Eat, Drink and Be Scary: The most GHOULish Halloween dining spots in Florida
Get into spooky season when you dine at one of these family-friendly Florida restaurant haunts!
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Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Program Returns Sept. 20-Oct. 3, 2026!
For this limited time, you will be able to turn in an unused or expired car seat at guest services and receive a voucher for 20% off Target Circle Bonus on your next purchase of one car seat, booster seat, stroller, or other select baby home gear at Target!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Libraries have long served as centers of community and knowledge worldwide, and our patrons can take full advantage of our extensive facilities and materials. Hillsborough County residents can unlock a world of entertaining and valuable knowledge and resources by signing up for a library card, including access to thousands of print and electronic books and…
Friends, Books & a Little Less Screen Time
A few days before the start of the new school year, Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres was filming a back-to-school video with a group of kindergarten and first-grade students. As the cameras were being set up, he made a little small talk with the children and asked what excited them most about going back to…
- Education | Back to School | Elementary School Years | Featured | Lil Kids | Middle School Years | Parenting
The Corbett Prep Difference: The Strollo family of South Tampa share why they picked this PK-8 school for their kids
We’re learning more about the family’s decision to send their two sons to Corbett Prep and how it has changed the trajectory of their boys’ lives.
- Back to School | Big Kids | Education | Elementary School Years | Lil Kids | Middle School Years | Summer Break Fun
Back-to-School Fair Returns Aug. 1 with Free Backpacks, Family Fun and School-Year Inspiration
Picture this: a student proudly slinging a brand-new backpack over their shoulders, a favorite sports mascot posing for photos nearby, performers taking the stage to showcase their talents, and parents crossing items off their back-to-school shopping lists … all while enjoying a break from the Florida heat. That’s the scene families can expect at the…
- Attractions | Babies | Big Kids | Busch Gardens | Elementary School Years | Lil Kids | Middle School Years | Parks + Attractions | Pregnancy to Preschool Years | Summer Break Fun | Tampa | Theme Parks | Things to Do | Tweens and Teens
Our Favorite Things to Do at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for All Ages and Stages
We’ve put together a list of some of our team’s favorite things to do at Busch Gardens with our kiddos at all ages and stages.
INSIDE LOOK: ‘Pig Family Travel Adventure’ at PEPPA PIG Theme Park
PEPPA PIG Theme Park in Winter Haven just debuted an all-new experience for families this summer that gives you the chance to go globetrotting with Peppa Pig and family without ever having to leave Florida!
Watermelon Swim & St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation Partner to Prevent Childhood Drownings
Watermelon Swim and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation have united to promote water safety and drowning prevention throughout the community.
Easy Ways to Prepare for PreK
Corbett Prep’s PreK3 team compiled a list of skills they recommend parents work on with their children before school begins.
The Play List: Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Pete
Check out why Great Explorations children’s museum in St. Petersburg is the perfect place to unleash your toddler’s imagination and creativity!
The Play List: Dinosaur World
Read about all the fun waiting for your family at Dinosaur World, including new ride-on dinos, splash pads, fossil digs, and more!
The Best Kid-Friendly Breweries to Bring Little Kids in Tampa Bay
Since beer lovers are parents, too! We’re sharing the best family-friendly breweries in Tampa Bay where you can bring the kids, split up by location.
The BEST Hidden Things to Do at Disney Springs with Kids
There are plenty of things to do at Disney Springs with kids. We take a look at the best things to do with a family here.
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!
Little Hands, Big Hearts: Ways to Give Back with Toddlers
We’re sharing fun and creative ways to give back with toddlers and how small acts of kindness have a big impact on your child and your community.
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…
- Babies | Deals | Life + Home | Lil Kids
Florida’s Sales Tax Holidays: Freedom Month, Back-to-School + MORE
There are several sales tax holidays on schedule in 2024 including the popular Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday and Freedom Month!
