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AUGUST TOP PICKS

Our favorite family-friendly events in Tampa Bay

INTO THE WOODS AT RUTH ECKERD HALL – AUG. 4-6

The students from the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts are taking you Into the Woods with this iconic tale. The timeless story follows a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. With tons of fairy tale spins and a witch’s curse, this Tony Award-winning musical brings together favorite classic characters and songs that are sure to enchant both adults and children. rutheckerdhall.com

2022 U.S. GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS – AUG. 18-21

The annual national championships for artistic gymnastics will take place in Tampa this month at Amalie Arena. Fans will have the chance to cheer on some of their favorite athletes from the 2020 Olympic Games while getting to know a new generation of gymnasts hoping to represent the United States in Paris in 2024. The competition will include the men’s and women’s junior and senior all-around and individual event national champions. The U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams will be named following the competition. The accompanying National Congress and Trade Show will run concurrently in the nearby Tampa Convention Center. amaliearena.com

FL!P CIRCUS – AUG. 19-SEPT. 5

Imagine a show where your seat gives you intimate, up close and personal interaction with the artists. Taking place at Westfield Brandon, Fl!p Circus is a unique show with a vintage feel. Created by the Vasquez family more than 50 years ago, Fl!p Circus takes place in a distinct red and white striped big-top tent and brings acts from all over the world. From comedic routines to aerial acts to the Globe of Death Motorcycles, there are captivating acts to entertain all ages. flipcircus.com

PAW PATROL LIVE! THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE - AUG. 13-14

The last year has been RUFF on all of us, but PAW Patrol is back on a roll! Ryder and your favorite pups are ready to hit the road and will be LIVE and in-person at The Mahaffey Theater this month! Set sail on a new adventure with the pirate pups of PAW Patrol as they take on a new highseas mission aboard the Sea Patroller to save their mateys, Carlos and Tracker. It’s up to Chase, Skye, Marshall and all their heroic pirate pup friends to save the day and find the pirate treasure before Mayor Humdinger finds it first! Performances will take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. themahaffey.com

MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY SELECT NIGHTS AUG. 12-OCT. 31

Thinking about Halloween in August might sound crazy, but Mickey's starting the celebration early so everyone gets a chance to celebrate! Beginning Aug. 12, guests can join a wickedly fun celebration at Cinderella Castle stage hosted by the Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus.” Watch the skies come to life with Halloween fireworks and a spectacular laser show. Witness a masquerade of characters—including a few faces from the Haunted Mansion—at Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. Enjoy special 3D photo backdrops, trick-or-treat throughout the park (which will be decked out in spellbinding Halloween decorations) and savor specialty sips and bites. Although guests are allowed to wear costumes, be sure to check the website for costume guidelines before you go. Disneyworld.go.com