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In 2026, kids 5 and younger get into Busch Gardens Tampa AND Adventure Island Water Park for FREE! Sign up today to get your FREE Preschool Pass and have some theme park fun.
In 2026, kids 5 and younger get FREE ADMISSION to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Water Park! Sign up today to get your FREE Preschool Card and make some theme park memories.
SeaWorld Preschool Pass 2026: Free Admission for Kids 5 & Under {includes Aquatica} Read More »
Find ice skating rinks in Tampa, & Orlando where you can lace up your skates and hit the ice for a day of family fun at both seasonal and year-round ice skating rinks.
Christmas Ice Skating in Lakeland, Tampa, + Orlando Read More »
Whether it’s a fun family outing or an “experience” gift, we’ve got a list of Christmas events and activities happening in Tampa Orlando, and Central Florida this holiday season where you can make memories.
Holiday Day Trips + Christmas Activities in Central Florida Read More »
Check out our list of experience gifts that don’t take up space or add to the clutter in your house! These are annual passes, tickets, and experiences that will bring smiles, build up families, and won’t end up in a junk bin.
Experience Gift Ideas – Give the gift of Family Activities + Fun Memories Read More »
Right now SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa are offering a GREAT deal on theme park tickets. Buy a 2026 Fun Card and get the rest of 2025 FREE!
Busch Gardens and SeaWorld Fun Card – Get 4 Months FREE Read More »
Get outdoors and explore Central Florida’s waterways, rivers and beaches by canoe or kayak. We’ve rounded up 15 places with canoe rentals and kayak guided tours within 1-2 hour drive from Lakeland, plus a few options right here in Polk County.
Go Paddling: Canoe and Kayak Rentals and Guided Tours in Central Florida Read More »
Spend the day at one of Florida’s springs for a real Florida adventure. Most springs are 72 degrees year-round, providing a refreshing day of swimming, tubing, and outdoor fun.
12 Natural Springs in Central Florida Where You Can Swim and Go Tubing Read More »
Take a day trip to Kennedy Space Center, less than 2 hours from Lakeland. As one of Florida’s most iconic visitor destinations, Kennedy Space Center is filled with fascinating exhibits and experiences, hands-on activities, rockets, spacecraft, and a space shuttle.
Blast Off on a Day Trip to Kennedy Space Center in Florida Read More »
Looking for a farm in Central Florida where you can pet and feed farm animals? Check out these petting zoos and animal farms where you can see cows, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, horses, and more.
Visit Animals at these Kid-Friendly Farms and Petting Zoos in Central Florida Read More »
Central Florida has an abundance of attractions where you can get up close and personal with wild animals. Drive thru safaris, zoo programs, private tours, exotic animal feedings, and more.
Zoos, Safaris, + Wild Animal Encounters in Central Florida Read More »
Visit an aquarium in Central Florida to get up close and personal with sea creatures and learn about marine life native to Florida. Sharks, rays, dolphins, fish, lobsters, jellyfish, and more.
The 5 Best Aquariums in Tampa, Orlando, + Central Florida Read More »
Peppa Pig Theme Park is opening right here in Polk County! We’ve got the scoop on the rides, attractions, plagrounds, splash pad, live shows, and all the details you need to know before visiting the park.
Jacksonville has tons to offer families in Central Florida that are looking for a fun day trip or weekend away with kids. Find family-friendly activities and things to do with kids in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville with Kids: What Not To Miss Read More »
This spring we decided to head west for our kids’ first encounter with snow and a few days of skiing. With notes on what you do and don’t need, our skip trip packing list can help save you from overpacking.
What to Pack for a Ski Trip: Tips from a Florida Mom Read More »
