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Kid-Approved Tampa: Fun Stops the Whole Family Will Love
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items Looking for fun things to do with kids in Tampa? Here are our favorite family-friendly spots for play, learning, and making great memories together!
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Kids love it here. A unique, hands-on experience that kids (and adults!) love. From touching stingrays and holding baby gators to feeding goats in the petting zoo…
Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary
A fun and safe indoor rock climbing experience for kids of all ages. They have programs like Climbing Tots for ages 2–5 and camps for ages 6–16, it’s a great place for kids to stay active, and have a blast.
Vertical Ventures
Adventure Island is the perfect spot to cool off and have some fun with the kids. From splash zones and lazy rivers to big slides for the brave ones, there’s something for everyone. It’s an easygoing, full-of-laughs kind of day the whole family will ...
Adventure Island
Local, rustic cafe a cozy. A Colombian spot with a beautiful outdoor patio, kid-friendly vibes, and tasty food. Such a great spot to relax while the little ones enjoy the space.
L.P.C.X Café
Lumley’s Farmers Market is a fun little gem where you can grab fresh goodies, pet some sweet farm animals, and let the kids run around and play. It’s an easygoing weekend stop the whole family will love!
Lumley's Farm and Market
ZooTampa is one of our go-to spots for a fun day out. Cool animals, splash zones, and even kid-friendly rides all in one place. It’s always a hit with the kids!
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
FloridaRAMA was such a fun surprise, colorful, creative, and totally kid-friendly. The kids loved the hands-on exhibits and scavenger hunt, and we all left smiling!
FloridaRAMA
2D Café in St. Pete is such a fun spot. It’s like stepping into a cartoon! The kids loved the quirky, black-and-white artwork, and we all had a blast enjoying the treats in such a cool, creative space.
2D Cafe
A go-to spot for a day of excitement. From racing electric go-karts to challenging each other in laser tag, there’s something for everybody. The kids love the glow-in-the-dark mini golf and the arcade, while we enjoy the bowling lanes and the bites a...
Elev8 Fun Tampa
A great spot to relax or play; green lawns, shaded playgrounds, and scenic river views.
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
A fun hangout spot right on the water with great food, drinks, and live music. It’s perfect for chilling, grabbing a bite, and just soaking up the vibes.
Sparkman Wharf
A fun, hands-on science museum in where you can explore everything from space and dinosaurs to virtual reality and ropes courses.
Museum of Science & Industry
A peaceful escape with shady trails and boardwalk, and a cool observation tower overlooking the Hillsborough River. It’s perfect for spotting gators, birds, or just enjoying a quiet walk in nature.
Lettuce Lake Park
One of our favorite spots for fun. With tons of interactive exhibits and playful spaces, it’s a perfect place to let kids explore, imagine, and burn off some energy!
Glazer Children's Museum
Fun and interactive spot where you can touch stingrays, watch playful otters, and explore cool exhibits like the Journey to Madagascar.
The Florida Aquarium