July 2017 Events
July 1 - 31 DINOS ALIVE – TAMPA’S LOWRY PARK ZOO They’re baaack! Dinosaurs have taken over Tampa Bay and roam the Zoo during the daylight, every day! Grab the whole family and get ready to be surrounded by life size dinosaurs as you experience Dinos Alive! www.lowryparkzoo.org July 1 - 31 FORTS AT THE GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM What can sheets and pillows become? Let Forts inspire imaginative play! At Glazer Children’s Museum they are helping to raise the Imagination generation. The children playing at GCM today will grow up to be the innovators of tomorrow, and Forts will help them get there. Fort-building invites narrative and creative planning while being a platform for exploration, construction, and dramatic play. www.glazermuseum.org July 1 - 31, select days ISLAND NIGHTS AT ADVENTURE ISLAND Celebrate the summer during Island Nights! The sunset celebration occurs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at Adventure Island® from now to August 5. When the sun goes down, Adventure Island heats up! Join us during Island Nights for tropical vibes that will make your summer unforgettable. www.adventureisland.com July 1 - 31 CARDBOARD SPACE ADVENTURES AT MOSI Ready to explore the galaxy? Quick, jump into MOSI’s cardboard spaceship! Construction has begun on an enormous, one-of-a-kind summer experience, Cardboard Space Adventures, at the Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa. Guests will help create a huge outpost in outer space, full of hands-on creativity, engineering, and art—all constructed entirely from cardboard. www.mosi.org
July 1 - 31 BUSCH GARDENS SUMMER NIGHTS Party louder and play later at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay during the reimagined Summer Nights event, featuring park-wide party zones, summer cuisine, thrill rides in the dark and an all-new summer ice show at the Moroccan Palace, Turn It Up! The event lasts through August 6 and is open until 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. www.buschgardens.com
July 4 BUSCH GARDENS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION This Independence Day, families can celebrate the red, white and blue with a night of thrill rides, live entertainment, and incredible fireworks at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. www.buschgardens.com
July 1 - 31 THE RINGLING, THE TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART AND THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS PRESENT ‘SKYWAY: A CONTEMPORARY COLLARORATION’ Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration will open simultaneously at all three museums and highlights the diversity and talent of local artists. The exhibition features 57 artists from Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota County. Works were chosen by a committee of curators from each participating institution as well as Diana Nawi, a guest juror from Pérez Art Museum Miami. www.mfastpete.org July 1 - 9 MATH ALIVE! AT GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Race a snowboard, control a Mars rover, design a video game, and create a 360 degree freeze-motion video at GCM’s newest traveling exhibit, MathAlive! Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie making, and more in this 5,000 square foot exhibit on Level 3! Great for tweens! Free for active military families! www.glazermuseum.org July 1 & 15 MFA MAKE & TAKE SATURDAYS Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. FREE with Museum admission. No registration necessary Recommended for ages five and older, but entire families are encouraged to participate www.mfastpete.org
July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION AT THE FL AQUARIUM See dazzlingly displays in the sky and sea this Independence Day at the Aquarium! Enjoy our exhibits with extended hours, all-American themed dinner options and more. Reserve a seat on our fireworks cruise for the best seat on the Bay. We invite you to bring your family to soak up the fun at our new Splash Pad and outdoor plaza— fireworks take place at 9 p.m. www.flaquarium.org July 6 TAMPA BAY ROWDIES VS. FC CINCINNATI Rowdies fans! Here’s your chance to cheer on our Tampa Bay Rowdies and enjoy fun filled evening at Al Lang Stadium in St. Pete. www.rowdiessoccer.com
July 1 - 31 ELECTRIC OCEAN AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO
When the sun goes down the night comes to life at SeaWorld’s all-new Electric Ocean. Guests explore exotic worlds of light and music filled with glowing sea creatures, DJ entertainment, and a spectacular display of fireworks. With the return of celebrated shows Sea Lion Tonite and Shamu’s Celebration: Light Up the Night, summer nights at SeaWorld have never been brighter. www.seaworldparks.com
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