

Downtown Tampa
About Downtown Tampa
The Downtown Tampa skyline is growing with high rise office buildings like the Sykes building, and luxurious condominiums like Skypoint. The streets below the skyline are where you will find the many great restaurants, shops and bars that Tampa has to offer. Most of Tampa nightlife, along with other areas of interest, is found outside the downtown area in places like Hyde Park and historic Ybor City. Also located in Downtown Tampa are the Tampa Convention Center and St Pete Times Forum, where everything from classy Tampa events to exciting games happen. The University of Tampa is located just across the waters of Curtis Hixon Park, where many large, popular annual events are held. The TECO Line Streetcar provides affordable transportation to Channelside, Ybor City and downtown. Channelside is another popular neighborhood where there are popular restaurants, clubs, bars, shopping and theaters all in the same development! Harbour Island and Davis Island border Downtown Tampa just South onto the Bay Waters and house everything from enormous homes to subtle apartments all while being surrounded by their own small community with locally owned businesses, restaurants and salons. Be sure to check out everything Tampa has to offer by checking out the Tampa City Guide, where recreation, events and even local jobs in Tampa can be found!
Over the past couple years, Downtown Tampa has been undergoing rapid expansion with the development of both new entertainment complexes like Sparkman Wharf and parks like Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. In addition, Water Street Tampa is in development with new high rises, apartments, condos, shops and more!
Keep up with everything going on and all the fun things to do in Downtown Tampa, right here on 813area.com!
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Events in Downtown Tampa
The Holiday Promenade
at Water Street Tampa
Join Water Street Tampa for a very merry market where you can discover unique gifts and delight in festive entertainment.


Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
at Armature Works
Join us on the South Lawn with very special guests, Mr and Mrs. Claus!

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.

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





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.
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.





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!

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.





Beer, Bourbon & Barbecue Festival - Tampa
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Tampa's favorite festival is back & better than ever! Your Admission buys you a souvenir glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. Whole hogs, Seminars, Music, Shopping and more!