Tampa family events
22 upcoming. Family-friendly events across the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro: kids events, festivals, markets, museums and free fun.
TomorrowSaturday, October 17
10am to 5pmFree
Carrollwood Cultural CenterFree harvest-themed outdoor family festival with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, games and a petting zoo (kids zone 1-4pm). Presented by Carrollwood Village Phases II and III.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18
Hyde Park VillageAnnual pumpkin patch in Village Circle, free to explore. Pumpkins are donation-based with proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Storytime in the Patch on Oct 14 and 21 at 10:30am.
11am, through Oct 18Free
Spa Beach, St. Pete PierFree beachfront fall festival at the Pier with a Kids Zone, kids' bands, magicians, bounce zones and a Kids Rave. The area's biggest pumpkin patch with photo ops and fall-themed putt putt; some activities cost extra.
12 to 4pm, through Oct 18
Busch Gardens Tampa BayDaytime family Halloween event at Busch Gardens with trick-or-treat stations, a spooktacular costume parade, Room on the Broom storytime, a black cat dance party and spooky science. Included with park admission; kids 13 and under may wear costumes.
WednesdayOctober 21
10:30am to 4pm
Great Explorations Children's MuseumReptile-focused day with a camouflage scavenger hunt, live reptile encounters and play-based exploration of what makes reptiles remarkable and why protecting them matters. Included with standard museum admission.
SaturdayOctober 24
4 to 9pmFree
Cotanchobee Fort Brooke ParkFriends of the Riverwalk free community event with 50+ treat stations along the Riverwalk from Water Works Park to Curtis Hixon Park, a costume contest, a Thriller flash mob and a family screening of Ghostbusters.
SundayOctober 25
12 to 5pmFree
Central AvenueOne of St. Pete's largest street festivals, 22 car-free blocks of Central Avenue with trick-or-treating and candy stops, costume contests, a dog costume contest and wiener dog races, a 100+ vendor village, food trucks and a family zone with a sensory area.
FridayOctober 30
3 to 7pm
Clearwater Marine AquariumFamily-friendly Halloween evening at the aquarium with trick-or-treat stations included with general admission, an all-ages costume contest at 5:30, underwater pumpkin carving, sea cavern games and crafts, and free Dippin' Dots from 5 to 6. Treat bags for the first 100 kids.
SaturdayOctober 31
5:30 to 8pmFree
Rivercrest ParkFree Halloween-night trick-or-treat trail in Rivercrest Park, 5:30 to 8pm. Families stroll the park trail collecting candy; costumes encouraged. Hosted by the South Seminole Heights Civic Association.
SundayNovember 1
10am to 12pm, one of 3 dates
Star Trolley departureGuided trolley tour of SHINE mural festival murals and 185+ murals citywide, Sundays 10am to noon. Suitable for all ages with minimal walking; a portion of proceeds supports mural creation. Tickets sold online.
10:15 to 10:45am, one of 2 dates
The Dali MuseumMonthly 30-minute guided tour of the permanent collection built for families with kids ages 4 to 11; meets at the Third-Floor Overlook. Gallery admission ticket required.
SaturdayNovember 7
10am to 9pm, through Nov 8Free
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks38th annual festival along the Sponge Docks with fresh seafood and non-seafood options, artisan vendors, a chef competition, live music and a kids zone. Free admission and parking; pet friendly, all ages.
12 to 7pmFree
River Tower ParkFirst Tampa Bay Caribbean Fall Festival celebrating Caribbean culture, community and entertainment with food and live music. Free, all ages.
TuesdayNovember 10
10 to 10:30am, one of 2 dates
ZooTampa at Lowry ParkMembers-only stage show at ZooVentures Theater exploring a letter of the alphabet through animals, stories, songs and a wildlife connection. October theme: Spectacular Letter S; November: Marvelous Letter M. Ages 2 to 5; arrive 10 minutes early.
SaturdayNovember 21
10am to 5pm, through Nov 22Free
The ColiseumSeasonal holiday shopping event at the historic Coliseum with local vendors selling home essentials, handmade gifts, cosmetics, holiday decor, food and apparel. Free admission and parking; first 250 attendees each day get a free ornament/keychain.
1 to 2:25pm$65.80
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Carol Morsani HallCirque du Soleil's family holiday show inspired by the Christmas poem, with acrobatics, costumes and reinvented Christmas music by a cast of 26. About 85 minutes with no intermission; tickets start around $65.80.
4 to 5:25pm$65.80
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Carol Morsani HallSecond afternoon performance of Cirque du Soleil's family holiday show, an acrobatic retelling of the Christmas Eve poem with reinvented Christmas music. About 85 minutes with no intermission; tickets start around $65.80.
FridayNovember 27
12 to 4pm, through Nov 29Free
Curtis Hixon Waterfront ParkThanksgiving weekend shop-small pop-up at Winter Village with curated local vendors, artists and young entrepreneurs (six rotating pop-ups daily), noon to 4pm Friday through Sunday. Free, all ages.
SaturdayDecember 5
10am to 2pm
USF St. PetersburgLocal holiday shopping event taking over the USF St. Petersburg campus with small businesses, artists and makers selling original gifts, art, food and treats. 10am to 2pm; fun for the whole family, pups welcome.
10am to 5pm, through Dec 6Free
Corey Avenue32nd season of the Corey Avenue art and craft festival with contemporary crafts and fine art from artisans across the nation, plus a Sunday Green Market with plants, handmade soaps and gourmet spices. Free, family and pet friendly.
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