Tarpon Springs Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Tarpon Springs and surrounding areas
Tarpon Springs transforms for the Christmas season with Holiday lights along the sponge docks and Dodecanese Boulevard, offering a festive Greek-infused atmosphere by the water. Highlights include the Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade and the Holiday Boat Parade, bringing festive events, Christmas lights displays, and family-friendly holiday attractions. Explore seasonal markets, cultural performances, and neighborhood activities that make Tarpon Springs a unique holiday destination.
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Christmas Shows
23 eventsClassic holiday ballet performance by Next Generation Ballet
Christmas Lights
23 events10th anniversary celebration with a holiday time capsule.
Christmas Markets
13 eventsOver 200 artisans at a festive holiday craft show.
Christmas Parties
7 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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Tarpon Springs Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade, the Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs festival, and the Holiday Boat Parade.
Tarpon Springs is known for its Holiday Boat Parade and the Sponge Docks tree lighting, both of which reflect the city's coastal charm and community spirit.
Downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks area are especially festive, with many homes and businesses decorating for the holidays.
Christmas markets and local makers are often found in downtown Tarpon Springs, especially during the Christmas parade weekend and at the Sponge Docks.
Free activities include the Christmas parade, tree lightings, and holiday markets in downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks.
Families with kids enjoy the Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs festival, visits with Santa, and the Christmas parade, all of which offer fun and festive activities.