Category: Family Events

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Hyde Park Village’s “Gasparilla Block Party” Will Start Off A Month of Festivities

It’s January, which means one thing in Tampa: It’s Gasparilla Season!!! While Gasparilla is always an extremely fun time in Tampa, Gasparilla 2018 is sure to be one of the best as it coincides with the Tampa Bay Lightning hosting the 2018 NHL All-Star Game at the same time! Hyde Park Village’s “Gasparilla Block Party” will be the first of many festivities in Tampa and … Continue reading Hyde Park Village’s “Gasparilla Block Party” Will Start Off A Month of Festivities

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Family Events, Tampa Bay Fun

TLPZ’s “Noon Year’s Eve” Celebration

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo will be having a New Year’s Eve event especially for families and their young children, who might be sleeping by the countdown at midnight! The annual “Noon Year’s Eve” will be a New Year’s Eve Party that will have live music, fun and games, a countdown to 12:00pm and even a family friendly toast! It’s a great chance to celebrate the … Continue reading TLPZ’s “Noon Year’s Eve” Celebration

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Downtown Tampa, Family Events, Holiday Event, Tampa Bay Fun

The Forecast Calls for Snow at the Florida Aquarium

Snow in Florida? Well, kind of! From December 26, 2017 until December 31, 2017, the holiday break will continue as the Florida Aquarium will be hosting “Snow Days” for families to enjoy! From 12:00pm until 5:00pm on these designated days, there will be a Snow Play Area for children to play in so that they can get their sense of snow during the holidays, except … Continue reading The Forecast Calls for Snow at the Florida Aquarium

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Downtown Tampa, Family Events, Tampa Bay Fun

“Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes” is Coming to Tampa

Calling all Superhero Fans!!! Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes is coming to Tampa’s Amalie Arena and it’s a must-see!! Beginning on Friday, January 5, 2018 until Sunday, January 7, 2018, Amalie Arena will be host to some of the most popular superheroes including Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, the Avengers, Iron Man and even Guardians of the Galaxy in a live action show! There will … Continue reading “Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes” is Coming to Tampa

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Family Events

“Balloonapalooza Winter Spectacular”

This weekend Friday through Sunday, December 15, 16, 17, 2017, the “Balloonapalooza” Tour will be visiting the Florida State Fairgrounds and it is an event that you won’t want to miss! The “Balloonapalooza” Winter Spectacular will allow guests to take hot air balloon rides from tethered hot air balloons stationed at the Fairgrounds. If you have never been on a hot air balloon ride, this is the … Continue reading “Balloonapalooza Winter Spectacular”

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Downtown Tampa, Family Events, Holiday Event, Museums, Tampa Bay Fun

Take The Glazer Museum’s Gingerbread Village Cardboard Challenge!

The Glazer Children’s Museum is hosting a unique and fun event this holiday season that families will love to participate in. The Gingerbread Village Cardboard Challenge will start at the Glazer Children’s Museum on Sunday, December 10, 2017 and will run until Saturday, December 23, 2017. Visitors will be able to make their own Cardboard Gingerbread House and will add it to the Village at … Continue reading Take The Glazer Museum’s Gingerbread Village Cardboard Challenge!

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Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade and Candy Cane Hunt This Saturday

Tarpon Springs will be hosting their annual Christmas Parade and Candy Cane Hunt this Saturday, December 9, 2017 beginning at 10:00am. The festivities will begin with the Christmas Parade in Downtown Tarpon Springs. The Parade Route will start at the Manatee Plaza and go North on East Lemon Street, then South on Ring Avenue, the onto Tarpon Avenue where it will march up to the … Continue reading Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade and Candy Cane Hunt This Saturday

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Downtown Tampa, Family Events, Food and Beverage Event, Holiday Event, Tampa Bay Fun

Breakfast With Santa At The Florida Aquarium

Santa Claus has made his annual trip to the Florida Aquarium in Downtown Tampa and there are many chances that families will have to get in a visit! Each Saturday in December: 9,16 and 23rd, the Florida Aquarium will host “Saturdays with Santa” from 10:30am until 1:30pm. Santa’s Elves will also be on hand and will be diving in some of the tanks at the … Continue reading Breakfast With Santa At The Florida Aquarium

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Rays Host FREE Skating This Sunday at the Winter Village

This Sunday, December 3, 2017 the Tampa Bay Rays will be sponsoring “FREE Ice Skating” from 1:00pm-5:00pm. As part of “Rays Day at the Winter Village”, all visitors will get to ice skate at the Winter Village, located at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, for FREE! After Ice Skating visitors will also have the opportunity to shop for Tampa Bay Rays inspired gifts such as ornaments … Continue reading Rays Host FREE Skating This Sunday at the Winter Village

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Events For A Cause, Family Events, Holiday Event, Tampa Bay Fun

The Florida Botanical Gardens’ Annual “Holiday Lights in the Gardens”

The One-Of-A-Kind Florida Botanical Gardens will be hosting their annual holiday event now until December 31, 2017 from 5:30pm until 9:30pm. “The Holiday Lights in the Garden” event will feature over 1 million holiday lights throughout the Botanical Gardens and in Holiday Themed Displays as well. There will be live entertainment throughout each of the nights of the event and even visits from Santa Claus. The … Continue reading The Florida Botanical Gardens’ Annual “Holiday Lights in the Gardens”

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The “Christmas Town Village” is OPEN at Busch Gardens!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s annual holiday event, the Christmas Town Village is open now until December 31, 2017. The Christmas Town Village is included in your Busch Gardens Admission, but most of the fun won’t begin until 5:00pm! The Christmas Town Village will have more lights than one can imagine, Train Rides, Caroling and even a chance to see Santa Claus and Rudolph. The Christmas … Continue reading The “Christmas Town Village” is OPEN at Busch Gardens!

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Family Events, Museums, Tampa Bay Fun

MOSI To Host Grand Re-Opening This Saturday!

The Museum of Science and Industry will be hosting their “Grand Re-opening” this Saturday beginning at 10:00am. MOSI, which has been closed for renovations since August 14, 2017, will once again be open and will actually look a little different to visitors. MOSI’s new focus is “STEAM”, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math for families of all ages. There will also be … Continue reading MOSI To Host Grand Re-Opening This Saturday!

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