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!
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.
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…
Swimming with manatees is a magical and unique experience you can only do in Crystal River. We’re sharing everything you need to know.
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…
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.
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!
Big John, the world’s largest fossil triceratops, is now on display at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa, and you can go nose to snout with him now!
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.
Bluey is heading to Tampa for her first-ever stage show – Bluey’s Big Play! Head to The Straz Center on April 29 & 30 to see Bluey, Bingo, and all your favorite characters come to life!
See what it’s like to play in the Measurement Rules traveling exhibit at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa!
Tall Ships St. Pete is a chance to immerse yourself in our nation’s maritime history whether you watch in awe from land or step on board one of the seven iconic ships, some dating as far back as the 1800s.
We’re sharing all you need to know to plan your day at Southshore Bay Lagoon, a 5-acre man-made lagoon where you can swim and enjoy fun water activities.
Tampa Pickleball Crew founders dish about the easy-to-learn sport with a newly minted Major League that’s taking over Tampa Bay!
We live here and PLAY here, so we know a thing or two about all fo the awesome things to do in Tampa Bay with the kids! We’re sharing some of our favorites to help you plan the best day ever with the family in gorgeous Tampa Bay.
Amidst the construction cranes dotting the landscape, you will see the electric wires that power the TECO Line Streetcar.
We’re sharing our favorite museums for kids in Tampa Bay that your kiddos are sure to love! From children’s musuems to history museums, there’s something for every family on our list.
It’s incredible how a magic show can bring out the kid in all of us. Visit Zubrick Magic Theatre for a night your family will never forget!
America’s funniest dad, Jim Gaffigan, heads to Tampa. We got the chance to chat with him about his show, his family, and his ties to Tampa.
We’re sharing our favorite things about the world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park to help you plan your best day ever!
The Museum of Science and Industry, MOSI, is offering even MORE fun things to do with the family and more is on the horizon.
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day is Saturday, Sept 17, 2022! We’re sharing which Tampa Bay area museums are taking part to open their doors for FREE.
These family favorite, kid-tested 100 things to do in Tampa Bay and more are included in the latest edition of author, Kristen Hare’s book.
See Tampa Bay in a while new away as you soar through the treetops. We’re sharing our top picks of places to zip lining in Tampa Bay.
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