{"id":340940,"date":"2026-07-15T14:30:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/340940\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:30:55","slug":"tampa-bay-indoor-activities-to-beat-the-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/340940\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay indoor activities to beat the summer heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summertime calls for visitors and, unfortunately, sweating.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay isn’t cooling down anytime soon, and the sun may be too much to bear at the beach.<\/p>\n

Where should you take your guests to enjoy a day while keeping cool? We already know the most popular Tampa Bay indoor activities: the Dal\u00ed Museum, the Florida Aquarium, MOSI, a Rays game at Tropicana Field. The area has a lot more to offer than you may realize.<\/p>\n

We rounded up some ideas for the next time you want to get out of the house but not necessarily in the sun.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay recreational indoor activities<\/p>\n

Friendly competition paired with rental bowling shoes is a great combination to get out of the heat.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of bowling alleys across Tampa Bay. Splitsville Tiki + Social<\/a> is located in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf (a short walk from the Florida Aquarium) where adults can cool off with a frozen cocktail after a game.<\/p>\n

If neon lights and skee ball are more your speed, spend some time at a local arcade and rack up points. Reboot Arcade & Bar<\/a> in Dunedin is open until 3 a.m. daily (adults only after 8 p.m.). Now, imagine playing Mario Kart before the sun rises.<\/p>\n

And right next to Dave & Buster’s in Tampa is indoor skydiving.<\/p>\n

Wait, what? You and your group can put on helmets and take flight in a wind tunnel at iFLY Tampa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s understandable if you want to keep your feet on the ground. Take a lap at local roller skating rinks, and literally stay cool at the Clearwater Ice Arena<\/a>. No one will mind if you channel your inner Queen Elsa on ice skates.<\/p>\n

Arts and crafts in Tampa Bay<\/p>\n

Art studios are great for several reasons: for self-expression, for being able to do it solo or in a group, and for being able to take home your own masterpiece.<\/p>\n

AR Workshop<\/a> has multiple locations across Tampa Bay, featuring a variety of projects. You can create a porch sign and friendship bracelets in the same visit.<\/p>\n

Painting is relaxing, whether it’s on a canvas or pottery. But paint and sip takes the pressure off of being too technical. Sunshine City Paint<\/a> recently opened in St. Petersburg this month. The new spot offers classes for all ages.<\/p>\n

Tip from us: Don’t dip your brush in your refreshing drink!<\/p>\n

If you’re up for a road trip to Lakeland, PicassoZ Art Cafe<\/a> offers walk-in sessions to paint pottery or make mosaics.<\/p>\n

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Feel the heat differently with a glassblowing class. Zen Glass Studio<\/a> in St. Petersburg offers workshops for first-timers to turn and roll the liquefied glass through colors on the end of a steel blowpipe.<\/p>\n

Community gatherings in Tampa Bay\"\"<\/p>\n

Where you live offers a lot more than you may think.<\/p>\n

Your local library may be offering community events, along with nearby restaurants hosting trivia and bingo nights.<\/p>\n

Did you know the Times hosts a monthly Article Club? Health reporter Lauren Peace<\/a> leads a discussion every third Sunday of every month at Book + Bottle<\/a> in downtown St. Petersburg, featuring Times reporters.<\/p>\n

Taking a stroll through locally owned businesses is a way to ditch the heat. Your guests can find a treasure to take home at an antique store, or even spend Christmas in July at this Clearwater wonderland shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How do you spend your time out of the hot Florida sun? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n