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Tampa Bay’s BEST Restaurants for Christmas Dinner, Including To-Go Options!
Put the pots and pans away, friends–there are several amazing restaurantsopen for Christmas dinner in Tampa Bay including some tasty to-go options as well if you’d rather dine at home. So, get ready to spend more time with your family enjoying Christmas with family and friends, and less time worrying about cooking this Christmas!
The Best Christmas Shows in Tampa Bay
(Listed in order of date of appearance.) Dates: November 17, 2023-December 31, 2023, select nights. Location: 1211 First Ave North, Suite 101 in St. Pete. If you’re seeking to make this holiday season truly enchanting, there’s one essential experience you can’t miss in Tampa Bay: the Zubrick Magic Theatre. From November 17th to New Year’s Day, prepare to be captivated by the exceptional illusionists Chris & Ryan Zubrick as they unveil never-before-seen Christmas-themed magic sprinkled throughout their performance. Additionally, consider sharing the magic with your loved ones by gifting them special Zubrick Magic Theatre gift certificates, just in time for the festive season. Why settle for a gift they might like when you can offer them an experience you’re certain they’ll adore?
The Mother of All Baby Showers returns to Tampa on Friday!
Oh, baby! The Mother of All Baby Showers presented by AdventHealth returns to Tampa Bay on Friday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with local and national experts who cater to parents who are expecting a baby through the preschool years.
How Your Family Can Give the Gift of HOPE at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent
Every holiday season, 36,500 square feet of hope rises from the ground along North Rome Avenue in Tampa in the form of the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. Since 1995, it’s been a place where people of all ages who are called to serve give back and it serves as a beacon of hope for struggling families in Tampa Bay.
What’s NEW at Busch Gardens Christmas Town in 2023
Busch Gardens Christmas Town is celebrating its 11th anniversary in Tampa Bay with ALL-NEW holiday light displays, a NEW 40-foot tall Christmas tree, NEW food and drinks, and more! Christmas Town kicks off on November 11 and will run for 58 consecutive nights through January 7. 2024. This is one...
Teaching Financial Literacy at Shorecrest Prep
Shorecrest believes that a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum must extend beyond academics to include a solid grounding in real-world applications. The newly launched Ross Roeder Institute for Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Economics (RRI) is just one example of how the school provides that preparation. “Already, the Entrepreneurial Design Institute in the...
Unwrap Bricktastic Family Traditions during HOLIDAYS at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
LEGO® bricks are hung on the chimney with care, ready for LEGO Santa to deliver the jolliest event of the year!. HOLIDAYS at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort returns to the Theme Park for select dates Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 with a flurry of festive shows, yuletide activities, cheerful LEGO characters and frosted fun. The best part is that the event is included with general park admission and most LEGOLAND Annual Passes. Start the holiday season off right by creating family traditions that can be built upon for years to come.
Knight’s Story: Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Three-year-old Knight is a joyful ball of energy as he runs from the family’s living room to dining room to kitchen. He loves this little game, and for most 3-year-olds, this wouldn’t be an extraordinary feat. But, for this child, it is remarkable. What is Sturge-Weber Syndrome?. Knight...
Academy at the Lakes: We Must Teach History
Today’s public square includes much debate about the teaching of history in school. As both a school leader and a history teacher, I offer this:. We must teach history in order to create active, engaged citizens. In doing so, we can also promote patriotism. Teaching History to Promote Patriotism.
Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa returns on select nights beginning November 24
The holiday season is just around the corner, and ZooTampa is getting ready for its most festive and brightest Christmas in the Wild to date. Tampa’s premiere outdoor family holiday event will begin lighting up the nights on November 24 and continue twinkling for 19 select nights through December 30, 2023.
Junior League of Tampa’s Holiday Gift Market Celebrates 20 Years of Giving Back
Shop for a Cause to kick off your holiday season cheer at The Junior League of Tampa’s 20th annual Holiday Gift Market! The unique shopping experience serves as the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year. It brings over 200 vendors and artisans from across the Tampa Bay region to the Florida State Fairgrounds.
The Most Important Conversations: BayCare Kids introduces a game-changing resource to battle mental health disorders
Here’s a sobering statistic: During the past three years since the pandemic, the number of kids visiting the Emergency Room at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital for children’s mental health disorders has increased by 300 percent. That’s a three-fold increase. Here’s another number: When it comes...
Where to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay
The Nutcracker is back on stage in 2023 in Tampa Bay and we couldn’t be more excited! There are a few places where you go see the performance in person on both sides of the bay, including the Straz Center in Tampa. Where to see the Nutcracker in Tampa...
Thanksgiving donations desperately needed in Tampa Bay
The Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent in Tampa is officially open and accepting donations for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and once again, your help is needed more than ever. This year, the non-profit which serves our six county region, expects to assist more than 30,000 families. Supply chain issues are...
Where to Eat Breakfast With Santa In Tampa Bay
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. Breakfast with Santa Tampa Bay. When: December 10 & 17, 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Cost: Tickets...
The Power of Play: How Corbett Prep is incorporating PLAY in the classroom
There’s serious play happening in Corbett Prep’s PreK4 class on “Not a Box” day. Piles of craft supplies—stickers, glue, ribbons, markers, colored paper—are scattered around the classroom suite as students transform cardboard boxes into cars, rockets, houses, tunnels and even a unicorn. The Study...
TECO Manatee Viewing Center Reopens for the Season
One of our favorite free things to do in Tampa Bay is back open for the season! The TECO Manatee Viewing Center is open for the season from November 1, 2023-April 15, 2024 and they’re ready to welcome you to walk the boardwalks and view the Florida manatees as they seek the warm water discharge from Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach.
Awesome Ways to Donate Halloween Candy or PLAY with Candy!
Did your little ghosts and goblins come home with a huge haul of Halloween candy after a night of trick-or-treating? We’re sharing some of our favorite ways to donate Halloween candy and even use the candy in fun science experiments!. How to Donate Halloween Candy:. The thrill of the...
Top 5 Kid-Friendly Things to do at Universal Orlando Holidays
The holiday season is jam-packed all around Central Florida. And when you add in Orlando’s theme parks the list gets even longer. The holidays at Universal Orlando start on Friday, November 17, 2023 and run to Sunday, December 31, 2023. With a young preschooler, I once believed Universal Orlando...
12+ Places to Donate New Toys in Tampa Bay this Holiday Season
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...
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