Weekends with kids can feel like a high-stakes blend of cruise director, camp counselor, and hostage negotiator. But good news: Tampa has a surprising number of events this weekend where your children can burn energy, learn something, and maybe (just maybe) not smear yogurt into your car upholstery. Here’s a round-up of what’s happening that might just save your sanity.
Kid-Friendly events this weekend in Tampa: March 6-8
Disney On Ice Mickey’s Search Party
All Weekend, March 5-8, Various Times
Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Dr
Mickey and the gang hit the ice with acrobatics, big stunts, and enough familiar songs to trigger an immediate car ride singalong on the way home. From Frozen and Moana to Toy Story and Coco, the show blends skating, storytelling, and interactive moments that keep little ones wide-eyed the entire time. Expect dazzling costumes, dramatic entrances, and at least one parent whispering, “How are they doing that?”
Dream Asia Festival
All Weekend, March 5-8, Various Times
Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301
Three days of food, culture, anime, and high-energy performances take over the fairgrounds in one giant celebration of Asian creativity and flavor. Families can sample street eats, browse vendors, catch live entertainment, and spot incredible cosplay that makes regular outfits feel wildly underdressed. Come curious, come hungry, and plan to stay longer than you meant to.
Florida Strawberry Festival
All Weekend, March 6-8, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Florida Strawberry Festival, 303 BerryFest Place
Plant City turns into a strawberry powered wonderland where shortcake, rides, animals, concerts, and crafts all compete for your attention at once. Kids bounce from midway thrills to livestock exhibits while parents calculate how many berry themed desserts is technically too many. It’s wholesome, delicious, slightly chaotic, and one of those Florida traditions that tastes exactly like childhood with powdered sugar on top.
GiGiMOVE Yoga
Friday, March 6, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa, 3611 W Hillsborough Ave #200
This inclusive yoga session invites individuals with Down syndrome to stretch, move, and build confidence in a supportive, joyful space. Through guided poses and mindful movement, participants strengthen coordination while learning tools to focus and regulate emotions. It’s welcoming, empowering, and a beautiful reminder that wellness belongs to everyone.
She is Football 5K Run, Walk, and Stroll
Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m.
AdventHealth Training Center, One Buccaneer Place
Lace up and move through Buccaneers territory as this empowering 5K winds past Raymond James Stadium and finishes inside the team’s indoor facility. Families can run, walk, or stroll together while celebrating girls in sports and supporting programs that keep them playing. It’s energetic, inspiring, and a morning that turns every step into something meaningful.
Bulls Family Fest
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
USF Tampa Campus MLK Plaza, 4103 USF Cedar Cir
USF turns into a full-on family playground with 100+ local vendors, interactive zones, and even a petting zoo making its debut. Kids can bounce between hands-on activities while parents explore booths and soak up campus energy without paying a dime. It’s a big, bright, community-packed Saturday that shows off Bulls pride and Tampa Bay creativity all at once.
Dog Man The Musical
Saturday & Sunday, March 7-8, Various Times
Straz Center, 1010 N Macinnes Pl
George and Harold’s favorite crime-fighting hero leaps from page to stage in a musical packed with silly humor and over-the-top antics. Kids who love the books will recognize the chaos immediately, while parents enjoy a surprisingly clever production powered by imagination and a lot of barking. Expect laughs, comic-style energy, and plenty of “Did he just do that?” moments.
Embracing Our Differences 2026 Opening Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, March 7-8, Various Times
Poynter Park, 3rd St S and 9th Ave S, St. Pete
Towering billboard-sized artwork transforms the park into an open-air gallery where powerful messages about kindness and inclusion stop families in their tracks. Saturday’s Grand Opening Celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. adds live music, food trucks, and interactive activities that make the experience feel festive as well as meaningful. Wander, reflect, and let the kids ask big questions in a space built for community and conversation.
Dueling Pianos for Kids
Sunday, March 8, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant, 6034 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel
Tiny music critics and their grown-ups can sing, dance, and shout song requests while two pianists battle it out with everything from movie hits to TV themes and pop anthems. The interactive format keeps kids engaged while adults sneak in their own favorites. Expect high-energy fun, lots of laughter, and zero need to sit quietly.
