Family Weekend Guide

Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Tampa

86 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Tampa weekend guide.

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Weekend of Oct 16–18

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library and Pasco County Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Oct 17

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm–3pm

Mad Science Show

Glazer Children’s Museum — Tampa · Hillsborough Co. · Hillsborough County

@ Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay is ready to bring its spooky science experiments to you!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Glazer Children's Museum ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 8am–10am

Sunshine Sunday

Glazer Children’s Museum — Tampa · Hillsborough Co. · Hillsborough County

@ An Inclusive Morning for Families of All Abilities Sunshine Sunday is a monthly sensory-friendly experience designed for children with sensory sensitivities and their…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Glazer Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (24, free)

From Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library and Pasco County Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

10:15amBaby Time · Lutz Branch Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amBaby Time · John F. Germany Public Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
12pmSTEAM Time · John F. Germany Public Library 6-10 · Free
3:30pmSteam Time · Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library 6-10 · Free
3:30pmSteam Time · Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library 6-10 · Free
4pmArt Shop · Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Library storytimes & programs (18, free)

From Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library and Pasco County Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

10:15amBaby Time · Lutz Branch Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amBaby Time · John F. Germany Public Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amSewing 101 · Land O'Lakes Branch 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmSTEAM Time · John F. Germany Public Library 6-10 · Free
3:30pmMovie Screening: · Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library 6-10 · Free
4:30pmHEROween · Bruton Memorial Library 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (35, free)

From Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library and Pasco County Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

10:15amBaby Time · Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amBaby Time · John F. Germany Public Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amBaby Time · Lutz Branch Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amBaby Time · Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

10amCrafty Creations · Zephyrhills Public Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amKids Open Legos! · Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amRead to Rover · Hugh Embry Branch 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amArt Shop · 78th Street Community Library 6-10 · Free