Holiday Events & Things to Do
Near Tampa
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!
Holiday Market at Plantation Palms
at Plantation Palms Golf Club
Holiday Market at Plantation Palms in Land O'Lakes, Florida.
Star Towne Christmas Village 2023
at Southside Baptist Church
Come make unique Christmas memories at Star Towne Christmas Village 2023, where the charming 1880’s era awaits you at every corner!
5th Annual Catch for Christmas Bowling Night with Mike Evans
at AMF University Lanes
Join us for a special Creamsicle celebration! 5th Annual Bowling Night with Mike Evans

Holiday Light Show - 2023 Fundraiser - Sylvan Ramble Lights
at Sylvan Ramble Lights
Enjoy our family friendly holiday tunes and help us raise funds for local charities in Sylvan Ramble Light's final Holiday Light Show!
Breakfast with Santa
at Bay Hope Church - Lakeshore Campus
Enjoy breakfast, crafts, and pictures with Santa!
A Very Mocha Christmas
at Extreme Youth Sports - Tampa Bay, Newkirk Drive, Tampa, FL,
Join us for a festive evening filled with warm mocha drinks, delightful treats, and merry vibes at "A Very Mocha Christmas" on December 2nd.
Enchanted Winter Tea Party
at Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association
This event is our way of saying thank you to those who dedicate their lives to serving others, coming together, celebrate, and give back
Main Event Wesley Chapel: Breakfast & Photos w/ Santa
at Main Event Wesley Chapel
Join us at Main Event in Wesley Chapel, FL to enjoy Breakfast & Photos with with Santa!
Mom’s Night Out Christmas Party
at The Venue at Larson Family Farm
Join us for a delightful evening of camaraderie and merriment! Mom’s night out Christmas Party!
Cookies with Santa
at Wellspring Community Church
Sign up each child (not adults) for a time to come and take your picture with Santa. Enjoy delicious cookies and hot cocoa.
Christmas With The Campana's
at 3405 W Morrison Ave
Please stop by and enjoy some holiday cheer at our annual open house, 7-11pm. Cocktail attire and RSVP requested.
Breakfast With Santa!
at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Grill Wesley Chapel
Santa is coming to Wesley Chapel for breakfast at Obriens!!!
Christmas in the Country at Cracker Country
at Florida State Fairgrounds
Bring the family for a great day experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of an old fashion country Christmas. Learn how the holiday traditions of the 19th century differ from those of the 21st through hands-on crafts, holiday activities, historical int

OnBikes Winter Wonder Ride
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Hosted By: onbikes
Sponsors: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, Cigar City Brewing, Ciccio Restaurant Group
This year, the Winter Wonder Ride is back, brighter and than ever with our “Let it Glow” theme! Lighting up the night with neon vibes and retro feels, we’re pedaling back into the 80s & 90s.
SantaCon Bar crawl make new friends
at Tba
Beach Bums SantaCon! Dress up and crawl the bars with us!
Winter Ball 2023
at Rising Star Events and Planning
Welcome back to our 2nd Annual Winter Ball. Join us for another year of merriment, gathering, and gift giving! Sat December 9th, 2023 7pm.
Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor
at Centennial Park
Get Ready! 5th Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor. FREE Event! Live Entertainment, Holiday Shopping, Food Trucks, and Santa!
Sounds of the Season with the Heralds of Harmony
at New Tampa Performing Arts Center
The Heralds of Harmony presents 12 Days of Christmas!
12 Days of MacMas - Day 1: Santa's Naughty Little Carolers
at MacDinton's Irish Pub
12 Days of MacMas - Day 1!
Retired Hillsborough Co. Fire Rescue Christmas Party
at Station House BBQ, 16319 North Florida Avenue, Lutz, FL, USA
Join us for a jolly and festive Christmas party exclusively for retired members of the Hillsborough Co. Fire Rescue.
Christmas Party
at USF Research Park- Rooftop
Get ready to jingle and mingle at our epic Christmas Holiday Party, where festive cheer, good vibes, and merry memories are guaranteed!
Christmas in Brass
at St. James United Methodist Church
Get ready to jingle all the way with Christmas in Brass, a live and lively celebration filled with the soulful sounds of brass instruments.

Tampa’s Urban Holiday Fest - WINTERFEST
at Perry Harvey Sr Park
WINTERFEST Tampa’s Urban Holiday Market





Annual Christmas Family Festival.
at Ana G. Mendez University
1st Annual Fiesta Navideña Christmas Festival & Toy drive. Providing Gifts to our underprivileged kids 10/under. Food, music, games & more
Jingle Carts 2023: 5th Annual Forest Hills Bicycle & Golf Cart Parade
at Babe Zaharias Golf Course Clubhouse
Spread joy and support a good cause! Join us on your decorated bicycle or golf cart for a safe evening ride through beautiful Forest Hills.
Christmas In The Park
at Water Works Park
Join us as we celebrate the Savior’s birth. There’ll be musical and dance performances from various groups a toy & book giveaway, and food
Christmas Dance Party
at 5557 South 78th Street, Tampa, FL, USA
Get ready to jingle, mingle, and dance your way into the holiday spirit at our Christmas Dance Party - the ultimate festive celebration!
Centro Christmas
at Centro Asturiano de Tampa
A Special Viewing in Our Historic Theatre & Pictures with Santa!
The SALT Family Christmas Party
at The SALT Smokehouse
Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and holiday magic at The SALT Smokehouse food hall!
12 Days of MacMas - Day 8: Santa's Holly Jolly Karaoke!
at MacDinton's Irish Pub
12 Days of MacMas - Day 8!
Next Generation Ballet's Nutcracker
at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Now a glittering holiday tradition for all of Tampa Bay, Next Generation Ballet®’s Nutcracker takes audiences into a fantastical world of dazzling dancing sweets, sword-fighting rodents, and timeless ballet music.
12 Days of MacMas - Day 11: Ugly Sweater Party!
at MacDinton's Irish Pub
12 Days of MacMas - Day 11!
Christmas Time in Tampa
at Holiday Inn - Tampa
Come and enjoy your holiday time in Tampa.. enjoy walking down the beach, Visit Busch Gardens or sight seeing...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
at Amalie Arena
Prepare for a musical journey like no other this winter as Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is set to spread rock vibes throughout its spectacular annual holiday tour.
2023 Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
at Tampa Convention Center
Hosted By: The Tampa Riverwalk
Participants: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Armature Works, Sparkman Wharf, Water Works Park Tampa
Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will happen the Saturday before Christmas along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa.





B.L.O.T. HOLIDAY GALA
at LUV AFFAIR EVENT SPACE
Let the HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES BEGIN! Get your friends or mate and come out for fun, music, food in a GRAND way with some of the most elite!
RED & WHITE CHRISTMAST PARTY
at 1241 E Fowler Ave
Saturday, December 23rd, Red & White Christmas Party with DJ Spice and Crew from 10 PM to 3 AM. Cash Price for the Best dressed couple.
Christmas Eve Bucs Watch Party at MacDinton's!
at MacDinton's Irish Pub
Christmas Eve Bucs Watch Party at MacDinton's!
Christmas Day NFL Watch Party at MacDinton's!
at MacDinton's Irish Pub
Christmas Day NFL Watch Party at MacDinton's!
Countdown and Cabernet: A Toast to Bold Beginnings
at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
12/27 Countdown and Cabernet: A Toast to Bold Beginnings- Wine Club Pairing Dinner
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
at Hyde Park Village
Join us for Storytime with Mrs. Claus on Thursdays in December from 10am-12pm.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet!




MacDinton's New Years Pre Party!
at MacDinton's
MacDinton's New Years Pre Party!
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
at Mahaffey Theatre
The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet!

MacDinton's New Years ADAM - NYE Rehearsal Party!
at MacDinton's
MacDinton's New Years ADAM - NYE Rehearsal Party!
Grove Soho's Winter Wonderland New Years Eve 2024!
at Grove Soho
Grove Soho Winter Wonderland New Years Eve 2024
MacDinton's New Years Eve Masquerade Ball!
at MacDinton's
MacDinton's New Year's Eve 2024 Masquerade Ball
Tampa New Year's Eve Party Countdown - NYElectric® 2024
at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Tampa Bay's #1 Destination New Year's Eve Party with Premium Open Bar at the all new JW Marriott 's largest ballroom on Water Street.
TOAST! New Years Eve Celebration
at Sd Banquet Hall Llc
Lets bring in the new year! This is a party to remember.
Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular
at The Tampa Riverwalk
Sponsors: Yacht StarShip, Pirate Water Taxi, Sparkman Wharf
Friends of the Riverwalk invites you to enjoy our Holiday Spectacular presented by Mosaic. Enjoy the festive holiday lights along the Riverwalk and in the river as you stroll along the Riverwalk.





Shimmering Lights Winter Walk the Lights
at SunKissed Acres
Family friendly seasonal music, sights, sounds and lights to enjoy along with games and activities. This is a self-guided 1/3-mile walking trail through dancing lights to music, outdoor movies, scavenger hunt, maze, and face painting, games!

Christmas in the Wild
at ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Looking for something fun to do with your Christmas in Tampa, FL? Christmas in the Wild is happening at ZooTampa at Lowry Park and this is an amazing Christmas event in Tampa, FL you don't want to miss!
