Last updated: November 11, 2024
Feel the holiday joy in Palm Harbor! Our guide highlights all the community events and activities. Whether Palm Harbor is your everyday backdrop or your dream destination, our guide brings festive dreams to life.
Popular Events: One enchanting experience this season is Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where dazzling lights and holiday festivities create a magical atmosphere. The vibrant displays at Enchant Christmas transform the festival grounds into a whimsical wonderland filled with a mesmerizing light maze. And the ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a unique blend of holiday cheer and wildlife illuminations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Immersive light maze with interactive games and seasonal activities.
Enchant Christmas is an award-winning holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures, unique ice skating, and festive attractions. Explore original holiday stories while discovering hidden light sculptures on a mission to save Christmas.
Where: St. Petersburg | More Info: Enchant Christmas
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with illuminated animal sculptures and festive entertainment.
ZooTampa's Christmas in the Wild features one of Tampa Bay's largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, and amazing wildlife, with new festive adventures and interactive experiences.
Where: Tampa | More Info: ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild
Immersive holiday light display with interactive village attractions.
The Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village is a holiday event featuring over 1.5 million lights in a 2-mile drive-thru display, along with a self-guided walking tour through Santa’s Village. The village includes holiday-themed rides, activities, and attractions like Santa’s Interactive Barnyard and camel rides. It also offers a holiday market with local gifts and treats.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village
Drive-through holiday light display with a festive train ride.
The Celebration of Lights at The Concourse features a one-mile car ride through a dazzling display of larger-than-life lights, followed by a festive train ride to Safety Town. Enjoy food trucks and vendors in the Winter Wonderland Pavilion while meeting Santa Claus and his helpers.
Where: Shady Hills | More Info: Celebration of Lights at the Concourse
Unique lighted floating displays along the Riverwalk.
The Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular features a 35-foot-tall LED Christmas tree floating in the harbor, a holiday selfie station, lighted garland and red bows on Riverwalk light poles, a festively decorated gazebo in Water Works Park, grand oaks aglow with thousands of twinkling lights, and various lighted floating displays including gingerbread houses and toy trains.
Where: Tampa | More Info: River of Christmas Lights
Decorated boats competing for best lights.
The Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is a festive event where boats are decorated with lights and compete for the best-decorated boat. The parade includes a Captain's Party with swag bags, giveaways, and a chance to win a trophy. The event features a SmallMotor Boat Competition and various raffle prizes.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Synchronized light and music show with a message of hope.
The Light of Christmas is a free, synchronized light show featuring over 80,000 lights, great music, and a message of hope for the Christmas season. The 35-minute program runs nightly from 6 to 10 PM through January 1st at First Baptist Church Plant City.
Where: Plant City | More Info: The Light of Christmas
Family-friendly holiday activities with live music and craft vendors.
Folly Farm's Harbor Holiday Nights features holiday lights, a campfire with s'mores, children's activities in the Candy Cane Forest, live music, and craft vendors.
Where: Clearwater | More Info: Folly Farms Harbor Holiday Nights
Holiday celebration with synchronized light and sound displays.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights. Enjoy animal encounters, thrilling rides, and special events like Christmas on Ice and Holiday in the Sky fireworks.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Heartwarming musical with 17 Irving Berlin songs.
St. Petersburg City Theater presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical, a heartwarming adaptation featuring 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Set in 1954, the musical follows Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge owned by their former army commander. The show includes well-known standards like “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and the perennial title song.
Where: St. Petersburg | More Info: St. Petersburg City Theater presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical
Holiday celebration with live music and Victorian-themed decorations.
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Henry B. Plant Museum is a festive holiday event celebrating the warmth and spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas. Decorations include visitor favorites from past years and new displays, with complimentary cider and cookies served daily. Guests can enjoy live music and shopping in a Victorian atmosphere.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Victorian Christmas Stroll
Holiday celebration with Santa underwater and marine-themed decorations.
At Clearwater Marine Aquarium, join in the Sea of Holiday Joy with Santa underwater, interactive marine presentations, holiday crafts, and aquatic-themed decorations.
Where: Clearwater | More Info: Sea of Holiday Joy at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Decorated trees supporting a charitable cause.
The Long Center Festival of Trees is a 40th annual event featuring beautifully decorated trees, a premiere night gala, and opportunities to donate items for an auction. It supports The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation, which provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Where: Clearwater | More Info: Long Center Festival of Trees
Family-friendly holiday celebration with snow activities and festive entertainment.
The Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs event returns to Historic Tarpon Avenue on December 6th, 2024, featuring Tree Lighting at 6 pm, an Illuminated Boat Parade, children's crafts, holiday performers, live music, holiday shopping, restaurants, food vendors, falling snow, outdoor movies, and a snow slide. Santa will also be in attendance. This family-friendly event is FREE.
Where: Tarpon Springs | More Info: R.E. Olds Park Winter Wonderland
Interactive breakfast event with Santa and crafts.
Join Santa for a delightful breakfast filled with crafts and entertainment at the Dunedin Community Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Dunedin | More Info: Dunedin Breakfast with Santa
Holiday celebration with games, prizes, and Santa.
Countryside’s Reindeer Lane is a free holiday event featuring games, prizes, hot cocoa, crafts, and fun activities for the whole family, with Santa in attendance.
Where: Clearwater | More Info: Countryside’s Reindeer Lane
Community-driven holiday festivities with a parade.
The Belleair Party & Parade is a vibrant community celebration featuring a holiday parade and festive activities that bring residents together to create joyful memories.
Where: Belleair | More Info: Belleair Party & Parade
Unique blend of holiday activities and festive atmosphere.
There’s Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs is a family-friendly event featuring Tree Lighting, an Illuminated Boat Parade, children’s crafts, holiday performers, live music, holiday shopping, restaurants, food vendors, falling snow, outdoor movies, and a snow slide. Santa will also be in attendance.
Where: Tarpon Springs | More Info: There’s Snow Place like Tarpon Springs
Personalized holiday photos with Santa Claus.
Capture a cherished holiday memory with Santa Photos at Countryside Mall, available from November 9 to December 24.
Where: Clearwater | More Info: Santa Stroll at Countryside Mall
