15 Things to Do in Tampa Bay for Fun Loving Couples Who Want to Play Like a Kid

Remember the childhood days of arcade games, painting, jumping on the trampoline, and exploring the zoo?

Sometimes it's nice to forget about the trials and tribulations of being an adult, so why not spend a date night out doing some fun things that take you back to your younger years?

We've gathered our list of some of the best places to play like a kid for a fun date night in the Tampa Bay area!

Playful Things to Do in Tampa Bay for Couples

Trampoline Parks

Flying Squirrel

22930 FL-54, Lutz

The Flying Squirrel is another trampoline park for a unique and fun date night with your special someone. They also have other activities like dodgeball, a foam pit, slack line, and Dunk Hoops. There are also climbing walls and The Drop Zone!

Jump passes start at $16 for an hour of fun and go all the way up to $30 for two hours or dance the night away with their Neon Lights ticket every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park

6250 Commerce Palms Drive, Tampa

The new Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park is open every day of the week for some great fun on the trampolines, slam dunk zone, ropes course, bumper cars, and MUCH more.

The fun starts at just $24.99 for a deluxe pass or $32.99, with all of the activity options included!

Mini Golf

Congo River Golf

20060 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater

As they say, “it's more than a game…it's an adventure!” Congo River Golf is a great themed putt-putt location with live gators, gem mining, and an arcade. Do your own dig and discover gemstones, fossils, and more, or take a golf break in the arcade room with games like air hockey and racing.

PopStroke

25297 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz

Everyone has at least one childhood putt-putt story to tell. PopStroke is the adult version, complete with great bites to eat and delicious adult beverages. You can enjoy all-day play with the purchase of your ticket, which includes your ball and putter.

An adult pass is $25 for the day, with special discounts available for seniors and military personnel. Kids' day passes are $16.

Theme Parks And More

Busch Gardens 

10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa

An obvious addition to our list is Busch Gardens, especially during their seasonal events! Because who doesn't love a good rollercoaster?

Right now, Bier Fest Brews & BBQ is taking place until September 1st, featuring delicious food and drinks. Then they'll transition into the spookiest time of the year for Howl-O-Scream, this is a date night must for us!

Spread holiday cheer at Busch Gardens' Christmas Town for great treats, food, dazzling lights, and character meets! This event runs on select nights in November through January.

Busch Gardens is also currently running a special where if you purchase a 2026 Fun Card with unlimited visits, you get the rest of 2025 with unlimited visits for free!

MOSI

4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa

Experience the Museum of Science and Industry, but for adults! They host Science After Dark events periodically that are after-hours experiences just for adults, where you can enjoy light appetizers, beer, and wine samplings from local businesses. Play like a kid with all of their exhibits, interactions, mazes, puzzles, and an adult show at the planetarium!

Keep your eye out for the next Science After Dark on their website.

Zoo TAMPA

1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa

Zoo Tampa is fun for all ages, not just kids! Spend the day learning about some of the greatest animals in the world, go behind the scenes on an encounter with a white rhino, watch animal feedings, and more!

In October, head out on some eerie fun with Creatures of the Night! Take a spin on the Carousel de los Muertos, embark on a journey through a secret lab that ends with a dinosaur encounter, join the party at the Dancing Dead Disco, and more! You can find general admission tickets here.

During the holidays, Zoo Tampa lights up for Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay's largest light displays, holiday treats, wildlife, and other adventures. This event runs on select nights in November and December. Tickets can be purchased here.

Each April, Zoo Tampa hosts Zoo Brews, which is an all-inclusive night featuring up-close encounters with wildlife, endless food, and unlimited drinks. Guests must be 21+ to attend this event, so this is a true adult-exclusive opportunity!

Arcade Fun

Aikon Arcade

14313 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa

Aikon Arcade is a Tampa “Clawcade” sporting some of the cutest, trendy Japanese collectables, toys, and stuffed animals. How about a Capybara plushy? They also carry blind boxes like the infamous Labubu collectables. Why not dress it up at their “Build a Labubu” station? They also have some blind boxes available for purchase if you don't want to try your luck at one of the machines.

Atomic Claw

245 107th Ave., Treasure Island

Personally, I love a good claw machine, and Atomic Claw has got some of the best and cutest prizes around! Modeled after the iconic Tokyo claw machines, there are prizes like Hello Kitty, Pokémon, and much more! They even have the popular “gacha” or “gashapon” machines are vending machines that dispense collectables, toys, small figurines, and more.

Chuck's Arcade

6901 22nd Ave. N Space 110A, St. Pete

Chuck E. Cheese is stepping into a new era, and it's in the form of an adult-centered arcade! St. Pete is home to one of only 10 Chuck's Arcades in the country, featuring classic and new generation arcade games.

For more arcade fun in the area, check out our Game Night Date article here!

Unleash Your Inner Artist

Shattered Glass DIY

4615 Gulf Blvd. #119, St. Pete Beach

This next-level DIY art experience is where you can craft glass art, charcuterie boards, resin pieces, coasters, and more! Shattered Glass provides all the materials you will need, and the instructor will show you all of the necessary steps to create your masterpiece!

One of their most popular classes is the DIY Charcuterie Board, where you can design your own board! Talk about a statement piece at parties!

You Do The Dishes

1537 Amberly Drive, Tampa

Don't worry, you're not actually cleaning dishes, you'll be painting them! This pottery studio is a great way to unleash your inner artist, even if it's been dormant for a few years. From cups to bowls, trinket dishes, and more, this is a great date night idea for a more relaxing night out. Paint whatever you want, however you want!

We've got a great list of some of the best pottery painting places in Tampa Bay!

Game Bars

1UP Entertainment and Social

117778 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa

1UP features an arcade, bowling alley, axe-throwing, VR room, golf simulator, and great eats and drinks! On the menu, you can find chicken wings, sandwiches, wraps, street tacos, pizza, and much more. People of all ages are welcome at 1UP Entertainment and Social. You can find pricing for their various activities on their website.

GameTime Tampa

1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa

It's game on at GameTime Tampa, an adult bar-cade that also doubles as a great sports bar! On the menu, you can find smash burgers, Overloaded Fries, Mc N' Cheese, pizzas, and more!

As far as arcade games go, there's a “Mega Arcade” featuring more than 120 games like Angry Birds, Bean Bag Toss, Big Bass Wheel, Connect 4, Crossy Road, and MANY more. Trust us, you won't get bored in an arcade of this size!

If you're looking for other bars, check out our list of some of the best karaoke bars in the Tampa Bay area, or even some great beach bars in St. Pete!

Lowry Parcade

1213 W Waters Ave., Tampa

Taking games back to the old-school days! Lowry Parcade is the place to be if you LOVE games like Galaga, Air Hockey, Pinball, Bubble Hockey, Donkey Kong, and so much more. Grab your favorite person, your favorite craft brew, and a bite to eat from the food truck for a great date night of gaming!

There are many ways to play in Tampa Bay, with so many things to do. Whichever of these playful date ideas catches your attention, we wish you lots of fun and playful memories!