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Things to Do with Kids in Tampa, FL

Tampa has 33 kid-tested activities for families across museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. Every listing includes age ratings (infants through teens), stroller access, cost estimates for a family of 4, and real parent tips you won't find anywhere else.

4.5 avgacross 33 rated
3 free
16 stroller-friendly

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Covers 71 cities. Reads a lot of parent reviews.

Tampa family activity overview

Tampa is one of the best family travel destinations in the US.

From world-class museums to outdoor adventures, there's something for kids of every age. Our guide helps you find exactly what works for your family. The KidPaths guide for Tampa currently includes 33 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 3 free options, 27 indoor or mixed-weather picks, 10 outdoor or partly outdoor picks, 16 stroller-friendly stops.

Use it to balance one anchor outing with a backup plan, especially when weather, naps, or meal timing start driving the day. Start with Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park, Elev8 Fun, Bounce Zone Tampa if you want a quick scan of the strongest local picks, then use the filters below for age fit, stroller access, cost, and rainy-day backup options.

Top kid-friendly places in Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay4.4Adventure Island4.1Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park4.7Empower Adventures Tampa Bay5.0Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI3.9Marine Science Center4.7Altitude Trampoline Park Tampa4.5Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park4.9Chuck E. Cheese4.1Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.0Elev8 Fun4.4HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary4.8

Plan Tampa by age, weather, and budget

Jump straight to the pages parents search for most, with only indexable KidPaths listings linked here.

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No admission feeFree Activities3 picksWeather backupRainy Day Activities25 picksClimate controlledIndoor Activities27 picksFresh airOutdoor Activities10 picksEasy accessStroller-Friendly16 picks
Toddler18Infant3Little Kids32Big Kids29Tweens23Teen16

Tampa with kids: common questions

What are the best free things to do with kids in Tampa?

Tampa has 3 free family activities. Top picks: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Anderson Park, USF Botanical Gardens. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/tampa.

What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Tampa?

Tampa has 25 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: iSmash Tampa, Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park, K Peas Place, We Rock the Spectrum - Tampa, Munchkin Town.

What are the best activities for toddlers in Tampa?

18 activities in Tampa are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park, HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary, K Peas Place, Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Which Tampa attractions are stroller-friendly?

16 of 33 activities in Tampa are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.

What are fun things to do with teens in Tampa?

16 activities in Tampa are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: iSmash Tampa, Empower Adventures Tampa Bay, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Altitude Trampoline Park Tampa, Launch Family Entertainment Clearwater.

How much do family activities cost in Tampa?

KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 33 activities in Tampa. 3 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.

Kids Empire Tampa Citrus ParkEntertainment

Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park

4.9(2,140)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Elev8 FunEntertainment

Elev8 Fun

4.4(1,841)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Bounce Zone TampaEntertainment

Bounce Zone Tampa

4.5(1,519)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Altitude Trampoline Park TampaEntertainment

Altitude Trampoline Park Tampa

4.5(2,547)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Playgrounds of TampaEntertainment

Playgrounds of Tampa

4.3(549)

Ages: Best for ages 1-7

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Laser Ops Xtreme Fun CenterEntertainment

Laser Ops Xtreme Fun Center

4.2(1,304)

Ages: Best for ages 6 and up

IndoorRainy Day
HorsePower for Kids & Animal SanctuaryZoos & Aquariums

HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary

4.8(1,650)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Outdoor
iSmash TampaEntertainment

iSmash Tampa

5.0(1,411)

Ages: Best for ages 8 and up (some sessions require minimum age)

IndoorRainy Day
K Peas PlaceEntertainment

K Peas Place

4.8(268)

Ages: Best for ages 0-6

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
The Airosphere, Inflatable Park & ArcadesEntertainment

The Airosphere, Inflatable Park & Arcades

4.3(1,034)

Ages: Best for ages 3-14

IndoorRainy Day
Curtis Hixon Waterfront ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

4.7(10,427)

Ages: All ages welcome

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure ParkEntertainment

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.0(947)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Adventure IslandBeaches & Water

Adventure Island

4.1(13,600)

Ages: Best for ages 4 and up

Outdoor
Little Play PlaceEntertainment

Little Play Place

4.6(317)

Ages: Best for ages 1-7

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSIMuseums

Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI

3.9(5,426)

Ages: Best for ages 4-12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Great Explorations Children's MuseumMuseums

Great Explorations Children's Museum

4.3(1,106)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Saunders PlanetariumMuseums

Saunders Planetarium

4.0(61)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery CenterZoos & Aquariums

Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

4.8(212)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Marine Science CenterZoos & Aquariums

Marine Science Center

4.7(2,734)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/Outdoor
Mission MoonbaseMuseums

Mission Moonbase

4.3(32)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
USF Botanical GardensFarms & NatureFree

USF Botanical Gardens

4.5(1,147)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Outdoor
Flying Squirrel Trampoline ParkEntertainment

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

4.4(1,045)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Sky Zone Trampoline ParkEntertainment

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.0(1,921)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Launch Family Entertainment ClearwaterEntertainment

Launch Family Entertainment Clearwater

4.5(326)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Bounce City BrandonEntertainment

Bounce City Brandon

4.4(307)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
We Rock the Spectrum - TampaEntertainment

We Rock the Spectrum - Tampa

4.7(224)

Ages: Best for all ages including kids with sensory needs

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Get Air Trampoline ParkEntertainment

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.4(1,044)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Catapult Adventure Park St. PeteEntertainment

Catapult Adventure Park St. Pete

4.3(204)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Munchkin TownEntertainment

Munchkin Town

4.7(399)

Ages: Best for ages 1-7

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Chuck E. CheeseRestaurants

Chuck E. Cheese

4.1(1,938)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Empower Adventures Tampa BayOutdoor Adventures

Empower Adventures Tampa Bay

5.0(6,588)

Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (minimum age/weight requirements apply)

Outdoor
Anderson ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Anderson Park

4.7(95)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Busch Gardens Tampa BayZoos & Aquariums

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

4.4(96,328)

Ages: Best for ages 3-17

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day

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Common Questions About Tampa with Kids

What are the best free things to do with kids in Tampa?
Tampa has 3 free family activities. Top picks: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Anderson Park, USF Botanical Gardens. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/tampa.
What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Tampa?
Tampa has 25 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: iSmash Tampa, Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park, K Peas Place, We Rock the Spectrum - Tampa, Munchkin Town.
What are the best activities for toddlers in Tampa?
18 activities in Tampa are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park, HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary, K Peas Place, Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Which Tampa attractions are stroller-friendly?
16 of 33 activities in Tampa are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
What are fun things to do with teens in Tampa?
16 activities in Tampa are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: iSmash Tampa, Empower Adventures Tampa Bay, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Altitude Trampoline Park Tampa, Launch Family Entertainment Clearwater.
How much do family activities cost in Tampa?
KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 33 activities in Tampa. 3 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.

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