Things to do with kids in Tampa this weekend, found and checked for you.
Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat fills Cotanchobee Park Saturday from 4 to 8:30 with free candy, a costume contest and Ghostbusters on the lawn. The Florida Aquarium’s Guppyween lets costumed kids in free with a paying adult all weekend, ZooTampa runs Creatures of the Night Friday through Sunday evenings, and First Pres Tampa hosts a free trunk-or-treat Sunday. Tampa has 29 outings this week, 24 of them free and 22 indoors.
Last checked · 29 outings at 17 places · 24 free · 22 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGGuppyween at The Florida Aquarium9am–5pm · The Florida Aquarium · Aquarium admission; kids in costume get in free with a paid parent or guardian (ticket window only); 2 and under always free- LUNCHAround townUleleOpen 11am–11pm · Tampa Heights, 1810 N. Highland Ave. · $$$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPRiverwalk Trick-or-Treat4–8:30pm · Cotanchobee Park, Tampa Riverwalk · Free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGGuppyween at The Florida Aquarium9am–5pm · The Florida Aquarium · Aquarium admission; kids in costume get in free with a paid parent or guardian (ticket window only); 2 and under always free
- LUNCHAround townUleleOpen 11am–10pm · Tampa Heights, 1810 N. Highland Ave. · $$$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPCreatures of the Night at ZooTampa4–10pm · ZooTampa at Lowry Park · Included for everyone with a Zoo Fun ticket or zoo membership; Zoo Fun tickets are blocked out Oct 24 (upgrade tickets sold)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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Outings for little ones in Tampa: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Tampa this weekend?
This week we found 29 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat, Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium, Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa. See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in Tampa this week?
Yes, 24 of this week’s 29 picks are free, including library storytimes and Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Tampa in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Tampa when it rains?
22 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Tampa?
This week we list 20 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Tampa this week?
9 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Baby Time (John F. Germany), Toddler Time (Seminole Heights) and Baby Time (Seminole Heights). 9 of them are free and 9 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Tampa list?
We go through Tampa’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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