Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in tampa, FL

This Weekend's Family Activities

by Caroline

April 02, 2009

Spring has sprung and April is here! Many of us are getting excited for Spring Break next week. If you won’t be traveling but are looking for some fun things to do in the area next week, I will be posting some fun activities on Monday. But there are some exciting events that will rev your family’s engines this weekend too.

Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

For all the fast car fans in your family, the annual Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will certainly get everyone’s motors running. Rumor has it there will be some new, quieter engines on display this weekend. Come join car and racing enthusiasts all weekend in downtown St. Pete! Be sure to check their website for all sorts of details. The event schedule can be found here.

Festival of States Illuminated Night Parade

To kick off the Honda Grand Prix Weekend, be sure to check out the Thursday evening parade, fireworks and festivities at the Festival of States. This event was begun to coax winter residents to stay in the area a bit longer. Now winter and year round residents enjoy the fun at the “south’s largest civic celebration”.

Spring Fling and Earth Day at the Library

A “Spring Fling for Preschoolers” will be happening on Saturday at 11:00am at the Pasco County Regency Park Library. And your children can celebrate Earth Day at 2:00pm at the Centennial Park Library on Saturday also.

Skywatch at MOSI

Since this week’s space shuttle landing, perhaps you and your children continue to be fascinated with all thing celestial. Come visit MOSI where a free sky watch will be happening in the butterfly garden at sundown on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Holidays at Area Theme Parks

by Caroline

December 09, 2008

Today at Being Savvy, we are listing favorite local holiday gatherings. Since we have been announcing Tampa area holiday gatherings every Friday, I thought I would highlight the theme park holiday events in the area. This part of Florida certainly has a large number of terrific theme parks, and they go all out for the holidays! Holidays at Busch Gardens Our favorite Tampa area theme park  Read more...

Three days in Tampa, Day 3

by Becky

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...

Things to do today, 7/4

by Becky

July 04, 2008

Friday, July 4 3 p.m. Story time, Fantastic Friday Bilingual, Barnes & Noble, Tampa 4 p.m. Story time with Maisy , Special Costume Character, Barnes & Noble, Tampa Where to celebrate the 4th of July. Clearwater ~ 4 p.m., Thursday, July 3, and 2 p.m., Friday, July 4, 18th Annual Clearwater Celebrates America , Coachman Park, Clearwater,  Read more...

Where to celebrate July 4

by Becky

June 18, 2008

Looking for parades, music, fun and fireworks? You have lots of options for this 4th of July. Clearwater ~ 4 p.m., Thursday, July 3, and 2 p.m., Friday, July 4, 18th Annual Clearwater Celebrates America , Coachman Park, Clearwater, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 4, free admission for the whole family New Port Richey ~ 4-11 p.m. Main Street Blast Independence Day , New Port Richey,  Read more...