TAMPA – The Glazer Children’s Museum is marking a milestone this month: 15 Years of Play. To celebrate, Florida residents can get in with $15 admission all September long. Families are invited to join in a month packed with birthday-themed activities, special performances and a giant free Birthday Bash in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on Sept. 27.
“Play is the foundation for curiosity, confidence and lifelong learning,” said Sarah Cole, president and CEO of the Glazer Children’s Museum. “When a child plays, they’re not just having fun, they’re discovering new skills and building imagination that will carry them into the future. More than three million children and families have discovered that joy within our walls, each experiencing the growth and connection that play makes possible. That’s the true impact of play, and it’s what makes this milestone so meaningful to celebrate with our community.”
Throughout September, families can:
- Get creative making party headbands and glasses in Make Space Craft; the perfect accessories to wear to the big Birthday Bash.
- Cozy up for birthday-themed story times.
- Play together with classic games like Pin the Cherry on the Cupcake, limbo, charades and dance parties.
- Experience live theater, including special performances of Quince by Victoria Rios on Sept. 20, 21 and 28, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Big Birthday Bash
This year’s Birthday Bash is extra special. It’s part of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play, a global initiative encouraging kids and families to step away from screens, head outdoors and discover the joy of play.
The free community celebration will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Activities include live performances, touch-a-truck experiences, bounce houses, local artisans and kid-run vendor booths, costumed characters and food trucks.
