Last updated: November 11, 2024
Gear up for a joyful holiday season in Wesley Chapel with our ultimate festive guide! From Wesley Chapel natives to holiday tourists, this guide ensures you enjoy the festive spirit.
This season, visitors can immerse themselves in the enchanting displays and festive cheer at Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where the park transforms into a holiday wonderland. Featuring charming light displays and seasonal entertainment, ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild invites guests to experience the magic of the season with animal encounters and festive activities. And the Enchant Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing an impressive Christmas market and an ice-skating experience. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Wesley Chapel Holiday Light Displays
ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild
- What to Expect
- Immersive light and wildlife encounters.
- Description
- 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
Enchant Christmas
- What to Expect
- Interactive holiday light maze with a story-driven quest.
- Description
- Enchant Christmas is an award-winning holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures, unique ice skating, and festive attractions. Guests navigate a light maze based on an original holiday story, discovering hidden light sculptures while on a mission to save Christmas. The event includes seasonal food and drink, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a Ferris Wheel offering a bird's-eye view of the dazzling lights.
- Where
- St. Petersburg | More Info : Enchant Christmas
Symphony in Lights
- What to Expect
- Dazzling light show choreographed to Trans-Siberian Orchestra music.
- Description
- Symphony in Lights at The Shops at Wiregrass features live music by Late Night Brass, stilt walkers, costumed characters, talented balloon artists, and Santa's arrival. The event includes a spectacular light show choreographed to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and holiday classics, with nightly snowfall.
- Where
- Wesley Chapel | More Info : Symphony in Lights
Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
- What to Expect
- Decorated boats with light displays along the Hillsborough River.
- Description
- The Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade features decorated boats cruising along the Hillsborough River, offering a spectacular display of lights and festive spirit. The event includes a Captains Party with swag bags, giveaways, and a chance to win the best-decorated boat trophy.
- Where
- Tampa | More Info : Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
The Light of Christmas
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and music display with a message of hope.
- Description
- 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
Celebration of Lights at the Concourse
- What to Expect
- Drive-through light display with festive train ride and Santa visits.
- Description
- The Celebration of Lights at The Concourse features a drive-through light display, a festive train ride, and visits with Santa Claus. Enjoy over a mile of larger-than-life lights and explore Safety Town, with food trucks and vendors available.
- Where
- Shady Hills | More Info : Celebration of Lights at the Concourse
Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Winter Waterland
- What to Expect
- Holiday light display with underwater mermaid performance.
- Description
- Explore the illuminated park at Winter Waterland, featuring holiday lights, a galley restaurant, and activities like Elf Story and Mermaid Underwater Performance.
- Where
- Weeki Wachee | More Info : Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Winter Waterland
Wesley Chapel Holiday Markets and Shopping
47th Annual Christmas Under the Oaks Holiday Market
- What to Expect
- Local artisans and diverse food vendors.
- Description
- The 47th Annual Christmas Under the Oaks Holiday Market features a variety of exhibitors offering handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, and creative holiday-themed products. The event includes an assortment of local food vendors with diverse offerings, supporting community grants, scholarships, and service projects.
- Where
- Clearwater | More Info : 47th Annual Christmas Under the Oaks Holiday Market
Wesley Chapel Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration with animal encounters and festive shows.
- Description
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town is an award-winning holiday event featuring animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday-inspired culinary delights, and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. The event is celebrated with twinkling lights of every color and dazzling fireworks, creating a joyful atmosphere for families and friends to create merry memories.
- Where
- Tampa | More Info : Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Wesley Chapel Other Holiday Activities
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
- What to Expect
- Ice skating and local boutique shopping by the Hillsborough River.
- Description
- Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park is a holiday celebration along the Tampa Riverwalk, featuring an ice rink, local shops, and festive activities for all ages.
- Where
- Tampa | More Info : Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Oldsmar Christmas Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Giant snow slide and festive activities.
- Description
- A family-friendly event featuring a giant snow slide, bounce houses, concessions, and a visit from Santa, offering plenty of activities for all ages.
- Where
- Oldsmar | More Info : Oldsmar Christmas Wonderland
Winter Wonderland & Lighted Golf Cart Parade
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly holiday event with a lighted golf cart parade and festive activities.
- Description
- Winter Wonderland & Lighted Golf Cart Parade features an Ice Slide, caroling, food trucks, carnival games, and a tree lighting ceremony at 7 pm. The lighted golf cart parade starts at 6 pm from the Family Recreation Complex and ends at Woodmont Park.
- Where
- Temple Terrace | More Info : Winter Wonderland & Lighted Golf Cart Parade