Hey Tampa parents! This weekend is packed with unique learning opportunities, from ancient engineering to mastering archery. Skip the huge crowds and check out these awesome, often overlooked local gems happening Jan 31st and Feb 1st!
Quick Picks
Understanding Fatherhood with abcProgram
3108 W. Azeele St
A genuinely free workshop for dads of little ones.
Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion
4801 E Fowler Ave
Hands-on, interactive engineering perfect for aspiring inventors.
Pirate Invasion at the Glazer Museum
Glazer Museum (Downtown Tampa)
Last chance for toddler-friendly pirate themed fun!
· January 31
3LEONARDO DA VINCI: MACHINES IN MOTION : You gotta check out this exhibit! It's full of full-scale, interactive machines built from Da Vinci's actual drawings—think robots and gliders you can actually set in motion. Perfect for kids who love history or engineering.Get hands-on with history! Your kids can actually set Da Vinci's incredible, full-scale inventions in motion. Way cooler than just looking at pictures.
ARCHERY LESSONS (GROUP CLASS) : If your older kids (7+) are ready for something cool, this group archery class looks awesome and safe! You can bring your own gear or rent it there.Give your 7+ kids a totally unique, skill-building Saturday morning experience. It's interactive and runs for over an hour!
UNDERSTANDING FATHERHOOD WITH ABCPROGRAMFREE : This is actually a free class for DADS to prepare for fatherhood, learning baby care basics—super wholesome! Parents with little ones (even 3-year-olds) might find it useful for that early age group.This is a rare, genuinely free community workshop geared specifically toward new parents/dads—totally useful and zero cost!
· February 1
3PIRATE INVASION AT THE GLAZER MUSEUM : The Glazer Museum has been doing Pirate Invasion stuff, and Sunday is your last chance to catch the themed fun before it wraps up. Great for the younger kids!It's the absolute LAST CHANCE to catch this themed event before it sails away! Perfect for the 3-8 crowd who need morning themed fun.
LEONARDO DA VINCI: MACHINES IN MOTION (SUNDAY) : If Saturday was too busy, bring the crew to MOSI on Sunday to check out Da Vinci's cool inventions! It's a great way to get some indoor, educational fun in.Second chance to catch the interactive Da Vinci exhibit if Saturday didn't work out, guaranteeing indoor fun for Sunday.
ART ON THE HOUSE (SUNDAY)FREE : This is listed on the Macaroni Kid calendar for Sunday and seems to be a recurring art activity, sometimes online or tied to museum entry. Good backup if you need a flexible, creative option.A flexible, free creative option for Sunday afternoon. Great backup plan if other weekend plans change!
Frequently Asked Questions
What free activities are running in Tampa this weekend?
We found two excellent free options for Jan 31st/Feb 1st: the 'Understanding Fatherhood' workshop on Saturday morning (9:30 AM) and the flexible 'Art on the House' activity on Sunday.
Where can my 7-year-old do something hands-on this weekend?
The Archery Lessons group class on Saturday (starting at 10:00 AM) is perfect for kids aged 7+ who want an active, skill-based activity.
Is there anything ending this weekend for younger kids?
Yes! Sunday, Feb 1st is your last chance to catch the themed 'Pirate Invasion' fun geared toward ages 3-8 at the Glazer Museum (starts at 9:30 AM).