing To Go Christmas Meals!
We’re sharing our favorite free and cheap holiday events and Christmas events in Tampa Bay to help you save!
Christmas Lights are starting to Sparkle in Tampa Bay! Get into the Holiday Spirit with a stroll or drive by these beautiful Christmas lights!
National Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 8th, and this year will mark Tampa Bay’s biggest and best celebration in history!
An Inside Look at Hillsborough County Children’s Board Family Resource Center and how they promote healthy child development.
From the best eats to the best storytellers, here are the best things to do with kids at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays 2023.
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.
Meet the local 6-year-old boy who became the inspiration for the book “A Boy with Blue Dino Glasses.”
Meet Goosebumps legend R.L. Stine, meet bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson, and more YA BY THE BAY: Story Warrior Festival.
Work smarter, not harder with these easy meatless dinners that you can whip up between carpool runs.
Fall is the perfect time to get your kids moving, learning and having fun through YMCA fall sports.
Get to know Candace Donnelly and Whitney Williams, co-hosts of the popular parenting podcast, Mom Group Chat.
Check out the Hillsborough County Public Library’s collection of hands-on kids’ tech for fostering curiosity and igniting a passion for learning in children.
Check out why Great Explorations children’s museum in St. Petersburg is the perfect place to unleash your toddler’s imagination and creativity!
Triathlon siblings, Miller and Linden Brown, are making waves in Tampa Bay and sharing advice for other kids who dream of crossing the finish line.
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…
Sixteen-year-old Carson Scoville is strong. Despite two cancer diagnoses, countless treatments and a recent genetic finding that increases his risk for developing cancer, he stays positive. This summer, Carson learned he has Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a rare inherited condition caused by mutations in the TP53 tumor suppressor gene. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital pediatric hematologist-oncologist…
Check out this quick at-home backpack safety check for parents from the experts at After Hour Pediatrics to help support growing bodies.
Discover how doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s were able to cure a patient born with sickle cell disease thanks to her bone marrow donor.
This month, the Glazer Children’s Museum is marking a milestone: 15 Years of Play! To celebrate, Florida residents can enjoy $15 admission all September long.
Among the bottle warmers, sleep technology and adorable crib bedding that you might be putting on your baby registry, there is one thing that is so important that you cannot go home from the hospital without it: your baby’s car seat. In terms of safety, comfort and peace of mind, it may be the most…
The Juvenile Welfare Board is sharing science-based tips to help your baby learn and grow during its first transformative 1,000 days.
The YMCA is sharing everything parents need to know about YMCA membership benefits and how the Y works for the entire household.
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 of local parents has curated this list of awesome things to do Labor Day weekend in Tampa Bay with the kids!
Step behind the scenes of Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs to see how chefs, designers, and Disney teams created its first-ever Halloween transformation with festive food, décor, and vintage tunes.
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!
Discover exciting arts education classes offered this Fall at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall for students ages 5 and up!
Learn how Van Ayres is shaping excellence in Hillsborough County Public Schools with a focus on growth and goals.
If your kids are still on summer sleep schedules, this guide to back-to-school sleep routines will help you reset things before the first day.
Florida’s popular Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns in 2025 on Friday, August 1-Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Read about Dr. Lisa Hayes, a pediatrician and mom, and how she’s building her own practice while navigating motherhood and life’s challenges.
Pre-IB Biology teacher at Strawberry Crest High, Yung Ramano, is sharing how STEM students are being prepared for world-changing careers.
Read how Samira Garcia is embracing her passion for dance at Blake High School and inspiring others to follow their artistic dreams!
The experts at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital are sharing tips to help families and help kids mentally prepare for hurricane season.
Learn how Kniya Godfrey helped Bloomingdale’s girls’ basketball team win its first state title and what inspires her on and off the court.
Read about all the fun waiting for your family at Dinosaur World, including new ride-on dinos, splash pads, fossil digs, and more!
As we head into the school year, securing reliable, enriching care for your child is key: YMCA Before and After School Programs has you covered.
Learn how Aahan Swain’s experience in robotics and coding is preparing him for a future in medicine and inspiring others to never give up!
Learn why child heatstroke deaths in hot cars continue to happen and the simple steps that can help prevent them.
Find out how nature is the best classroom for early childhood education, from STEM lessons to emotional growth and creativity.
Discover how Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH is helping kids feel calm and supported during medical procedures with VR and child life experts.
The experts at After Hours Pediatrics are sharing easy steps parents can take to keep kids healthy as we get ready to dive back into school season.
Monster Jam is roaring back into Tampa at Benchmark International Arena on August 15-17, 2025! We’re sharing some highlights to know before you go!
Immerse yourself in the world of art during Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet at The Straz Center and experience the artists’ work in a unique new way!
The all-new Weeki Wachee Mermaid Experience is helping mermaid dreams come true -going on now until September 25, 2025!
Discover the full character lineup in Disney’s new Starlight parade at Magic Kingdom, including Moana, Bruno, Elsa, and Whimsy the starlight train, plus tips for families planning to watch.
This fall, the museum will be replacing its popular Free Tuesdays program with Play for Everyone initiative to give families in need more flexibility and access to the museum.
Celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with your kids at Space Exploration Day at MOSI. Read about all the fun things to do!
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.