20+ FUN Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend
It's another busy weekend with tons of awesome things to do in Tampa Bay with the kids!
Easter weekend is here and it's time for some EGG-CELLENT fun! The weather is beautiful in Tampa and perfect to be outfdoors, so check out where you can enjoy egg hunts, Easter bunny pics, and Easter brunch around Tampa Bay!
But, before we dive into our list of Weekend Top Picks of Things to Do in Tampa Bay This Weekend– here's how we've set it up to make it easier for you to find an event on a day that works best for your family: Featured Events that make this page possible, More Awesome Things to Do, What's on Exhibit, Save the Date, and more.
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Featured Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend
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Experience the Artemis II Launch at MOSI
- Date: April 1 at 5:30 pm
- Location: Tampa
When the watch party blasts off, the festivities will kick off in MOSI’s Saunders Planetarium and Digital Dome Theatre with Forward! To The Moon, a 360-degree movie that surrounds you with the story of space exploration. Then, watch NASA’s live launch coverage of Artemis II on the massive screen. MOSI experts will provide live commentary throughout the buildup to the countdown. The night will also feature Q&A sessions with MOSI astronomers and a 360-degree NASA astronaut training film. Revisit history with an Artemis I launch recap and archival footage from the legendary Apollo missions.
Camp Imagination: School's Out at Glazer Children's Museum
- Date: Friday, April 3 from 8:30 am-5 pm
- Location: Tampa
Register your kiddo for Camp Imagination: School’s Out, where campers will play, learn, and create with new friends at GCM. These single-day camps are there for you on those pesky days off from school that don’t match up with your work calendar. For kids in grades K-5th. Includes: Camp Programming, supplies, museum playtime, and afternoon snack Camp Imagination t-shirt.
Minecraft Mania at MOSI
- Date: Saturday, April 4, from 1 pm-3 pm
- Location: Tampa
Got a Minecraft master at home? Minecraft Mania at MOSI takes their favorite game to the next level with hands-on challenges designed for ages 7–12. They’ve mined for diamonds. Built epic worlds. Defeated mobs. Now it’s time to put those skills to the test in a fast-paced workshop packed with creativity, coding, and teamwork. During this drop-off program, participants will take on individual and team-based challenges, build computer and problem-solving skills, learn basic coding concepts, strategize and collaborate, and work together to defend their city from an alien invasion!
MORE Awesome Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend
Go check out the NEW Magic Grasshopper at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete
- Date: on display now
- Location: St. Pete
The MFA just unveiled Magic Grasshopper, a pink-hued fantastical art sculpture by a renowned artist, Yvette Mayorga. It's the first in a series of public art displays the museum will showcase outside of its gallery walls for all to enjoy. No admission is required to experience it!
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
- Dates: March 27-April 12
- Location: Clearwater Beach
Head to Clearwater Beach to explore the 24,000-square-foot structure that encompasses the Sugar Sand Walk exhibit, along with 18 professional sand sculptors who will transform Clearwater’s world-famous sugar sand into breathtaking sculptures. There will also be sand sculpting classes, live music, fireworks, artisans, food vendors, a Ferris wheel, and more!
No School Days at Humane Society of Tampa Bay
- Date: Friday, April 3 from 9 am-4 pm
- Location: Tampa
All kids want to have fun – especially when they are out of school! No School Days offer a wide variety of age-appropriate activities for kids ages 5-12, including animal-themed games, arts and crafts and, of course, spending lots of time with our shelter animals! No School Days is supervised by a Florida state-certified teacher.
6th Annual Spring Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at The Florida State Fairgrounds
- Date: Friday, April 3 – Saturday, April 4
- Location: Tampa
The Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club is excited to present its 6th Annual Spring Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Over 50 vendors will showcase a remarkable selection of unique slabs, cabochons, beads, gemstones, jewelry, and more. Whether you’re a collector, creator, or simply love working with nature’s materials, this event is perfect for you. Highlights include a kids’ area featuring a sluice, a touch table with rock identification, scavenger hunt, a mineral ID booth and a bean bag toss with prizes for kids and adults alike.
Empower Adventures Sunset Zip Line Adventures and Moonlight Canopy Tours
- Dates: Friday, April 3-Sunday, April 4
- Location: Oldsmar
Mario Galaxy Glow Skate and Roll & Rescue Skate at SkateWorld of Tampa
- Date: Friday, April 4 from 12 pm-4 pm and 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
- Location: Tampa
Mario Galaxy Skate: Skate on over for a day of Super Mario fun and a meet and greet with Yoshi! ONLINE ONLY DEAL: Mario VIP Admission for $25 includes regular skate rental, 1 slice of cheese pizza, 1 small drink, 1 Mystery Mario keychain, 1 glowstick and 1 game of Mario Galaxy Laser Tag! Family Meal Deal: $22 Includes 1 whole cheese pizza and 1 pitcher of soda.
Roll & Rescue Skate: Representatives from Humane Society Tampa Bay will be at the rink with ADOPTABLE pets! Donations accepted: canned or dry dog or cat food, toys, leashes, harnesses, etc. Skateworld is giving away 1 FREE birthday party! Each paid admission will receive 1 raffle ticket , Presale tickets receive two raffle tickets! $5 from every admission goes directly back to Humane Society Tampa Bay.
Kids Workshop at Home Depot
- Date: Saturday, April 4 from 9 am-12 pm
- Location: Various locations
Visit your local Home Depot for a free DIY craft! All supplies included (while supplies last). This month, create your very own farm planter!
Blueberry Festival at Keel Farms
- Date: Saturday, April 4 from 10 am-3 pm
- Location: Plant City
Head to Keel Farms for local vendors and food trucks, camel rides, kids zones and bounce houses, blueberry shortcake eating contest, seasonal wines and ciders, a blueberry u-pick and more!
Weekend Workshop at Bricks 4 Kidz
- Date: Saturday, April 4 from 10 am-1 pm
- Location: Tampa
Take part in this 3 hour LEGO workshop full of LEGO robots, LEGO mosaic art, LEGO 3D art, and much more! Each week is a different theme and at the end of each workshop, every child will get to take home their every own Bricks 4 Kidz minifigure! All children ages 4.5 – 12 years old are welcome! Spots are limited to just 20 builders per workshop! This Saturday, participate in a LEGO Easter Workshop!
Spring Fest Fundraiser at HorsePower for Kids
- Date: Saturday, April 4
- Location: Tampa
Have fun on the farm with pony rides, a petting zoo, playgrounds, train rides, live music, egg hunts, and more! And of course, visit with HorsePower’s amazing array of animals, including their newest residents, capybaras!
Cyber Bowling Kids Matinee at Pin Chasers
- Date: Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5
- Location: Tampa, Zephyrhills
Cyber Bowling is the fusion of high-energy entertainment and bowling where anything is possible! Bowling with kids? Enjoy special family matinees with family appropriate music so families can enjoy the fun together at an earlier time.
Esports Open Play at Northdale Rec Center
- Date: Saturday, April 4 from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
- Location: Tampa
Esports lounges are staffed with Esports specialist who inspire and encourage new social skills, help develop gaming fundamentals, and set a safe, inclusive and positive social environment. Coaches are Esports competitors who have the skills and experience to help any player develop and grow their skills to perform better in competitions. In addition to developing Esports skills, participants socialize with like-minded competitors and make new friends in a high-energy environment.
Day of Discovery at Florida Aquarium
- Date: Sunday, April 5 from 8 am-9 am
- Location: Tampa
A Day of Discovery provides an Aquarium experience specifically tailored to individuals with sensory differences and their families. Days of Discovery are hosted by The Florida Aquarium in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) at the University of South Florida. To address the needs of their diverse audiences, Day of Discovery has limited capacity and is reserved for families and children with sensory differences and/or accessibility challenges. Special effects, lights and music will be adapted for those with sensory differences.
Sunday Breakfast Bowl at Pin Chasers
- Date: Sunday, April 5 from 9 am-11 am
- Location: Tampa, Zephyrhills
Bring the whole family to Pin Chasers for unlimited bowling plus breakfast! You get two hours of bowling, two eggs (your way), bacon, and toast.
Upstairs/Downstairs at Henry B. Plant Museum
- Date: Sunday, April 5 from 2 pm-2:30 pm
- Location: Tampa
Step back in time and enjoy the single-character performances that bring turn-of–the-century Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests to life. Each character is based wholly or in part on actual hotel staff and guests. Based on original research conducted by the Henry Plant Museum, these characters recreate the attitudes and mores of a bygone time, along with the sorrows and joys of their existence. From the reminiscences of Henry Plant himself on what led him to build such a palace, to the letters home written by a Spanish-American War soldier, you will learn more about the time period through each character’s particular vantage point. Performances are 30 minutes and are included with admission to the Museum. Arrive early as limited seating is available on a first-come first-served basis. This week's character spotlight: Henry Plant.
Dueling Pianos for Kids at Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant
- Date: Sunday, April 5 from 4 pm-6 pm
- Location: Wesley Chapel
Fun for the whole family! Bring the kids out to dance, sing, and request all their favorite tunes! Movie songs, TV shows, and pop music are all on the table! This event is free but reservations are encouraged!
MORE THINGS TO DO: See What’s on Exhibit in Tampa Bay
Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion at MOSI
Step back into time and explore full-scale machines created from da Vinci's drawings. Ultimately, Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion invites you to explore the mind of one of history’s greatest thinkers. Discover his ideas. Experience his creativity. And feel the impact of his genius. On display through May 26.
Lucy Sparrow's Quick Shop at FloridaRAMA
- Dates: Now until the exhibit sells out of the felt art creations
- Location: St. Pete
World-renowned artist Lucy Sparrow is bringing her incredible felt artwork back to Tampa Bay in a 700-square-foot exhibit at FloridaRAMA called Lucy Sparrow's Quick Shop. The whimsical exhibit is filled with thousands of handmade felt art creations inspired by the everyday items you would find at the market, including produce, seafood, laundry detergent, and more. And here's what's really cool–you can purchase the artwork, too. FloridaRAMA is also decorated for the holidays! They also just unveiled Lucy Sparrow's Sugar Rush, featuring favorite candies in felt form!
Feline Files: Fact or Fiction? at FloridaRAMA
Investigate strange occurrences around Mermaid Star Motel and discover a mysterious new feline species!
Science LIVE! All-New Science Demos at MOSI in Tampa | Daily at 2 p.m.
Watch a MOSI educator bring science to life with exciting, hands-on demos. Each show lasts about 15 minutes and features fun experiments in chemistry, physics, biology, and more. You’ll see colorful reactions, cool demos, and amazing science in action. MOSI makes science easy to understand, and even easier to get excited about!
Wild Oasis at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The Wild Oasis Realm is finally open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! There's a new ride, a splash pad, and so many ways to climb and play!
SEA LIFE Florida at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven
Get ready for this under-the-sea adventure at this all-new indoor attraction! You can expect to see more than 3,000 sea creatures and even walk through a 180-degree underwater tunnel! We'll be there for the official opening on Friday morning!
Forts Exhibit at Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa
The beloved FORTS exhibit returns to Glazer Children's Museum this weekend in its newly expanded and permanent home on the second floor, just in time for spring break! You'll find it on the second floor, where kids can use their imaginations to build an epic fort!
Let's See at Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa
This colorful, bilingual (English and Spanish) exhibit, created in partnership with the Glazer Vision Foundation, invites families to explore the science of vision through hands-on, mind-bending experiences. Discover how your eyes work with playful interactives that bring light, color, and perspective to life. Mix colors on spinning wheels, walk into a giant kaleidoscope, and cast dazzling colored shadows. Peer through a water sphere to see the world flipped upside down – just like your eyes do before your brain flips it back! Try on glasses, test for color blindness, and watch your pupils dilate as you explore how we see the world.
Wonders of Wetlands at Great Explorations Children's Museum in St. Pete
This new permanent exhibit, created in partnership with Tampa Bay Water, was designed to engage young minds and spark environmental curiosity. The immersive experience brings one of Florida’s most vital ecosystems to life inside the museum, and kids can even go face-to-face with some of the creatures that call our wetlands home, like turtles, lizards, and a snake!
See the World’s Largest Triceratops at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa
Big John, the world’s largest fossil triceratops, is now on display at the Glazer Children’s Museum for a three-year exhibition. For the first time, the museum is waiving its requirement that adults attend the museum with a child, to ensure everyone has a chance to see Big John nose to snout for themselves. While you do not need a reservation to go to the museum, you will need to book a timeslot to see Big John. This will eliminate crowds so you can make the most out of the experience. Learn more about how to plan your day to see Big John the Triceratops here.
FloridaRAMA in St. Pete
FloridaRAMA (formerly Fairgrounds St. Pete) is an immersive art experience has made its mark in Tampa Bay! There are more than 70 artists featured. You can go and simply enjoy the whimsical art that celebrates weird, wacky, wonderful Florida or choose a different adventure and try to crack the codes and mysteries you’ll find throughout.
Paws for Literacy at Humane Society of Tampa Bay in Tampa | Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay gives children who love animals a chance to spend time with them while catching up on their reading or improving their reading skills. Children are paired with homeless pets who love to hear the stories and look at the pictures. The program is offered for children ages 5 and up. They’ll provide reading stools, books, and treats (for the animals), but children are welcome to bring their own books if they wish. Books provided include animal tales, stories of the animal-human bond, and books that teach empathy to young readers. Supervised by a Florida state certified teacher.
Ruskin Family Drive-In in Ruskin | Wednesdays-Sundays
The Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre has over 50 years of continuous service to the Ruskin and South Hillsborough County. It’s been a community gathering place since its first movie, “Singing in the Rain” played in 1952. They offer great movies, good food, and peace and quiet on a continuous basis with a 2000 square foot screen, clean restrooms, snack bar, and clean parking lot. Please note: you must bring a portable radio with you or use the radio in your car to hear the movie. There will be no showings on Monday and Tuesday.
Save the Date for these Awesome Events in Tampa Bay:
Adoption Information Session
Tuesday, April 7 at 6 PM
Online via Zoom
Take the first step toward changing a child’s life by becoming a Forever Family. Join the Heart Gallery of Tampa for their next Adoption Information Session on Tuesday, April 7 at 6 PM via Zoom. Learn what it means to adopt from foster care and how you can open your heart and home to a child who is waiting for a family. If you’ve ever felt called to grow your family through adoption, this is the perfect place to begin. Register Here.
Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover
Gasparilla Music Festival Family Fest
Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12, from 12-3 p.m.
Sparkman Wharf
Kids Fest is FREE for parents and kids at Sparkman Wharf while Gasparilla Music Festival is taking place down the street at Meridian Fields. In addition to live music, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including the beloved instrument petting zoo, face painting, a kids rave on Saturday and more.
SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo
Tuesday, April 14–Sunday, April 19
Aerospace Center for Excellence, Lakeland 33811
Lakeland’s hometown airshow is returning this April, and kicks off in a big way! This unforgettable week starts off with Tuesday’s Opening Night Concert, featuring Cooper Alan, Thomas Mac and Angie K (admission included), and includes a powerful tribute to the heroes of the Greatest Generation. Then, the skies will come alive all week with incredible aerial performances and an all-new Composite Airshow on Wednesday, combining day and night flying into one spectacular show from 5–9:30 p.m. Families will love the Pilot Pals Play Zone, Junior ACEs tents with hands-on STEM and aerospace activities, and the Family Oasis where kids can cool off in an air-conditioned tent. Best of all, kids 12 and under are free.
Getting there is easier than ever with the SUN ’n FUN Express by Citrus Connection, offering free transit between SUN ’n FUN, downtown Lakeland, and Lakeside Village, so you can skip the parking lot. Florida Residents receive BOGO tickets – plan your visit at FlySNF.org.
The Incredible Duck Race
April 18
Curtis Hixon Park
10,000 rubber ducks will race down the Hillsborough River in front of Curtis Hixon Park to compete for amazing prizes. The family event will feature games, food, and entertainment leading up to the big race. Ducks can be purchased in advance for $5 at TampaDuckRace.com, you don’t have to be present to win. Benefiting The Tampa Kiwanis Foundation, which supports many local children’s programs.
Get Your Ticket to Style, Stories, and Hope on the Runway
April 18
The Motor Enclave
Join the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation on April 18 at the stunning Motor Enclave in Tampa for Fashion Funds the Cure, an evening where glamour gives back. Enjoy delicious food and great company as you watch incredible pediatric cancer warriors steal the spotlight on the runway. Every ticket fuels life-saving research for better treatments. Come dressed to impress and ready to be moved.
19th Annual Back to School Fair – NEW LOCATION!
Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Citrus Park Town Center
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents: The 19th Annual Back to School Fair is headed back to an ALL-NEW location in 2026! Head to Tampa Bay's ultimate back-to-school bash inside the air-conditioned comfort of Citrus Park Town Center during the Sales Tax Holiday, meaning you won’t have to pay sales tax on your school-related purchases. Take pictures with ThunderBug, sing with Princesses, get your face painted, enjoy performances, games and contests, plus, we’re giving away FREE backpacks for the first 1,000 kids in line!
