Christmas in Tampa, Florida 2023 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 for Christmas in Tampa 2023
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet!


NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
at Mahaffey Theatre
The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet!

Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights & Santa's Village
at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Your hometown holiday festival returns with more lights, new entertainment and the gift of family fun! December 30th is Drive Thru Only, no Santa's Village.
2022 Christmas
Miracle on South Division Street
at Early Bird Dinner Theatre
The Nowaks of Buffalo, NY have always been a quirky family. When daughter Ruth unveils her plan to write and star in a one-woman Christmas show about the family “miracle” the legend unravels. The results are heartfelt and hilarious in this holiday comedy.

12th Annual Ybor City Tree Lighting Ceremony
at The Brass Tap | Centro Ybor
Invite your friends and gather the whole family for our 12th Annual Ybor City Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centro Ybor! Make your Christmas in Tampa, FL extra special with one of our biggest event this year!

Tampa Bay's Festival Of Lights and Santa's Village
at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
It takes seeing to believing, if you want making your event more extraordinary then celebrate your festive season in Tampa.
VISITS WITH SANTA
at Westfield Brandon Town Center
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa arrives at Westfield Brandon on November 17 to officially kick off the holiday season! Gather Your Friends And Family Members For One OF The Biggest Christmas Event In Brandon.



SINCERELY, SANTA TOY DRIVE
at Westfield Brandon Town Center
Help make a local child’s holiday wish come true by participating in our annual Sincerely, Santa Toy Drive! Visit Dillards Court to sponsor a Letter to Santa written by a local child in need.


Holiday Happening at Hyde Park Village
at Hyde Park Village
Christmas in Tampa, FL is here! Come by our Holiday Happening at Hyde Park Village!



Sincerely, Santa Toy Drive at Westfield Brandon Town Center
at Westfield Brandon Town Center
Tis the season of giving! Come and help us make others Christmas in Tampa, FL celebration extra special with our Sincerely, Santa Toy Drive at Westfield Brandon Town Center!
Grandma Marie's Christmas Adventure Escape Room
at Time Trap Escape Room
Make Us Part Of Your Family's Holiday Tradition This Year! Our Annual 2022 Limited Edition Holiday Room. Come Play With Your Food! Great For All Ages And Skill Levels. Join Us For One Of The Best Event In New Port Richey.

12 Days of Christmas at Raprager Family Farms LLC
at Raprager Family Farms LLC
We are inviting you to come and level up your Christmas in Tampa, FL with our 12 Days of Christmas at Raprager Family Farms LLC!


A Pirates Christmas
at Tampa Convention Center
Yo, ho, ho! Set sail aboard Lost Pearl’s Pirate’s Christmas Cruise. Celebrate the holidays Florida style aboard White Beard’s ship.
‘Enchant, The World’s Largest Christmas Light Spectacular, Returns To St. Peter
at Tropicana Field
Enchant is back with a new interactive light-maze adventure, Santa's Magic Timepiece, a 100-ft holiday tree, ice skating trail, Santa visits and more! Grab your tickets for one of the best Christmas events in St. Petersburg.





Tampa | Holiday Dinner Buffet Cruises
at Yacht StarShip
Level up your Holiday and Christmas in Tampa, FL and come join us on our Tampa | Holiday Dinner Buffet Cruises at Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events!
Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland
at Masonic Park & Youth Camp
Catch an awesome live performance with your Christmas in Tampa, FL with our Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland at Masonic Park & Youth Camp!

River of Lights at Pirate Water Taxi
at Pirate Water Taxi
Enjoy amazing Holiday Lights with our River of Lights at Pirate Water Taxi! Have a fun Christmas events with This unique holiday cruise! Let's Join the best Christmas events in Tampa. Join Us For Best Christmas Event In Tampa.






Shimmering Lights Winter
at Sunkissed Acres
Family friendly seasonal music, sights, sounds and lights to enjoy along with games and activities. Something for young, old, and in between. Walk the trail as many times as your energy allows.



River of Lights Holiday Cruises
at Pirate Water Taxi
Let's celebrate and have fun here in Tampa.

Redner Christmas Lights and Toy/Food Drive
at 111 Running Horse Rd, Seffner, FL 33584-4131, United States
We Make Everything Extraordinary Here In Tampa. Grab Your Tickets For One Of The Best New Ristmas Event In Seffner.



Holiday Harbour Tree Lighting
at Tampa Convention Center
Join Us Monday, November 28, 2022 To Kick Off The Holiday Season For The Official Holiday Harbour Tree Lighting! We Will Symbolically “flip The Switch” On This Year’s Floating 35-foot Tall Christmas Tree! Join Us For Christmas Event In Tampa.
Girls Night Out Holiday Edition - Wine & Wreath Making Fall Edition 2022
at Armature Works
Invite your friends and have a relaxing and soothing time with our Girls Night Out Holiday Edition - Wine & Wreath Making Fall Edition at Armature Works for an amazing Christmas in Tampa, FL!

A Christmas Carol at Carrollwood Cultural Center
at Carrollwood Cultural Center
Looking to make your Christmas in Tampa, FL more special? Come by our A Christmas Carol at Carrollwood Cultural Center!

Victorian Christmas Stroll in Tampa, FL
at 401 W Kennedy Blvd
We are inviting you to come join us with this year's Victorian Christmas Stroll in Tampa, FL! Gather your Friends and invite your loved ones make your Christmas in Tampa, FL extra special!


UGLY SWEATER PHOTO DAYS WITH SANTA
at Westfield Brandon Town Center
You’re invited to dress in your ugliest holiday sweater or other festive attire to capture a memorable photo with Santa! Ugly Sweater Photos are on Dec 1, 8, and 15.


Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights & Santa's Village - Paws & Claws Night
at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights & Santa's Village hosts Paws & Claws Night. Bring your pet for pictures with Santa!
OE Holiday Gift Bazaar | Shop & Champ!
at Oxford Exchange
Still looking for the perfect gift for your Christmas in Tampa, FL? Come by our OE Holiday Gift Bazaar | Shop & Champ!!
Christmas Contigo - TBLC's Exclusive Holiday Theatre Night
at Stageworks Theatre
Enjoy live performances with your Christmas in Tampa, FL! Christmas Contigo - TBLC's Exclusive Holiday Theatre Night is here at Stageworks Theatre!

Santa Fest & Tampa's Tree Lighting Ceremony
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Looking for a Christmas Start up? Come and Gather the whole Family @ Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, FL. Enjoy our Very own Tampa's Tree Lighting Ceremony.



TBAE Holiday Jingle & Mingle
at Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network
Looking for something fun to do with your Christmas in Tampa, FL? Come join us with our TBAE Holiday Jingle & Mingle at Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network!

Christmas Contigo , TBLC's Exclusive Holiday Theatre and Treats Night
at Stageworks Theatre
We are inviting you to our amazing Christmas event! We are having our Christmas Contigo , TBLC's Exclusive Holiday Theatre and Treats Night at Stageworks Theatre! Grab your tickets for one of the best Christmas events in Tampa.

Night of Lights
at One More Child
One More Child is excited to host another tree-mendous Christmas light drive-thru experience! Join Us For Best Christmas Event In Lakeland.


Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale
at Seminole Heights United Methodist Church
We are inviting you to be a part of our Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale at Seminole Heights United Methodist Church! Come and have an amazing Christmas in Tampa, FL with us.


Breakfast with Santa
at GFWC Tampa Woman's Club
Breakfast With Santa - to benefit child literacy Join us for breakfast, photos, and crafts with Santa! Ticket includes photo with Santa, breakfast with Mrs. Claus, crafts, and a goody bag.


FREE Annual Breakfast w/ Santa for Children and Families with disabilities
at South Tampa Fellowship
We are inviting you to spend your Christmas in Tampa, FL with us on our FREE Annual Breakfast w/ Santa for Children and Families with disabilities at South Tampa Fellowship!

Pancakes with Santa - Egypt Shriners
at Egypt Shriners
Pancakes with Santa - Saturday December 3rd 9am-11am




Gift Making: Holiday Ornament
at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Brandon
No gift for your Christmas yet? Invite your Friends and come join us make our own gifts with our Gift Making: Holiday Ornament Christmas event in Tampa, FL!

Festival of Lights Vendor - Main Street Zephyrhills
at Main Street Zephyrhills
Looking for something fun to do with your Christmas in Tampa, FL start off? Come and be with us on our Festival of Lights Vendor at Main Street Zephyrhills!

Tampa Christmas Celebration
at Tampa Senior Center
We are inviting you to come join our Christmas in Tampa, FL and celebrate together!


1st Annual Santa Pub Crawl
at The Stone Soup Company
Tis the season of holidays! Come start Christmas Celebration with our 1st Annual Santa Pub Crawl @ The Stone Soup Company around Tampa's Best Bars!


Tampa's Santa Fest & Tree Lighting
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Christmas in Tampa, FL is here! Invite the whole family and come by our Tampa's Santa Fest & Tree Lighting at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park!


Swamp Sisters (Women Only)-Holiday Lights Urban Ride
at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Let's celebrate and have fun here in Tampa.


SANTA CARES
at Westfield Brandon Town Center
Join us for Santa Cares: a special event for children with Autism or other special needs and their families to meet with Santa in a sensory-friendly and welcoming environment.


Tampa's Holiday Market
at Water Works Park
Christmas in Tampa, FL is here! Come join us with our Tampa's Holiday Market at Water Works Park!

Tampa Bay Lightning Santa Photo Opportunities at Tampa Premium Outlets
at Tampa Premium Outlets
Tampa Bay Lighting Santa Photo Opportunities at Tampa Premium Outlets

Streamside Dr. Christmas Lights
at Streamside Dr. Christmas Lights
Bringing Joy to Tampa Bay Family's for over 19 Streamside Dr Christmas Lights 55,000 led Christmas lights Synchronized to Music. Gather Your Friends For One Of The Best Christmas Event In Tampa.


Paws & Claus - Pet Photos with Santa
at GPR | Goodman Public Relations
Treat your lovely pet dogs and celebrate your Christmas in Tampa, FL together at WestShore Plaza with our Paws & Claus - Pet Photos with Santa! Don't Miss The Biggest Christmas Eve bar Crawl in Tampa.
Holiday PJ Photo Days with Santa
at Westfield Brandon Town Center
Bring your best pajamas and get to meet Santa this Christmas in Tampa, FL and make your Christmas memories last!
Buccaneers Holiday Photo Opportunities with Santa At Tampa Premium Outlets
at Tampa Premium Outlets
Santa Comes to Tampa Plus Buccaneers Holiday Photo Opportunities, Let's Join the best Christmas events in Lutz.

THBA Holiday Celebration at Casa Santo Stefano
at Casa Santo Stefano
We are inviting you to our THBA Holiday Celebration at Casa Santo Stefano and come celebrate Christmas in Tampa, FL together!

Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland -Tampa
at Masonic Park & Youth Camp
Christmas in Tampa, FL is here! Invite your friends to come be part of our Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland -Tampa at Masonic Park & Youth Camp.
Festive Christmas Gnome!
at Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms
Gather your friends and team up for our Festive Christmas Gnome trivia Night at Keel Farms!

Christmas | Ring and Sing| Bell Concert
at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church
Come and join us Catch an amazing Concert this Christmas in Tampa, FL at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church!
