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AUGUST
Our favorite events and things to do for families in Tampa Bay! For even more family fun, visit TampaBayParenting.com to see our full calendar! SEE ONE LAST IMAX MOVIE AT MOSI Aug. 1-13, various times Experience a giant immersive movie inside MOSI’s Florida Hospital IMAX® DOME Theatre one last time before the museum closes the theatre permanently Aug. 13. One film is included with MOSI general admission. mosi.org Everyone
BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR Aug. 5, various times
DINOS ALIVE! Open through August Head to the Jurassic and Cretaceous Eras at this unique exhibit at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. See life-size dinosaurs that move, roar and interact at this attraction scheduled to close this month. Price is included with Annual Zoo Membership, “Pay for a Day” ticket and single day admission. Some blackout dates apply. lowryparkzoo. com 6 & Older
CARDBOARD SPACE ADVENTURES Through Aug. 13, various times Stop by MOSI to explore the galaxy or jump into a cardboard spaceship at Tampa’s MOSI. Help create a huge cardboard outpost in outer space using hands-on creativity, engineering and art. mosi.org Everyone
ART OF THE BRICK TAMPA Through Sept. 4
including National Guard and Reserve and their families can take part in a free admission promotion Memorial Day through Labor Day at more than 2,000 U.S. museums including Tampa Bay History Center, Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa Museum of Art and others. See participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Active Military
CHILDREN’S BOARD FREE TUESDAY AT GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Aug. 1, noon to 7 p.m. Take advantage of a free admission promotion at Glazer Children’s Museum. The event aligns with the Children’s Board’s mission to promote the well-being of children and families. Guests can join the museum with partners including WEDU PBS for free family fun monthly. glazermuseum.org Everyone
Check out what has been deemed the world’s largest display of LEGO art when the touring exhibit by Nathan Sawaya comes to Tampa Bay courtesy of the Vinik Family Foundation and available for viewing at 802 E. Whiting St. in downtown Tampa. The exhibit is accompanied by an interactive build space for guests of all ages. Free admission and parking. artofthebricktampa.com Everyone
BLUE STAR MUSEUMS COLLABORATION Through Sept. 4, various times Active duty military personnel
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Bring your children to one of three free health fairs offered through Hillsborough County Schools. Fairs take place 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leto High School in Tampa; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blake High School in Tampa; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9455 Harney Road in Thonotosassa. Free physicals are available for kids in grades K-12 and free immunizations for Medicaid or uninsured children. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child, and an immunization record is required to receive shots. Register online at back2schoolfair.org. 5-17
MOSI’S ALL-AMERICAN ECLIPSE FESTIVAL Aug. 5-6 and 12-13, various times Learn about a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse viewing opportunity to arrive Aug. 21 at this informative event at MOSI in Tampa. Get ready to safely watch the spectacle by building a pinhole projector. mosi.org Everyone
Relive cinematic classics at Tampa Theatre as its popular summer film series comes to a close. This month, guests can see “Reservoir Dogs” (Aug. 6), “The Wizard of Oz” (Aug. 12-13), a sing-along screening of “Grease” (Aug. 20), and “Casablanca” (Aug. 26-27). Tickets are $10 adults and $7 for Theatre Members. tampatheatre.org Everyone
QUACK TO SCHOOL! Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
10TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by this fun and informative Tampa Bay Parenting event at WestShore Plaza in Tampa and get the information you need to prepare your kids for another fun year of learning. First 500 kids to arrive will receive a free back to school book bag. Day includes live entertainment, hands-on activities, workshops, speakers and more. backtoschoolfair.com Everyone
SUMMER CLASSICS MOVIE SERIES AT TAMPA THEATRE Aug. 6, 12-13, 20 and 26-27, 3 p.m.
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Watch thousands of rubber ducks race down the Hillsborough River as part of the Kiwanis Incredible Duck Race by Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa. Adopt a duck for the race at the museum Visitor Services desk then drift into the museum for a duck-themed day of play. Ducks are available for advance purchase online at TampaDuckRace.com. Event admission is $5. glazermuseum.org Everyone