20+ FUN Things to Do in Tampa Bay with Kids this Weekend
We’ve rounded up our list of events going on this weekend, including the last weekend of Florida Strawberry Festival, Back to the Beach at Treasure Island, and MORE!
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Things to Do | Day Trips | Family Fun | Farms | Food + Drink | Food and Drink | Parenting | Spring Break | Spring Family Fun
U-Pick Farms in Tampa Bay: Where to pick citrus, strawberries, and veggies now!
We’re sharing all of the best farms where you can pick citrus, veggies, berries, and more!
The World’s Largest LEGO ® Festival is Coming to LEGOLAND Florida!
The new LEGO ® Festival is a celebration of PLAY and will be held at all seven LEGOLAND Resorts where kids can let their imaginations can run wild and creativity knows no limits!
Things to Do | Family Fun | Featured | Parenting | Parks + Attractions | Pregnancy to Preschool Years
EXTENDED: The Busch Gardens + Adventure Island FREE Preschool Card is Back in 2025!
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.
INSIDE LOOK: Dinos Unearthed invade ZooTampa!
Join us for a peek at what to expect at Dinos Unearthed at ZooTampa!
Sports | Featured | In Print | Things to Do
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Debut ‘She is Football Weekend’ with Family-Friendly 5K and Market
Read about She Is Football Weekend on March 7-8 and the Buccaneers’ efforts to empower women in football through tournaments, leadership, and community.
Things to Do | Disney + Central Florida Fun | Family Fun | Parks + Attractions | Summer Break Fun | Videos
The BEST places to watch a rocket launch in Florida
We can sometimes spot a rocket launch from here in Tampa, but why not experience one up close at least once before the kids grow up?
Florida State Parks You Must Visit with the Kids
We’re sharing some of our team’s favorite Florida state parks to visit with the kids near the Tampa Bay area and beyond!
Disney + Central Florida Fun | Attractions | Central Florida | Disney | Spring Break | Spring Family Fun | Theme Parks | Things to Do
A Parent’s Guide to EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2025
Discover the magic of nature and Disney combined at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2024. From enchanting topiaries to family-friendly activities, this guide offers everything parents need for a memorable visit with their kids.
The BEST Things to Do this Spring Break in Tampa Bay with the Kids
We live where the world comes to play, so you don’t have to go too far this Spring Break to find an epic family adventure in Tampa Bay!
Power Up! Check out What to Expect at the NEW Universal Orlando Epic Universe’s SUPER NINTENDO WORLD!
Universal Orlando’s SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is one of the immersive worlds at the NEW Epic Universe, opening to the public on May 22, 2025.
NINJAGO Weekends at LEGOLAND Florida: Here’s what to expect
Join us as we take you through what to expect at LEGO NINJAGO Weekends which is being celebrated through February 17, 2025!
Our Favorite Things to Do with the Kids at the Florida State Fair!
The Florida State Fair is back February 6-17, 2025, at the Florida State Fairgrounds with even more family fun! We’re sharing some of our favorite things to do with little ones!
SNEAK PEEK: The NEW Wild Oasis Realm coming this spring to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!
“North America’s most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm” is heading to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this spring and we’re giving you a sneak peek!
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.
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.Â
RECYCLE Your Gasparilla Beads and Get Admission Discounts at Florida Aquarium!
The Florida Aquarium wants your Gasparilla beads! In exchange, they’re offering discounts on admisison if you donate!
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!
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parades and Events in Tampa Bay
Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. this holiday weekend in Tampa Bay. From parades to special events, there is something for every family on our list!
Where to see dinosaurs in Tampa Bay
Have a kid who loves dinos? We’re sharing all of the places where you can see dinosaurs in Tampa Bay and even awesome exhibits that are worth the drive!
Attractions | Beaches + Waterparks + Splashpads | Spring Break | Spring Family Fun | Summer Break Fun | Things to Do
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!
Monster Jam Returns to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium in 2025!
Monster Jam is roaring back to Tampa Bay for two action-packed shows at Raymond James Stadium on February 1 and 2! We’re sharing some highlights to know before you go!
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!!
Our Favorite Family-Friendly NOON Year’s Eve Events in Tampa Bay!
There are so many unique and FUN ways to ring in 2025 with a Noon Year’s Eve celebration with the kids! We’ve put together this list of some of our favorite family-friendly parties!
Florida’s Largest Planetarium to Open in 2025 at MOSI
MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry, is about to blow your mind as it prepares to unveil Florida’s largest digital dome theater and planetarium – the second largest in the country – inside the iconic blue dome that once housed an outdated IMAX theater.
How to Experience the Best Winter Break Ever in Tampa Bay
‘Tis the season for sleigh loads of winter break fun in Tampa Bay! We’re sharing our top picks of things to do!
Where to Eat Breakfast With Santa In Tampa Bay
Breakfast with Santa is a great way to let your kids see the big guy up close and personal. Fill the season with holiday cheer with one of these great breakfast with Santa options. Related: Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay Featured Breakfast with Santa Events Breakfast with Santa at Clearwater Marine…
SEA LIFE Florida—Opening May 23rd!
Explore SEA LIFE Florida, the all-new underwater world set to open at LEGOLAND Florida Resort on May 23rd!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
50+ Fall Events, Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Events, and MORE!
The 2024 list of pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and fall festivals in Tampa Bay is here and promises some ghoulishly good times.
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!
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.
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice at Watermelon Swim
It’s fall y’all! At Watermelon Swim we’re gearing up for our favorite time of the year, pumpkin season! Visit any of the four Watermelon Swim Pumpkin Patches from Oct. 4 to Oct. 31 to pick out the perfect pumpkin and support your community while getting in the fall spirit, because a portion of all proceeds…
St. Pete STEAMfest Returns for 7th Community Festival
St. Pete STEAMfest returns for the seventh community festival celebrating the study of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival, designed for families of children in preschool through eighth grade, brings hands-on experiential learning from some of the Tampa Bay area’s…
Jane Goodall is Bringing her Roots & Shoots Program to Tampa Bay This Weekend
Join Dr. Jane Goodall for a weekend filled with environment awareness. Join fellow students to learn how to help our environment and make the world a better place!
Make the Moments Count: 6 Ideas for One-On-One Time With Teens in Tampa
Our Teens Editor, Marisa Langford, is sharing her 6 Favorite Ideas for great things to do with teens in Tampa to really connect while having fun and exploring the city together.
Let’s Play Ball: September Game Day Fun with the Kids in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay’s pro teams are back at it and we’re showing you how to experience all the game day fun with kids!
The Best Weekly Classes and Open Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Tampa Bay
Tampa has changed and grown so much over the past few years of raising my daughters (ages 2 & 4). By now there are a TON of new options for toddlers since the end of the Covid/lockdown era and our littles are loving all the new playtime offerings. From long-time Tampa favorites like Carrollwood’s Little…
2024 Scalloping Season in Florida: It’s a Must Do Family Adventure
This may finally be the year your family gives scalloping in Florida a try! Scalloping season is nearly here and we’re dishing on the details.
STAYcation in Tampa Bay: All That’s NEW to Explore!
If you’re sticking around town and need some fun ideas of things to do during these final weeks of summer break, we’ve got you covered! Let’s explore all of the NEW ways to connect and play in Tampa Bay! What’s NEW: ZooTampa Clouded Leopard Encounter This experience returned last month to the zoo, giving you…
Library Discovery Pass is Your Ticket to FREE Summer Fun at Local Attractions
Did you know that with the Library Discovery Pass program included with your library card you get access to FREE experiences? Learn how!
FIRST LOOK: Indo-Pacific fish move into the Florida Aquarium’s Heart of the Sea habitat
The Florida Aquarium just unveiled the transformation of its second-largest exhibit, the Heart of the Sea habitat, welcoming thousands of new Indo-Pacific sea creatures!
Where to see July 4th fireworks in Tampa Bay in 2024
We’re sharing our favorite spots to watch July 4th fireworks in the Tampa Bay area!
The BEST Family-Friendly July 4th Events in Tampa Bay
There are some awesome July 4th fireworks in Tampa Bay for you to choose from whether you are looking for a waterfront celebration or at a park.
40+ BEST Free Things to Do with the Kids in Tampa Bay
You don’t have to be a penny pincher to want to take advantage of a free or cheap deal every now and then. This is the full guide to the most awesome free and cheap things to do in Tampa Bay with the kids!
Visit the NEW Capybara Chillout at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!
Capybaras are here! Visit, interact, and learn all about these adorable critters now through July 7 at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!
Pirate Water Taxi launching new Dolphin Cruise in Downtown Tampa
Pirate Water Taxi has a NEW dolphin cruise in downtown Tampa to give you landlubbers a chance to see dolphins up close in the wild in Tampa Bay.
INSIDE LOOK: New Stingray Feeding Experience at The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium just debuted a new Stingray Feeding Experience at its Stingray Beach touch tank, giving you a chance to see what it’s like to be a biologist who cares for these majestic creatures.
Celebrate LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s Summer Brick Party EVERY DAY!
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is kicking off its annual Summer Brick Party this June with returning favorites, exciting new characters, food, and MORE!
INSIDE LOOK: Very Eric Carle exhibit at Glazer Children’s Museum
Your child’s favorite book series is coming to life in a colorful and immersive way at Glazer Children’s Museum this summer!
INSIDE LOOK: Brick Dinos at MOSI
Embark on a timeless journey with your family at MOSI’s Brick Dinos exhibit, where creativity and history collide in an amazing display of dinosaurs crafted from LEGO bricks!
FREE and CHEAP Movies All Summer Long in Tampa Bay
Keep your cool and head to the movies this summer and take advantage of these FREE and CHEAP deals offered at Tampa Bay area theaters!