Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman

Family Guide to Florida Strawberry Festival

It’s February! That means its time for the annual Florida Strawberry Festival right here in Tampa Bay. If you have never been, the berry festival is 11 days of strawberry shakes, pies, music, attractions, displays, and all the strawberry-based food you can eat! Here is a quick reference guide for some family fun at the […]

AKC Meet the Breeds Ticket Giveaway!

Meet the Breeds is coming to the Tampa Convention Center this weekend, Saturday and Sunday April 23rd & 24th @ 10am – 4pm.  We’re teaming up with The American Kennel Club to give our readers a chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets to the show! Meet The Breeds is a two-day canine […]

A Guide to the Children’s Gasparilla Parade in Tampa

Ahoy mateys! Are you thinking of taking your little pirates to the Children’s Gasparilla Parade this year? Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the Tampa Bay area, you’ve probably heard about the invasion that happens every year. The Children’s Gasparilla Parade is an alcohol-free and family-friendly celebration that kicks off on Saturday, January 18th. The […]

2019 Guide to Tree Lightings in Tampa Bay and Chanukah Celebrations

Tree Lightings in Tampa Bay & Chanukah Celebrations Start your holidays off right this year by getting into the holiday spirit with tree lightings in Tampa Bay. Nothing says the holidays like twinkling lights and Christmas trees. Check out these tree lightings happening across Tampa Bay. Symphony in Lights Tree Lighting | November 16th through December 31st | […]

Down with Dull Birthday Parties

Looking to be the Cool Mom this year for your child’s birthday? Skip the local park gazebo, ditch the tired roller rink, and forget th e dreaded cupcakes-at-home route… No, if you want to be the hip parent-on-the-block then you need to try something new all together. If you’re like most parents, you don’t have much free […]

Your Guide to Sesame Street at SeaWorld

Recently, Tampa Bay Moms got a sneak peek at Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando. We met characters, rode rides, ate yummy food, and got some pretty cool swag! If you are heading out to SeaWorld with kids, you’ll definitely want to spend some time on Sesame Street!   Most of us grew up watching Sesame […]

Walt Disney World Reopening: How to Get Back to the Magic

The magic is back! After a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World announced last week that it’s reopening in mid-July. But how will it work? Do we need a reservation? Will all the rides be working? Can we meet the characters? Unpacking all of this is a little like digging into Mary Poppins’s […]