MARCH TOP PICKS Our favorite family-friendly events in Tampa Bay FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: MARCH 3-13 The Florida Strawberry Festival is back! This sweet event celebrates the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County and features midway rides, exhibits, youth livestock shows, and, of course, all things strawberry! Enjoy the world-famous strawberry shortcake, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry pie, strawberry pizza and strawberry brisket tacos. Be sure to check out the live entertainment which features acts such as Boyz II Men, Lady A, Sam Hunt and Lauren Daigle (concert admission is separate from general admission). flstrawberryfestival.com
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN CONCERT: MARCH 4-5 Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople and find out who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire while a live symphony plays the unforgettable score. strazcenter.org
GASPARILLA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: MARCH 5-6
t Tw i s
e r II
wi –T
The 2022 GFA will showcase artists and their work that includes ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood. Taking place along Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, GFA will also feature the works of local young artists and feature children’s activities and a weekend full of live entertainment emceed by ABC Action News Meteorologist, Denis Phillips. General admission is free, and VIP Experiences are available for purchase. gasparillaarts.com
st Ag
ai
n
HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM PICNIC IN THE PARK: MARCH 6
by
Be
Go back in time to a century ago and head to Plant Park for an old-fashioned picnic. Pack your picnic basket, bring a blanket and experience the pleasures of a simpler time. There will be live entertainment, arts and crafts by Paper Seahorse and Tampa Regional Artist and adoptable animals from Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Guests can also enjoy food and drinks from Concho Cuban Food Truck and complimentary ice cream and popcorn from Blue Bell Creameries and Henry B. Plant Museum. Plantmuseum.com
THOMAS THE TRAIN AT THE FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM: MARCH 11-13, 19-20 Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into town for a day of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt. For the little engineers who want a little more excitement, check out the Dream Big Corner for photos ops, lawn games and more. And don’t forget to hit up the Exclusive Pop-Up gift shop for toys and swag! Bring the whole family and imagine how far you will go! frrm.org
8
TampaBayParenting.com MARCH 2022
tsy
Be
st
