Top city guide · 2026-04-09

Tampa, FL Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Tampa, FL, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Tampa, FL.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Tampa, FL right now.
Water Pick
Adventure Island
Splash Pads
10001 Malcolm McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Popular pick
Outdoor Pick
Altitude Trampoline Park
Indoor Play
4920 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Popular pick
Outdoor Pick
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Parks
3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Popular pick
Playground Pick
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Parks
600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Popular pick
Playground Pick
Dinosaur World
Outdoor
5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33566
Popular pick
Indoor Pick
Glazer Children's Museum
Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602
Popular pick
Playground Pick
HorsePower for Kids
Parks
3420 Foresthill Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Popular pick
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Lettuce Lake Park
Parks
6920 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33637
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What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Splash Pads
Adventure Island
10001 Malcolm McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Indoor Play
Altitude Trampoline Park
4920 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Parks
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
HorsePower for Kids
3420 Foresthill Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Outdoor
Dinosaur World
5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33566

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Tampa, FL.
APRIL11
Tampa Firefighters Annual Open House
APRIL 11 · starts Apr 11
Meet firefighters, explore trucks and equipment, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy hands-on activities for kids at Station 1 and Tampa Firefighters Museum
Free
APRIL12
ZooTampa Springtime Bash
APRIL 12 · starts Apr 12
Extended hours until 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays with live DJ dance party, happy hour specials, and exploration of the all-new Florida Waters expansion
Paid/Varies · Ongoing

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