Top Holiday Events in Tampa Bay 2024: Festivals, Parades & Family Fun
- As the holiday season arrives in Tampa Bay, many festive events await.
- Dates: November 15 – January 5, 2025 Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Celebrate the season with nearly 70 miles of lights.
- Date: November 21, 2024 Location: Hyde Park Village Join the festivities from 5 p.m.
As the holiday season arrives in Tampa Bay, many festive events await. Here is a list of the top holiday activities you can enjoy:
1. Christmas Town
Table of Contents
- 1. Christmas Town
- 2. Holiday Extravaganza
- 3. Winter Village
- 4. Victorian Christmas Stroll
- 5. Unchant: Christmas with a Florida Twist
- 6. Enchant Christmas
- 7. Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village
- 8. Christmas in the Wild
- 9. Holiday Lights in the Garden
- 10. Deck the Walls
- 11. Yuletides at The Florida Aquarium
- 12. Heights District Seventh Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
- 13. Riverwalk Tree Lighting
- 14. Santa’s Scientific Workshop
- 15. Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Dates: November 15 – January 5, 2025
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Celebrate the season with nearly 70 miles of lights. Enjoy holiday dishes and meet characters like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
2. Holiday Extravaganza
Date: November 21, 2024
Location: Hyde Park Village
Join the festivities from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music, tree lighting at 7 p.m., food trucks, and a visit from Santa. Part of the proceeds will benefit The Children’s Dream Fund.
3. Winter Village
Dates: November 22 – January 5, 2025
Location: Curtis Hixon Park
Explore a festive wonderland with holiday sights and sounds along the Tampa Riverwalk. The Winter Village has activities and treats for all ages.
4. Victorian Christmas Stroll
Dates: November 23 – December 31
Location: Henry B. Plant Museum
Experience themed displays, antique trees, and vintage holiday decor in a nostalgic setting.
5. Unchant: Christmas with a Florida Twist
Dates: November 25 – January 13, 2025
Location: FloridaRAMA
This event features coastal-inspired decorations and interactive displays that celebrate Florida’s unique holiday spirit.
6. Enchant Christmas
Dates: November 26 – January 2, 2025
Location: Tropicana Field
Visit a 100-foot animated tree, skate on a sparkling ice trail, and enjoy delicious holiday treats.
7. Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village
Dates: November 28 – December 29, 2024
Location: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Drive through a mile of light displays and explore Santa’s Village with attractions and treats.
8. Christmas in the Wild
Dates: November 29 – December 23, 2024
Location: ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Enjoy dazzling animal sculptures, light shows, and holiday treats at this popular event.
9. Holiday Lights in the Garden
Dates: November 29 – January 4, 2025
Location: Florida Botanical Gardens
Experience over a million colorful LED lights and stunning displays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. nightly.
10. Deck the Walls
Dates: November 29 – January 5, 2025
Location: FloridaRAMA
Explore art installations and festive decorations perfect for the holiday spirit.
11. Yuletides at The Florida Aquarium
Dates: November 29 – January 5, 2025
Location: The Florida Aquarium
This event blends marine life and holiday cheer with special activities every weekend.
12. Heights District Seventh Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Date: November 30, 2024
Location: Armature Works
Join the celebration with live performances, a market, and Santa from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
13. Riverwalk Tree Lighting
Date: December 1, 2024
Location: Tampa Convention Center
Celebrate the season with food, family fun, and entertainment while Mayor Castor lights the holiday trees.
14. Santa’s Scientific Workshop
Date: December 14, 2024
Location: MOSI
Enjoy a fun, scientific twist on the holiday season with interactive activities.
15. Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Date: December 21, 2024
Join Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade along the Hillsborough River starting at 6:15 p.m.
Explore these holiday events to make the season special!