july Top Picks

Our favorite family-friendly events in Tampa Bay

Go Xtreme! at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

NOW THROUGH AUG. 6

AWESOME family fun meets actionpacked entertainment this summer with the premiere of Go Xtreme!, a live-action stunt show featuring thrilling, hilarious and extreme stunts from world-class performers such as BMX riders, scooter riders, a Cyr wheel artist, an inline skater and a world-recordholding pogo athlete. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new Rhythm Bricks Show and Pirate Island Pool Parties. legoland.com/florida

MORPH’D at The Florida Aquarium

OPENS JULY 1

This all-new exhibit features 18 species with unique adaptations from around the globe! Check out the adorable axolotl, peculiar paddlefish and charming chameleon. Located in the new Mosaic Exhibit Hall, the gallery also features hands-on interactives that will give you a sense of what it is like to be one of these amazing creatures, connecting you with nature in a whole new way. The exhibit is included with general admission. flaquarium.org

Tampa Toy Con at The Florida State Fairgrounds

JULY 8-9

Tampa Toy Con is back again this year with new vendors, featuring over 150 tables of toys, comics, diecast, artists and more to explore. Pixel Dan and other special guests will be joining in the fun!floridatoyshows.com

SharkCon

JULY 15-16

Dive deep into the world’s oceans with stars of the shark world, celebrities, scientists, award-winning photographers and more! Taking place at The Florida State Fairgrounds, this event is perfect for shark aficionados of all ages! Enjoy the fun-frenzy full of engaging activities for you and the kids. sharkcon.com

The Little Mermaid Jr.

JULY 20-23

Presented by the Patel Conservatory, journey under the sea with Ariel and her aquatic friends as she leaves the world behind to explore the world above. Taking place at The Straz Center, this youth-based show is performed by children ages 8-12. strazcenter.org

Jurassic Quest

JULY 21-22

The world’s largest, most popular dinosaur event roars through The Florida State Fairgrounds to offer everyone the chance to walk with the largerthan-life dinosaur herd! Make memories playing with adorable baby dinosaurs, excavating fossils or even training a raptor in the midst of a Spinosaurus and a Tyrannosaurus rex! jurassicquest.com

16th Annual Back to School Fair

Presented by Hillsborough County Public Schools

JULY 29

Join us for the 16th Annual Back to School Fair at WestShore Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event takes place during Sales Tax Holiday Saturday, making it the perfect time to get your back-toschool shopping done! The first 500 kids in line will receive a free backpack. There will be raffles, photo ops with local mascots and princesses, over 50 participating vendors and more. backtoschoolfair.com

Monster Jam at Amalie Arena

AUG. 19

The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Tampa this summer for two adrenaline-charged shows at Amalie Arena, marking the first Monster Jam arena event back in this venue since 2019 and highlighted by unleashing the all-new 2023 debut truck ThunderROARus™ for the first time in Tampa! Visit monsterjam.com for tickets and info.

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