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!
Things to Do
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 on select days through February 15, 2026!
- Things to Do | Family Fun | Family Life>Fun>Holidays>Gasparilla | Life + Home | Parenting | Pregnancy to Preschool Years
What to expect at the Children’s Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll
Possibly the most adorable event in the world, the Preschooler’s Stroll (launched in 2005) is an opportunity for the under-5 crowd to show their buccaneer spirit right before the main event, the Children’s Gasparilla Parade.
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!
“Pirate Invasion” takes over Glazer Children’s Museum
The Pirate Invasion, a family-friendly Gasparilla celebration, runs January 6-31, 2026.
- Attractions | Busch Gardens | Legoland | MOSI | Things to Do | ZooTampa
What’s NEW in 2026 in Tampa Bay: NEW ways to play and exhibits to experience!
It’s going to be a BIG year in Tampa Bay with groundbreaking new rides and exhibits. And when we say ground-breaking…we mean it! We’re talking a first-of-its-kind coaster at LEGOLAND, the largest lion and hyena exhibit in the country, and even the largest expansion in its history at ZooTampa!
Get Ready to Party! Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey® returns in 2026 with NEW Show
We got a SNEAK PEEK of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® circus, which is about to make history again when it debuts its new production of the “Greatest Show on Earth®” right here in Tampa Bay, kicking off its next ALL-NEW national tour at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Jan. 2-4, 2026.
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!
Q & A: STOMP’s Dilian Cantrell Prepares to Make Some Noise at The Straz Center this Month
We caught up with STOMP’s Dilian Cantrell before the pulse-pounding hit show makes a bang at The Straz Center later this month.
INSIDE LOOK: The magic of bringing Nutcracker to life at the Straz Center in Tampa
We’re taking you inside the production of Nutcracker by Next Generation Ballet® at the Straz which has been months in the making.
- MOSI | Museums | Things to Do
Set Your Imagination in Motion at MOSI’s Leonardo da Vinci Exhibit in January
Get ready to crank, spin and fly into the mind of the world’s greatest inventor at “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion” at MOSI next month!
INSIDE LOOK: onbikes Builds More Than Just Bikes in Tampa Bay
One of our favorite events happens every December with the onbikes organization. My family and friends have been longtime supporters of this organization and its mission to gift bikes to kids and people in Tampa Bay.
The Play List: Play all day at the St. Pete Pier
Looking for something fun to do outdoors to take advantage of Florida’s beautiful “winter” weather? Go for a day of play at the St. Pete Pier!
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! Bookmark this page and check back in at a later date, as we will continue to update this post as announcements…
INSIDE LOOK: “Lucy Sparrow’s Quick Shop” at FloridaRAMA in St. Pete
World-renowned felt artist Lucy Sparrow is bringing her whimsical creations back to Tampa Bay, this time at FloridaRAMA in St. Pete beginning November 21, 2025.
LEGOLAND Florida launches Junior Galaxy Explorers contest for young builders
LEGOLAND® Florida and LEGOLAND® California Resorts are teaming up for a nationwide search to form a team of creative Junior Galaxy Explorers who will be the first to ride the Galacticoaster on opening day on their designated coast!
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Welcomes Back Manatees to its Dr. James “Buddy” Powell Manatee Rehabilitation Center
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) has officially reopened its Manatee Rehabilitation Center and welcomed its first new patients of the year—three juvenile manatees named Sabal, Orchid, and Vora.
INSIDE LOOK: ICE! at the Gaylord Palms featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Gaylord Palms will celebrate the holidays with ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends return this year for some magical holiday fun.
15+ Best Farmers Markets in Tampa Bay for Farm Fresh Produce
We’re dishing on our favorite farmers markets in Tampa Bay for farm fresh, locally grown produce, local honey, and more!
