East Lakeorient Park Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in East Lakeorient Park and surrounding areas
The festive season arrives in East Lake-Orient Park with holiday activities, Christmas markets and parades centered around the historic downtown and community fields during Christmas 2025. Events such as Christmas in the Country provide seasonal entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly attractions that highlight neighborhood traditions. Evenings glow with lights while neighbors enjoy seasonal performances, markets, and cozy activities that capture the spirit of the holidays.
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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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East Lakeorient Park Christmas FAQ
East Lake-Orient Park’s biggest annual Christmas events include neighborhood light displays and local holiday markets that bring the community together for festive celebrations throughout December.
Unique traditions in East Lake-Orient Park often center around community-driven light displays and local markets that highlight neighborhood spirit and support for small artisans during the holidays.
Several residential areas within East Lake-Orient Park are known for their festive neighborhood displays, offering walkable streets filled with holiday lights and decorations that attract families and visitors alike.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, parks, and pop-up events throughout East Lake-Orient Park and nearby areas, especially during weekends in the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending local markets with free admission, and participating in community holiday events that often feature music and crafts at no cost.
Families with kids can enjoy walkable light displays, holiday markets with kid-friendly crafts and treats, and community events that often include visits with Santa and festive entertainment tailored for children.