Your ultimate holiday resource for Tampa is here! Explore our comprehensive guide for all the top festive events and activities. Whether you're a familiar face or a new visitor, this guide ensures you experience the holiday charm in Tampa.
Popular events include Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where guests can enjoy a variety of festive attractions and holiday lights in a lush theme park setting. Another highlight is the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park, featuring charming holiday shops and ice skating under the stars. And the Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa's Village is something you definitely don't want to miss for its enchanting displays and family-friendly activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Tampa
- Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
- Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular
- Holiday Classics Movie Series at Tampa Theatre
- Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
- Santa Fest & Christmas Parade
- Gingerbread Village at Glazer Children's Museum
- Victorian Christmas Stroll
- Cirque Dreams Holidaze
- Next Generation Ballet's Nutcracker
- A Drag Queen Christmas
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Tampa Events Events
Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (Tampa) • 0.2 miles
Spectacular display of decorated and lighted boats
Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular (Tampa) • 0.2 miles
Floating holiday displays and synchronized light trees
Holiday Classics Movie Series at Tampa Theatre (Tampa) • 0.2 miles
Classic holiday films on the big screen
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park (Tampa) • 0.2 miles
Festive holiday village with an ice rink and local vendors.
Santa Fest & Christmas Parade (Tampa) • 0.2 miles
Festive parade, tree lighting, and holiday movie screening
Gingerbread Village at Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa) • 0.2 miles
Build and add to a growing gingerbread village
Victorian Christmas Stroll (Tampa) • 0.3 miles
Elaborate Victorian-style holiday decorations
Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Tampa) • 0.4 miles
Broadway magic meets circus thrills in a festive winter wonderland.
Next Generation Ballet's Nutcracker (Tampa) • 0.4 miles
A classic holiday ballet performance
A Drag Queen Christmas (Tampa) • 0.4 miles
A festive holiday celebration with drag performers.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Tampa) • 0.4 miles
A beloved holiday musical based on Dr. Seuss' classic tale.
River of Lights Holiday Boat Cruise (Tampa) • 0.6 miles
Holiday lights viewed from the water
River of Christmas Lights Boat Tour (Tampa) • 0.6 miles
Pirate-themed water taxi tours along the Hillsborough River
Christmas Light Cruise (Tampa) • 0.6 miles
Front-row seats to a festive boat parade
YuleTides at The Florida Aquarium (Tampa) • 0.7 miles
Festive holiday decorations and Santa visits
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