Christmas Tampa Florida 2016 is celebrated through family activities and Christmas weekend events. Christmas is not just about shopping for the holidays, but its also about doing things with friends & family. There are many things to do for Christmas in Tampa Florida. Check out the events directory to find out whats going on in Tampa for the holiday season.
Things to Do on Christmas 2016 in Tampa
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Preserving Eden: The Florida Photographs of Clyde Butcher
on Thursday, 8 Dec, 2016 10:00 AM
at Tampa Bay History Center
at Tampa Bay History Center
Preserving Eden: The Florida Photographs of Clyde Butcher, opened Saturday, September 3 at the Tampa Bay History Center, offers a retrospective of Butcher’s Florida photography, from Cayo Costa State Park to Big Cypress National Preserve and beyond.
Community, Theater and Arts, Family Friendly
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Illuminate a NYE 2017 Celebration
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 8:00 PM
at Beach Bar & Restaurant
at Beach Bar & Restaurant
Find TicketsCome out to Beach for the best ALL IN ONE party ! Enjoy Live Bands on the pier, DJs on the beach, open bar packages, VIP tables, dancers and more!
Live Music, Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Weekend
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Emperors Gentlemens Club 2017 NYE Party
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 9:00 PM
at Emperors Tampa
at Emperors Tampa
Come celebrate the new year with your favorite girls at Emperors Gentlemens Club!
Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Weekend
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UFC 207 Watch Party at Tampa Gold Club
on Friday, 30 Dec, 2016 9:00 PM
at Tampa Gold Club
at Tampa Gold Club
Come watch UFC 207 Fight Night with your favorite girls at Tampa Gold Club!
Sports, Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Weekend
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Yacht Starship: Holiday Dinner Cruise Deal
on Wednesday, 21 Dec, 2016 11:00 AM
at Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises
at Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises
Whether you’re looking to share an intimate evening for two or give a special gift this holiday, you will create a Sea of Memories with a Yacht StarShip gift certificate.
DINNER CRUISE FOR TWO ONLY $89.95
Holiday
Vagina Monologues STAGED READING - February 3-5, 2017
on Saturday, 3 Dec, 2016 8:00 PM
at Carrollwood Players Theatre
at Carrollwood Players Theatre
Find TicketsThe Vagina Monologues confront words to demystify and disarm them – and the audience witnessing them.
Community, Educational, Theater and Arts
Preserving Eden: The Florida Photographs of Clyde Butcher
on Thursday, 8 Dec, 2016 10:00 AM
at Tampa Bay History Center
at Tampa Bay History Center
Preserving Eden: The Florida Photographs of Clyde Butcher, opened Saturday, September 3 at the Tampa Bay History Center, offers a retrospective of Butcher’s Florida photography, from Cayo Costa State Park to Big Cypress National Preserve and beyond.
Community, Theater and Arts, Family Friendly
Yacht Starship: Holiday Dinner Cruise Deal
on Wednesday, 21 Dec, 2016 11:00 AM
at Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises
at Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises
Whether you’re looking to share an intimate evening for two or give a special gift this holiday, you will create a Sea of Memories with a Yacht StarShip gift certificate.
DINNER CRUISE FOR TWO ONLY $89.95
Holiday
Pickin' Splinters at Woodwright Brewing Company
on Thursday, 22 Dec, 2016 6:00 PM
at Woodwright Brewing Company
at Woodwright Brewing Company
"Pickin' Splinters" at Woodwright Brewing Company!
Fil Pate hosts an open Bluegrass Jam for traditional acoustic instruments.
Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Food
Christmas Is Near
on Friday, 23 Dec, 2016 5:00 PM
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Join us for this holiday event at Curtis Hixon Park
Community, Holiday, Food, Weekend
A Very Merry Christmas for the Homeless
on Saturday, 24 Dec, 2016 2:00 PM
at Tampa's Downtown
at Tampa's Downtown
POLished will be providing gifts and hot food for the homeless people of downtown Tampa.
Charity, Fundraising, Holiday, Weekend
Fresh Harvest Christmas Day Buffet
on Sunday, 25 Dec, 2016 10:00 AM
at Fresh Harvest
at Fresh Harvest
Fresh Harvest Christmas Buffet
Sunday, December 25
10:00am - 10pm
$45.00 plus tax
Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol. Gratuity not included.
$5 discount for Seminole Wild Card members with valid ID is offered for cash and credit card transacti
Holiday, Restaurant, Food, Weekend
Rise Kitchen & Bakery Christmas Day Features
on Sunday, 25 Dec, 2016 11:00 AM
at Rise Kitchen & Bakery
at Rise Kitchen & Bakery
CHRISTMAS DAY FEATURES
Sunday, December 25
APPETIZER
Roasted Sausage + Kale Soup: Zesty Chicken Sausage, Bacon, Roasted Chicken Broth - $5
ENTRÉE
Prime Rib: Mashed Potatoes, French Beans, Au Jus + Horseradish - $28
DESSERT
Cheesecake wi
Holiday, Restaurant, Food, Weekend
Feast on Festive Prix Fixe Menus Christmas Day at Pelagia Trattoria
on Sunday, 25 Dec, 2016 12:00 PM
at Pelagia Trattoria At Renaissance Tampa
at Pelagia Trattoria At Renaissance Tampa
Reservations are now available for seatings from noon until 8 p.m. Dec. 25
Restaurant, Weekend
It's GameTime on Christmas Day!
on Sunday, 25 Dec, 2016 2:00 PM
at GameTime
at GameTime
WE ARE OPEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY 2PM - 11PM!
Family Friendly, Holiday, Restaurant, Weekend
Christmas Day Features at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
on Sunday, 25 Dec, 2016 4:00 PM
at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
CHRISTMAS DAY FEATURES
Sunday, December 25 • 4pm – 9pm
Holiday, Restaurant, Food, Weekend
Once Upon a Christmas
on Sunday, 25 Dec, 2016 4:00 PM
at Bizou Brasserie
at Bizou Brasserie
Find TicketsHappy Holidays from our Bizou family to yours!
Family Friendly, Holiday, Restaurant, Weekend
Streamside Dr. Christmas Lights
on Sunday, 25 Dec, 2016 6:00 PM
at Streamside Drive
at Streamside Drive
55,000 led christmas lights Synchronized to music that are played over your Radio (88.3 FM)
Holiday, Weekend
Lowry Park Zoo Presents: Christmas in the Wild
on Monday, 26 Dec, 2016 9:30 AM
at Lowry Park Zoo
at Lowry Park Zoo
Find TicketsThe traditions of Christmas will be abundant at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo this holiday season!
Family Friendly, Holiday
Mess Fest at Glazer Children's Museum
on Monday, 26 Dec, 2016 10:00 AM
at Glazer Children's Museum
at Glazer Children's Museum
It’s time to get messy this winter break. Mess Fest will feature GCM’s messiest, slimiest, and coolest science experiences yet!
Educational, Family Friendly, Holiday
Snow Days at the Aquarium
on Monday, 26 Dec, 2016 12:00 PM
at The Florida Aquarium
at The Florida Aquarium
Have a flurry of fun in our outdoor kids' play area with real snow! Open daily from noon to 5pm.
Free for Aquarium Members.
Chanukah in the City
on Monday, 26 Dec, 2016 5:30 PM
at Tampa City Hall
at Tampa City Hall
This is a FREE event at Tampa's City Hall Plaza! The light will be bright with light from a 15-foot Menorah!
Free, Family Friendly, Holiday
Hanukkah Fun Fest
on Monday, 26 Dec, 2016 6:00 PM
at Winthrop Town Centre
at Winthrop Town Centre
From chocolate gelt to a 9-foot menorah, Fun Fest has got it all! Take part in face painting, watch a lazer show and eat hot latkes at this Hanukkah themes family festival!
Festivals, Family Friendly, Holiday
BMX Winter Break Camp
on Tuesday, 27 Dec, 2016 10:00 AM
at Canal Park
at Canal Park
Learn how to ride BMX style on Oldsmar's Olympic qualifying supercross track.
Sports, Community, Family Friendly
Grand Hanukkah Celebration- Wesley Chapel
on Tuesday, 27 Dec, 2016 5:00 PM
at Shops at Wiregrass
at Shops at Wiregrass
Enjoy a beautiful menorah lighting, face painting, hot latkes and donuts!
Free, Family Friendly, Holiday
Streamside Dr Christmas Lights
on Tuesday, 27 Dec, 2016 6:00 PM
at Streamside Dr.
at Streamside Dr.
55,000 led christmas lights Synchronized to music Over Your Radio (88.3FM)
Facebook: Streamside Dr. Christmas LIghts
Free
BOGO Headwear or 50% Off Any 1 Item at Pro Image Sports
on Wednesday, 28 Dec, 2016 1:00 PM
at Brandon Westfield Mall
at Brandon Westfield Mall
The College Football Playoff National Championship is right around the corner here in Tampa! Find your team's colors at ProImage Sports in the Westfield Brandon Mall. Win BOGO on all hats or 50% off any item from ProImage Sports on the in2win app today!
Sports, Shopping
Free Week Bootcamp from TrueGrit Fit
on Wednesday, 28 Dec, 2016 1:00 PM
at Tampa Fitness Boot Camp
at Tampa Fitness Boot Camp
Did the holiday treats and parties getting the best of you? Whip back into top shape with TrueGrit Fit on Cypress in Tampa! Play #in2win now to win one free week of bootcamp with training experts Mike & Leticia.
Sports
Pet Photos at WestShore Plaza, November 28
on Wednesday, 28 Dec, 2016 6:00 PM
at Westshore Plaza
at Westshore Plaza
Don’t furr-get your favorite pets!
Family Friendly, Holiday
Hanukkah and the Tampa Bay Lightning
on Thursday, 29 Dec, 2016 6:45 PM
at Amalie Arena
at Amalie Arena
Before the game, gather for a lighting of the menorah at 6:45pm in the Fort Thunder Alley!
Community, Holiday
2016 Reasons To Drink Tequila Tasting
on Thursday, 29 Dec, 2016 7:00 PM
at Catrinas Tacos and Tequila
at Catrinas Tacos and Tequila
2016 Couldn't finish better with our Last Tequila Tasting of the year
Live Music, Food, LGBT
Marc J Shuman & Associates, Ltd.
on Thursday, 29 Dec, 2016 11:00 PM
at Marc J Shuman & Associates, Ltd.
at Marc J Shuman & Associates, Ltd.
Marc J Shuman & Associates, Ltd. are an aggressive and experienced personal injury law firm advocating for our clients rights in all areas of personal injury,
Free
Hard Rock Lucky Fives
on Friday, 30 Dec, 2016 7:00 AM
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
From noon to midnight, we are giving away $555 in free play every 5 minutes! Receive an entry for every $1 Comp Dollar earned from 7am to 11:45pm on promotion day. Must be present to win!
Free
UFC 207 Watch Party at Tampa Gold Club
on Friday, 30 Dec, 2016 9:00 PM
at Tampa Gold Club
at Tampa Gold Club
Come watch UFC 207 Fight Night with your favorite girls at Tampa Gold Club!
Sports, Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Weekend
2017 New Years Eve at District Tavern
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 7:00 PM
at District Tavern
at District Tavern
Join us at District Tavern this New Year's Eve! There is NO COVER and you & yours can come indulge in a free light fare buffet starting at 9pm!
Live Music, Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Weekend
Travr Black & White NYE at The Hyde Out
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 8:00 PM
at The Hyde Out *CLOSED*
at The Hyde Out *CLOSED*
Tampa's Most Exclusive Event
9th Annual Black & White
NEW YEAR'S EVE
December 31, 2016
8pm-3am
Concerts, Live Music, Bar and Night Club, Weekend
Illuminate a NYE 2017 Celebration
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 8:00 PM
at Beach Bar & Restaurant
at Beach Bar & Restaurant
Find TicketsCome out to Beach for the best ALL IN ONE party ! Enjoy Live Bands on the pier, DJs on the beach, open bar packages, VIP tables, dancers and more!
Live Music, Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Weekend
Emperors Gentlemens Club 2017 NYE Party
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 9:00 PM
at Emperors Tampa
at Emperors Tampa
Come celebrate the new year with your favorite girls at Emperors Gentlemens Club!
Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Weekend
Pied Piper's New Year's Eve 2017 | Jackson's Tampa
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 9:00 PM
at Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi
at Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi
The countdown to NYE 2017 is on! Purchase your tickets today for Pied Piper's NYE at Jackson's before prices go up.
Tampa's largest firework show | Complimentary champagne toast | Party favors | 4 waterfront party areas
Tables & Cabanas are available,
Weekend
2017 New Years Eve at The Lodge
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 9:00 PM
at The Lodge
at The Lodge
Ring in the New Year at The Lodge! Free appetizers and mini bottle of Moët for first 200 open bar ticket holders!
Festivals, Bar and Night Club, Holiday, Weekend
New Years Eve Party! American Song Box & The Drivers
on Saturday, 31 Dec, 2016 9:00 PM
at Windmill Taphouse
at Windmill Taphouse
The Drivers: 9:30-10:30pm
ASB: 10:45pm-12:30am
Concerts, Live Music, Holiday, Weekend
New Year's Eve After Party
on Sunday, 1 Jan, 12:15 AM
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Featuring Side Project - DJ and Drummer
12:15am to 3am
Hard Rock Cafe
Tickets available at the door for $20
Live Music, Community, Holiday, Weekend
Sweetwater Sunday Farmer's Market
on Sunday, 1 Jan, 1:00 PM
at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm
at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm
Support Local! Sweetwater not only grows organic vegetables and herbs, we also host a community Farmer’s Market! “Support Local” – we are open to the public on Sundays from noon to 4pm.
Live Music, Free, Food
Jaguar F-Pace & $25,000 Cash Giveaway
on Sunday, 1 Jan, 1:00 PM
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
From 1pm to 5pm, we will announce 5 winners of $1,000 Cash every hour.
At 6pm we will announce 1 winner of a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace.
Earn entries December 1-January 1
1 Entry = 1 Comp Dollar earned. Must be present to win!
Community, Free, Holiday, Weekend
