Arrrgh you ready to play? Pirates are invading GCM for Gasparilla and bringing a swashbuckling good time. In January, you and the family can make your own pirate gear like necklaces and swords, use your pirate’s eye on a weekly scavenger hunt to get treasure, ditch the sea shanties for pirate storytimes, sharpen your skills instead of your swords with rotating daily pirate activities and demonstrations, and make new mateys with special guests. Jan 10-11 | Tampa Bay Parrots Visit: Bring your flock for a meet-and-greet with real parrots from 11am–1pm! Jan 17 | Tampa Bay History Center: Learn the true legends of Gasparilla and José Gaspar at 11am. Jan 24 | Gasparilla Children’s Parade: Play with Team GCM before and after the parade to show off your beads! Jan 31 | Gasparilla Pirate Festival: GCM will be CLOSED as we join the full pirate invasion in Tampa Bay! LEARN MORE Share this event Event Details Start Date Jan 10, 2026 End Date Jan 08 - 10, 2026 Location Glazer Children's Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza. Tampa, FL 33602 Category Children’s Program Special Event Organizer Glazer Children's Museum Phone 8334267529 Email kwhite@glazermuseum.org Website https://glazermuseum.org/piday/ + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export
