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Looking for things to do with kids in Plant City? With the fresh air and tons of local businesses, there is plenty to do! Check out our master guide on the best things to do with kids in Plant City and bookmark this page the next time you’re bored on a weekend!
Whether you’re a toddler or an adult who is still a kid deep down, Cow Creek Farm is fun for kids of all ages! This Cattle farm specializes in the cutest Scottish Highland cattle, raising the healthiest, happiest, and fluffiest cows! Sign up on their website for a tour of Cow Creek Farm. It includes many feeding and photo opportunities, so everyone will have a picture to take home and savor the memories.
Hours & Location
For scheduling and ticket information, please check out their tour schedule here!
?4408 Cow Creek Rd, Edgewater, FL 32141
Dinosaur World is one of our favorite family focused theme parks in Tampa Bay. This is an expansive park full of different exhibits, hands on experiences, and walking trails! View over 150 life size dinosaur sculptures and facts you may have never learned. The best part of the park has to be their U-Dig Fossil areas where you get to dig for fossils and even take one home!
Hours & Location
Monday | 9AM–5PM
Tuesday | 9AM–5PM
Wednesday | 9AM–5PM
Thursday | 9AM–5PM
Friday | 9AM–5PM
Saturday | 9AM–5PM
Sunday | 9AM–5PM
?5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
? Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum
The Railroad Museum in Plant City is a fantastic spot to visit with the family, even if you’re not a total train fanatic! Here you can view a ton of gorgeous train memorabilia and learn about how the train industry was integral to Plant City’s early stages. After making your way through the museums, check out their train viewing platform! Here you can watch different trains pass you by and see what the museum is all about.
Hours & Location
Thursday | 12–4PM
Friday | 12–4PM
Saturday | 12–4PM
Sunday | Closed
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | 12-4PM
Wednesday | 12-4PM
?102 N Palmer St, Plant City, FL 33563
If you’re looking for a great park in Plant City, you need to check out Edward Medward Regional Park. As one of Hillsborough Country’s largest regional parks, its a great park to get away and play team sports or take the dog! Medard Park has a great disc golf course and beach volleyball courts. Plus, if you have a horse, they even have a 3 mile trail perfect for equestrians and hikers.
Hours & Location
Monday | 8AM–6PM
Tuesday | 8AM–6PM
Wednesday | 8AM–6PM
Thursday | 8AM–6PM
Friday | 8AM–6PM
Saturday | 8AM–6PM
Sunday | 8AM–6PM
?6140 Turkey Creek Rd, Plant City, FL 33567
Not only is Metals and Nature a wrought iron store for home improvement and outdoor fixtures, but they also hav an amazing garden that you can visit! You can find over two acres of winding oak trees and lush green land covered in statues, animals, and iron garden decorations. During your stroll, you’ll find a koi fish pond, come across colorful parrots, and marvel at beautiful peacocks. So next time your looking for a nice place to have a stroll, take a picnic basket and visit Metals and Nature for a relaxing time outdoors.
Hours & Location
Monday |Closed
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 10AM–4PM
Thursday | 10AM–4PM
Friday | 10AM–4PM
Saturday | 10AM–4PM
Sunday | 10AM–4PM
?1501 W State Rd 60, Plant City, FL 33567
The Florida Strawberry Festival is one of the most beloved events in the Tampa Bay area! The Strawberry Festival is an annual fair held in Plant City that celebrates the city’s famous crop. Celebrate the strawberry with strawberry themed events and delicious desserts, like strawberry milkshakes and the best strawberry shortcake in the world!
But it’s not just desserts here, they have thrilling rides, a huge ferris wheel, and the most delectable fried food stalls. Next time the Strawberry Festival rolls in to town, you must come!
Hours & Location
For details on schedules and tickets, check out their website here.
?2805 W Reynolds St, Plant City, FL 33563
Keel Farms is an extremely popular farm in Plant City! Home to seasonal fruits and produce, this is one of our favorite spots to pick fresh fruit. During every season, there is a weekly U-Pick where you and your kids can pick fresh fruit, like strawberries and blueberries! Get their sweet and organically grown berries for your own snacking and cooking!
Hours & Location
Saturday | 10AM–1PM
?5202 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
Want to get out of the sunshine but still want to enjoy some amazing Plant City strawberries? Head over to Parkesdale Market to go shopping for some fresh strawberries, citrus, and vegetables. But they’re known for their sweet treats more than the healthy fruits! Stop by Parkesdale for some seasonal strawberry shortcake and a strawberry milkshake like you’ve never had before – made with real strawberries!
Hours & Location
Monday | 9AM–6PM
Tuesday | 9AM–6PM
Wednesday | 9AM–6PM
Thursday | 9AM–6PM
Friday | 9AM–6PM
Saturday | 9AM–6PM
Sunday | 9AM–6PM
?3702 W Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563
Fancy Farms isn’t just your regular farm. Visit for their outdoor patio area where you can snack on their delicious strawberry desserts in the cool air with a beautiful view of the farm. Here you’ll find strawberry shortcake, milkshakes, strawberry cookies, and even strawberry bread! Each of their desserts are made in-house daily, so you get the best flavor from fresh strawberries and fresh bakes.
Hours & Location
Thursday | 9AM–4PM
Friday | 9AM–4PM
Saturday | 9AM–4PM
Sunday | 1-4PM
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 9AM-4PM
?5204 Drane Field Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
If you love art or just want to have a fun tour of the city, you and your family will love to look for the 10 statues placed all around Downtown Plant City! Can you find the Marilyn Monroe statue? Each statue is almost lifelike and full of character, you’ll want to take a picture with each lifesized statue that you find! As you go on your tour, there is plenty to discover in Downtown Plant City.
Hours & Location
Open 24 Hours
?Downtown Plant City
? Plant City Farm & Flea Market
If you’re looking to get your family to help with some of the shopping chores, make it an event! Check out the Plant City Farm & Flea Market, a weekly flea market in farmer-centric Plant City. You’ll find some of the best deals here, as this spot also operates as a public wholesale farmers market! Florida restaurants and vendors all flock to this market to get their fresh produce. Get that same restaurant quality produce for your home!
Hours & Location
Monday | 5AM–2PM
Tuesday | 5AM–2PM
Wednesday | 5AM–2PM
Thursday | 5AM–2PM
Friday | 5AM–2PM
Saturday | 5AM–2PM
Sunday | Closed
?708 W Sam Allen Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
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Jacky is a blogger for the Stuff to Do in Tampa Bay City Guide. For more insight on the best events and things to do in the Tampa Bay area, download the UNATION app and follow @StufftoDoinTampaBay on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and TikTok.
