Things to do with kids in Tampa — November 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

Fall Whimsey Tree - Family Friendly!

Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa

From $28

Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM

John Williams @ 95: The Florida Orchestra Pops (Star Wars to Harry Potter)

Mahaffey Theater

From $20

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM

CraftVentures (Ages 4 - 10 with a Caregiver)

President Barack Obama Main Library

FreeAges 4–10

Mon, Nov 2 · 11:00 AM

Planetarium Monday at Great Explorations Children's Museum

Great Explorations Children's Museum

With admission

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Show Presented by the Junior League of St. Petersburg (For Toddlers - 2nd Grade)

President Barack Obama Main Library

Free

Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM

Awaken 2 Yoga at Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM

Turkeys, Wild Fun! at John F. Germany Public Library

John F. Germany Public Library

FreeAges 6–12

Wed, Nov 4 · 2:30 PM

Bricking with Joy

Bruton Memorial Library

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM

Pumpkin Pancakes & Monster Pancakes

Regency Park Branch Library

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM

Awaken 2 Yoga at Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

October Book Club <br>Modern + Myth

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

Paint a Thanksgiving Platter Night – Color Me Mine Tampa

Color Me Mine Tampa

From $15

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

Smartly Dressed Fashion Show 2026

The Colleseum

Thu, Oct 22 · 1:30 PM

Snake Feeding at Great Explorations

Great Explorations Children's Museum

With admission

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM

James Playdate | Move & Groove (ages 0-3) at The James Museum

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

From $5Ages 0–3

Fri, Nov 6 · 3:30 PM

Lego Club

East Lake Community Library

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM

Movie in the Park: Toy Story 5 (Gardenville, Gibsonton)

Gardenville Park & Recreation Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7

2026-2027 Hiking Spree Kickoff at Keystone Park

Keystone Park & Recreation Center

All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

38th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM

Best Shredder Skate Contest at Providence Skate Park

Providence Skate Park

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Clearwater Salutes Veterans and the U.S. Coast Guard (Family Picnic and Fun Run)

Crest Lake Park

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Decade of Courage: Free Zip Lining Party – Empower Adventures Oldsmar

Empower Adventures Tampa Bay

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Family Movie: Toy Story 5

Tarpon Springs Public Library

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Kids Open Legos!

Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Masquerade in Motion: Free Family Celebration at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Sensory Saturday | Hands-On with Curious Creations Co. at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Squishy Turkey - Family Friendly! 11x14!

Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa

From $28

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Storytime with Mayor Jane Castor: Tampa Bay Baby

Glazer Children's Museum

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Train Weekend: Largo Central Railroad rides

Largo Central Park

FreeAges 1+

Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 AM

Day of Discovery: Sensory-Friendly Morning at ZooTampa

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

With admission

Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM

Great Connections: Sensory-Friendly Morning at Great Explorations

Great Explorations Children's Museum

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM

Native American Heritage Month Celebration at The James Museum

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Thankful For You - Family Friendly! 12x12!

Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa

From $28

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM

Ingenuity Lab: Patchwork Pumpkins

Hugh Embry Branch Library

Free

Mon, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM

Kind Kids Club: Holiday Activity Bags for Foster Families — Dunedin Library

Dunedin Public Library (Community Meeting Room)

Free

Mon, Nov 9 · 6:30 PM

Lego Lounge for Families

Hernando County Main Library (Frederick Eugene Lykes Jr. Memorial Library)

Free

Mon, Nov 9 · 3:00 PM

You Run the Zoo: Kids' Math & Planning Game

West Tampa Branch Library

FreeAges 8–12

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

62nd Annual Veterans Day Tribute at Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum

Free

Wed, Nov 11

Bricks 4 Kidz Tampa School Break & Winter Break Day Camps

Bricks 4 Kidz Creativity Center

Paid

Wed, Nov 11 · 8:30 AM

Camp Imagination: School's Out Day Camp at Glazer Children's Museum

Glazer Children's Museum

Paid

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Fall Fest School's-Out Day Camp (Nov 11) – Stageworks Theatre

Stageworks Theatre

From $60Ages 5–12

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Homeschool Hours at the MFA St. Petersburg

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

With admissionAges 5–14

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Largo Veterans Day Ceremony

Military Court of Honor, Largo Central Park

Free

Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM

Oldsmar Veterans Day Celebration

Veterans Memorial Park

Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM

Lenny Pearce: Lenny's Toddler Rave World Tour at Mahaffey Theater

Mahaffey Theater

Paid

Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM

Mad Science: Harnessing the Power of Heat Workshop

Spring Hill Branch Library (Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library)

FreeAges 6–12

Fri, Nov 13

Annie – Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center

Straz Center for the Performing Arts – TECO Theater

Paid

Through Jan 4

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Paid

Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM

Coding with Ozobots

North Tampa Branch Library

FreeAges 6–12

Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30 AM

Egyptology Cryptology

John F. Germany Public Library

FreeAges 6–12

Fri, Nov 13 · 12:00 PM

Florida Fin Fest at the St. Pete Pier

Spa Beach, St. Pete Pier

With admissionAll ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM

Kid's Night Out: Fear Factor — Seminole Recreation Center

Seminole Recreation Center

From $20

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM

Kids Night Out: Harvest Day — Dunedin MLK Center

MLK, Jr. Recreation Center

From $15Ages 7–12

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM

Movie in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon (Westchase)

Westchase Park & Recreation Center

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM

Oldsmar Annual Talent Show

R. E. Olds Park

Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 PM

Parents' Night Out: Glow-in-the-Dark Zip Line (ages 7-12) – Empower Adventures

Empower Adventures Tampa Bay

From $74Ages 7–12

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM

Art Explorers: Still-Life Cornucopia Drawing (Grades 2-5)

Centennial Park Branch Library (The Loft)

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM

Children's Theatre: The Wind in the Willows at Bloomingdale Regional Library

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

FreeAges 4+

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM

Dinos & Dragons with MAPS Museum at Starkey Ranch Library

Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center

From $10Ages 6–12

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Library LEGOs

Largo Public Library

FreeAges 5–12

Sat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM

OPAL Theater presents Disney's Moana Jr. at R. E. Olds Park

R. E. Olds Park

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

Studio Saturdays: Free Pop-Up Artmaking at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 14

Symphony in Lights Kickoff at The Shops at Wiregrass

The Shops at Wiregrass

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Thankful for Dessert: Edible Holiday Crafts — Zephyrhills Library

Zephyrhills Public Library

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM

Winter Penguin - Family Friendly! 11x14!

Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa

From $28

Sun, Nov 15 · 7:00 PM

A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage! at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Paid

Sun, Nov 15 · 9:15 AM

PJ Connects Playdates for children 1-4 – Tampa JCCs & Federation North (Nov 15, Dec 13)

Tampa JCCs and Federation - North Location

Ages 1–4

Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM

Squishy Bunch - Family Friendly! 11x14!

Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa

From $28

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM

Teddy Bear Picnic at the Florida Botanical Gardens

Florida Botanical Gardens

From $10

Mon, Nov 16 · 4:00 PM

Teen Friendsgiving at Hugh Embry Library (Dade City)

Hugh Embry Branch Library

FreeAges 11–18

Mon, Nov 16 · 3:30 PM

Teen Zine Workshop with MFA St. Pete at Tarpon Springs Library

Tarpon Springs Public Library

FreeAges 12–18

Wed, Nov 18

'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil at the Straz Center

Straz Center for the Performing Arts – Morsani Hall

Paid

Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM

Baby Rave

Bruton Memorial Library

Free

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:15 AM

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Engine Visit at Seffner-Mango Library

Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Free

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM

Homeschool Program at Florida Botanical Gardens

Florida Botanical Gardens (Butterfly Landing outdoor classroom)

From $5

Thu, Nov 19

Sanding Ovations Master's Cup 2026: Music Is The Key

Treasure Island Beach (Sanding Ovations event area)

FreeAll ages

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM

Shore Birds for Kids

John F. Germany Public Library

Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30 PM

Chill Crafternoon

East Lake Community Library

Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 2:30 PM

ClayWorks: Sgraffito Ornaments for Tweens & Teens

Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center

FreeAges 9+

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM

Dance, Dance, Freeze! Family Dance Party — Zephyrhills Library

Zephyrhills Public Library

Free

Through Dec 27

Enchant Christmas St. Petersburg 2026 at Tropicana Field

Tropicana Field

From $28

Through Nov 21

Family Camp Out at Folly Farm Nature Preserve

Folly Farm Nature Preserve

Paid

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM

Festival of Trees at the Long Center (Clearwater)

The Long Center

From $10

Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PM

Funtastic Fridays Parents' Night Out – Countryside Recreation Center

Countryside Recreation Center

Paid

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM

Star Gazers: An Introduction to the Night Sky at Robert W. Saunders Library

Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library

FreeAges 6–12

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM

Conservation Connections: Manatee Awareness Day at ZooTampa

ZooTampa at Lowry Park (Manatee Habitat)

All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM

Evening Swim at Lithia Springs

Lithia Springs Conservation Park (meet at the entrance of the spring)

From $7Ages 8+

Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM

Jr. Woodworkers at the Land O'Lakes Library Foundry (ages 9-12)

Land O'Lakes Branch Library (The Foundry makerspace)

FreeAges 9–12

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

LEGO Hour

Tarpon Springs Public Library

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Native American Heritage Month Movie Matinee for Families: Pocahontas

Spring Hill Branch Library (Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library)

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM

Peekaboo Turkey - Family Friendly! 11x14!

Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa

From $28

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM

STEM Saturday: Cardboard Marble Mazes

Regency Park Branch Library

FreeAges 8+

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Book Bash

President Barack Obama Main Library

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM

Capyboba - Family Friendly! 11x14!

Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa

From $28

Through Nov 25

Camp Imagination: Campsgiving (Thanksgiving Week Camp)

Glazer Children's Museum

Paid

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

Gobble Gobble Golf Camp (Thanksgiving week) — Dunedin

Stirling Park Driving Range

From $125Ages 5–15

Mon, Nov 23 · 8:30 AM

Holiday Kids Camp 2026 (zip line & paddle board day camp, ages 7-12) – Empower Adventures

Empower Adventures Tampa Bay

PaidAges 7–12

Mon, Nov 23 · 6:00 PM

Night at the Aquarium (Kids' Drop-Off Night) at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

PaidAges 5–10

Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00 AM

Family Movie: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving — Dunedin Library

Dunedin Public Library (Story Time Room)

Free

Wed, Nov 25 · 6:00 PM

Light-Up Fidget Clicker Challenge for Tweens and Teens

East Hernando Branch Library

FreeAges 8–18

Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 AM

Nature Navigators Drop-Off Mornings at Florida Botanical Gardens

Florida Botanical Gardens

From $25

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM

Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot 2026

Clearwater High School area — race start on Keene Road

PaidAll ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM

A Little Mean & Green - Black Friday Family Fun!

Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa

From $25

Through Dec 30

Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

From $34.95

Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM

Parents' Time Off: Kids' Drop-Off at The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium

From $50Ages 5–12

Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM

Shop Small Weekend at Winter Village (Unboxed by PODS)

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

Family Day: Director's Cut at Tampa Bay History Center

Tampa Bay History Center

With admission

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Kids Open Studio Painting at Starkey Ranch Library

Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center

Free

Through Dec 23

Snow Globe Photo Op at East Hernando Branch Library

East Hernando Branch Library

Free

Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM

Art on the Spectrum: Sensory-Friendly Hours at Tampa Museum of Art

Tampa Museum of Art

Free

Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AM

Sunshine Sunday: Sensory-Friendly Morning at Glazer Children's Museum

Glazer Children's Museum