Tampa Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors can watch a colorful downtown parade and enjoy continuous live entertainment, reindeer games, and make-n-take crafts. Free photos with Santa are available throughout the festivities, alongside food and beverages for purchase. After dark, Tampa's Mayor leads the countdown to...

Guests explore immersive holiday realms filled with thousands of twinkling lights, cheerful music, and festive entertainment. The event features winter-themed animal experiences, interactive family shows, and opportunities to meet and take photos with Santa. Visitors can also sample seasonal food...

Busch Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer and seasonal traditions. Visitors can explore dazzling light displays, enjoy festive entertainment, sample seasonal flavors, and browse holiday shopping throughout the park.

Visitors can wander through displays of more than 1.5 million twinkling lights, over 200 decorated trees, and an expanded Great Light Maze. The event features ten carnival rides, a dedicated KidZone, and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guests can...

Visitors gather in downtown Palm Harbor to take part in the countdown and watch the community's giant Christmas tree illuminate at sundown. Guests can meet Santa Claus for photos, enjoy family games, and explore free holiday activities and entertainment. Local...

Visitors can wander through a festive holiday village filled with twinkling lights, real pine trees, and charming cottages. Guests can take photos with Santa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and visit the hot chocolate shop. Entertainment includes continuous live performances...

Visitors drive through different areas of the facility, passing through a light tunnel and driving on the actual racetrack surface while surrounded by over 100,000 synchronized lights and set pieces. After completing the drive, guests park to explore the walk-in...

Visitors cruise through hundreds of holiday light displays from the comfort of their own vehicles. Enchanted 3D elf glasses can be used to view the lights, and passengers can snap photos of the illuminated scenes through the windows. Dogs can...

Winter Wonderland transforms historic Old Main Street into a festive holiday destination. Guests can enjoy live holiday performances, browse gifts from local vendors, and sample a variety of seasonal food and treats. Children can play as snow falls from the...

Families can explore an interactive light trail, watch a holiday drone show featuring LEGO Santa, and see a live rap battle show. Guests can take photos inside a giant brick wreath, sit in a brick-built sleigh, and marvel at a...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Winter Village Tampa, transforming Curtis Hixon Park into a festive wonderland. Glide across the ice at the spectacular outdoor rink, discover unique treasures from local artisans in charming shops, and savor delicious...

Celebrate the holiday season with YuleTides at The Florida Aquarium, a new festive tradition. Families can capture magical moments with Santa and his reindeer, marvel at a towering upcycled YuleTides tree, and enjoy unique underwater entertainment featuring costumed divers. It's...

Set sail on Tampa's most festive cruise, the River of Lights! This magical 45-minute journey glides along the Hillsborough River, showcasing twinkling holiday lights and charming waterfront decorations. Kids can write letters to Santa and deliver them to a unique...

Experience the magic of the holidays at Largo Central Park's spectacular light display, featuring over 2.5 million dazzling LED lights. This family-friendly tradition invites visitors to stroll through the park, enjoying the festive atmosphere. For added excitement, amusement rides like...

Step into a winter wonderland at Holiday Lights in the Gardens, a beloved annual fundraiser. Wander through enchanting pathways illuminated by over a million twinkling LED lights and captivating festive figures. This spectacular display transforms the Florida Botanical Gardens into...

Embark on a magical journey through The Lights of Lake Park Estates, a beloved annual tradition spanning over 3.0 miles of dazzling Christmas lights. This spectacular neighborhood display, benefiting Suncoast Hospice, transforms Lake Park Estates, Wieker, Lakeside Estates, and Lake...

Immerse yourself in a dazzling holiday wonderland at the Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa's Village. This expanded event features over 1.5 million lights, a nearly 2-mile drive-thru light spectacular with an animated tunnel, and a festive Santa's Village....

Experience the magic of APW Avalon Aglow 2026, a free community event in Wesley Chapel, Florida. This festive celebration promises an unforgettable night filled with dazzling fireworks, a chance to meet Santa Claus, and the delightful surprise of real snow....

Embark on a magical journey aboard 'The Rudolph Limited' mini-train this December. Glide through Largo Central Park and witness a breathtaking display of holiday lights, all from the comfort of a festive train car. This approximately 12-minute ride offers a...

Immerse yourself in a magical winter wonderland at Nights of Shimmering Lights. Wander through a quarter-mile walking trail adorned with dancing lights synchronized to festive music. Discover themed areas, including a serene Winterland, a meaningful Nativity scene, and a cheerful...

Embark on a magical holiday journey at the Celebration of Lights at The Concourse. This enchanting event features a spectacular mile-long drive-through light display set to music, a charming Winter Wonderland with artisan vendors and festive food, and the opportunity...

HarvestMoon Fun Farm transforms into a winter wonderland for its Country Christmas event. Visitors can immerse themselves in a dazzling light display, meet Santa, and stroll down Christmas Lane. The farm offers a variety of festive activities, including a petting...