From single-day special events to family-friendly holiday events on the farms on weekends, there will be so much to explore and experience this year! Since we are still awaiting details for many of the holiday events this year, be sure to bookmark this page and revisit us. We will continue to update this post as…
The high cost of living and inflation continue to make a significant impact on families and the non-profit organizations that support them. If you are financially able, donating a new toy and even food for a local family in need will make a big difference this holiday season.
We’re sharing some of our favorite places to buy Christmas trees in Tampa Bay, including where to cut your own tree.
If you’re not up for trick-or-treating in your neighborhood…or even want to snag some treats before Halloween, there are some SPOOKtacular events happening throughout October, including some huge outdoor trick-or-treating events on Halloween weekend!
If the weather outside is not so ideal, don’t fret! There are tons of awesome indoor things to do with kids around Tampa Bay including trampoline parks, arcades, museums, and more!
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15th and we’ve rounded up a list of places around Tampa Bay where you can treat dad to brunch and dinner.
We can sometimes spot a rocket launch from here in Tampa, but why not experience one up close at least once before the kids grow up?
Discover the best sensory-friendly activities in Tampa Bay! From quiet museum hours to inclusive play spaces, explore family-friendly destinations designed for kids with sensory sensitivities.
We’re sharing some of our team’s favorite spots to shop for the Children’s Gasparilla and Pirate Fest!
Discover how eighth graders at Corbett Prep are exploring math in the most unexpected places, from bee farms to baking, transforming traditional lessons into real-world adventures that stick.
Discover Tampa Bay’s best eco-friendly shopping spots! From zero-waste stores to local farms, find places where shopping sustainably is not only easy but also supports the planet and teaches valuable lessons to our kids.
We’re sharing some of our favorite Tampa Bay area businesses that support local school Spirit Nights!
With its beautiful art district and tons of artist spaces, St. Pete is the perfect place to explore Fine Arts with your kids.
Flying nonstop is the preferred way to go when you’re traveling with kids and thankfully, Tampa Airport makes it easy.
We’re sharing a few places around town to check out if you want to play in the snow or take a whirl around an ice-skating rink.
Merris Pope of Hula-Frog South Tampa shares her favorite places in South Tampa hwere kids eat free!
We’ve rounded up our list of events going on this weekend to help you plan your best weekend ever!
We’re sharing some of our favorite New Year’s Eve fireworks displays Tampa Bay, including one event that launches at noon!
Whether you want to meet Santa, take in the dazzling beauty of Christmas lights, or celebrate the season at local theme parks, we’re sharing our list of our favorite Christmas events in Tampa Bay for families.
You’ve got a lot on your plate during the holidays, so we’ve compiled the best list of places for Christmas brunch!
‘Tis the season for sleigh loads of winter break fun in Tampa Bay! We’re sharing our top picks of things to do!
Breakfast with Santa is a great way to let your kids see the big guy up close and personal. Fill the season with holiday cheer with one of these great breakfast with Santa options! Bookmark this page and check back in at a later date, as we will continue to update this post as announcements…
Our complete guide on Where to See Santa at Walt Disney World will make it easy for your family to see Santa Claus at Disney.
We’re sharing some of our favorite spots to take pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay.
We’re sharing some of our favorite spots to go out to eat with the kids in Tampa Bay!
The gift of experience is coming with some savings if you shop Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday deals at Florida attractions.
A real ice skating rink…outside…in the middle of downtown Tampa, Florida, where temps can easily peak in the mid-80s on any given afternoon in December? Yup! It’s totally possible, and it’s been happening every winter for the last ten years at Winter Village in Tampa!
Gaylord Palms will celebrate the holidays with ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends return this year for some magical holiday fun.
The Toy Insider is sharing the best toys for 2025 to plan your holiday shopping! From playroom favorites to Best in STEM, it’s time to make your list!
The beloved holiday performance is returning to the stage in 2024! We’re sharing our favorite places to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay.
The Children’s Gasparilla is Saturday, January 24, 2026, and we’re sharing all of our expert tips on where to park, how to upgrade your day, what to bring, and more!
There is an urgent need for food and toy donations at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. We’re sharing ways your family can help.
Before the parade, pirates will invade the waterways of Tampa for the Gasparilla Flotilla Invasion! Check out our favorite viewing spots.
Veterans Day is on Tuesday, November 11, and there are several places around Tampa Bay offering deals to veterans and their families this weekend.
He’s only in 8th grade, and yet Corbett Prep 8th grader Jacob Pham has already lived a dream of so many: performing in one of the longest-running shows on Broadway, “The Lion King.” But landing the role of Young Simba was not overnight success, but the result of years of hard work, perseverance and the…
Parents and kiddos say, “Hey! Tampa Bay has new indoor places to play!” After eyeing the play cafés in Orlando for some time, we’re thrilled to see that Tampa has added a few options of its own throughout the Bay for indoor play. With locations in Wesley Chapel, South Tampa and St. Petersburg, we’re sharing…
The TECO Manatee Viewing Center is back open for the season! This is one of our favorite free things to do with the kids in Tampa Bay!
Lucky you for calling Tampa Bay home. There are so many things to do in Tampa Bay. From day camps to events and activities, we’ve got it all on our top picks list.
Tampa mom, Kas Miller, is hoping to help keep bellies full by bridging the gap with the launch of the Tampa Bay SNAP Gap Megalist.
Metropolitan Ministries says it is serving double the number of families it typically serves, and it could get worse, but there are ways your family can help support them and the families they serve.
Walt Disney had one foot planted in the past and one in the future. His vision and excitement for the future continue as Walt Disney Imagineering finds new ways to bring beloved Disney stories to life. So many new rides and shows are now open at Disney, and unsurprisingly, more are on the horizon! Let’s…
New rides, shows, and experiences have arrived at Walt Disney World. And even more are on the way! Come see what’s new and what’s on the horizon at the most magical place on Earth.
We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!
FloridaRAMA in St. Pete is the perfect day for kids of all ages to explore the most funky, interactive art installations you’ll see anywhere!
Halloween is a great holiday for kids to dress up, get LOADS of candy, visit a pumpkin patch, and carve it! For families with neurodivergent or sensory needs, many traditional Halloween celebrations and experiences can be intense and overwhelming. No one wants their child to miss out on a great holiday, so we’re lending a…
Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!
Check out the top ten secrets of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex from a former space reporter and current dad.
Halloween is on the horizon! What better way to get into the spooky spirit than to experience a haunted house?
Free Museum Day is on September 20, 2025! Check out the participating museums around Tampa Bay where you can take advantage of free admission.
What to expect from the Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour in Tampa, including songs, cast appearances, VIP upgrades, and more!
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering FREE, one-day admission to kids ages 3 – 11 during the month of September in celebration of “Future Voyagers Month”.
Can a machine think like you? Learn like you? Starting September 6, visitors at MOSI can find out in a brand-new way with the opening of Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine, a hands-on exhibit that makes the world of AI exciting, accessible, and unforgettable.
Triathlon siblings, Miller and Linden Brown, are making waves in Tampa Bay and sharing advice for other kids who dream of crossing the finish line.
Our team of local parents has curated this list of awesome things to do Labor Day weekend in Tampa Bay with the kids!
Take the kids on a culinary adventure around the world at EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival where you can taste and play all day!
Pre-IB Biology teacher at Strawberry Crest High, Yung Ramano, is sharing how STEM students are being prepared for world-changing careers.
Learn how Kniya Godfrey helped Bloomingdale’s girls’ basketball team win its first state title and what inspires her on and off the court.
Read about all the fun waiting for your family at Dinosaur World, including new ride-on dinos, splash pads, fossil digs, and more!
Immerse yourself in the world of art during Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet at The Straz Center and experience the artists’ work in a unique new way!
If you love the holiday season paired with Florida fun, these family friendly Christmas in July events need to be on your calendar!
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