Things to Do
Things to Do
The Pigeon Comes to Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit
Experience A Pigeon Comes To Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit for an exclusive few months. It brings to life the well-loved children’s book by author and illustrator Mo Willems. Come ready for silly adorableness, including a hot dog slinger, a Naked Mole Rat fashion show, Knuffle Bunny’s Laundromat, and the Pigeon’s Bus. glazermuseum.org
Art
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Experience spring through brilliant blooms, live entertainment, flavorful dishes and interactive playgrounds as a part of this annual springtime celebration at EPCOT in Orlando. This Year, guests can check out outdoor kitchens, more than 70 Disney-themed topiaries, vibrant gardens, play areas, flower towers, exhibits, how-to-demos and outdoor concerts. disneyworld.com
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Food and Wine Festival
Savor culinary delights and sample an expanded selection of wines, craft brews, and cocktails from around the world at Busch Gardens in Tampa. There will also be some of the biggest acts in the musical entertainment which will be taking place every weekend! buschgardens.com
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Kid Friendly Saturdays at The Dali Museum in St Petersburg
Saturdays in April Kids ages 4-11 can start with their day with the Little Surrealists Tour at 11 a.m., a one-hour museum tour geared just for kids. They can then create their own masterpieces during DillyDally with Dali from noon to 2:30 p.m. thedali.org
Art
Art Spot at Tampa Museum of Art
Saturdays in April from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Put your child’s creativity to work during this drop-in art class where they will create pieces of art inspired by current exhibits! tampamuseum.org
Art
Spamilton: An American Parody
Whether you saw “Hamilton” when it was in town or not, this spoof on the ever popular musical is sure to have your sides hurting. The successful parody has been in New York, Chicago, L.A. and now Tampa! See it while it’s here. strazcenter.org
Music & Comedy
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
Enjoy Florida’s famous sugar sands and golden sunsets at the Sugar Sand Festival in Clearwater Beach. This 17-day festival is sure to have something for everyone, from a children’s play area to street performer, concerts, fireworks and of course sand sculpting. Check it out at sugarsandfestival.com.
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Patel Conservatory presents Seussical, Jr.
April 15-28, times vary Performed by students age 5-8, follow Horton on his journey through the world of Dr. Seuss as performed by students ages 5-8. Fun for all ages! Tickets start at $15. strazcenter.org
Theater & Dance
Friday Concerts in the Park
Enjoy free concerts from 7-9 p.m. at Water Works Park in downtown Tampa with food trucks on site to curb your hunger. Bring a blanket or a low profile chair to fully enjoy the experience. tampagov.net
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Postmodern Jukebox
Postmodern Jukebox is on the rise and we can’t get enough! This band takes modern music and put an old-timey spin on it, bringing us back to the 20s, 50s and everywhere in between. Catch them live at Ruth Eckerd Hall this month. Tickets start at $38.25. rutheckerdhall.com
Music & Comedy
Tampa Walkathon
Fun, Free, Family & Dog Friendly Festival. What more could you ask for? Join Southeastern Guide Dogs as they attempt to break the world record for the most dogs wearing bandanas at a single event. Aiming to make a big impact for people with vision loss and veterans with disabilities. Live Music, beer garden, food trucks, vendors and more. Register at guidedogswalkathon.org
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Frozen Sing-A-Long
Tampa Theatre’s kid-centric movie series is wrapping up with a bang. Belt along with Elsa and Anna as they discover the meaning of true love in “Frozen.”Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for kids, and $10 for Members. tampatheatre.org
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Tea for Tots at Oxford Exchange in Tampa
Enjoy tea and a story every last Sunday of the month. Best suited for children between the ages of 2-7, but children of all ages are welcome. April’s story is “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff.
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Frozen Sing-A-Long
Tampa Theatre’s kid-centric movie series is wrapping up with a bang. Belt along with Elsa and Anna as they discover the meaning of true love in “Frozen.”Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for kids, and $10 for Members. tampatheatre.org
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Island Paws Party
Join the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for a sunset celebration to benefit homeless animals. Bigger and more popular than ever, the party is located at the Tampa Garden Club on Bayshore Blvd. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, cigars, music and a beautiful sunset. Tickets can be purchased at islandpawsparty.com.
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