Laura Byrne

Tampa

Creative Director and Editorial Manager at Tampa Bay Parenting

Mom of 2 awesome boys. Wife. Editor of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, freelance TV reporter, writer, 3rd generation FSU grad, volunteer...

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The James Museum in St. Pete launches Sun-sational Summer Savings!

1 month ago | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Pete is offering some amazing deals and freebies you and the family can take advantage of this summer and even as soon as Mother's Day!The museum's Sun-Sational Summer Specials include 30 days of free and discounted admission so you can experience 400 works of art depicting the people, landscapes, history, and wildlife of the American West.
A Tampa Family's Story Shows the Importance of Water Safety

1 month ago | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

May is National Water Safety Month, but in Florida, where we are surrounded by water and bask in year-round beautiful weather, water safety is something we need to practice every day. You could say our children’s lives depend on it. Drowning is the leading cause of preventable death among children under the age of 5 in our community, and it can happen in a matter of seconds. But we can take steps to prepare for and prevent such accidents.
Tampa Bay Diaper Bank Launches to Support Families

2 months ago | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

It’s not just about diapers. It’s about dignity. Diaper need impacts more than 200,000 families in Hillsborough County alone. That means they can’t afford to give their babies a clean supply of diapers for a week of daycare. It’s a staggering statistic. And it inspired the idea within the Junior League of Tampa to start a diaper bank in 2018 as a project to help families meet that fundamental need.
Watch the Tampa Bay Rays play at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa

2 months ago | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

Competitors on the field but collaborators in the community. It's true sportsmanship on display with the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees organizations teaming up with other local leaders to make magic happen, giving you and your family the chance to watch the Rays play baseball in Tampa for the 2025 season. We attended a media sneak peek of the transformation of George E. Steinbrenner Field from the home of the Yankees' spring training to this year's regular season home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Expanded FORTS exhibit at Glazer Children's Museum is a child's dream!

2 months ago | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

Just in time for spring break, Glazer Children's Museum unveiled its expanded FORTS exhibit on the second floor, and it's what every kid's fort-building dreams are made of. When you step inside the 1,100 square foot space, you feel as if you've stepped inside “grandma's house”. It's giving us major grandmacore vibes with the gorgeous quilts and thoughtful decor and we're here for it. Looking for Things to Do in Tampa Bay?
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort's Hotels

2 months ago | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

Those of us blessed to call the Sunshine State home know that there is absolutely no shortage of amazing places to stay with the kids in this state. After all, we live where the world comes to play! But, when it comes to theming and things to do, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s hotels are easily a team top pick for family travel. Related: NEW Ride at LEGOLAND Florida: Pirate River Quest Opens January 12!Looking for Things to Do in Tampa Bay?
Why You'll Love Ananda Farm in Terra Ceia

Mar 5, 2025 | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

There are few places, if any, in Tampa Bay, where families can go and enjoy Michelin-caliber, locally sourced dining while their kids experience the magic of outdoor play. This is what makes Ananda Farm, a 40-acre property in Terra Ceia Island, so unique and special. The farm was founded by best friends Chris and Kristy Boss and Kobe and Kyleen Hinkle, who dreamed of a place where their own families could unplug and freely play. Looking for Things to Do in Tampa Bay?
BayCare Kids and CMA Team Up to Teach Kids About Health

Mar 1, 2025 | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

A new partnership between Clearwater Marine Aquarium and BayCare Kids is teaching kids about how important it is to take care of their own health, just like how CMA cares for its animals. You’ll find the exhibit in the Mangrove Key Kids Zone. Visitors will get a peek inside the surgery center where animals get their checkups, and they can step onto the “Weight Your Turn” scale to see how much they weigh (and even how much their entire family weighs together!) compared to animals at the aquarium.
Unforgettable Animal Encounters at ZooTampa You Can't Miss

Mar 1, 2025 | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

Go nose to horn with a rhino as you feed them their veggies, learn about the unique personalities of giraffes, sit eye to eye with a giant tortoise: all are unforgettable animal encounters at ZooTampa you can experience with the kids. You’ll truly feel like you’ve stepped inside your very own episode of “Secrets of the Zoo: ZooTampa.” Since we mentioned it, Season 3 happens to be airing now on Nat Geo Wild and Disney+. Looking for Things to Do in Tampa Bay?
INSIDE LOOK: Dinos Unearthed invade ZooTampa!

Feb 28, 2025 | tampabayparenting.com | Laura Byrne

It's not uncommon to find something BIG at ZooTampa, but how about something big…and ancient? Like, REALLY ancient?? Dinosaurs are back at the zoo, and it's a chance for you to go nose to snout with 15 life-sized dinosaurs as part of the new, limited-time Dinos Unearthed event!Looking for Things to Do in Tampa Bay?