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Best Things To Do In Tampa For The Holidays

Best Holiday Events Around Tampa Bay

Christmas In The Wild

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo offers a night of holiday fun with the animals. On select dates the animals come out at night to party with carolers, costumed characters, performers, a Christmas tree, holiday treat, music and photo ops. Santa and his elves will be at the zoo as well. The Christmas in the Wild event is included with admission, or $21.95 and starts after 4 p.m. on the event days.

Event dates are December 16-23 and December 26-30 until 10 p.m.

www.lowryparkzoo.org

Ice Skating At Tampa’s Winter Village

With 80 degree days, a frozen pond is out of the question for Floridians to skate on. But this holiday season residents can still experience an outdoor skating rink in the park. Ice skating at Tampa’s Winter Village is going on every day through Christmas. The cost is only $12 for 90 minutes of skating, which includes skate rentals. This year there is a cafe from Mise en Place with holiday snacks, sweets and a full bar with Christmas themed drinks.

600 N ASHLEY DRIVE, TAMPA, FL 33602

www.wintervillagetampa.com

Photo: wintervillagetampa.com

Santa’s Workshop

MOSI’s Idea Zone transfers into a Minecraft-inspired winter wonderland. Enjoy a cubic Christmas tree and Minecraft model train while elves help create cardboard creatures and retro toys. Children can see live science shows and search for lost toys hidden throughout the whole museum. A great event for children and families to enjoy now through January 3rd and is included with admission.

http://www.mosi.org/mosi-events/santas-workshop-november-25-january-3/

 

Photo: MOSI

St. Petersburg’s Waterfront Light Display

Perfect for a date night, enjoy a pleasant walk down a pedestrian only walkway to see thousands of  lights and decorations. Snowflake lights and a giant greeting card display are also along the walk. And best yet, it’s free!

Located through downtown St. Petersburg.

Photo: Matthew Paulson Photography

River Of Lights Christmas Cruise

Take a cruise up the Hillsborough River on the Yacht Starship. See festive lighted bridges, shimmering downtown skylines and decorated Tampa harbor homes. The cruise includes a holiday buffet, hot cocoa, cookies, carols, and more. Prices are $59.95 and $39.95 for children.

(813) 223-7999

Photo: 813 Area

Wonderland Of Lights

Head to the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to visit a Christmas village featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, North Pole train rides, amusement rides, food and crafts. The 38 day event runs through December 31st and has an animated and still light display. Prices range from $20-$35

www.brandonchamber.com

Photo: brandonchamber.com

 

 

 

Allison Leslie: Allison Leslie is a University of South Florida graduate with a bachelors degree in Mass Communications. She joined Genesis in 2016. With a passion for sports, Allison has interned with 620 WDAE, Pewter Report, Trifecta Team: St. Petersburg Bowl, Bullscast, and many other publications. Being a native to the Bay Area, she has followed and supported Tampa Bay teams her whole life.
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