Holiday Events & Things to Do
Near Tampa

Your hometown holiday festival returns with more lights, new entertainment and the gift of family fun!

Holiday Market at Plantation Palms in Land O'Lakes, Florida.

Come make unique Christmas memories at Star Towne Christmas Village 2023, where the charming 1880’s era awaits you at every corner!

Join us for a special Creamsicle celebration! 5th Annual Bowling Night with Mike Evans

Enjoy our family friendly holiday tunes and help us raise funds for local charities in Sylvan Ramble Light's final Holiday Light Show!

Enjoy breakfast, crafts, and pictures with Santa!

Join us for a festive evening filled with warm mocha drinks, delightful treats, and merry vibes at "A Very Mocha Christmas" on December 2nd.

This event is our way of saying thank you to those who dedicate their lives to serving others, coming together, celebrate, and give back

Join us at Main Event in Wesley Chapel, FL to enjoy Breakfast & Photos with with Santa!

Join us for a delightful evening of camaraderie and merriment! Mom’s night out Christmas Party!

Sign up each child (not adults) for a time to come and take your picture with Santa. Enjoy delicious cookies and hot cocoa.

Please stop by and enjoy some holiday cheer at our annual open house, 7-11pm. Cocktail attire and RSVP requested.

Santa is coming to Wesley Chapel for breakfast at Obriens!!!

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

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.

Beach Bums SantaCon! Dress up and crawl the bars with us!

Welcome back to our 2nd Annual Winter Ball. Join us for another year of merriment, gathering, and gift giving! Sat December 9th, 2023 7pm.

Get Ready! 5th Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor. FREE Event! Live Entertainment, Holiday Shopping, Food Trucks, and Santa!

The Heralds of Harmony presents 12 Days of Christmas!

12 Days of MacMas - Day 1!

Join us for a jolly and festive Christmas party exclusively for retired members of the Hillsborough Co. Fire Rescue.

Get ready to jingle and mingle at our epic Christmas Holiday Party, where festive cheer, good vibes, and merry memories are guaranteed!

Get ready to jingle all the way with Christmas in Brass, a live and lively celebration filled with the soulful sounds of brass instruments.

WINTERFEST Tampa’s Urban Holiday Market

1st Annual Fiesta Navideña Christmas Festival & Toy drive. Providing Gifts to our underprivileged kids 10/under. Food, music, games & more

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.

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

Get ready to jingle, mingle, and dance your way into the holiday spirit at our Christmas Dance Party - the ultimate festive celebration!

A Special Viewing in Our Historic Theatre & Pictures with Santa!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and holiday magic at The SALT Smokehouse food hall!

12 Days of MacMas - Day 8!

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!

Come and enjoy your holiday time in Tampa.. enjoy walking down the beach, Visit Busch Gardens or sight seeing...

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.

Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will happen the Saturday before Christmas along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa.

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!

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!

Christmas Day NFL Watch Party at MacDinton's!

12/27 Countdown and Cabernet: A Toast to Bold Beginnings- Wine Club Pairing Dinner

Join us for Storytime with Mrs. Claus on Thursdays in December from 10am-12pm.

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

MacDinton's New Years Pre Party!

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

MacDinton's New Years ADAM - NYE Rehearsal Party!

Grove Soho Winter Wonderland New Years Eve 2024

MacDinton's New Year's Eve 2024 Masquerade Ball

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.

Lets bring in the new year! This is a party to remember.

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.

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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! 

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!