Last updated: November 11, 2024
Experience the joy of the season in Plant City with our detailed guide. Whether you're a Plant City local or a temporary resident, this guide helps you make the most of the holidays.
Popular events abound during this festive time. Start your journey with Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where festive lights illuminate the park, adding a magical touch to your visit. You'll also enjoy the charming atmosphere of Christmas Lane, featuring beautifully decorated homes that embrace the holiday spirit. And the Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a delightful experience for families, with enchanting displays and seasonal activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Extensive light display with interactive activities.
Christmas Lane is a winter wonderland featuring over 1.5 million lights, live entertainment, and festive activities like face painting and LEGO build stations. Enjoy holiday decorations, beautiful trees, and meet Santa in a family-friendly environment.
Where: Plant City | More Info: Christmas Lane
Immersive holiday light display with interactive attractions.
The 2024 Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village is a holiday event featuring over 1.5 million lights, a nearly 2-mile drive-thru light display, and Santa’s Village with holiday-themed rides, activities, and treats. The event includes live entertainment, a holiday market, and special nights for heroes and pets.
Where: Dover | More Info: Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village
Synchronized light show with a message of hope.
The Lights of Christmas at First Baptist Church Plant City features over 80,000 synchronized lights, great music, and a message of hope for the holiday season. The 35-minute program runs nightly from 6 to 10 PM through January 1st.
Where: Plant City | More Info: The Lights of Christmas
Unique lighted boat parade along the Hillsborough River.
The Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade features a spectacular display of decorated boats along the Hillsborough River, showcasing festive lights and holiday cheer.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Synchronized light 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
Interactive holiday activities along the Tampa Riverwalk.
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park transforms Tampa's downtown into a holiday destination with ice skating, local shops, seasonal foods, and festive lights.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Holiday celebration with festive shows and culinary delights.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town is an award-winning holiday event featuring animal encounters, thrilling rides, and holiday-inspired culinary delights. Enjoy festive shows like Christmas on Ice, twinkling lights, and dazzling fireworks.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Heartwarming holiday musical with classic 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. 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. With a dazzling score including well-known standards like “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” and the perennial title song, this musical is an uplifting and wholesome celebration of the holiday season.
Where: St. Petersburg | More Info: St. Petersburg City Theater presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical
Community celebration with festive floats and fireworks.
The 43rd Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade is a festive event featuring over 100 floats, marching bands, and special guests like Santa and Mrs. Claus. It begins at the RP Funding Center and winds through Downtown Lakeland, concluding with a fireworks display over Lake Mirror.
Where: Lakeland | More Info: 43rd Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade
Interactive horror trails with roaming scare actors and immersive settings.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail in Plant City, Florida, offers a thrilling outdoor haunted attraction with multiple themed trails, escape games, food vendors, and axe throwing. Each event features two to three trails with different themes and stories, along with a haunted hayride added in 2023.
Where: Plant City | More Info: Sir Henry’s Haunted Christmas Trail
Holiday celebration with antique decorations and live music.
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Henry B. Plant Museum is a beloved holiday tradition that transforms the iconic building into a festive wonderland. Decorations, including large and small displays, visitor favorites, and new themes, create a captivating atmosphere. Complimentary cider and cookies are served daily, accompanied by live music on weekend evenings. Guests can shop in a Victorian atmosphere to find unique treasures.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Victorian Christmas Stroll
