A view of the Quadrantid Meteor over North Georgia in January 2016.
Photo by NASA
The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak this weekend. If you’re trying to spot these elusive meteors streaking through the sky, bundle up and head somewhere dark. Consult this chart for the best viewing hours for your location + check out the Dark Skies International map for spots with lower light pollution. By our count, the darkest skies within driving distance are Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park + Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 2
Winter Village Tampa | Friday, Jan. 2-Sunday, Jan. 4 | 12-5 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Park | $17
“The Outsiders” | Friday, Jan. 2-Sunday, Jan. 4 | Times vary | Carol Morsani Hall | $125+
While a Panthers win would clinch the division for Carolina, the Bucs can still take the South if they beat the Panthers and get help with a Falcons loss to the Saints. Get caught up on all things Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Family
ICYMI, Peter Rabbit + his storybook friends are at Florida Children’s Museum in Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™. This traveling interactive exhibit features seven award-winning children’s books, and it’s only around through this Sunday, Jan 11. Plan your visit.*
The Buy
Are you resolving to make 2026 your year of better sleep? The Buy Editor Emily swears by these simple yet effective products for restorative sleep:
Happy (slightly belated) New Year, TBAY. During our break, I brainstormed some story ideas for 2026.
As I work on my newsletter plans for the new year, I’d love to hear what YOU want to see in the newsletter. Send me an email detailing an event that you’re excited about in 2026, something you want to see more of in 2026, something you want us to keep doing in 2026, or anything else you want to share.
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