Universal Orlando Announces Opening Date for the ALL-NEW Epic Universe!
Universal’s Epic Universe is set to open on May 22, 2025, at Universal Orlando Resort! We’ve got the details on what to expect so far.
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7 Creative Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Dalia Colón is sharing ideas that go beyond the usual salads, stir-fries and smoothies with these super creative ways to eat more fruits and veggies.
Black Archives: Capturing African American Life in Photographs
The library is sharing ways to celebrate Black History Month, sharing photos and stories to inspire the next generation to be agents of change.
Tampa YMCA Launches Preschool Summer Enrichment Camp
Learn all about the brand new YMCA Preschool Summer Camp for 2-5 year olds, running from June 2 to August 8 at the Central City Family YMCA and Camp Sierra.
A Healthy Heart in Children Starts with Preventing and Treating Obesity
Did you know that excess weight in children can significantly impact their heart health and increase their risk of developing cardiovascular issues later in life? While many assume that high blood pressure, high cholesterol and abnormal heart muscle structure are only associated with adults, children with obesity can also suffer from these medical issues. The…
Building Culture That Lasts: Veteran Lacrosse Program Launchers Mindy and Paul McCord
Veteran coaches, Mindy and Paul McCord are trailblazing the way for USF Women’s Lacrosse and gearing up for their inaugural game on Feb. 7!
A Tale of Two Farms: Legacy Lives at Ananda and Keel Farms
Discover Ananda and Keel Farms, two of our favorite local farms offering fresh food and seasonal festivities that showcase the best of Florida farming!
Crafting From the Heart: Valentine’s Day Crafts from @CraftingaFunLife
Learn fun and easy Valentine’s Day crafts for the whole family, from handmade cards to DIY bracelets, for a creative and festive celebration.
Moms to Know: Tyra Andre, Mommy and Wee Travels
Learn about Tyra Andre’s journey from scientist to world traveler and how she turned her passion into a travel agency, “Mommy and Wee Travels.”
Run, or Walk… For Education!
The Hillsborough Co. Public Schools Race 4 Education is coming up on April 12! Sign Up now to help support students’ physical education.
Why Park City, Utah is a Perfect Getaway for Florida Families All Year Long
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.
Kids to Know: Isabella Cooley
Get to know Isabella Cooley, a young traveler and author of the book series “Let’s Explore with Isabella”, who’s explored 30+ countries!
Remember Your Gal-entines: Why friendships are key to happiness
Danielle Bayard Jackson explains why friendships are key to happiness and how to make this Galentine’s a meaningful celebration of connection.
Infant Receives Life-saving Heart Care at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Read about a family’s journey through pediatric heart surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, where expert care gave baby David a second chance.
Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Tampa Bay
Black History Month was created to acknowledge, congratulate and celebrate the many contributions of African Americans in the United States.
Heartfelt Gratitude: How BayCare Physicians Perform Daily Miracles for their Tiniest Patients
Learn how pediatric cardiologists at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital deliver support and offer lifelong congenital heart care to their tiniest patients.
10 Ideas for Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Cards
If you are in search of non-candy Valentine’s Day card ideas, look no further! Check out our favorite ideas that include FREE printables!
The BEST Hidden Things to Do at Disney Springs with Kids
There are plenty of things to do at Disney Springs with kids. We take a look at the best things to do with a family here.
Inside Santa Cecilia: Character Dining at Plaze de Coco Restaurant on the Disney Treasure
The Disney Pixar film “Coco” is a colorful celebration of music, family, and Mexican culture, and it’s got some unforgettable tunes, from “Remember Me” to “The World is Mi Familia.” The animated film has so much energy, that it’s no surprise kids love it. Now, aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, there’s…
Fun Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in Tampa!
Time to gather your girlfriends and celebrate a day that’s all about the strong bond of female friendship – Galentine’s Day!
NEW AT MOSI: Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas
Get your prehistoric questions ready. Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas opens January 25 at MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry, and it’s all about exploring what living, breathing dinosaurs were really like.
Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekends Return to Busch Gardens
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.
Banging all Drums! Waving all Scarves! Allisongs for Tots’ NEW LOCATION is Big, Beautiful and Ready for Students!
Allisongs for Tots, the beloved Hyde Park music studio for kids is moving into its brand-new home and throwing a party for families this Tuesday!
LEGOLAND Florida to invade the Children’s Gasparilla with a deal for kids!
LEGOLAND Florida will sail into the Children’s Gasparilla event with pre-parade character meet and greets and an AWESOME floats where kids can snag exclusive Gasparilla beads feauring a “Kids Go Free” deal!
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The BEST Water Parks in Tampa Bay: Keep cool and have FUN!
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!
Festival of the Arts at EPCOT: The Best Food and Activities for Kids
Learn about some of the best foods and activities for kids at the 2024 Epcot International Festival of the Arts.
Grossology: A Squishy, Oozy Adventure at MOSI Extended through April 27, 2025!
Alert! There’s a new MOSI exhibit opening soon! We’re giving you an inside look at Grossology, opening 9/14, all about the gross stuff our bodies do that will make you giggle and gasp!
New Year, New You: Why it’s Never too late to Reinvent Yourself
We’re chatting with Amy Schmidt, author of Cannonball!, on inspiring women to embrace change and start fresh at any stage of life.
Happiness Increases When Students Focus on Helping Others
Discover how Corbett Prep students and teachers learned how volunteering creates happiness when they worked together to create their new Watershed Warriors club.
Growing For All Children at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital – NEW Wesley Chapel Hospital Coming Soon!
Learn about how the #1 children’s hospital in Florida, Johns Hopkins All Children’s, is expanding to Wesley Chapel with a new 56-bed hospital coming soon!
Find Your Spark at the YMCA this New Year
Discover the benefits of joining the Y this year, from childcare to group exercise classes, to personal training to swimming, youth sports and so much more!
BRAIN ROT Yes, it’s a thing. And yes, you can do something about it.
Dr. Jennifer Katzensein shares what brain rot is and how it impacts kids today. Learn her tips to help prevent it and encourage healthier habits.
New Year, New Adventures at Your Public Library
Discover how public library resources can help you learn, explore, and create new opportunities for your family with free programs and tools.
Kids to Know: Touchdown Pass Foundation: Dylan Gandhi, Eaon McQuade, MJ Jones Jr.
Discover how the Touchdown Pass Foundation makes football accessible for kids by providing equipment and opportunities to play.
Rooted in History and Fun: The Florida State Fair and Gasparilla
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.
Sustainable Seafood: PBS docuseries “Hope in the Water” highlights the possibilities in our world’s waters
Discover how the PBS series Hope in the Water highlights the importance of sustainable seafood and saving our oceans.
Protein Lunchboxes: 6 Easy Ideas to Keep You Fueled All Day
Discover simple and delicious protein lunchboxes that will keep you energized and satisfied throughout your day.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Names Top Educators!
Did your child’s teacher make the list? See who’s been nominated for Teacher of the Year in Hillsborough County for 2024!
Life Behind Liam Coen’s Playbook: Football and Family with Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Offensive Coordinator
Learn all about how Liam Coen combines football and family in his busy life as an offensive coordinator coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
January Moms to Know: Amber Uhler, Mrs. Universe USA
Read about Amber Uhler’s story of perseverance, water safety advocacy, and her journey to becoming Mrs. Universe USA 2024.
7 Tips for Meatless Mondays
Discover 7 simple and practical tips to make Meatless Mondays fun, flavorful, and enjoyable for the whole family.
Reinventing Ringling: Creating an All-New Show for Generations of Families
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is returning with an ALL-NEW show in 2026. We caught up with Juliette Feld Grossman, who teamed up with her father to produce The Greatest Show on Earth, to talk about the evolution of the show.
What’s NEW in 2025: New Attractions, a Record-Breaking Planetarium, and MORE!
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!!
Where to Enjoy Encanto at Walt Disney World: 4 Spots for Magical Characters and Entertainment
Here are four different spots to celebrate with Encanto characters like Mirabel and Bruno, and more. There’s even one spot where you won’t need a theme park ticket!
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Next Generation Ballet alumnus Jarod Curley returns for Nutcracker at The Straz
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.
Kids get free admission at LEGOLAND® Florida on Sunday, Dec. 15 with toy donation
Kids can get in free at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort for one day only on Sunday, December 15, 2024, if they bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots through a partnership with Coca-Cola.
10 Kid-Friendly Ideas to Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Home
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!
Where to Meet Mickey, Disney Princesses, and MORE at Walt Disney World
It doesn’t matter how old you are. Whenever you see Mickey Mouse, you can’t help but smile. Interacting with and meeting Disney characters is a must when visiting Walt Disney World. However, finding them can sometimes be challenging. Get your camera and autograph book ready because we did the work for you, breaking down where…
8 Tips for Creating a Family Cookbook
This holiday season, the most cherished gift is one that can’t be bought in any store: a family cookbook. “It’s a super-special thing to have,” says Janet Keeler, Eckerd College food journalism instructor and author of “Cookielicious: 150 Fabulous Recipes to Bake & Share.” How to Make a Family Cookbook: Tips for Putting Together Your…
Give the Gift of Swimming this Holiday Season at Watermelon Swim
Learn why Watermelon Swim makes the perfect holiday gift. Give your child confidence and water safety skills that will last a lifetime.
Holiday Toy Safety Guide: Top 10 Dangerous Toys
Discover holiday toy safety tips and avoid dangerous toys that could harm your children by learning how to spot hidden hazards this holiday season.
Kids to Know: Nola Schoos
Learn about Nola Schoos, a 7-year-old who loves the beach, helps protect marine wildlife, and inspires others after Hurricane Helene.
Moms to Know: Souad Dreyfus
Read about Souad Dreyfus, founder of Open Arms Surrogacy, and how she helps families navigate their journey to parenthood.
10 Tips to Achieving Family Goals in 2025
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is sharing 10 expert tips for setting family goals for the new year and how goal setting helps build lifelong skills and to strengthen family bonds.
HCPS Students are Laying Down the Law!
Learn how Hillsborough Co. students are inspiring change at the state legislative level in Tallahassee during the annual “Ought to be a Law” event.
The 12 Days of Bookmas – Books to Gift this Christmas
Explore 12 books to gift this holiday season that will make your presents feel extra meaningful and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Navigating Parents’ Digital Dilemma: Balancing Technology and Education
Tech isn’t all bad! We’re sharing expert tips for parents on how to balance technology and education to promote safe and effective digital use.
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!
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!
