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 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…
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!
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.
Tampa Bay’s pro teams are back at it and we’re showing you how to experience all the game day fun with kids!
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…
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.
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…
Did you know that with the Library Discovery Pass program included with your library card you get access to FREE experiences? Learn how!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is kicking off its annual Summer Brick Party this June with returning favorites, exciting new characters, food, and MORE!
Your child’s favorite book series is coming to life in a colorful and immersive way at Glazer Children’s Museum this summer!
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!
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!
Embark on a family adventure to Myakka River State Park, where the wild beauty of Florida unfolds. Perfect for families seeking both thrill and tranquility, it’s an experience that brings you closer to nature and each other.
One of Tampa’s favorite events, Riverfest, is returning with an amazing lineup of returning events, food, entertainment, and more on May 3 & 4, 2024.
Discover the magic of yesteryear with a family trip to Heritage Village in Largo. Explore historic homes, learn intriguing tales from the past, and enjoy this free attraction.
The Great American Solar Eclipse is about to make its way across the United States on Monday, April 8, 2024, and this spectacular show will be partially visible from Tampa Bay!
If you’ve got your heart set on bringing the kiddos to Walt Disney World this year…now is the time to take advantage of a great deal for Florida residents!
The Australia Realm is now open at ZooTampa. We’re dishing on the details about what to expect.
We’re sharing top tips on how to plan an epic day at Tampa Bay AifFest including how to get there, what to bring, and the event schedule.
Prepare to become the ultimate race car driver at the NEW Ferrari Build & Race Experience at LEGOLAND Florida Resort!
Did you know you can spend your entire trip to Walt Disney World and not step foot into the parks and still have a magical time? We’re showing you how!
Join us for a sneak peek of the new in-water stingray encounter debuting at ZooTampa!
At Glazer Children’s Museum, we’re in the business of teaching through play, so when we decided to celebrate Pi Day we knew it had to be fun.
Snorkeling is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. And what better place to learn all about sea critters than to snorkel the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay!
In partnership with tampabaydatenightguide.com Though we love our kids, sometimes it’s nice (and important) to have some one-on-one time with your significant other. We know it may not always be so easy to up and leave the house for a date night or day, so making plans can be a big deal. We’ve rounded up…
We’re sharing everything you need to know about this year’s Gasparilla Music Festival in downtown Tampa February 16-18, 2024!
Swimming with manatees is a magical and unique experience you can only do in Crystal River. We’re sharing everything you need to know.
We’re dishing on our favorite farmers markets in Tampa Bay for farm fresh, locally grown produce, local honey, and more!
Arrrgh you looking for a free adventure to enjoy with your bitty buccaneer this Gasparilla season? Aye know just the place. Point your sails in the direction of your local library and sally forth! With five types of early literacy programs being offered in-person, you’re sure to find a story time that fits your needs. We can’t…
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is once again transporting you back into prehistoric times so you and the kids can go nose to snout with some of the world’s most ferocious prehistoric predators. Prehistoric Predators is a limited-time exhibit and the final day to experience it is Sunday, April 28, 2024. The best part — it’s…
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is roaring back to life in an ALL-NEW reimagined show and we’re chatting 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.
2024 is going to be huge in Tampa Bay with NEW rides, attractions, and experiences for families—and we are loving it!
Did you know the Florida Grapefruit League has called our beautiful Sunshine State home for 130+ years? We’re showing you where you can catch a spring training game in Tampa Bay.
If the weather outside is not so ideal, don’t fret! There are tons of awesome indoor things to do with kids around Tampa Bay including trampoline parks, arcades, museums, and more!
Start warming up and check out the awesome list of Tampa Bay races for 2024 including the Gasparilla Distance Classic in February and MORE!!
Get your gloves ready! Snow Days are back at The Florida Aquarium and we’re giving you an INSIDE LOOK at this year’s event.
Enchant Christmas is back at Tropicana Field in St. Pete. We’re sharing everything you need to know before you go.
Calling all superheroes! Get ready to be part of something truly extraordinary at MOSI! The all-new DC Superheroes: Discover Your Superpowers! exhibit has taken over the MOSI dome building.
Oh, baby! The Mother of All Baby Showers presented by AdventHealth returns to Tampa Bay on Friday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa.
Experience Tampa Theatre’s haunting history and other chilling ghost stories of some of Tampa Bay’s spookiest spots.
Get ready for a radical time because 90s Con is heading to Tampa! Relive your past with nostalgic TV stars, musicians, and Disney princesses while creating awesome memories for you and your kids.
Original Disney princesses, Paige O’Hara and Linda Larkin talk to us about their experiences and princesses-turned-role models as they prepare to meet fans at 90s Con Tampa from September 15-17.
Splash pads are a great way for kids of any age to have fun and cool off. Check out our picks for some of the best splash pads in Tampa Bay!
The ALL-NEW Coachman Park in Clearwater is now open featuring an awesome playground, splash pad, concert venue, and more! Check out their lineup of grand opening events now through July 4th.
Take advantage of the Florida Junior Ranger Program and Every Kid Outdoors to get your child excited to explore our natural world (for free)!
Dinosaur World is a must-visit in Tampa Bay and they’ve added some pretty ROARsome additions recently including mini golf, a dino train, and more.
We’re sharing some of our favorite things to do in Tampa Bay from an epic scalloping adventure to a day at one of our amazing local water parks!
How great is it to have Orlando just down the road from Tampa? This summer is filled with all sorts of new fun things to do including new character meet and greets, new rides, and MORE!
Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa will soon be home to Big John, the world’s largest fossil triceratops for a three year exhibition.
Join us as we take you on a deep dive into what to expect when you walk underwater with The Florida Aquarium’s SeaTREK experience! Kids as young as 10 can participate too!
When we say you have to see it to believe how incredible it really is, we mean it when it comes to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. This brand-new privately built park on the outskirts of downtown Lakeland is a new place to play in Tampa Bay and we have a feeling it will quickly…
With big kids going back to school, we’re showing you fun weekday activities to keep your preschooler busy in Tampa Bay.
Today, it’s more important than ever to start teaching kids about helping the environment. Here are 10 ways kids can help save the planet!
We’re sharing everything you need to know before you book your Timberline Tampa glamping adventure and how to experience the must-do activities in Hillsborough River State Park.
