# Tampa Littles: things to do with little kids in Tampa, FL this weekend

> 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.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 29 outings at 17 places; 24 free; 22 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat** (Sat, Oct 24 · 4–8:30pm) at Cotanchobee Park, Tampa Riverwalk, Cotanchobee Park, Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The 10th annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat: trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a Thriller flash mob and Ghostbusters on the lawn at 7:15pm. Costumes encouraged. Source: https://www.tampa.gov/events/riverwalk-trick-or-treat/195066
- **Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium** (Sat, Oct 24; Sun, Oct 25 · 9am–5pm) at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. Cost: Aquarium admission; kids in costume get in free with a paid parent or guardian (ticket window only); 2 and under always free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treating on Oct 24 and 25, creepy-critter animal encounters, character appearances and costumed divers, aimed at the littlest monsters and merfolk. Source: https://www.flaquarium.org/news-events/attend-an-event/calendar/guppyween/
- **Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa** (Fri, Oct 23; Sat, Oct 24; Sun, Oct 25 · 4–10pm) at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33604. Cost: Included for everyone with a Zoo Fun ticket or zoo membership; Zoo Fun tickets are blocked out Oct 24 (upgrade tickets sold). Ages 2+. Halloween nights at the zoo with costumed characters, spooky entertainment and themed treats. The zoo suggests Friday or Sunday for the best visit. Source: https://zootampa.org/events/creatures-of-the-night/
- **A Night at the Museum at the Tampa Bay History Center** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2–6:30pm) at Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water St., Tampa, FL 33602. Cost: $20 per person, timed entry 2–5pm; members save 15%. Ages 2+. The 15th year of the History Center’s family Halloween party, with costumed characters and activities on every floor. Pick a timed entry when you buy. Source: https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/15th-annual-a-night-at-the-museum/
- **Trunk-or-Treat at First Pres Tampa** (Sun, Oct 25 · 5–6:30pm) at First Presbyterian Church of Tampa, 3302 W. Horatio Ave., Tampa, FL 33609. Cost: Free; optional dinner pre-order by Oct 21. Ages 0+. About 40 decorated trunks with candy and prizes for the best trunks. Dinner plates can be pre-ordered. Source: https://www.firstprestampa.org/2026-trunk-or-treat

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 24)

1. **Morning**: Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium, The Florida Aquarium. 9am–5pm. Cost: Aquarium admission; kids in costume get in free with a paid parent or guardian (ticket window only); 2 and under always free. https://www.flaquarium.org/news-events/attend-an-event/calendar/guppyween/
2. **Lunch**: Ulele, Tampa Heights, 1810 N. Highland Ave.. Open 11am–11pm. Cost: $$$. (from the city guide) https://www.ulele.com/
3. **After nap**: Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat, Cotanchobee Park, Tampa Riverwalk. 4–8:30pm. Cost: Free. https://www.tampa.gov/events/riverwalk-trick-or-treat/195066

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Monday, Oct 19**: Fire Rescue Engine Visit (Ruskin) (free); Toddler Time (Austin Davis) (free); Baby Time (Brandon) (free); Toddler Time (Fendig) (free)
- **Tuesday, Oct 20**: Musical Storytime (Bruton Memorial) (free); Bilingual Story Time (Ruskin) (free); Toddler Time (Seminole Heights) (free); Family Story Time (Thonotosassa) (free)
- **Wednesday, Oct 21**: Family Story Time (Lutz) (free); Story Time (Brandon) (free); Family Story Time (78th Street) (free); Family Story Time (Port Tampa) (free)
- **Thursday, Oct 22**: Baby Time (Seminole Heights) (free); Story Time (Fendig) (free); Baby Time (Port Tampa) (free); BabyTime (Bruton Memorial) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 23**: Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa; Baby Time (John F. Germany) (free); Family Story Time (John F. Germany) (free); Family Story Time (Seminole Heights) (free); Baby Time (Lutz) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 24**: Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat (free); Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa; Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium; A Night at the Museum at the Tampa Bay History Center; Mad Science Show at Glazer Children’s Museum; Sneaky Sea Creatures (John F. Germany) (free); Family Story Time (Austin Davis) (free)
- **Sunday, Oct 25**: Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa; Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium; Sensory-Friendly Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium; Trunk-or-Treat at First Pres Tampa (free)

## All outings this week

- **Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat** (Sat, Oct 24 · 4–8:30pm) at Cotanchobee Park, Tampa Riverwalk, Cotanchobee Park, Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The 10th annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat: trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a Thriller flash mob and Ghostbusters on the lawn at 7:15pm. Costumes encouraged. Source: https://www.tampa.gov/events/riverwalk-trick-or-treat/195066
- **Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa** (Fri, Oct 23; Sat, Oct 24; Sun, Oct 25 · 4–10pm) at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33604. Cost: Included for everyone with a Zoo Fun ticket or zoo membership; Zoo Fun tickets are blocked out Oct 24 (upgrade tickets sold). Ages 2+. Halloween nights at the zoo with costumed characters, spooky entertainment and themed treats. The zoo suggests Friday or Sunday for the best visit. Source: https://zootampa.org/events/creatures-of-the-night/
- **Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium** (Sat, Oct 24; Sun, Oct 25 · 9am–5pm) at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. Cost: Aquarium admission; kids in costume get in free with a paid parent or guardian (ticket window only); 2 and under always free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treating on Oct 24 and 25, creepy-critter animal encounters, character appearances and costumed divers, aimed at the littlest monsters and merfolk. Source: https://www.flaquarium.org/news-events/attend-an-event/calendar/guppyween/
- **Sensory-Friendly Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium** (Sun, Oct 25 · 8–9am) at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. Cost: $10 per guest; members free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. An hour before opening with lights and sounds turned down: trick-or-treating, animal encounters, character visits, costumed divers and underwater pumpkin carving. Source: https://www.flaquarium.org/news-events/attend-an-event/calendar/guppyween/
- **A Night at the Museum at the Tampa Bay History Center** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2–6:30pm) at Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water St., Tampa, FL 33602. Cost: $20 per person, timed entry 2–5pm; members save 15%. Ages 2+. The 15th year of the History Center’s family Halloween party, with costumed characters and activities on every floor. Pick a timed entry when you buy. Source: https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/15th-annual-a-night-at-the-museum/
- **Mad Science Show at Glazer Children’s Museum** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2–3pm) at Glazer Children’s Museum, 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602. Cost: Museum admission $27.95 per person ($22.95 Florida residents); babies under 1 free. Ages 3+. Indoor. A 30-minute spooky science show with dry ice and flash paper, then a hands-on polymer mini-workshop. Source: https://glazermuseum.org/event/mad-science-show-2/
- **Trunk-or-Treat at First Pres Tampa** (Sun, Oct 25 · 5–6:30pm) at First Presbyterian Church of Tampa, 3302 W. Horatio Ave., Tampa, FL 33609. Cost: Free; optional dinner pre-order by Oct 21. Ages 0+. About 40 decorated trunks with candy and prizes for the best trunks. Dinner plates can be pre-ordered. Source: https://www.firstprestampa.org/2026-trunk-or-treat
- **Sneaky Sea Creatures (John F. Germany)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am–noon) at John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Learn how sea creatures use camouflage and make an ocean camouflage scene. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/17058568
- **Fire Rescue Engine Visit (Ruskin)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 2–2:45pm) at Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr. S.E., Ruskin, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue brings an engine; see the truck and its tools. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16293333
- **Musical Storytime (Bruton Memorial)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11am) at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Ms. Erin leads 30 minutes of stories, music and movement for ages 2–5. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/17335437
- **Bilingual Story Time (Ruskin)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 11–11:30am) at Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr. S.E., Ruskin, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Books, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16773261
- **Baby Time (John F. Germany)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:15–10:35am) at John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A lapsit of books, bouncy rhymes and songs for babies. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16708941
- **Family Story Time (John F. Germany)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 11–11:30am) at John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Books, rhymes, songs and activities for the whole family. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16708962
- **Family Story Time (Seminole Heights)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:15–10:45am) at Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Books, rhymes, songs and activities for the whole family. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16819698
- **Toddler Time (Seminole Heights)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:15–10:45am) at Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and movement for toddlers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16819666
- **Baby Time (Seminole Heights)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:15–10:35am) at Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A lapsit for babies and caregivers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16819689
- **Baby Time (Lutz)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:15–10:35am) at Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Rd. W., Lutz, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A lapsit for babies and caregivers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16753681
- **Family Story Time (Lutz)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 2–2:30pm) at Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Rd. W., Lutz, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Books, rhymes, songs and activities for the whole family. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16753664
- **Family Story Time (Austin Davis)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10:15–10:45am) at Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Rd., Odessa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Saturday-morning stories, songs and activities. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16752931
- **Toddler Time (Austin Davis)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:15–10:45am) at Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Rd., Odessa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and movement for toddlers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16642695
- **Baby Time (Brandon)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:15–10:35am) at Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A lapsit for babies and caregivers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16753261
- **Story Time (Brandon)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:15–10:45am) at Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and rhymes for preschoolers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16752976
- **Toddler Time (Fendig)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:15–10:45am) at Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and movement for toddlers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16773381
- **Story Time (Fendig)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:15–10:45am) at Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and rhymes for preschoolers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16753476
- **Family Story Time (Thonotosassa)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 2–2:30pm) at Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Books, rhymes, songs and activities for the whole family. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16639664
- **Family Story Time (78th Street)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 2–2:30pm) at 78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Rd., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Books, rhymes, songs and activities for the whole family. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16644436
- **Family Story Time (Port Tampa)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 3:30–4pm) at Port Tampa City Library, 4902 W. Commerce St., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. An after-school family storytime. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16644689
- **Baby Time (Port Tampa)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30–3:50pm) at Port Tampa City Library, 4902 W. Commerce St., Tampa, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A lapsit for babies and caregivers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/16644735
- **BabyTime (Bruton Memorial)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11am) at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A lapsit for babies and caregivers. Source: https://hcplc.libnet.info/event/17335311

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## 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](https://littlesweekly.com/tampa/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/tampa/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Tampa](https://littlesweekly.com/tampa/guide/#free) 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](https://littlesweekly.com/tampa/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/tampa/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/tampa/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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