Hillsborough County

  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The penultimate holiday ensemble is back at Amalie Arena. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is known for their incredible light and music shows, but their holiday performances may be what they do best. This year their show is titled “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”. Experience the sound and lights firsthand in the Ice Palace at Amalie Arena on Sunday!

  • Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: There are still tickets left for this football face-off, Cincinnati vs. Tampa Bay. The Bucs will do battle with a division-leader rival, the Bengals, right at home in Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is at 4pm this Sunday!

  • Disco Skate: Boogie around the disco ball at United Skates’ Disco Skate. DJ Eric B will spin classic hits from the 70s and 80s to put you in your groove. The perfect retro evening for you and your friends! Keep in mind this event is 18+.

  • Hot Chocolate 5k: This 5k awards you chocolate fondue and hot cocoa, pretty sweet huh? The Hot Chocolate 5k aims to promote fitness and fun during the holiday season. When your 5 or 15-kilometer journey is done, celebrate with a collectible mug filled with fondue, dippables, and homemade hot chocolate. Proceeds from the race will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Pasco County

  • Holiday Concert & Donations: Donate for a good cause and enjoy classic holiday tunes performed live! This family-friendly holiday concert will definitely put you in the spirit of giving for just $15 per person. Bring a few extra canned or sealed goods to donate to the Dunedin Cares Food Bank.

  • Christmas Kayak: Paddle along the river, jingling all the way. Your decorated kayak could win a prize at the Christmas Kayak in Sims Park! Candy cane will be handed out along the bank for onlookers who want to view the spectacularly decorated holiday kayaks in their evening parade.

  • Dinos & Dragons Invading New Port Richey: A herd of prehistoric and fantasy creatures has just moved into the New Port Richey area! To raise money for the Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology, and Science, the herd of over 100 species of life-size creatures is a sight to behold. The display is open to the public right now at Harry Schwettman Education Center.

Pinellas County

  • Holiday Dinner Cruise: Enjoy pristine views of Clearwater Beach right from your table on this Holiday Dinner Cruise. Yacht Starship always has incredible dinner experiences planned, where you can relax with all-you-can-eat cuisine, an open bar, and entertainment. The holiday edition of this lux cruise is sure to be one to remember!

  • Holiday Lights in the Gardens: Bask in the heartwarming glow of hundreds of twinkling lights in Largo. Holiday Lights in the Garden is home to musical light displays and the Enchanted Forest. The event is FREE admission with an opportunity to donate to the Florida Botanical Gardens, which help preserve our state’s natural beauty.

Sarasota/Manatee Counties

  • Listen Hear at Sarasota Art Museum: Make your Saturday a classically inspired one. Led by violinist Timothy Chooi and pianist ChangYong Shin, you will embark on a journey through folk music and its cultural merits in their latest program Folk Music Inspiration. The evening will feature works by Dvorak, Szymanowski, and Sarasate and is centered by Edvard Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 3.

  • Saturday Siesta Key Rum: Sip on rum made where real pirates once sailed! This FREE tour of Siesta Key Rum takes you from molasses to bottle and offers a brief history of the beverage. If you’re a fan of rum and free things, this event is definitely a must-do for you!

Polk County

  • Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Festival: This family-friendly Chanukah celebration has tons of activities to enjoy! The Chanukah Festival in Kyger Park offers traditional food, crafts, menorahs, candles, dreidels, and other amusements. Entry to the festival is absolutely FREE!

  • Corntastic Day: The corniest party in all of Polk county happens this Saturday! This party has a cornhole tournament, corny outfit contest, candy corn counting, popcorn, corndogs, street corn, cornbread, and even a raffle with great prizes. For all things corn, visit Corntastic Day Saturday afternoon!

Citrus County

Lee County

  • Bell Tower Christmas Pop-Up Market: Support local businesses and do some last-minute shopping at the Christmas Pop-Up Market! You'll find some of the most talented artists and artisans from all over the Ft. Myers area with products that are all handmade. It’s the perfect place to find a one-of-a-kind gift for a one-of-a-kind person.

Hernando County

  • Lead Foot City Auto Fest: Cruise down to one of the largest automobile events in Brooksville, Lead Foot City! This action-packed festival has acres of auto part vendors, a car, truck, and bike show, food trucks, burnouts, drifting, career fairs, raffles, beer, and much more. Admission starts promptly at 10 am on Saturday.

Charlotte County

  • Saturday Night Before Christmas Eve Boat Parade: ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the bay, citizens celebrate the Punta Gorda way! This FREE holiday event is a fun longtime local tradition where boats decked out in holly and tons of lights float by in the lovely waters of Punta Gorda Isles. Don’t miss the Saturday Night Before Christmas Eve Boat Parade!