Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa returning with NEW experiences in 2026!
One of our favorite holiday events in Tampa Bay, Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa, returns for 17 select nights beginning November 27!
Holiday Family Fun
Happy Holidays, friends! This is your one-stop shop for all things holidays in Tampa Bay. We’re sharing our favorite Christmas light displays in Tampa Bay, taking deep dives into the best holiday events to help you plan your day, and MORE!
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How Your Family Can Give the Gift of HOPE at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent
There is an urgent need for food and toy donations at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. We’re sharing ways your family can help.
Catch All the Festive Films This Season with Tampa Theatre’s Holiday Classics!
Tampa Theatre’s Holiday Classics lineup is back for 2026, and you can catch some of your favorite festive flicks at the city’s most iconic theatre this season!
The Best Christmas Events for Families in Tampa Bay
Whether you want to meet Santa, take in the dazzling beauty of Christmas lights, or celebrate the season at local theme parks, we’re sharing our list of our favorite Christmas events in Tampa Bay for families.
Where to find the most DAZZLING Christmas lights in Tampa Bay
Christmas Lights are starting to Sparkle in Tampa Bay! Get into the Holiday Spirit with a stroll or drive by these beautiful Christmas lights!
The BEST Free and Cheap Holiday Events in Tampa Bay
We’re sharing our favorite free and cheap holiday events and Christmas events in Tampa Bay to help you save!
INSIDE LOOK: What to Expect at Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens Christmas Town is ready to light up Tampa Bay with tons of festive fun from November 13, 2026, to January 4, 2027!
Outdoor Ice Skating Returning to Downtown Tampa at Winter Village in 2026
Curtis Hixon Park has transformed into a Winter Village once again filled with holiday lights, ice-skating, theme nights, curling, NEW ice-skating shows, and MORE!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas Party “Jollywood Nights” Returns for 2026
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will offer an all-new festive after-hours Christmas party which will include exclusive access to attractions and unique entertainment for the holiday season.
Where to see The Nutcracker in Tampa Bay
The beloved holiday performance is returning to the stage in 2026! We’re sharing our favorite places to see “The Nutcracker” in Tampa Bay.
Thanksgiving Break Camps in Tampa Bay 2026
School might be out, but there are still plenty of awesome camps around town to keep the kids busy! Check out these cool camps for kids during Thanksgiving and Winter breaks.
The Best Holiday Shows in Tampa Bay to See With the Kids
We’re sharing some of our favorite Christmas shows on stage in Tampa Bay to help you plan your December to remember.
Enchant Christmas returning to Tropicana Field in St. Pete in November!
Enchant Christmas, the ‘World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze,’ is taking over Tropicana Field, and we’re helping you plan your visit.
The Best Turkey Trots in Tampa Bay this Thanksgiving
We’ve got a list of great family-friendly Turkey Trots in Tampa this Thanksgiving that will help your family burn energy and have fun!
Saddle Up Tampa Bay: A Guide to Celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse
Defined by energy, a bold spirit and forward movement, there is no better city to celebrate the Year Of the Fire Horse than Tampa Bay.
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay: Parade, Fireworks and More!
Get ready to ring in 2024 with these awesome family-friendly and adults-only New Year’s Eve events around Tampa Bay!
Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Tampa Bay with the Kids
We’re sharing some of our favorite New Year’s Eve fireworks displays Tampa Bay, including one event that launches at noon!
How to host a kid-friendly Kwanzaa celebration
Kwanzaa is a holiday founded in 1966 to help African-Americans reconnect with their culture. Here are 5 ways to have a kid-friendly Kwanzaa.
Our Favorite Family-Friendly NOON Year’s Eve Events in Tampa Bay!
There are so many unique and FUN ways to ring in 2025 with a Noon Year’s Eve celebration with the kids! We’ve put together this list of some of our favorite family-friendly parties!
Tampa Bay’s BEST Restaurants for Christmas Dinner, Including To-Go Options!
The Best Christmas Dinner Spots in Tampa Bay – from Sit Down Restaurants to Amazing To Go Christmas Meals!
