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01/09/2026

01/09/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! ✨ We’re kicking off 2026 with a peek inside Tampa’s biggest party of the year…Gasparilla!!

We’ve got all the details about the Children’s Gasparilla to help you map out an ARRGGHHsome day with your family along with a one-one-one with Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla pirate, Andrew Smith and his wife Cali.

But that’s not all… we’re also sharing what’s NEW in 2026 in Tampa Bay,awesome farmers markets, and MORE!

You can flip through the digital version of the magazine now to explore these stories ➡️ https://tampabayparenting.com/issues/

We hope your 2026 is off to a great start!

01/07/2026

01/05/2026

Tampa's Gasparilla is a legendary pirate festival held annually in January, featuring the Children's Gasparilla Parade (Jan. 24, 2026) with family fun, and the main Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest (Jan. 31, 2026) with a massive pirate invasion by ship, a large parade down Bayshore Boulevard, live music, and fireworks, celebrating Tampa's pirate lore with music, floats, and costumed revelers.

Get the latest event information;

One of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1905.

01/05/2026

30 JAN., Skillbridge Fair, 11am-2pm
Recruiters from vetted Skillbridge Industry Partners will get together at St Pete College Epicenter, sharing their programs with transitioning members.

Location: 13805 58th St N. Clearwater FL.
No Registration Needed

12/30/2025

📅✨ January at MacDill is packed with fun!
Kick off the new year with fitness, adventure, and family-friendly events brought to you by the 6th Force Support Squadron. Here’s what’s happening this January:

UPCOMING EVENTS
• Jan 7: Active Duty Golf Clinic
• Jan 10: ODR Manatee Snorkel & Swim Adventure
• Jan 17: Half Day Fishing Charter
• Jan 21: Active Duty Golf Clinic
• Jan 24: 2-Tank Gulf Dive
• Jan 26: MCEE Meeting | 6 ARW Conference Room

ONGOING EVENTS
• Jan 7 – Feb 27: Short Fitness Center Slimdown Showdown
• Every Sunday: All-You-Can-Bowl @ MacDill Lanes
• Every Tuesday: Spaghetti & Trivia Nights @ SeaScapes
• Every Thursday: Bingo Nights @ SeaScapes
• Every Last Friday of the Month: 1000 & 500 LBS Club @ Short Fitness Center
• FREE Group X Classes @ Short Fitness Center

👉 Like, share, and tag a friend to spread the word and start the year strong with Team MacDill! 💪❄️

12/30/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

📣 Stay informed & engaged with our latest issue of 6 FSS News!
Join the list — link’s in our bio!

12/22/2025

🐋 Manatee Swim & Snorkel Adventure 🐋

Make a splash with one of Florida’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences! Join MacDill ODR for the Classic Manatee Swim & Snorkel Trip in beautiful Crystal River, FL and swim alongside these gentle sea creatures in their natural habitat. 🌊✨

📅 Dates: January 10 | February 21 | March 14
⏰ Tour begins at 10 AM (Van departs at 8 AM)
💲 $60 per person

✔️ All-inclusive trip (mask, snorkel & wetsuit provided)
✔️ In-water guide from arrival to departure
✔️ Small group experience for personalized attention
👶 Ages 3+ (wetsuits available from 3 yrs to adult 4X)

🎒 Photo package not included | No refunds
👥 Open to Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans & DoD Civilians

👉 Reservations required! Call FamCamp Mon–Sat at
📞 (813) 512-6710 or (813) 840-6920

12/22/2025

🎣 Half-Day Fishing Charter 🎣

Cast off and relax on a Half-Day Fishing Charter right from MacDill Marina! Whether you’re new to fishing or a seasoned angler, this laid-back trip in Old Tampa Bay is the perfect way to reel in some fun. 🌞🌊

📅 Dates: Jan 17 | Feb 7 | Mar 24
⏰ 8 AM – 1 PM (Departure at 8 AM)
💲 $60 per person

✔️ Rods, bait, life preservers included
✔️ Cooler with ice & water provided
✔️ Chill, beginner-friendly experience

🎒 Bring your own snacks | Food not included
🧢 Hat, sunscreen & sunglasses recommended
⚠️ Advance registration required

👉 Reserve your spot today! Call FamCamp Mon–Sat at
📞 (813) 512-6710 or (813) 840-6920

12/22/2025