Hillsborough County

  • Ring Noel: The Suncoast Bronze Ringers are ready to dazzle again this year at the Ring Noel Holiday Concert! Made up of some of the most talented handbell musicians in America, the Suncoast Bronze Ringers classic holiday tunes have never sounded more festive than they do on an ensemble of handbells. Grab tickets for any time over the weekend!

  • Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: The white-hot rivalry between the Lightning and the Maple Leafs is sure to make for an exciting game. There are still plenty of seats available, make sure to secure tickets for Amalie Arena at 7pm Saturday night!

  • Apollo Beach Golf Parade: Drive over to Apollo Beach for a festive Golf Cart Parade at Salty Shamrock. Decorate your golf cart with lights, tinsel, or ornaments for the parade, and write letters to and take pictures with Santa! At the end of the night the Best Decorated Cart will be awarded a grand prize.

  • Tampa City Ballet’s The Nutcracker: There are still tickets left for the most iconic ballet of the season! The talented ballet dancers of Tampa City Ballet want to invite you to a spectacular performance of The Nutcracker. Seats are still available for Sunday night!

Pasco County

  • Pioneer Christmas & Vintage Market: Frollick through a Christmas and vintage goods wonderland from 10am to 4pm Saturday! The Pioneer Christmas and Vintage Market will host antique, craft, and other artisan vendors alongside delicious Winter treats prepared fresh on the spot. Bring the young ones by for Reindeer games, cookie decorating, pony rides, and more!

  • Backyard Bazaar: Check out the fabulous Backyard Bazaar in New Port Richey Saturday evening for heaps of trendy and useful artisan goods. Handcrafted jewelry, art, gifts, and more will all be on display as you browse through the newly expanded market area and take in the atmosphere of Downtown New Port Richey!

  • Elf at KRATE: Join the small businesses at KRATE for a classic Holiday Movie Under the Stars! A family favorite, “Elf”, will be shown on the KRATE stage beginning at 7pm on Saturday. Feel free to bring any friends or family and plenty of lawn chairs. Guests get one cup of hot chocolate on the house, and yummy treats like Smores, Reindeer Food and freshly brewed Hot Apple Cider.

Pinellas County

  • Cars & Couture: The luxury experience of a lifetime awaits at East Lake Woodlands Country Club! Designed to raise money for Autism Speaks, Cars and Couture is a ritzy gala where you can wear your fanciest clothes and enjoy cocktails on the red carpet surrounded by lights and luxury cars. Keep in mind this event is 21+!

  • International Food Festival: This weekend prepare a passport for your tastebuds for the International Food Festival in Oldsmar! Enjoy a day of live music, and fleets of food trucks serving up global culinary entrees and desserts. This event is pet friendly but they must be leashed!

Sarasota/Manatee Counties

  • Deck the Halls: Celebrate the holiday season the Florida way with palm trees, pools, and sand snowmen! This fun interactive family show sing songs and sketches that highlight everything special about Christmas and Hanukkah. Tickets for Deck the Halls are just $10 per person!

  • Penguin Holiday Mega Market: Waddle around a MASSIVE holiday market with over 140 vendors! The Penguin Holiday Mega Market promises handmade, retail, gently used, and upcycled items offered at great prices for this weekend only. Food trucks and live entertainment will be on-site in case you run out of all stores to browse (which you won’t)!

Polk County

  • Lakeland Ice Arena: Yes you read that correctly, Ice Skating in the sunshine state! If you’re a Florida native whos never tried ice skating or a new Floridian missing their favorite chilly tradition, the Lakeland Ice Arena provides the ice to glide and turn to your heart’s content. It’s the coolest spot in downtown Lakeland!

  • Legoland Holidays: Now is the perfect time to head over to Legoland Florida for a huge holiday FUNderland! Take pictures under the giant fully lit Lego Christmas tree, snap selfies with your favorite holiday Minifigures, and check out witty and dazzling holiday shows and performances.

Citrus County

  • Santa at the Park: Enjoy free games, bounce houses, and an ice rink with Santa at Santa in the Park! From 2pm to 9pm this Saturday only, you and the little ones can experience some holiday magic. A parade will be the perfect end to your wonderful Winter night.

  • Rainbow River Night Dive: If you’ve got your scuba license we highly recommend this unforgettable dive experience in one of Florida’s most enchanting natural wonders. The Rainbow River Night Dive is a professionally guided dive around Rainbow River at night, allowing you to see the river in a whole new way. After dark, the freshwater river becomes a relaxing natural paradise!

Lee County

  • Escape the Cape: Bring your friends and test your escape skills at Escape the Cape! The staff at this escape room spot are proud to have been the very first location in Cape Coral. Their newest room centers around the Mad Hatter and a journey through the mysterious Wonderland!

Hernando County

  • 8th Annual Hilly Hundred: This FREE cycling race is sure to be a fun challenge for cyclists looking to expand their race experience. The Hilly Hundred consists of a self-supported 68-mile ride through Brooksville. Participants can sign up at no cost but it is encouraged to bring a new or gently used toy or bicycle for donation to Guardian Aid Litem of Hernando County.

Charlotte County

  • Guns N’ Roses Experience: Guns N’ Roses fans will love this 2-hour tribute show at The Twisted Fork in Port Charlotte! The Guns N’ Roses Experience recreates the high-energy rock n’ roll that Guns N’ Roses is infamous for. Nightrain will effortlessly cover each song from Appetite for Destruction and all of the best hits from the classic band’s discography.