St Petersburg Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in St Petersburg and surrounding areas
St. Petersburg delivers holiday season cheer with waterfront venues and the Vinoy area as a focal point. St. Pete Opera: Holiday Sparkle 2025, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage, and the Santa Parade & Tree Lighting provide Christmas markets, festive events, and family fun highlighted by bright Christmas lights. From seasonal performances to neighborhood markets and things to do, the city offers a lively mix of winter attractions and community celebrations for visitors and families.
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Christmas Lights
24 events10th anniversary celebration with a holiday time capsule.
Christmas Shows
23 eventsClassic holiday ballet performance by Next Generation Ballet
Christmas Markets
14 eventsOver 200 artisans at a festive holiday craft show.
Christmas Parties
8 eventsAnnual ugly sweater themed bar crawl
Christmas Activities
31 eventsSpectacular holiday boat parade on the Manatee River
Editor's Picks (6)
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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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Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
(Tampa)
Dazzling lighted boat parade on the Hillsborough River
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St Petersburg Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Holiday Lights in the Gardens at the Florida Botanical Gardens and the Downtown St. Pete Holiday Market, both drawing locals and visitors for festive celebrations.
St. Petersburg features unique traditions like holiday boat parades reflecting its coastal culture, alongside immersive light experiences and community markets that highlight local artisans and seasonal flavors.
Neighborhoods around 45th Street North and Brightwaters Boulevard are known for their impressive Christmas light displays, offering both drive-through and walkable viewing options.
You can find Christmas markets and local artisans downtown at the Holiday Market and at the Saturday Morning Market, both popular hubs for seasonal shopping and festive vendor stalls.
Free or budget-friendly options include exploring neighborhood light displays, visiting the Florida Botanical Gardens’ Holiday Lights with a suggested donation, and attending local markets with no admission fees.
Family-friendly picks include the Holiday Lights in the Gardens event, which offers accessible walking trails and light displays, as well as markets featuring kid-friendly crafts and seasonal treats.