Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Clearwater

Heritage Village

Heritage Village

Living history museum for all ages. Indoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library.

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

Coastal retreat with trails & a lookout. Bayside park with bird-watching, wooden walkways, an observation tower, a dog park & a picnic area.

Lake Seminole Park

Lake Seminole Park

Wildlife area with trails & water sports. Sanctuary for alligators & other wildlife with multi-use trails, water sports & picnic shelters.

Sawgrass Lake Park

Sawgrass Lake Park

Swamp preserve with a boardwalk. Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation.

Beach Fun & Games

Beach Fun & Games

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Treasure Island Beach

Treasure Island Beach

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Gandy Beach Mangroves

Gandy Beach Mangroves

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Treasure Island Waterslide and Cabanas

Treasure Island Waterslide and Cabanas

Public beach with showers & parking. Public beach with restrooms, showers & a water fountain, plus a bicycle rack & parking.

Weedon Island Preserve

Weedon Island Preserve

Nature area with hiking & paddling. 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals.

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Great Explorations Children's Museum

Great Explorations Children's Museum

Hands-on exhibits & workshops for kids. Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids.

Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

Historic botanical setting with wildlife. Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.

St. Pete Pier

St. Pete Pier

Revitalized 26-acre waterfront pier. Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

Native American & frontier art gallery. Gallery displaying contemporary Western, Native American, frontier & wildlife paintings & sculpture.

Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

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Demens Landing Park

Demens Landing Park

Public waterside park with boat ramps. City park with a playground, picnic shelter, boat ramps & restrooms beside the water.

Lassing Park

Lassing Park

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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Scenic nature park with daily tram tours. Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours.

Ballast Point Park

Ballast Point Park

Neighborhood recreation on the water. Historic waterfront park offering views of Downtown with a cafe, pier, picnicking & a playground.

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