Last updated: November 11, 2024
Your ultimate holiday season resource for Carrollwood is here! Explore our guide for all the best events and activities. For Carrollwood connoisseurs and novices alike, this guide is your passport to festive fun.
This holiday season, the Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa's Village is a delightful spectacle featuring stunning light displays and visits with Santa Claus. With its vibrant atmosphere and family-friendly activities, this event captures the spirit of the season perfectly. Additionally, Holiday Lights and Carnival Rides at Largo Central Park offer exciting rides and festive lights, providing a great outing for all ages. And don't forget Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where holiday cheer meets thrilling entertainment in a uniquely themed setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Immersive holiday light display with interactive attractions and themed rides.
The Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa's Village is a 5-week holiday event featuring over 1.5 million lights, a nearly 2-mile drive-thru light display, and Santa's Village with holiday-themed rides, self-guided walking tours, and festive activities for all ages.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa's Village
Dazzling LED light display with carnival rides.
Largo Central Park presents a spectacular holiday light display featuring over 2.5 million dazzling LED lights. The event includes carnival rides, food, and beverage vendors, with carousel and Ferris wheel rides available for ticketed children accompanied by adults.
Where: Largo | More Info: Holiday Lights and Carnival Rides at Largo Central Park
Dazzling light show with live music and snowfall.
Symphony in Lights at The Shops at Wiregrass features live music by Late Night Brass, stilt walkers, costumed characters, talented balloon artists, and Santa's arrival. The event includes a dazzling light show choreographed to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and nightly snowfalls.
Where: Wesley Chapel | More Info: Symphony in Lights
Synchronized light show with a 35-minute program.
The Light of Christmas at First Baptist Church Plant City features over 80,000 synchronized lights, great music, and a message of hope, running nightly from 6 to 10 PM through January 1st.
Where: Plant City | More Info: The Light of Christmas
35-foot Christmas tree and colorful tree forest.
Sparkman Wharf transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with a 35-foot Christmas tree, colorful tree forest, and holiday-themed entertainment. The event features opportunities for photos and live music, making it a lively celebration for all ages.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Winter Wonder Wharf Tree Lighting
Interactive holiday activities and local shopping.
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park transforms the Tampa Riverwalk into a holiday destination with ice skating, local shops, seasonal foods, Santa sightings, and a 360-degree light show powered by TECO.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Live music, entertainment performances, and Santa's Village with arts and crafts.
The Jingle Bell Bazaar at Centennial Park is a holiday festival celebrating joy, entertainment, and community cheer. Enjoy live music, entertainment performances, and delicious food from various food trucks. Shop unique holiday gifts from local vendors and visit Santa's Village for arts and crafts, free face painting, and photos with Santa. This free event offers something for everyone, making it perfect for families and friends to experience the holiday season together.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Jingle Bell Bazaar at Centennial Park
Annual tree lighting ceremony with live entertainment and holiday market.
Join Hyde Park Village for the Holiday Happening, featuring live holiday entertainment, a winter holiday market, visits with Santa at Public Studio, and sips & bites. The annual tree lighting ceremony will take place at 7 PM.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Holiday Happening
Local artisans and diverse food vendors.
The 48th Annual Christmas Under the Oaks Holiday Market, presented by GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club, features a variety of exhibitors offering handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, and creative holiday-themed products. The event includes a diverse mix of local food vendors and supports community grants, scholarships, and service projects.
Where: Clearwater | More Info: 47th Annual Christmas Under the Oaks Holiday Market
Long-standing tradition of supporting local vendors.
The Seminole Heights Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale is an annual event in Old Seminole Heights, featuring local vendors selling craft items and baked goods. This long-standing tradition supports local businesses and offers a variety of handmade products and delicious treats.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Seminole Heights Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale
Synchronized holiday entertainment and culinary delights in a festive setting.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with Christmas Town, featuring animal encounters, thrilling rides, and festive culinary delights. Enjoy holiday-inspired treats, decorate your own cookies, and watch the spectacular ice-skating show "Christmas on Ice." The event is filled with twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks, creating a joyful atmosphere for all.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Holiday celebration with LEGO-themed activities and decorations.
Celebrate the holiday season at LEGOLAND Florida Resort with seasonal shows, meet & greets with LEGO characters, and festive activities. Enjoy free hot breakfast, self-parking, and a treasure hunt in every room. The event features a giant LEGO Christmas tree, holiday treats, and a Kids' New Year's Eve celebration.
Where: Winter Haven | More Info: Holidays at LEGOLAND Resort
Historic museum transformed into a festive holiday setting with live music and complimentary refreshments.
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Henry B. Plant Museum is a beloved holiday tradition featuring elaborate decorations, live music, and complimentary cider and cookies. Each room is filled with large and small decorations, including visitor favorites and new displays, offering a glimpse into Christmas past.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Victorian Christmas Stroll
Family-friendly holiday celebration with food trucks and activities.
Holiday Village is a family-friendly event featuring holiday-themed crafts, activities, food trucks, music, and decorations at Carrollwood Village Park.
Where: Carrollwood | More Info: Holiday Village
