APRIL TOP PICKS: Our favorite

APRIL TOP PICKS

Our favorite family-friendly events in Tampa Bay

Sundays in April: Family Favorites at Tampa Theatre

Sunday afternoons are for family-friendly movies this month at the Tampa Theatre, and there’s nothing quite like viewing a movie inside this gorgeous historic building. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for kids ages 2-12. All shows are at 3 p.m. » Sing-A-Long Moana: April 3 » The Sandlot: April 10 » Hop: April 17 » The Adventures of Prince Achmed:

April 24

April 7-10: Winnie the Pooh, KIDS! presented by the Patel Conservatory, TECO Theater

Disney's “Winnie the Pooh, KIDS!” is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Pooh Bear and all of his friends band together to rescue their friend Christopher Robin from The Backson. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits, this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun. strazcenter.org April 8-24: Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival presented by Visit St. Pete Clearwater returns this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This year’s theme is SANDimals: An Animal Adventure, and there are so many fun family-friendly activities planned. We’re sharing MORE about this event on page 22. April 9: Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon at Adventure Island

The 8th annual Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon will have your kids swimming through the lazy river, biking around Adventure Island and running on the ‘beach!’ Online registration closes April 8. The entry fee is $55. tampabaykidstriathlon.com April 9: Taste of the Straz

The Taste of the Straz is back this year after a two-year hiatus. This is your chance to enjoy live music and entertainment on the Riverwalk at the Straz as you sip and taste food and drinks from some of the area’s best restaurants and microbreweries. Tickets start at $90. strazcenter.org April 23: EcoFest at MOSI, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day during the 12th annual EcoFest sponsored by Learning Gate Community School and MOSI. This event is FREE to attend and will include plenty of family-friendly activities and learning opportunities. learninggate.org April 23: ZooBrews, 7-10 p.m.

ZooTampa is once again hosting this ALL-INCLUSIVE night filled with up-close wildlife, endless food, unlimited drinks, live music, games and more! Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend, so it’s a perfect date night! zootampa.org

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Easter Events in Tampa Bay:

Spring Fest Fundraiser at Horsepower for Kids in Tampa

Saturdays, April 9-16 We love the events hosted by Horsepower for Kids, and Spring Fest is a favorite! There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, Easter Egg hunt, animal encounters, live music and activities and so much more! Tickets are $12. Babies 12 months and younger are free. Make sure to bring your own Easter basket. horsepowerforkids.com Easter Brunch Cruise on Yacht Starship in Tampa and Clearwater

April 17, various times The Easter Bunny is ready to welcome you and the family aboard the Yacht Starship for a family-friendly dining cruise! In addition to your meal and live entertainment, the Easter Bunny will be hopping around to take photos with everyone. There are brunch and dinner cruise options at the Tampa and Clearwater locations. Prices start at $59.95 plus taxes and fees for adult brunch cruises and $44.95 plus taxes and fees for kids. yachtstarship.com

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NEW Ice-Cream Parlor Exhibit at Glazer Children’s Museum:

Glazer Children’s Museum is partnering Sunny Collabs with Dairy Joy on the new retro-style Ice Cream Parlor exhibit that is inspired by the iconic South Tampa ice cream shop, complete with a pink awning, black and white checkered floors and playful nods to Elvis. glazermuseum.org NEW African Penguins at the Florida Aquarium:

The Florida Aquarium just opened a brand new African penguin habitat. You’ll find it in the Aquarium’s outdoor plaza where you can engage with penguins, complete with underwater viewing. The Aquarium also welcomed six new penguins to its colony in collaboration with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums through the Species Survival Plan. This ensures a healthy, genetically diverse and demographically stable population for the long-term future of the species. flaquarium.org