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Top 10 Things to do in Tampa before your kids grow up.

November 07, 2008

Part of being a parent is creating memories with our children. As a child, I can certainly remember being thrilled to ride a local carousel with my father and we have the pictures to prove it. Well, now it's our turn to make the same kind of memories for our children. Tampa offers so much for our families. Here are some suggested spots in Tampa Bay that we should all visit before our children  Read more...

Get Lost with your Child in Sweetfields Corn Maze

October 29, 2008

Last weekend, my family and I were determined to enjoy this lovely fall weather by doing something seasonal. After some thought, we followed up with a local organic farm (found just over the border of Hernando county) that boasts a 4 acre butterfly shaped corn maze during the months of October and November. With a resounding cheer of approval from both of my sons, we set off to Sweetfields  Read more...

It's time for pumpkins!

September 29, 2008

Looking for pumpkins? Ask at your local farmer's market, or check out one of these pumpkin patches. Fruitville Groves, Sarasota, call 941-377-0896 for more information. Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch benefits the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Oct. 18-31, call 813-251-3500 for more information. Hydro Harvest Farms Fabulous Pumpkin Patch , Oct. 4-Nov. 3, call 813-251-3500 for more  Read more...

Three days in Tampa, Day 3

July 10, 2008

As part of our July Escapes theme , I am highlighting over three days fun things for travelers with preschoolers to do in Tampa. On Tuesday, I suggested Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo , rated the No. 1 children's zoo in the country. On Wednesday, I talked about The Florida Aquarium , which offers 200,000 square feet of exhibits, shows and indoor fun. Today, I have suggestions for great festivals and  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in tampa

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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