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.
Things to Do
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
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!
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!!
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!
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…
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!
INSIDE LOOK: Pirate Water Taxi’s 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!
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Exploring Myakka River State Park as a Family
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.
