Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Thanksgiving Marine Science Days
Through Nov 29Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thanksgiving Weekend: Friday–Sunday, Nov 27–29, 2026; 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center (St. Pete Pier)700 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701 · 15.9 mi approx. from TampaDirections
All ages; hands-on wet touch tanks ideal for toddlers through elementary kids; stroller friendly
From $5$5 admission for adults; $3 for children ages 3–12; free for ages 2 & under
About this adventure
Perched midway along the new St. Pete Pier, the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center immerses families in the living ecology of Florida's largest open-water estuary. Over Thanksgiving weekend, educators host interactive touch tank demonstrations with live horseshoe crabs, sea stars, and baby conchs. Children participate in hands-on estuary microscope labs, exploring seagrass habitats and dolphin acoustics. The center features panoramic glass walls, climate-controlled comfort, clean family restrooms, and easy access to the shaded pier playground.
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