10 Affordable Activities To Do With Your Kids Around Tampa Bay

If you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver looking for something fun and affordable to do with the kiddos this summer look no further. We know how difficult it can be to keep your little ones entertained during summer break. We also understand that inflation is making it difficult to do the usual family vacations or summer activities like theme parks.

Family Friendly Tampa Bay made a huge list of things to do over the summer, we condensed the list of the most fun and affordable attractions in the Tampa Bay area that is fun for everyone and added a few favorites of our own! Spend the summer exploring all the free or cheap attractions of Tampa Bay. From beach days, to museum visits or baseball games, there's something for the entire family while staying in your budget.

NOTE: All prices, offerings and dates are subject to change without notice. Please check out each businesses to see if deals are still active.

Sunsets at Clearwater Beach Pier 60 are a nightly tradition. Every evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. vendors, performers and musicians take to the pier to entertain the masses who come to see one of the best sunsets on the beach. Pier 60 is known not only for its spectacular views but also its convenient amenities including playgrounds, telescopes, two massive inflatable slides, a café, and a bait and tackle store.

The first Tuesday of every month is free admission at the Glazer Children’s Museum. Right outside the museum is Curtis Hixon Park which has great family amenities like an interactive playground and splash pad!

Catch a ballgame without pay major league prices! The Clearwater Threshers offer dollar Tuesdays: $1 hot dogs, 12 oz. fountain sodas, peanuts, popcorn, and other concession goodies. Plus, $1 berm tickets are available. That's fun for the whole family!

Saturday and Sundays at The Morean is a FREE family drop-in art and clay studio; it will just require pre-registration, in order to keep group sizes smaller. You can register here.

Movies are held during the weekdays from at select times of the day every Monday-Thursday from June 6 - August 11. Enjoy children’ movies for only $6 and tickets includes small drink and popcorn. You may purchase tickets online or at the box office. Some movies they're showing this summer include: Minions, Shrek, Despicable Me and more!

Skating is making a comeback! And Astro Skate makes it affordable for your little ones to buzz around the rink with just $7 admission and $3 rentals, that's fun for the whole family for a cheap price!

Take a break from the beach action to check out some of Florida's wildlife! This hands-on adventure creates memories and photo opportunities that will last a life time. Tickets start at just $10 for children 13 and under!

Take a trip to a local farm and have your little one interact and learn all about barn life! Open weekends from 11-3, parking and admission is FREE

Experience tropical-themed, family-friendly, neighborhood miniature golf in Tampa. No windmills — just fun bank shots, jumps, curves, traps and holes with undulations and hills. Tickets start at just $7 for kids under 10 and adult tickets are only $10.

This indoor go-kart track is totally worth the trip to Tampa, Clearwater, or St. Pete. They have weekday specials including a lunch special where kids can race for just $12!