10 Cool Places to Buy a Christmas Tree this Year in Tampa Bay
We’re sharing some of our favorite places to buy Christmas trees in Tampa Bay, including where to cut your own tree.
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Q&A with Veronica Tierra of Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Coming to The Straz!
Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert is heading to the Straz Center this Saturday, November 30, and we caught up with the show’s host to learn all about what to expect!
Where to get Thanksgiving Dinner in Tampa Bay: Dine in Restaurants and To-Go Options
Let someone else do the cooking! We’re sharing our top picks of Thanksgiving Dinner take-out and dining in options in Tampa Bay.
NEW Festive Fun Arrives in Downtown Tampa at Winter Village
Curtis Hixon Park has transformed into a Winter Village once again filled with holiday lights, ice-skating, theme nights, curling, NEW ice-skating shows, and MORE!
How Your Family Can Give the Gift of HOPE at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent
There is an urgent need for food and toy donations at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. We’re sharing ways your family can help.
SNEAK PEEK: Peak Surf Park Coming to Tampa Bay as soon as 2027
Get a first look at renderings of the planned Peak Surf Park in the Two Rivers development in Pasco County.
Minecraft is Coming to Life in an ALL-NEW Attraction!
Best-selling video game Minecraft is coming to life in an ALL-NEW attraction! Check out what we know so far and when to expect this new immersive experience!
Soar into the future with MOSI’s expanded Drone Zone!
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!
Splash Into the Holidays with the ALL-NEW YuleTides at The Florida Aquarium!
The Florida Aquarium is bring a NEW holiday tradition to Tampa Bay! Check out what you can experience at YuleTides, from November 29-January 5.
How to Volunteer with the Kids in Tampa Bay: 10+ ways to give back
We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!
Where to See Santa at Walt Disney World
Our complete guide on Where to See Santa at Walt Disney World will make it easy for your family to see Santa Claus at Disney.
INSIDE LOOK: What to Expect at Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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.
Catch All the Festive Films This Season with Tampa Theatre’s Holiday Classics!
Tampa Theatre’s Holiday Classics lineup is back for 2024, and you can catch some of your favorite festive flicks at the city’s most iconic theatre this season!
Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with The Return of ICE!
Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with ICE! featuring Elf! Buddy the Elf and his friends return this year for some magical holiday fun.
Clearwater Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
These Clearwater restauerants will take care of your Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with family and less time cooking.
Yes, you CAN cut down your own Florida Christmas Tree at Ergle Tree Farm!
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 Best Holiday Shows in Tampa Bay to See With the Kids
We’re sharing some of our favorite Christmas shows on stage in Tampa Bay to help you plan your December to remember.
Veterans Day Deals and Freebies Around Tampa Bay
Veterans Day is on Monday, November 11, and there are several places around Tampa Bay offering deals to veterans and their families this weekend.
15 Awesome Holiday Parades and Lighted Boat Parades in Tampa Bay
Parades are such a fun way to celebrate the holidays with the family and the best part is, it’s free to attend!
Blippi is Coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!
Join everyone’s favorite energetic friend, Blippi, for Blippi’s Interactive Experience at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay November 9 and 10!
St. Pete Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
Check out our list of St. Pete Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with your family and less time cooking.
Where to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay
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 Most Adorable Places to Celebrate Christmas on the Farm 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…
A Conversation for Moms: The conversation continues in the Maggie and the Moms Podcast!
Join Maggie and the Moms in their relatable new podcast for open and honest conversations about parenting and life’s challenges.
Travel Boredom? Not with a Library Card!
Explore the best library apps for road trips and keep your family entertained with free audiobooks, e-books, and more.
Moms to Know: Corina Kowalski, Bubbles & Blowouts
Learn how Corina Kowalski’s passion for beauty and community inspired Bubbles and Blowouts, a Tampa salon for everyone.
Conquering Kilimanjaro: A Father’s Journey to the Roof of Africa
Discover how Preston Rudie conquered the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and the life-changing journey that pushed his limits.
Turning Schools into Shelters – It’s a Team Effort
The Cafeteria Manager at Shields Middle School in Ruskin is sharing her experience turning schools into hurricane shelters this past October.
The Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH’s Top-Tier Pediatric Trauma Care Exemplifies National Injury Prevention Day
Learn what sets Tampa General’s pediatric trauma care at Muma Children’s Hospital apart, earning ‘Level 1’ service as one of only three in the state.
Tampa Family Health Centers: At the Heart of Nurturing Young Minds Through Behavioral Health Services in Tampa Bay
Learn how Tampa Family Health Centers is here to support parents and their children, offering behavioral health services in a safe space.
How Hurricanes Affect Mental Health and 10 Ways to Help Your Kids
The Center for Behavioral Health at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is sharing their top 10 tips to help your child cope following the stress of hurricanes.
Kids to Know: Remembering Jacob Ari Kamis (2006-2022)
Learn about Tampa teen, Jacob Ari Kamis, who’s legacy continues to shine through a photographer contest at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.
Thriving After Cancer at the Tampa YMCA
Get to know Alex Dalton, a 7-year-old cancer survivor who’s regaining his strength with the help of the Tampa YMCA’s newly launched Thrivers Club.
A Truly Golden Celebration
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital is turning 50! Take a look back through time celebrating 50 years of the Hospital’s care and impact on the Tampa Bay community.
Raising Readers in a Parent-Child Book Club
Corbett Prep is sharing simple tips on starting a family book club that everyone will look forward to and enjoy together.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Brings After-Hours Pediatric Urgent Care to Tampa
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital will soon offer a new service — an after-hours pediatric urgent care at the hospital’s outpatient care location in Tampa. The service is expected to open in early 2025, on weekday evenings, weekends and holidays. Sickness or injury can happen at any time and sometimes kids need care outside of…
Finding Light After Dark at Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Resilience After the Hurricanes
After 3 weeks of being closed after flooding from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is sharing their story of resilience.
Don’t miss out on the USPS letters from Santa program!
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!
Restaurants Near Brandon Open on Thanksgiving Day
Check out our list of places that will take care of your Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with family and less time cooking.
Awesome Florida Resident Deals in Tampa Bay and Beyond!
We’re sharing some amazing Florida resident deals at area attractions and resorts to help you plan your most epic local getaway ever!
Awesome Ways to Donate Halloween Candy or PLAY with Candy!
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!
INSIDE LOOK: Why we love HOLIDAYS at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
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!
Westchase Area Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
These restaurants in Westchase and nearby will take care of your Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with your family..
Scary Good: Our Team Shares Their Favorite DIY Halloween Costumes
Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!
The sweetest way to see Manatees: The TECO Manatee Viewing Center
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!
How to Recycle Your Halloween Candy Wrappers
With Halloween comes lots of candy! This Halloween, TerraCycle is giving people a great way to recycle their candy wrappers and eliminate waste!
Our Favorite Things to Do Thanksgiving Break in Tampa Bay
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.
Little Hands, Big Hearts: Ways to Give Back with Toddlers
We’re sharing fun and creative ways to give back with toddlers and how small acts of kindness have a big impact on your child and your community.
Holiday Break Camps in Tampa Bay 2024
School might be out but there are still plenty of awesome camps around town to keep the kids busy! Check out these cool camps for kids during the 2023 holiday season.
Hurricane Relief: How to volunteer and where to donate
The Tampa Bay area has experienced back-to-back natural disasters with Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented storm surge and then the winds and floods from the most powerful storm to hit our area in a century, Hurricane Milton. This means many of our neighbors are in need of your support.
Guppyween is Back for Halloween Weekend Fun at the Florida Aquarium!
Come one; come all to downtown Tampa and go under the deep boo sea for Guppyween at the Florida Aquarium on October 26 and 27, 2024!
Ghoulishly Good: Our Favorite Halloween Jokes for Kids
Who doesn’t love a good Halloween joke?? And since it’s been a chaotic couple of years, we could all use a good laugh.
Hurricane Milton: What’s OPEN in Tampa Bay and What’s Still Closed
We’re sharing spots around town that are open and which ones remain closed around town in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
The Best Turkey Trots in Tampa Bay this Thanksgiving
We’ve got a list of great family-friendly Turkey Trots in Tampa this Thanksgiving that will help your family burn energy and have fun!
How to create a hurricane kit and find out if you live in an evacuation zone
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital offers expert advice on how to prepare and we’re sharing ways to connect with local emergency management.
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.
How to Decorate the Perfect Pumpkin
At the Glazer Children’s Museum, the staff put on a fiercely competitive pumpkin decorating contest, and they’re sharing expert tips!
Kids to Know: Wee Macree Junior Leadership Board
Get to know the kids behind the Wee Macree 501c3 nonprofit Junior Leadership Board who serve the mission of ‘kids helping kids’ in Tampa Bay!
From Shared Values to Lasting Impact: A Journey of Excellence and Leadership at Tarpon Springs High School
It began as a chance meeting nearly thirty years ago at a Drum Corps International championship, which set the stage for an enduring partnership. He was there composing music; she was competing with a color guard group. A year later, Kevin and Jeannine Ford were married, beginning a lifelong journey of purpose together. Tarpon Springs…
“Not so Spooky” Spooky Reads for Pre-Teens
A couple of months ago, a 9-year boy and his mom came up to the information desk, and the boy asked for a scary book. His mom looked at me and, shaking her head, said, “But not too scary; he also gets nightmares.” “I got you!” I responded. I have curated a list of horror-ish…
