Hurricane Milton: What’s OPEN in Tampa Bay and What’s Still Closed
Many businesses and attractions throughout Tampa Bay are still closed due to complications from Hurricane Milton, but we are starting to see some reopen to offer respite for families. If you do decide to venture out, drive with extra caution, as debris still covers many roads, and traffic lights may be out. Treat traffic lights that are out as a 4-way stop.
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These are the openings and closures as of Saturday, October 12:
What’s OPEN this weekend in Tampa Bay:
Unless noted, the following places have reopened with regular operating hours. Check with each location’s social media pages to ensure they are open as things quickly change. We will continue to update this list with more information as it becomes available.
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will reopen at 10 am on Sunday, Oct 13, and also host Howl-O-Scream on Sunday night.
- LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park: LEGOLAND will be open during normal business hours, and Brick-or-Treat will resume as scheduled. There are lots of indoor play/build areas, so this is a great spot to seek air conditioning!
- Peppa Pig Theme Park in Winter Haven: Peppa Pig Theme Park will reopen on Friday, Oct 11, from 12 pm-4 pm and normal business hours beginning on Saturday, Oct 12, from 10 am- 5 pm.
- Glazer Children’s Museum: The museum will reopen on Saturday, Oct 12, from 9:30 am-5 pm with $10 admission per person all weekend. They also have wifi, outlets to charge electronics, and more. Be sure to check out the new Questioneers exhibit while you’re there and Big John, the world’s largest fossil triceratops!
- The Tampa Museum of Art: The museum will reopen on Saturday, Oct 12 at 10 am. Guests will also be able to use the museum’s free wifi and charging stations in the Vinik Family Education Center. Art classes will resume on Sunday, Oct 13.
- Imagine Museum in St. Pete: Admission will be free on Saturday, Oct 12, and Sunday, Oct 13, from 10 am-5 pm.
- Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Pete: The museum is now open during regular business hours.
- Pirate Water Taxi, Yacht Starship, Craft, and Bay Rocket in Tampa: The fleet is okay and will set sail again this weekend, including resuming its popular Haunted River Cruise!
- Sparkman Wharf in Tampa
- Dinosaur World in Plant City: Dinosaur World will reopen on Sunday, Oct 13 from 9 am-9 pm with discounted general admission on Oct 13 at $10. Jurassic Haunt is included with admission.
- Tampa International Airport: Good spot for air-conditioning and food!
- The Dali Museum will reopen on Saturday, Oct 12.
- Sweetfields Farm in Masaryktown: The farm will reopen this weekend for its annual fall festival!
- Harvestmoon Fun Farm in Masaryktown: The farm will reopen this weekend for its fall festival, too!
- DK Farms in Largo: The farm will open for its fall festival this weekend from 10 am-5 pm on both days.
- SkyZone Clearwater
- Altitude Tampa
- Urban Air New Tampa
- Empower Adventures Tampa Bay
- Pin Chasers in Tampa
You can also check out our list of fall and Halloween events around Tampa Bay to find out which ones are closed and which ones are still open this weekend.
What’s CLOSED in Tampa Bay:
Several places will be reopening within the next few days. Be sure to check their websites and social media pages for any changes and updates.
- MOSI: Due to Hurricane Milton, MOSI will reopen once power is restored.
- ZooTampa is still closed as repairs are still underway. An opening date is TBD. Ticket holders for Creatures of the Night during the closure may use them for any other night in October.
- The Straz Center will be closed through Sunday, October 13. All performances of “The Boy Who Loved Batman” and Patel Conservatory activities are canceled for those dates. Ticket holders will be contacted individually.
- Tampa Theatre is closed and will reopen on Monday, October 14.
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium will remain closed until further notice.
- The Florida Aquarium will be closed through the weekend.
- The James Museum in St. Pete: The museum will remain closed and will reopen on Monday, October 14.
- Tampa Bay History Center is closed and will reopen on Monday, October 14.
- FloridaRAMA will remain closed and will reopen on October 17.
- The St. Pete Pier’s Discovery Center will be closed until further notice.
- Multiple Florida State Parks are temporarily closed for hurricane preparations and damage. Check floridastateparks.org/StormUpdates for the latest information.
- Sunken Gardens will be closed until further notice.
- St. Pete Pier and Pier District: The St Pete Pier is closed until further notice. Stay up-to-date on the Pier’s socials for more.
- Largo Central Park is closed through Friday, October 11. Parks have not been inspected, so it’s best to avoid.
- City of Tampa Parks and Recreation: All parks and recreation centers are closed until further notice.
- Hillsborough County Parks and Preserves: Most facilities are closed.
- The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton: The museum will remain closed until further notice.
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is operating with limited service. Visit their website for route details.