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Here’s where to catch stunning lights and unmissable events this season.
Of all the Tampa holiday events this holiday season, Christmas Town at Busch Gardens is a favorite! With your ticket, you’ll enjoy admission to the park, rides, holiday events, millions of twinkling lights, visits from Santa Claus, and more.
Nov. 14, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at Winter Village, which will feature a real ice skating rink, shops, seasonal treats, the Curtis Hixon Choo Choo, and so much more!
Nov. 21, 2025 – Jan. 04, 2026
Photo credit Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk
Light up your holiday season at Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade! Watch dazzling vessels cruise the Hillsborough River, enjoy free viewing along the Riverwalk, and soak in the magic of this festive tradition.
Dec. 20, 2025
Photo credit Pirate Water Taxi
You will pass beneath low bridges to enter the beautiful Hillsborough River for a one-of-a-kind tour of lighted bridges and Downtown Tampa. Join in for a sing-along of Christmas carols! Kids can also write a letter to Santa and send it through the mail buoy to the North Pole, and they get a special gift.
Nov. 21, 2025 – Jan. 04, 2026
Photo credit City of Largo Recreation, Parks, & Arts
Experience more than 2.5 million dazzling LED lights at Largo Central Park! It features a spectacular holiday light display, a carousel, and a seven-story Dreamland Ferris wheel.
Nov. 27, 2025 – Jan. 04, 2026
Photo credit Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Two million Christmas lights will illuminate your way through the beautiful gardens! Food and drinks will be available at many locations throughout the park, or dine at their signature Selby House for your Christmas dinner.
December 6, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Who doesn’t cherish the fond memories of picking out the perfect Christmas tree with their loved ones? At Gallagher’s Tree Patch, these cherished moments get better with each passing year. Find the perfect gift! They have more holiday items that make a great holiday present available.
Returns November 20
Step back in time at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Downtown Tampa! Experience the grandeur of a Victorian Christmas at the former 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel.
Our recommendation: Make a reservation at Oxford Exchange to enjoy a delicious meal before or after!
November 28 – December 31
As the holiday season draws near, it’s a time for joy, celebration, and coming together with loved ones. Whether you’re enjoying the best Christmas lights in Tampa Bay, cozy gatherings, or timeless traditions, the holidays bring a special magic that warms hearts and creates lasting memories!
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