Downtown Tampa Events & Things to Do
Funny Girl
at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People,” this love letter to the theatre is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice
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.

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.

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.






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!

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!
Big John at the Glazer Children’s Museum
at Glazer Children's Museum
Glazer Children's Museum Big John

