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ZooTampa debuts NEW Walking Trail with Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH
There’s a new way to get your steps in in Tampa Bay and it’s wild! ZooTampa’s new walking trail is officially ready for you and the kids!. While there isn’t an actual new paved trail, the zoo took existing walkways to create a one-mile loop with trail markers every 1/8 of a mile.
The St. Pete Pier’s Rockin Roller Rink Returns in March!
Last year, the St. Pete Pier debuted their first ever Rockin’ Roller Rink and starting next month, it’s making a comeback! The 5,000 square-foot rink is located at Pier Plaza near the Splash Pad and Tilted Lawn and will be open for guests again from March 7-April 14.
Sneak Peek: LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race Experience at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
Racers, ready your engines! The crowd is roaring, and the checkered flags are soaring through the air as the new LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race Experience at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort opens on March 8, 2024! Prepare to become the ultimate race car driver at this interactive experience for the whole family.
Cirque Du Soliel’s BAZZAR Comes to Life Under the Big Top!
Cirque du Soliel is returning to Tampa Bay for its 40th anniversary with the debut of BAZZAR, a family-friendly, high-energy spectacle of daring acrobatics, dynamic stunts, and exhilarating performances at the Tropicana Field stadium. Led by their maestro, this electrifying troupe will unite to invent a whimsical one-of-a-kind universe. In a place where the unexpected is expected, the colorful group imagines, builds, and invents vibrant scenes in an artistic and acrobatic game.
The Best Easter Egg Hunts in Tampa Bay
The thrill of the hunt is back with some pretty amazing Easter Egg Hunts in Tampa Bay on schedule this year. Whether you are looking for an event on the beach or even an underwater egg hunt, we’ve got something for your kid on our top picks!. So, let’s...
Celebrate Pi Day on March 14 with an Epic Pie Fight at Glazer Children’s Museum!
March 14 is Pi Day (3.14… get it?) and it also happens to be the birthday of Albert Einstein, the father of modern physics!. At Glazer Children’s Museum, we’re in the business of teaching through play, so when we decided to celebrate Pi Day we knew it had to be fun. But how do we share our love of the iconic number Pi and make math cool for kids? Throw a giant pie fight in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, of course!
Family-Friendly Spots to Snorkel in Tampa Bay
When the weather is warm, one of our favorite activities to do is to go snorkeling off the beautiful beaches of Tampa Bay! Snorkeling is the perfect activity for kids since it’s typically done in shallow water and allows them to learn about Tampa’s ecosystem and get up close to sea critters that call Tampa’s waterways home.
New LEGOLAND Florida Play Card deal available now for Florida residents!
It’s great to be a Florida resident, especially when you get to take advantage of the new LEGOLAND Florida deal built just for you!. The Pay for a Day, Play All Year Play Card is now available for $119 and gets you unlimited visits to the LEGOLAND Florida theme park throughout the rest of 2024 (blockout dates apply). This deal also applies to Georgia residents, so tell your Peach State friends!
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish at Paddy Fest in St. Pete!
St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17, and there are tons of great family-friendly ways to celebrate the luck of the Irish! One of our favorite events is making a return for 2024. Paddy Fest is set to take place at Williams Park in St. Pete for two days of fun on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 from 12 pm- 9pm and will include everything from games to live entertainment, Irish cuisine, and of course, Guinness and green beer for the grown-ups.
Hop Downtown for Eggsploration – Tampa’s Largest Downtown Egg Hunt!
Easter is Sunday, March 31, and there are so many fun ways to celebrate around Tampa Bay! One of our favorite events, Tampa’s Downtown Eggsploration, is back for another year and will take over Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Saturday, March 30 from 9 am-1 pm. We’ve got...
NEW Stingray Shores In-Water Animal Encounter Coming to ZooTampa in March
Stingray Shores debuts at ZooTampa on March 15 and it’s a whole new way to connect with stingrays in Tampa Bay! We got a sneak peek of this in-water experience before it opens to the public, so let’s dive in so you know what to expect. There’s something...
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish at Paddy Fest in St. Pete!
St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17, and there are tons of great family-friendly ways to celebrate the luck of the Irish! One of our favorite events is making a return for 2024. Paddy Fest is set to take place at Williams Park in St. Pete for two days of fun on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 from 12 pm- 9pm and will include everything from games to live entertainment, Irish cuisine, and of course, Guinness and green beer for the grown-ups.
Moms to Know: Meet Tori Penso, FIFA Women’s World Cup referee
Sports: beautiful things. Female athletes: forces for reckoning with. In 1987, the Women’s Sports Foundation (founded by Billie Jean King; 1974) established National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Celebrated each February, it honors accomplished female athletes and ongoing efforts to expand women’s sports. Tori Penso, the first...
The SWEETEST THING: The Florida Strawberry
Did you know February is Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month? In fact, Plant City is recognized as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World and is the dominant supplier of strawberries in the United States from November through March. Pretty sweet, right?. Here’s another fun fact: Most of our Florida strawberries...
12 Valentine’s Dates to Match Any Vibe
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 some ideas to match any vibe—whether you’re into dressing up and hitting the town or going on a ziplining adventure.
They’re Ready… But Are You? (It’s time to sign up for kindergarten!)
Alright mamas, hold onto your heartstrings … especially if you have a preschooler!. (And the sobs were heard round the bay.) Don’t worry; Hillsborough County Public Schools makes getting ready for kindergarten easy for you and fun for them! Schools across the district will hold Kindergarten Ready Open Houses beginning at the end of February. To enroll and attend one of these Open Houses, your child must turn 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2024.
Adding Lunchbox Love is easy with these simple tips from @Lunchboxmafia!
Hello friends! It’s Jenny from @Lunchboxmafia sharing some easy Valentine’s ideas to make your kiddo’s lunch box extra special—and delicious. Check out these ways to bring hearts, pink and red, and everything sweet into your little one’s Valentine’s Day breakfast and lunch. Valentine’s Day...
Kids to Know: Gorrie Elementary School
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...
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