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20+ FUN Things to Do in Tampa Bay This Weekend

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It’s another busy weekend with tons of awesome things to do in Tampa Bay with the kids!

While the ghouls and goblins are gone until next year, there are still a few fun fall festivals to check out around Tampa Bay! And although it’s November, it’s not too early to start making your list of all the holiday events to check out around town, with some kicking off in just a few weeks!

Before we dive into our Weekend Top Picks of Things to Do in Tampa Bay This Weekend, here’s how we’ve set up our list 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, Save the Date, What’s on Exhibit, and more.

Happy weekend exploring!

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Featured Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend 

We’re giving the following partners’ events an extra shout-out since their support helps us provide this amazing weekend guide to you for free!

Hillsborough County Fair Things to Do this weekend
Hillsborough County Fair.

2026 Hillsborough County Fair – Celebrate America

  • November 5–15, 2026
  • Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover, FL

Celebrate family, agriculture, and community at the 2026 Hillsborough County Fair, November 5–15 in Dover! This year’s “Celebrate America” theme brings 11 days of exciting carnival rides, fair food, youth livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, contests, live entertainment, and family fun. New for 2026, gate admission includes special grandstand events, including rodeo action, truck and tractor pulls, and the fan-favorite Demo Derby. Plus, parking is always FREE! Come celebrate America’s heritage, support local youth and agriculture, and make lasting memories with family and friends.

Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent

  • Date: Opens Monday, November 9-Christmas Eve, December 24th 2026
  • Location: 4900 W Lemon St, Tampa, FL 33609

Metropolitan Ministries’ flagship community outreach program is a beacon of hope known as the Holiday Tent with the goal of aiding individuals, families, children, and seniors in need with food and toys for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year, with the help of community donations and 30+ collaborative partners, Metro expects to serve over 30,000 families and children. You can support this mission by volunteering as a family or donating food and toys. Learn more at metromin.org/holiday-central.

Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market

  • Dates: November 12-15, 2026
  • Location: Florida State Fairgrounds

The Holiday Gift Market is The Junior League of Tampa’s largest fundraiser, bringing together merchants and shoppers for a unique shopping event. Held at the Florida State Fairgrounds, this year’s Market will feature over 200 specialty merchants from the Tampa Bay region and beyond. Shoppers can find gifts for everyone on their list and enjoy holiday-themed events while giving back to the Tampa Bay community. 100% of the Holiday Gift Market proceeds support The Junior League of Tampa’s community projects and programs benefiting women, children, and families. Early-bird ticket sales are going on now; group discounts are available at HolidayGiftMarket.org.

Zubrick Magic Holiday Spectacular

  • Dates: Select Dates, November 12 – January 3, 2027, at various showtimes
  • Location: 1211 1st Ave. N., Suite 101, St. Pete

Celebrate the season with Zubrick Magic Theatre’s Holiday Spectacular, a dazzling 70-minute performance created and produced by Illusionists Chris and Ryan Zubrick. Featuring world-class magic, holiday-inspired surprises, audience interaction, and plenty of unexpected moments, this special production blends audience favorites with fresh seasonal touches. It’s a festive tradition for families, friends, and anyone looking to experience something truly magical this holiday season in downtown St. Petersburg. Visit zubrickmagic.com to view the calendar and purchase tickets.

Feeding Outside the Box: The Extraordinary Feeding Behavior of Wild Dolphins

  • Date: Thursday, November 12
  • Time: 5:30 pm-7:45 pm
  • Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium

 Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) will host the fourth installment of its 2026 Echoes of the Ocean: A Marine Life Speaker Series on Nov. 12, featuring “Feeding Outside the Box: The Extraordinary Feeding Behaviors of Wild Dolphins.” This special speaker series event will explore how dolphins use intelligence, social learning and adaptation to find and capture food in extraordinary ways.

The Mother of All Baby Showers® Tampa 2026

  • Date: Friday, November 13, 2026, 6-9 p.m.
  • Location: Glazer Children’s Museum

The Mother of All Baby Showers® brings expectant and new parents together for an adults-only evening in Tampa Bay with trusted baby brands, parenting experts, practical guidance and a whole lot of fun. Come ready to ask questions, try products and connect with people who get it.

OPENING WEEKEND: Busch Gardens Christmas Town

  • Dates: Select days, November 13, 2026 – January 4, 2027
  • Location: 10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa

Going to Busch Gardens is a Tampa bucket list item year-round, but during the holiday event season, it’s even more enticing! With thousands of lights and decorations strung out across the park, Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town is a holiday event like no other. You can enjoy the signature thrill rides at night and eat festive bites from all around the park. Plus, enjoy holiday shows like the brand new “Lights of Wonder” and “A Very Merry Cirque!”

SkyWatch at MOSI

  • Dates: Friday, November 13 
  • Time: 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
  • Location: Tampa

Spend an evening under the stars with MOSI astronomers at SkyWatch! Explore the night sky through telescopes positioned throughout the outdoor Science Park, chat with expert astronomers, and enjoy space-themed demonstrations as they bring the wonders of the galaxy into view.

Hillsborough County Public Schools Elementary Magnet Festival 

  • Date: Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m
  • Location: Blake High School of the Arts, Tampa

Families exploring elementary school options are invited to join HCPS for the Elementary Magnet Festival at Blake High School of the Arts (1701 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607). Connect with representatives from participating elementary magnet schools and learn more about the programs and opportunities available for your child.

Minecraft Mania at MOSI

  • Dates: Saturday, November 14
  • Time: Saturday from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
  • Location: Tampa

Calling all Minecraft fans! Minecraft Mania Saturday sessions designed specifically for children ages 7–12. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Take your favorite game beyond the screen as you tackle hands-on challenges, learn basic coding, sharpen your computer skills, and work with teammates to defend your city from an alien invasion! Build incredible creations, learn coding and computer skills, complete individual and team challenges, and more. Same-day MOSI admission included with registration

WORTH THE DRIVE: Ice! Featuring The Polar Express

  • Date: November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027
  • Location: Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee

A Beloved Christmas Classic Gets a Whole New Look! This holiday season, families can experience The Polar Express in a whole new way at Gaylord Palms Resort. From Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, 2027, ice! featuring The Polar Express™ brings the beloved story to life with more than 2 million pounds of colorful ice, larger-than-life scenes, familiar characters, and two-story ice slides.

*Valid Online Only. Maximum 8 tickets per order. Taxes and fees may apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Discount not valid on previously purchased tickets. Blackout dates may apply.

  • Date: Select nights, November 6, 2026 – January 4, 2027
  • Location: SeaWorld Orlando
  • Cost: Included with park admission

Beginning this weekend, millions of sparkling lights, beloved shows, and festive experiences are returning to SeaWorld Orlando for their beloved Christmas Celebration! Recognized by USA Today’s 10 Best as one of the nation’s top holiday theme park events, SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration transforms the park into a dazzling winter wonderland, shimmering with millions of lights and more decorations than ever. Available on select dates through January 4, 2027, families can enjoy heartwarming shows, beloved characters, festive fireworks, and holiday traditions you’ll only find at SeaWorld — all included with park admission.


MORE Awesome Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend

CLICK: Check out our list of all the Fall Events Here!

Land O Lakes Swampfest at Heritage Park

  • Dates: Thursday, November 12-Sunday, November 15
  • Times: Thursday from 5 pm-10 pm, Friday from 5 pm-11 pm, Saturday from 12 pm-11 pm, Sunday from 12 pm-6 pm
  • Location: Land O Lakes

Get ready for four days of rides, live entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden, and more with fun for the entire family! Admission to the midway is free.

Five Nights at Freddy’s Skate at SkateWorld Tampa

  • Date: Friday, November 13 
  • Times: 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
  • Location: Tampa

Meet Freddy Fazbear! Dress as your favorite character for a free glowstick! Test your knowlege in FNAF trivia and participate in a FNAF scavenger hunt as SkateWorld transforms into Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza!

Civil War Living History Event

  • Dates: Saturday, November 14 
  • Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
  • Location: Dade City

Experience history coming to life at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village wih the Living History and Civil War Reenactment! Tour authentic Union and Confederate camps, meet reenactors in character, enjoy historical presentations and demonstrations, and learn what life was like during the Civil War. All museum buildings will be open. The battle begins at 2:00. Enjoy live music by 7lbs of Bacon, great food, a working blacksmith, and other traditional craft demonstrations. The concession stand will be open – cash only please.

DIY-U Workshop at Lowe’s

  • Dates: Saturday, November 14
  • Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Location: Various Locations
Head to your local Lowe’s for a FREE DIY craft! All supplies inclided (While supplies last). This month, make a Holiday Engine!

22nd Annual Sarasota Medieval Fair

  • Date: Saturday, November 7-Sunday, December 6
  • Time: 9:45 am-5:30 pm
  • Location: Myakka City

Welcome one and all to the 22nd anniversary of the Sarasota Medieval Fair with exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, and pure family fun at their new permanent home, the Woods of Mallarranny at Mallaranny Farms! Step back in time and watch full-contact jousting, human combat chess matches and other fantastic shows on 14 stages! Enjoy rides, games, music, and shop for the holidays in the artisan marketplace with over 140+ shops! Each festival weekend has a unique theme and a full line-up of unique acts!

Weekend Workshop at Bricks for Kidz

  • Dates: Saturday, November 14
  • Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Location: Tampa

Spend your Saturday with a 3 hour LEGO workshop full of LEGO robots, LEGO mosaic art, LEGO 3D art, and much more! Each week is a different theme, so we are sure to have one your child will enjoy! 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! Every child will take home a custom minifigure! Spots are limited to just 20 builders per workshop.

LEGO Holiday Build Event at Barnes and Noble

  • Date: Saturday, November 14
  • Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
  • Location: Wesley Chapel Carrollwood, South Tampa

Join your local Barnes and Noble in store for a LEGO Holiday themed mini build event. This event is perfect for ages 10+ and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome! Kits are limited while supplies last.

Cyber Bowling Kids’ Matinee at Pin Chasers

  • Date: Saturday, November 14
  • Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
  • Location: Tampa, Zephyrhills

Cyber Bowling is the fusion of high-energy entertainment and bowling where anything is possible! Your favorite music and club lighting create a glowing, nightclub-like atmosphere while you bowl. This family matinee will feature family-appropriate music so families can enjoy the fun together at an earlier time.

Esports Open Play at Northdale Rec Center

  • Date: Saturday, November 14
  • Time: 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
  • Location: Tampa

Spend the afternoon developing gaming fundamentals. Esports Lounges include: six 65-inch televisions, nextgen consoles (Xbox Series S, PS5, Nintendo Switch), gaming chairs and furniture, and high speed internet. Games inclulde: Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, Rocket League, Paladins, Pokémon Unite, and Mario Kart.

Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Game

  • Dates: Saturday, November 14
  • Time: 6:00 pm
  • Location: Tampa

Come cheer on the Tampa Bay Sun as they face the Dallas Trinity FC!

Tampa Bay Lightning Game

  • Dates: Saturday, November 14
  • Time: 7:00 pm
  • Location: Tampa

Come cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning as they face the Detroit Red Wings!

Sunday Breakfast Bowl at Pin Chasers

  • Date: Sunday, November 15
  • 9:00 am-11:00 am
  • Location: Tampa, Zephyrhills

Bring the whole family to Pin Chasers for unlimited bowling plus breakfast! Breakfast Bowling includes: two hours of bowling, two eggs (your way), bacon, and toast.

USF Wind Ensemble at USF School of Music

  • Date: Sunday, November 15
  • Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
  • Location: Tampa

Tickets are free of charge (two per Ticketmaster account) to experience the music of the USF Wind Ensemble at the USF College of Design, Art and Performance.

Dueling Pianos for Kids at Treble Makers Piano Bar

  • Date: Sunday, November 15
  • Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
  • Location: Wesley Chapel

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! Yes, the adults can request songs too! FREE! Reserver your seat now!


 

SAVE THE DATE: For these Awesome Events!

LEGOLAND Christmas Bricktacular

  • Dates: November 21– January 3, 2026
  • location: Legoland Florida Resort
  • Cost: Included with park admission

The ultimate Holiday family celebration at LEGOLAND returns with tons of all-NEW fun seasonal activities, special holiday character meet & greets, delicious limited-time food offerings and more! This year debuts an all-new Christmas Drone Show featuring LEGO Santa (starting December 5), a new festive Rap Battle Show, and an interactive holiday light trail where families can combine LEGO building with dazzling seasonal fun. Included with park admission.

A Magical Cirque Christmas

  • Date: Friday, November 20, at 8 p.m.
  • Location: Mahaffey Theater, St. Pete

Don’t miss the holiday spectacular everyone will be talking about! A Magical Cirque Christmas is coming to the Mahaffey Theater for one unforgettable evening of world-class cirque artistry, comedy, magic, and music. Featuring breathtaking aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, and specialty performers, this dazzling production brings beloved Christmas classics to life with a fresh, modern twist. Filled with jaw-dropping feats, festive fun, and unforgettable moments, A Magical Cirque Christmas is the perfect holiday experience for the whole family, a festive night out, or a gathering with friends. Get your tickets and make it part of your holiday tradition.

A Magical Cirque Christmas is coming to the Mahaffey Theater
A Magical Cirque Christmas is coming to the Mahaffey Theater

Night at the Aquarium

  • Dates: November 23, from 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where the aquarium transforms into an after-hours adventure! This special event invites kids ages 5-10 to experience a magical night. When the lights go out, the ocean adventure truly begins! Drop-off: 5:30 – 6 p.m.; pick-up: 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Kids can enjoy:

  • Captivating Stories: Hear amazing tales about the ocean’s most incredible creatures!
  • Hands-On Activities: Dive into interactive fun with ocean-themed crafts and games.
  • Aquarium Exploration: Discover the secrets of CMA like never before!
Parents night out at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Kids with dolphins
Night at the Aquarium is coming back to Clearwater Marine Aquarium!

A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live on Stage!

  • Date: Sunday, November 25, 2026
  • Location: Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater

This November, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage! returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall to spread holiday cheer with the timeless characters, music and heart that have made it a cherished family tradition for generations. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the whole Peanuts gang as they produce their own Christmas play and ultimately learn the true meaning of the season.

ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild in Tampa

  • Dates: Select nights, November 27 – December 31, 2026
  • Location: 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa

This year’s Christmas in the Wild will be the biggest and brightest yet! You’ll still get to enjoy returning favorites like the illuminated Ice Cavern, and experience new additions. Kids will also love exploring Gingerbread Jubilee, meeting Rudolph in person at Rudolph’s Reindeer Games, getting silly in the land of Ticky Tacky Christmas, and more!

Tampa Theater
Elf! at Tampa Theatre Holiday Classics

Tampa Theatre Holiday Classics

  • Dates: November 29– January 3, 2026
  • Location: Tampa Theatre
  • Cost: Varies

When you step into Tampa Theatre’s century-old auditorium, you are not just coming for a movie — you’re coming for a timeless experience. One of the brightest and most beloved of those experiences is the tradition of sharing favorite holiday films with family and friends, singing along to familiar holiday carols with the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ before the show, and taking photos in front of the soaring tree in the lobby. It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Tampa’s majestic movie palace!

Yuletide on the Range

Cowboy Santa invites you to kick off the holiday season at The James Museum in downtown St. Pete for a festive and fun celebration. Come see the 12-foot Yule Cactus, enjoy art making for all ages, photos with Cowboy Santa, live music from Tampa Bay band Local Honey, and more! The event takes place on our first floor, and it is FREE to attend. Cowboy Santa at Yuletide on the Range at The James Museum in St. Petersburg

Sleigh the Bay! 15th Annual OnBikes Winter Wonderland

  • Dates: December 19
  • Time: 7 am-11 am
  • Location: Benchmark International Arena

Get ready to sleigh the bay! Join onbikes for its 15th Annual Winter Wonder Ride, a festive morning of family fun, holiday cheer, and giving back. Enjoy a scenic bike ride or 5K run along Bayshore Boulevard, plus holiday music, pictures with Santa, a Kid Zone, bike decorating, and more. Dress in your best reindeer attire and make memories with the whole family while supporting onbikes and its mission to provide brand-new bicycles to local children in need. Tickets start at just $15, with family four-packs available for $50.

Breakfast with Santa at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

  • Dates: December 19
  • Time: 9 am-12 pm
  • Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a memorable morning filled with holiday spirit, delicious food, festive crafts, and a chance to meet Santa himself! Whether you’re crafting ornaments, sipping hot cocoa, or taking photos with Santa, there’s holiday cheer for everyone. Join us to make lasting memories in this enchanting holiday setting.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

  • Dates: May 4-16, 2027
  • Location: Straz Center, downtown Tampa

This enchanting and timeless tale is filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. Be our guest, Tampa!

Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be performed at Straz Center in Tampa in May 2027
Photo Credit: Jacob Murray

MORE THINGS TO DO: See What’s on Exhibit in Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Lion and Hyena Ridge Ray's son with Lou the lion 4 WEB
Busch Gardens Lion and Hyena Ridge

NOW OPEN: Lion & Hyena Ridge at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!

  • Date: Now Open!
  • Location: Tampa

Get ready to come face to face with two of Africa’s most legendary predators at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Lion & Hyena Ridge is an extraordinary new addition to the park’s award-winning animal care portfolio and one of the most immersive wildlife experiences in North America. Included with general admission.

Play at MOSI’s NEW SciLinx Cretaceous Course

  • Dates: NOW OPEN
  • Location: Tampa

Dinosaurs are taking over the SciLinx mini golf course at MOSI! You can now putt putt your way millions of years back in time alongside five massive dinosaurs! The debut of the Cretaceous Course marks the first step in a larger dinosaur transformation taking place across the museum as MOSI prepares for the arrival of SUE The T. rex Experience in January 2027.

NOW OPEN: Pinniped Pier at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

  • Date: Now open!
  • Location: Clearwater

Meet CMA’s newest residents–Wahoo and Tuna, the sea lions, in their new home at Pinniped Pier! Be among the first to meet these sweet animals in their new habitat, along with more new animals that have recently joined the CMA family! We’re sharing more about what’s new at Clearwater Marine Aquarium here.

David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed at Tampa Museum of Art

  • Date: Open through February 28, 2026
  • Location: Tampa Museum of Art, Downtown Tampa

The exhibition features 140 prints, collages, photographs, and iPad drawings by the artist David Hockney, from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation. By rejecting the idea of being limited to one medium or mode of perception, Hockney helped transform modern art. Throughout his lifelong career, which began in the early 1960’s, he worked with etching, lithography, Polaroid collage, office copiers, photography, video, iPhones, and iPads.

Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt at Tampa Museum of Art

  • Date: Now Open!
  • Location: Downtown Tampa

The Tampa Museum of Art has just unveiled a first-of-its-kind exhibit for the Tampa Bay area featuring art and artifacts of ancient Egypt. The exhibit features pieces on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and from private collections of owners, along with works from TMA’s collection. The exhibit is an exploration of the everyday life of ancient Egyptian people, the power of the pharaohs and priests, the worship of the gods, and the afterlife. Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt will be on display for two years.

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!

Galacticoaster at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

  • NOW OPEN! 
  • Location: LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven

Be one of the first to experience LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s awesome new indoor family coaster, Galacticoaster! You’ll find it in the new LEGO Galaxy, where you can immerse yourself in 40+ years of LEGO space history. The ride is a first of its kind, and we’re sharing all of the details about Galacticoaster here!

Above & Beyond exhibit at MOSI 

  • Dates: Now Open!
  • Location: Tampa

From the earliest dreams of the Wright brothers to the future of space exploration, this immersive exhibit lets you design, test, and experience flight firsthand through cutting-edge, hands-on technology. Step into the action as you build your own aircraft, explore the forces of flight, and push the limits of what’s possible.

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.

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.