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. Related: Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay Featured Breakfast with Santa Events Breakfast with Santa at Clearwater Marine…
We’re sharing some of our favorite spots to take pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay.
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.
Discover holiday toy safety tips and avoid dangerous toys that could harm your children by learning how to spot hidden hazards this holiday season.
The gift of experience is coming with some savings if you shop Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday deals at Florida attractions.
MOSI recently expanded its Drone Zone, adding even more square footage and obstacles along with a chance to explore eveyrhting you need to know about drones!
We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!
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.
Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with ICE! featuring Elf! Buddy the Elf and his friends return this year for some magical holiday fun.
These Clearwater restauerants will take care of your Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with family and less time cooking.
Veterans Day is on Monday, November 11, and there are several places around Tampa Bay offering deals to veterans and their families this weekend.
Check out our list of St. Pete Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with your family and less time cooking.
The beloved holiday performance is returning to the stage in 2024! We’re sharing our favorite places to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay.
Learn how Corina Kowalski’s passion for beauty and community inspired Bubbles and Blowouts, a Tampa salon for everyone.
Corbett Prep is sharing simple tips on starting a family book club that everyone will look forward to and enjoy together.
Check out our list of places that will take care of your Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with family and less time cooking.
These restaurants in Westchase and nearby will take care of your Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with your family..
Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!
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.
We’re sharing spots around town that are open and which ones remain closed around town in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Get to know local Tampa mom and digital media expert, Natalie Zfat, who’s sharing awareness tips to help protect your kids from cyber-bullying.
Halloween is on the horizon! What better what to get into the spooky spirit than to experience a haunted house?
Is wind more dangerous than water? Will Tampa always dodge big storms? Will taping your windows prevent them from breaking? Hurricane season is here, and while it’s important to know the facts and be prepared, it’s also easy to become misinformed. We recently spoke to ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips about some of…
Check out these easy and accessible trips outside of Florida to take where you can experience the vibrant colors of the fall season!
Free Museum Day is on September 21! Check out the participating museums around Tampa Bay where you can take advantage of free admission.
Join Dr. Jane Goodall for a weekend filled with environment awareness. Join fellow students to learn how to help our environment and make the world a better place!
The historic Tampa Theatre is one of the most haunted places in town and very October, you can have some spooky fun with their Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour and A Nightmare on Franklin Street.
The middle school years can be…awkward. But, as the Runyan family of Tampa discovered, it’s actually quite the oppositive after sending their kids to middle school at Corbett Prep.
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”.
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…
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and what sounds better on a hot summer day? See where you can celebrate and score some sweet deals around Tampa Bay.
We’re sharing what makes the Country Bear Musical Jamboree so special, plus the Disney details that fans already love.
There’s no better way to cool off than a big scoop of ice-cream! We’re sharing some of the best ice-cream shops in Tampa Bay.
Disney Vacation Club’s newest property is now open! Come along as we share all the details of The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
If you’re sticking around town and need some fun ideas of things to do during these final weeks of summer break, we’ve got you covered! Let’s explore all of the NEW ways to connect and play in Tampa Bay! What’s NEW: ZooTampa Clouded Leopard Encounter This experience returned last month to the zoo, giving you…
Jurassic Quest is stomping back into the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa July 19-21, 2024 with an indoor prehistoric experience like no other!
Get a peek at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom and see why we feel it is not only more memorable than its predecessor but also serves as an immersive sequel to the movie!
You don’t have to be a penny pincher to want to take advantage of a free or cheap deal every now and then. This is the full guide to the most awesome free and cheap things to do in Tampa Bay with the kids!
Pirate Water Taxi has a NEW dolphin cruise in downtown Tampa to give you landlubbers a chance to see dolphins up close in the wild in Tampa Bay.
Cancer. It was a word the Germanys never expected to hear when they brought their 12-year-old son to a medical professional for answers about a mass growing in his cheek. In 2020, Omar Jr. was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare childhood cancer. With great fortitude and unwavering faith, Omar began a lengthy fight with his…
Your child’s favorite book series is coming to life in a colorful and immersive way at Glazer Children’s Museum this summer!
Maggie Rodriguez introduces us to the people behind CUP, one of the newest coffee shops in Tampa that is so much more than a cup of coffee, but a mission to make a difference.
The barista at CUP on S. Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa hands me my drink and strikes up a conversation. Chatting with Stephen, I quickly realize what makes him and this coffee shop so special. “Would you mind telling me the month, day and year you were born?,” he asks politely. He thinks about…
From humble beginnings to a monumental $50 million donation, the Pagidipati family’s gift to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation is a heartwarming testament to their commitment to children’s health and the Tampa community’s future.
Looking for yummy food and good views? Then check out our list of the best family-friendly waterfront restaurants around Tampa Bay!
Discover how Christian Vorderbrueggen, local mom turned entrepreneur, is revolutionizing maternity wear with Blush x Bashful, crafting bras that blend comfort with beauty for postpartum bodies.
From mastering new sports to unleashing creativity in arts or tech, camp is a treasure trove of opportunities that promises fun and growth for teens and preteens, all while allowing them to enjoy those precious sleep-in mornings.
The Great American Solar Eclipse is about to make its way across the United States on Monday, April 8, 2024, and this spectacular show will be partially visible from Tampa Bay!
The Australia Realm is now open at ZooTampa. We’re dishing on the details about what to expect.
Pi Day is March 14 (3.14) and there are some fun ways to celebrate this mathematical (and tasty) holiday around Tampa Bay!
Calling all adventurers! Get outside this spring break and explore St. Pete’s natural habitats with The James Museum’s all-new scavenger hunt!
Whether hitting the slopes or the beach is your idea of a perfect family adventure, you can enjoy your dream vacation in spring. We asked writer Terry Ward, an expert on family travel who’s visited 14 countries with her two children (ages 6 and 7), to share her top domestic and international picks for the…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and the most wonderful time to save with new awesome LEGOLAND Florida deals!
When Gorrie Elementary School mother Haylie Katz discovered Bess the Book Bus, she immediately thought of her children’s school community. With a committed PTA team that partners with nonprofits monthly to teachers who encourage students’ kindness potential, this neighborhood school has nurtured many standout kids to know. How did collecting for Bess the Book…
Our local youth are at the very core of all we do, of how and why we make decisions, and why we give back and serve. Yet, there is a population of children among us that we do not speak nearly enough about. We notice them, but we do not see them. We hear them,…
In partnership with tampabaydatenightguide.com Though we love our kids, sometimes it’s nice (and important) to have some one-on-one time with your significant other. We know it may not always be so easy to up and leave the house for a date night or day, so making plans can be a big deal. We’ve rounded up…
Tampa is home to some amazing parks and playgrounds to help get some fresh air and get the wiggles out. Check out our favorite parks and playgrounds in and around Tampa Bay!
Dining out is fun but it can also add up! Check out our list of restaurants where kids eat free in Tampa Bay!
As we get ready to step into a new year, a time when many of us look to reset, we’re introducing you to a local mom who has been right where you are—smack dab in the middle of burnout. Jess Massey not only found her way out, but she developed a planner and system to help other women find their path to a more “peacefully productive” life.
