Hurricane Helene: What’s Still OPEN in Tampa Bay and What’s Closed
Businesses and parks throughout Tampa Bay may experience different levels of impact as Hurricane Helene approaches. Some businesses have decided to close out of caution on Thursday, September 26, and some have decided to close early on Wednesday, September 25 in preparation for the storm.
We will continue to update this list with more information as it comes through, however, it is still best to check in with each business. Drive safely!
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What’s OPEN in Tampa on Thursday, September 26:
As a reminder–check with each location’s link we’ve included to stay up-to-date as openings can change. And drive safely.
If you need to get out and play:
- MOSI: 4801 E Fowler Ave (Open during normal business hours from 10 am-5 pm.)
- LEGOLAND Florida: open during normal business hours according to the website from 10 am-5 pm
- Peppa Pig Theme Park: open during normal business hours from 10 am-5 pm
- Altitude Trampoline Park in Tampa: 4340 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa (Open from 10 pm-9 pm)
- Urban Air Adventure Park in New Tampa: 6250 Commerce Palms Drive, Tampa. (Open from 10 am-8 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Urban Air Adventure Park in Port Richey: 9560 US 19, Port Richey (open from 12 pm-8 pm)
- Chuck E Cheese: Various locations
- Walt Disney World: If you have an annual pass or days to use, the theme parks are still open as of now. Please continue to check back for updates.
If you need to shop for last-minute items:
- Publix is using this page to update store status. As of late this morning, most stores appear to be open
- Whole Foods
- Fresh Market
- Home Depot stories also appear to be open
- Lowe’s stores also appear to be open
Tampa Area Confirmed Closures for Wednesday and/or Thursday, September 26:
*Please note, these dates are subject to change.
City of Tampa Parks and Recreation:
After school programs are closed on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26.
Hillsborough County Parks and Preserves:
Facilities will be closed on Wednesday, September 25, and Thursday, September 26.
Pinellas County Parks and Preserves:
Regardless of where the storm goes, Pinellas County could experience dangerous impacts. There is currently a mandatory evacuation for Zone A and all mobile homes.
Tampa International Airport:
Tampa International Airport will suspend flight operations at 2 am on Thursday and will resume flights when safe to do so.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport:
The airport’s terminal building will close after the last flight arrival on Wednesday, September 25, and will remain closed all day Thursday, September 26. Flights will resume Friday morning.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay:
Following the latest updates on Hurricane Helene, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be closed all day Thursday, September 26 For any ticket questions, please contact BGA.GuestInformation@seaworld.com.
ZooTampa:
The zoo will be closed to guests on Thursday, September 26. The zoo plans to resume operations on Friday, September 27, including Creatures of the Night.
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center at The St. Pete Pier:
Closed on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26.
Sunken Gardens:
Sunken Gardens will be closed on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26.
Great Explorations Childrens Museum:
Great Explorations will be closed Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26.
MOSI:
No closures announced yet.
Glazer Children’s Museum:
No closures announced yet.
Currently, no closure has been announced.
Straz Center:
The Straz Center will be closed on Thursday, September 26. Ticket holders will be notified individually.
Florida Aquarium:
The aquarium will be closed on Thursday, September 26.
The Dali Museum:
The Dali will be closed on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium:
CMA will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 25. It will remain closed on Thursday, September 26 until further notice.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature:
The museum will be closed on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27.
LEGOLAND Florida (including Water Park and Peppa Pig Theme Park):
Currently, no closure has been announced.
Tampa Bay Lightning:
Currently, no closure has been announced.
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA):
PSTA will be suspending transit service on Thursday, September 26.
Hillsborough County Public Libraries:
All HCPL locations will be closed at 5 pm on Wednesday, September 25 and all day on Thursday, September 26.