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10 Ideas for Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Cards
By Brie Gorecki February 3, 2025

If you are in search of non-candy Valentine’s Day card ideas, look no further! Check out our favorite ideas that include FREE printables!

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Fun Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in Tampa!
By Brie Gorecki January 28, 2025

Time to gather your girlfriends and celebrate a day that’s all about the strong bond of female friendship – Galentine’s Day!

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How to Watch the Gasparilla Flotilla Invasion
By Brie Gorecki January 22, 2025

Before the parade, pirates will invade the waterways of Tampa for the Gasparilla Flotilla Invasion! Check out our favorite viewing spots.

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Your Guide to Children’s Gasparilla 2025: What You Need to Know Before You Go
By Brie Gorecki March 4, 2025

The Children’s Gasparilla is Saturday, January 18, 2025, and we’re sharing all of our expert tips on where to park, how to upgrade your day, what to bring, and more!

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Free Annual Pass for Preschoolers at Kennedy Space Center Available Now!
By Laura Byrne January 10, 2025

You only have a limited time to register for the free Junior Space Explorer Pass for kids age 5 and younger

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Where to Park for Gasparilla Pirate Fest
By Brie Gorecki January 16, 2025

Gasparilla Pirate Fest is almost here! Plan ahead and know where to park before heading to the Invasion and Parade of Pirates.

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Happiness Increases When Students Focus on Helping Others
By Courtney Cairns Pastor March 4, 2025

Discover how Corbett Prep students and teachers learned how volunteering creates happiness when they worked together to create their new Watershed Warriors club.

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New Year, New Adventures at Your Public Library
By Chely Cantrell March 4, 2025

Discover how public library resources can help you learn, explore, and create new opportunities for your family with free programs and tools.

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Sustainable Seafood: PBS docuseries “Hope in the Water” highlights the possibilities in our world’s waters
By Laura Byrne June 5, 2025

Discover how the PBS series Hope in the Water highlights the importance of sustainable seafood and saving our oceans.

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What’s NEW in 2025: New Attractions, a Record-Breaking Planetarium, and MORE!
By Laura Byrne December 30, 2024

It’s going to be another exciting year with NEW ways to play in 2025 in Tampa Bay with new exhibits to experience, a record-breaking planetarium, and so much more!!

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Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Tampa Bay with the Kids
By Brie Gorecki December 30, 2024

We’re sharing some of our favorite New Year’s Eve fireworks displays Tampa Bay, including one event that launches at noon!

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How to Experience the Best Winter Break Ever in Tampa Bay
By Laura Byrne December 26, 2024

‘Tis the season for sleigh loads of winter break fun in Tampa Bay! We’re sharing our top picks of things to do!

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Where to Enjoy Encanto at Walt Disney World: 4 Spots for Magical Characters and Entertainment
By Meghan Roth, Dani Meyering December 19, 2024

Here are four different spots to celebrate with Encanto characters like Mirabel and Bruno, and more. There’s even one spot where you won’t need a theme park ticket!

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Savor the Season: Dine-In Spots for Christmas Brunch
By Brie Gorecki December 19, 2024

You’ve got a lot on your plate during the holidays, so we’ve compiled the best list of places for Christmas brunch!

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Where to Eat Breakfast With Santa In Tampa Bay
By Brie Gorecki, Meghan Roth December 13, 2024

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…

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Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay in 2024
By Laura Byrne December 17, 2024

We’re sharing some of our favorite spots to take pictures with Santa in Tampa Bay.

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The Best Christmas Events for Families in Tampa Bay
By Laura Byrne December 10, 2024

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.

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Holiday Toy Safety Guide: Top 10 Dangerous Toys
By Joseph Perno, M.D., vice president of medical affairs and emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital March 4, 2025

Discover holiday toy safety tips and avoid dangerous toys that could harm your children by learning how to spot hidden hazards this holiday season.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals at Theme Parks for Florida Residents
By Brie Gorecki November 29, 2024

The gift of experience is coming with some savings if you shop Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday deals at Florida attractions.

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Soar into the future with MOSI’s expanded Drone Zone!
By Laura Byrne November 20, 2024

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!

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How to Volunteer with the Kids in Tampa Bay: 10+ ways to give back
By Laura Byrne November 21, 2024

We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!

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Where to See Santa at Walt Disney World
By Dani Meyering November 24, 2024

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.

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Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with The Return of ICE!
By Laura Byrne March 4, 2025

Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with ICE! featuring Elf! Buddy the Elf and his friends return this year for some magical holiday fun.

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Clearwater Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
By Brie Gorecki November 25, 2024

These Clearwater restauerants will take care of your Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with family and less time cooking.

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Veterans Day Deals and Freebies Around Tampa Bay
By Brie Gorecki November 8, 2024

Veterans Day is on Monday, November 11, and there are several places around Tampa Bay offering deals to veterans and their families this weekend.

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St. Pete Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
By Brie Gorecki November 6, 2024

Check out our list of St. Pete Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with your family and less time cooking.

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Where to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay
By Laura Byrne December 6, 2024

The beloved holiday performance is returning to the stage in 2024! We’re sharing our favorite places to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay.

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Moms to Know: Corina Kowalski, Bubbles & Blowouts
By Julie Tingley March 12, 2025

Learn how Corina Kowalski’s passion for beauty and community inspired Bubbles and Blowouts, a Tampa salon for everyone.

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Raising Readers in a Parent-Child Book Club
By Courtney Cairns Pastor February 4, 2025

Corbett Prep is sharing simple tips on starting a family book club that everyone will look forward to and enjoy together.

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Restaurants Near Brandon Open on Thanksgiving Day
By Brie Gorecki November 8, 2024

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.

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Westchase Area Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
By Brie Gorecki November 6, 2024

These restaurants in Westchase and nearby will take care of your Thanksgiving dining so you can spend more time with your family..

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Scary Good: Our Team Shares Their Favorite DIY Halloween Costumes
By Laura Byrne October 28, 2024

Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!

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The sweetest way to see Manatees: The TECO Manatee Viewing Center
By Laura Byrne October 28, 2024

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!

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Our Favorite Things to Do Thanksgiving Break in Tampa Bay
By Laura Byrne December 13, 2024

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.

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Hurricane Milton: What’s OPEN in Tampa Bay and What’s Still Closed
By Brie Gorecki October 15, 2024

We’re sharing spots around town that are open and which ones remain closed around town in the wake of Hurricane Milton.

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Moms to Know: Natalie Zfat
By Julie Tingley July 2, 2025

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.

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Hurricane Myths Busted: The Truth Behind Common Hurricane Misconceptions
By Brie Gorecki October 2, 2024

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…

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13 Scenic Road Trips to Experience the Beautiful Colors of Fall
By Brie Gorecki September 23, 2024

Check out these easy and accessible trips outside of Florida to take where you can experience the vibrant colors of the fall season!

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Jane Goodall is Bringing her Roots & Shoots Program to Tampa Bay This Weekend
By Brie Gorecki September 12, 2024

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!

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Spooky Scary Fun: Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour and A Nightmare on Franklin Street
By Brie Gorecki September 16, 2024

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.

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Middle School at Corbett Prep: Building Strong Foundations for Emotional and Academic Success
By Laura Byrne October 2, 2024

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.

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The Best Weekly Classes and Open Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Tampa Bay
By Zoe Joiner September 4, 2025

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…

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Where to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Tampa Bay!
By Brie Gorecki February 4, 2025

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.

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5 Things Disney Fans LOVE About the NEW Country Bear Musical Jamboree
By Dani Meyering, Zoe Joiner July 15, 2024

We’re sharing what makes the Country Bear Musical Jamboree so special, plus the Disney details that fans already love.

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The BEST Ice-Cream Shops in Tampa Bay!
By Brie Gorecki, Laura Byrne July 22, 2024

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.

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FIRST LOOK: All-New Cabins at Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Resort
By Brie Gorecki July 9, 2024

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.

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STAYcation in Tampa Bay: All That’s NEW to Explore!
By Laura Byrne August 2, 2024

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…

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What to Expect: Jurassic Quest ROARS Back into Tampa July 19-21!
By Brie Gorecki, Laura Byrne August 16, 2024

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!

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is better than Splash Mountain. Here’s why…
By Laura Byrne June 19, 2024

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!

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40+ BEST Free Things to Do with the Kids in Tampa Bay
By Laura Byrne June 20, 2025

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!

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INSIDE LOOK: Pirate Water Taxi’s Dolphin Cruise in Downtown Tampa
By Laura Byrne March 13, 2025

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.

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Kids to Know: Omar Germany
By Julie Tingley July 9, 2024

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…

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INSIDE LOOK: Very Eric Carle exhibit at Glazer Children’s Museum
By Laura Byrne May 31, 2024

Your child’s favorite book series is coming to life in a colorful and immersive way at Glazer Children’s Museum this summer!

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Fill Your CUP: The mission behind Tampa’s inclusive coffee shop
By Laura Byrne May 31, 2024

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.

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Fill Your CUP: The mission behind Tampa’s inclusive coffee shop
By Maggie Rodriguez May 8, 2024

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…

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St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from the Pagidipati Family of Tampa
By Anu Varma Panchal August 2, 2024

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.

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The Best Family-Friendly Tampa Bay Waterfront Restaurants to Enjoy Around Tampa Bay
By Kiva Williams April 17, 2024

Looking for yummy food and good views? Then check out our list of the best family-friendly waterfront restaurants around Tampa Bay!

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Moms to Know: Christian Vorderbrueggen, Blush x Bashful
By Julie Tingley March 12, 2025

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.

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Top 5 Reasons Teens and Preteens Should Come to Camp
By Courtney Cairns-Pastor July 25, 2024

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.

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How to Safely View April’s Solar Eclipse in Tampa Bay
By José Cotayo April 8, 2024

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!

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