Family-Friendly Tampa Bay

Paws for Literacy - Humane Society
2027-02-18 14:45 - 16:00, 2027-02-16 14:45 - 16:00, 2027-02-11 14:45 - 16:00, 2027-02-09 14:45 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Humane Society of Tampa Bay, 3607 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, 33607, United States
Paws for Literacy

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay wants to give children who love animals a chance to spend time with them while catching up on their reading or improving their reading skills.
Our Paws for Literacy Program at the HSTB Hillsborough campus pairs children with homeless pets who love to hear the stories and look at the pictures.
Paws for Literacy is a free program offered for children ages 5 and up. We provide reading stools, books and treats (for the animals), but children are welcome to bring their own books if they wish. Books provided include animal tales, stories of the animal-human bond and books that teach empathy to young readers.
Parents should accompany children for this program.

Ages: Children ages 5+
When: 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Tuesdays & Thursdays
Where: HSTB Hillsborough Campus | 3607 N. Armenia Ave. Tampa, Fl 33607
Register: Sign Up Today!

Bay Area Renaissance Festival 2026
2027-02-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-17 10:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-16 10:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-15 10:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-14 10:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-13 10:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-11 10:00 - 18:00 and 4 more dates | Bay Area Renaissance Festival, 12838 Auton Rd, Dade City, 33525, United States
Bay Area Renaissance Festival
Step into a 16th-century village filled with knights, performers, and lively crowds. You can wander through artisan shops, watch jousting matches, and catch all kinds of stage shows—from magicians to musicians—while enjoying themed weekends and plenty of food along the way.
Date and Time: Weekends, February 14 – March 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocation: 12838 Auton Rd, Dade City, FLAge: All agesCost: Ticketed (prices vary)
Activities Include: Live jousting, stage performances (music, magic, juggling), artisan marketplace, themed weekends, interactive characters, food vendors

AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids and Families
2027-02-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-15 11:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-08 11:00 - 14:00
$6.29 Summer Movie Camp at AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres invite all ages to enjoy 4 weeks of their Summer Kids Series.
If you are looking for something to do with the kids once the school year ends and summer break kicks off, AMC Theatres has you covered.

Summer Movie Camp Is Back

Get discounted tickets to family favorites every Monday and Wednesday from 6/22-8/12. A portion of the proceeds will support the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation.

AMC $6.29 Summer Kids Movies Pack Schedule:
There are so many locations, these are only some of the locations. Please find your participating location.

AMC Veterans 24
AMC Highwoods 20
AMC The Regency 20
AMC West Shore 14

Paddington in Peru
Get 6/22 Tickets
Get 6/24 Tickets

David
Get 6/29 Tickets
Get 7/1 Tickets

How to Train Your Dragon
Get 7/6 Tickets
Get 7/8 Tickets

The Lego Movie
Get 7/13 Tickets
Get 7/15 Tickets

Check to see if your local AMC location is participating. Learn more by visiting their website.

Sunday Breakfast Bowl- Pinchasers
2027-02-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2027-02-07 09:00 - 11:00
Breakfast and unlimited bowling for just $11.99!
We know Sundays are for families — so bring the whole family to Pin Chasers for unlimited bowling plus breakfast for just $11.99 per person!
Join us from 9:00-11:00 AM on Sunday mornings for Breakfast Bowl!
Breakfast Bowling includes:

Two hours of bowling
Two eggs (your way), bacon, toast

Locations:

Pin Chasers has four convenient Tampa Bay area bowling Locations! All feature fresh food from Ten Pin Grill and out-of-this-world bowling amenities (like our GameZone arcades and full service bars) — but each offer their own unique fun vibe!

Veterans

(813) 884-1475

5555 W Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33634

Midtown

(813) 877-7418

4847 N Armenia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33603

East Pasco

(813) 782-5511

6816 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Brandon

(813) 681-4783

1001 Oakfield Dr.
Brandon, FL 33511

Impact Martial Arts Patents Night Out
2027-02-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2027-02-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2027-02-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Impact Martial Arts, 13038 Race Track Rd, Tampa, United States
Karate Parents Night Out in Tampa

Now, Every Friday AND Saturday Night is
Parent’s Night Out at Impact Martial Arts!
Parents, need an evening without the kids? Our Parents Night Out gives you the opportunity to take a well-deserved break. Go out for a night on the town feeling confident that your little ones are safe and having the time of their lives with their favorite Karate teachers.
This incredible evening for your children is filled with a variety of fun games, activities, and they won’t want the night to end! And don’t worry about food – we’ll take care of that too!!
Every Parents Night Out event activities are different, and include themes like Fortress Dodgeball, Nerf Wars, Ninja night with obstacle courses and more!
Our Parents Night Out events always include:
– Fun games on the mat such as dodgeball, moon ball and much more
– Obstacle Courses
– 2 slices of Pizza
– Drinks
– Staff of certified martial arts instructors
– 4 hours of fun for kids from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
*For safety reasons, PNOs are for kids ages 6 yrs to 11 yrs only.
The cost for PNO is $30 per child. PNO often sells out quickly due to its bodacious fun and limited space, so register ASAP if you would like your child to attend PNO!

Register here for this weekends Parent’s Night Out!

Art on the House at the Tampa Museum of Art
2027-02-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Art on the House
Every Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, the Tampa Museum of Art offers Art on the House where admission prices change to pay-as-you-will, and visitors choose whatever admission price they want to pay. Bring the family and celebrate 100 years of art in Tampa with exhibitions that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art.
Beginning at 4 pm every Thursday, walk up to the Welcome Desk and tell the Visitor Experience and Engagement Representatives the admission price you chose to pay for your visit to the museum. Any donation amount is welcome.

Largo Central Railroad - Sunday
2027-02-07 10:00 - 2027-02-08 14:00 | Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr, Largo, 33771, United States
The Largo Central Railroad hits the rails the first full weekend of every month (except on weekends with a large event). Enjoy the miniature train ride through Largo Central Park. The ride is available for anyone ages 1 and up (except for pregnant mothers).

*Please note that all participants must wear shoes and sorry this is not a ride for pets.
Save some time and fill out the waiver before you arrive at the park.
Please visit the Largo Central Railroad website to find out how you can volunteer or host your next birthday party with them.

Train Weekend

DATE:
Sat, Apr 4, 2026 & Sun, Apr 5, 2026
Sat, May 2, 2026 & Sun, May 3, 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 2026 & Sun, Jun 7, 2026
Sun, July 5, 2026
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 & Sun, Aug 2, 2026
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 & Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Sat, Oct, 3, 2026 & Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 & Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
TIME: 10am-2pm
LOCATION: Largo Central Park
COST: Free, but donations to the club are appreciated

Bank of America’s Museums on Us - Tampa Museum of Art
2027-02-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Museums on Us
We’ve partnered with Bank of America to bring you Museums on Us. For the first weekend of every month, active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders with a valid photo ID receive one free general admission to the Tampa Museum of Art.
This offer is exclusive to the cardholder and does not apply to ticketed and special exhibitions or fundraising events.
If you have any questions about visiting the Tampa Museum of Art, please call 813.274.8130.
Learn more about Bank of America’s Museums on Us program.

Bank of America - Museums on Us Weekend
2027-02-06 10:00 - 2027-02-07 17:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States

Largo Central Railroad - Saturday
2027-02-06 10:00 - 2027-02-07 14:00 | Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr, Largo, 33771, United States
