Carrollwood Village Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Carrollwood Village and surrounding areas
Carrollwood Village kicks off the holiday season with neighborhood Holiday lights aglow along main streets and plenty of holiday activities for all ages around Carrollwood Village Center. The festive season brings a warm community vibe with seasonal entertainment and family fun. Don’t miss the Gasparilla Cars in the Park and local pop-up markets where kids can meet Santa and families can browse holiday markets while enjoying festive events near the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
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Christmas Lights
25 eventsTampa's largest Christmas event with millions of lights.
Christmas Shows
23 eventsClassic holiday ballet performance by Next Generation Ballet
Christmas Markets
13 eventsOver 200 artisans at a festive holiday craft show.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsAnnual ugly sweater themed bar crawl
Christmas Activities
32 eventsSpectacular holiday boat parade on the Manatee River
Editor's Picks (6)
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Busch Gardens Christmas Town
(Tampa)
Tampa's largest Christmas event with millions of lights.
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Sarasota Holiday Parade
(Sarasota)
Annual holiday parade with community entries and festive floats.
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Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
(Sarasota)
Illuminated boats parading on Sarasota Bay
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Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade
(Palmetto)
Spectacular holiday boat parade on the Manatee River
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The Nutcracker by Next Generation Ballet
(Tampa)
Classic holiday ballet performance by Next Generation Ballet
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Winter Village Tampa
(Tampa)
10th anniversary celebration with a holiday time capsule.
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Carrollwood Village Christmas Events Map
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Carrollwood Village Christmas FAQ
The Holiday Village event at Carrollwood Village Park is one of the biggest annual Christmas celebrations, featuring food trucks, crafts, music, and a tree lighting ceremony. Other community gatherings and festive activities also take place throughout the season.
Carrollwood Village embraces community-focused holiday traditions such as neighborhood light displays, ornament-making workshops, and carol sing-alongs during the tree lighting. These events foster a close-knit, festive atmosphere unique to the area.
The residential areas within Carrollwood Village itself are known for their charming neighborhood displays. These streets offer a cozy and festive environment ideal for walking or driving to enjoy the lights.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found primarily at Holiday Village in Carrollwood Village Park, where vendors offer artisan goods, crafts, and holiday treats. Additional markets may appear at community centers and nearby venues during the season.
Free activities include enjoying neighborhood light displays, attending Holiday Village with its free entry, and participating in community carol sing-alongs and tree lighting ceremonies. These options provide festive fun without a significant cost.
Families will enjoy Holiday Village’s kid-friendly activities such as photos with Santa, ornament-making workshops, and holiday crafts. The walkable light displays and community events also offer safe, festive environments for children.