Light Up This Holiday Weekend With Your Loved Ones by Spreading Cheer at These Events Throughout the Tampa Bay Area!

  • Hillsborough County

    • Ugliest Sweater Party - December 24th at 10pm - Looking to show off your funky holiday sweater? Join in on the fun at Tampa’s original Tiki Bar, the Green Iguana!

    • Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park - December 23rd, 24th, and 25th, time varies - For a more traditional holiday pastime activity, bundle up and hit the ice rink at Curtis Hixon! Tickets can be booked in advance for certain time periods.

  • Pinellas County

    • 37th Annual “Light Up the Bayou” - December 24th at 6pm - Remember a loved one this season with Tarpon’s Lambatha tradition. Sign up by this evening for as many, or as few, bags to release good tidings for those near and far from our hearts.

    • Saturday Morning Market - December 24th at 9am - Absolutely free to attend, rain or shine, avoid the last minute chaos of store shopping by checking out this Saturday’s market with veggies, fruits, crafts, and accessories. Meet at the Al Lang Stadium to check out which vendors will be present!

  • Pasco County

  • Sarasota / Manatee County

    • St. Armand’s Circle Winter Spectacular - December 23rd and 24th, time varies - With area names such as Reindeer Roundabout, Polar Palm Express, and Candy Cane Lane Rink, what’s not to adore? Enjoy festive live music, a train ride, the carousel, a stunning 60-foot tree, and a life-size snow globe!

  • Hernando County

    • Free Alpaca Farm Visit - December 25th at 10am - If you’re looking for a non-traditional holiday activity, especially to keep little ones preoccupied, check out Funky Farm Alpaca!

  • Polk County

    • A Magical Snowy Wonderland - December 23rd and 24th at 6pm - Want to experience something magical? Come out and watch snow swirl around a beautiful Christmas tree at the top of the hour in Lakeside Village!

  • Citrus County

    • Elf Showing - December 25th at 11am - Awaiting dinner preparations and want to get out of the house for a couple of hours? Head to the Valerie Theater for buy one get one free tickets to watch one of the most adored holiday movies!

  • Lee County

    • Holiday Laser Show - December 23rd and 24th at 6pm - Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium have decorated 1/3 mile trail packed with lights for the family to appreciate, plus a laser show add-on feature for $10. Bonus- there’s a campfire at the end of your journey to warm you up!