20+ FUN Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend
It's another busy weekend with tons of awesome things to do in Tampa Bay with the kids!
The holiday season is officially in full swing, which means it's time to start filling up your calendar with all the awesome holiday events, Santa sightings, and more around town with our guide to the Best Holiday Events in Tampa Bay for Families!
But, before we dive into our list of Weekend Top Picks of Things to Do in Tampa Bay This Weekend– here's how we've set it up to make it easier for you to find an event on a day that works best for your family: Featured Events that make this page possible, More Awesome Things to Do, What's on Exhibit, Save the Date, and more.
Happy weekend exploring!
A few new stories we think you'll LOVE:
- Inside the magic of bringing Nutcracker to life at the Straz Center with Next Generation Ballet
- Get Ready to Party! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to Tampa next month with an all-new show, and we're giving you a sneak peek!
- Our favorite restaurants to experience with kids in Tampa Bay
Featured Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend
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Les Miserables at the Straz Center
- Date: Wednesday, December 10-Sunday, December 14
- Where: Straz Center in Tampa
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Miserables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and many more.
Merry Maker's Market at MOSI
- Date: Saturday, December 13, from 10 am to 2 pm
- Where: Tampa
Get into the holiday spirit and explore the Merry Maker’s Market at MOSI, a festive shopping experience filled with one-of-a-kind treasures! This special event is the perfect opportunity to purchase unique gifts for friends, family, or even yourself, just in time for the holiday season. Whether you’re searching for handcrafted goods, local artisan creations, or distinctive pieces that you won’t find anywhere else, the market offers something for everyone. This event is FREE with general admission to MOSI, making it a wonderful addition to your visit.
Santa's Scientific Workshop at MOSI
- Date: Saturday, December 13, from 6 pm-9 pm
- Location: MOSI
Get ready for hands-on holiday fun at Santa’s Scientific Workshop, a festive celebration the whole family love! Meet Santa Claus and capture a special photo to remember the evening. Plus, write letters to Santa and send your wishes straight to the North Pole with MOSI's Magical Mailbox! Explore festive science experiments that bring holiday magic to life and take part in a dazzling planetarium show to journey through the stars. Make your own festive ornament to take home as a keepsake and enjoy delicious sweet and savory holiday treats along the way.
Family Matinee: Abominable at The James Museum
- Date: Sunday, December 13 from 1 pm-3 pm
- Location: St. Petersburg
Head to the James Museum for a showing of the wintery film, Abominable! Suggested for children 6 years and older with an adult. Museum admission sold separately. Space is limited – advance ticket purchase required.
Tampa Theatre Holiday Classics: Elf
- Dates: Sunday, December 14, at 3 pm
- Location: Tampa Theatre, Downtown Tampa
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Tampa Theatre! Enjoy timeless Holiday Classics like “Miracle on 34th Street”, “Elf” , and “It’s a Wonderful Life” every Sunday afternoon. Choose “naughty or nice” with late-night Friday REWIND hits like “Die Hard” and “Gremlins”, or Wednesday night Big Pictures like “The Muppet Christmas Carol”. For tickets, ornaments, gift ideas, and more, visit TampaTheatre.org/holidays
Ringling Brothers Circus Pop-Up
- Date: Sunday, December 12 from 6 pm-10 pm
- Location: Armature Works
Come get a sneak peek of the all-new Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus before it makes its way to Tampa Bay next month!
ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild in Tampa
- Dates: Select nights through December 31, 2025
- Location: 1101 W. Sligh Ave, Tampa
ZooTampa's Christmas in the Wild promises to be the biggest and brightest yet! They’re not only adding new animal light sculptures, but you’ll still get to enjoy returning favorites like the illuminated Ice Cavern. Kids will also love exploring Gingerbread Jubilee, meeting Randolph the reindeer in person at Randolph’s Reindeer Games, getting silly in the land of Ticky Tacky Christmas, and more! Santa also has a new house at the Zoo, and Mrs. Claus has a new kitchen for cookie decorating in North Pole Lane!
Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida Resort
- Dates: Select days in December
- Location: LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven
Celebrate during this BRICKtastic holiday event that kicks off this Saturday with your favorite LEGO characters, shows, tasty treats, holiday builds, and more! You can even be there as The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli, helps light the big LEGO Christmas Tree during a special tree lighting ceremony with Blue Origin's Club for the Future–all in celebration of the new ride, Galacticoaster, opening at LEGOLAND in early 2026.
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Tampa
- Dates: Through January 5, 2026
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens is a park-wide festive fun at this award-winning holiday event. The park becomes filled with holiday cheer, and guests can enjoy holiday traditions with a twist. Ride the Holly Jolly Express train, view millions of twinkling lights from the top of a roller coaster, visit Santa in his workshop, and spend time with Rudolph and his friends from the classic holiday movie, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Guests can also enjoy festive live shows and take part in special holiday dining and shopping. Christmas Town is included with admission.
Holiday Spectacular at Zubrick Magic Theater
- Dates: Now through January 4, 2026
- Location: 1211 1st Ave N, Suite 101, St. Petersburg
Experience the magic of the season at the Zubrick Magic Theatre's “Holiday Spectacular”. This award-winning performance blends grand illusion, festive surprises, and heartwarming holiday cheer into one unforgettable evening for the entire family. Seating is limited, and performances will sell out fast—so don’t wait! Visit zubrickmagic.com to secure your tickets and make this holiday truly magical!
Set Sail on The Lost Pearl's “A Pirate's Christmas Cruise”
- Dates: Select nights in December
- Location: Tampa Convention Center
December brings an extra sprinkle of holiday magic with “A Pirate’s Christmas.” Families can join White Beard and his jolly pirate crew for a festive 1-hour cruise full of games, sing-alongs, and even “snow” on the high seas. Kids will love writing letters to Santa and mailing them at Tampa’s only floating North Pole buoy, while every child receives a gift from the treasure chest.
Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village
- Dates: Through December 28
- Location: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover
Lighting up the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds with over 1 million lights this 2-mile drive-thru features an expanded Santa’s Winter Woodlands and favorites like Under the Sea and Pirates of Tampa. In Santa’s Village, enjoy festive shows, children’s activities, visits with Santa and Tiny the Tanker, seasonal rides, animal encounters, s’mores by the fire and more! Check hillsboroughcountyfair.com for entry times, prices, special events and to buy tickets.
Ananda Farm’s 2nd Annual Holiday Festival
- Date: Through December 21, 2025
- Location: Ananda Farm in Terra Ceia
From November 21–December 21, families can enjoy a classic Christmas experience on Ananda Farm in Terra Ceia—complete with festive lights, holiday lights and décor, daily live music, seasonal food & drinks, arts and crafts, and Santa meet-and-greets on select days. Ananda Farm has a ticket deal right now–tickets are 50% off through the rest of the holiday season, and Friday admission is only $5 through 2025!
Lucy Sparrow's Quick Shop at FloridaRAMA
- Dates: Now until the exhibit sells out of the felt art creations
- Location: St. Pete
World-renowned artist Lucy Sparrow is bringing her incredible felt artwork back to Tampa Bay in a 700-square-foot exhibit at FloridaRAMA called Lucy Sparrow's Quick Shop. The whimsical exhibit is filled with thousands of handmade felt art creations inspired by the everyday items you would find at the market, including produce, seafood, laundry detergent, and more. And here's what's really cool–you can purchase the artwork, too. FloridaRAMA is also decorated for the holidays!
Gingerbread Village at Glazer Children's Museum
- Dates: Now open!
- Location: Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa
Step into Gingerbread Village in GCM's MakeSpace exhibit, where creativity, collaboration, and winter wonders come to life. In Gingerbread Village, you can tinker away at creating imaginative gingerbread-inspired houses and structures to add to their growing village. Work together as a family to design and build miniature creations using recyclable materials like cardboard, pipe cleaners, bottle caps, and more everyday items.
YMCA Neighbor to Neighbor Christmas Program
- Dates: Events all month long in December
- Location: YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg locations
Join hundreds of donors, volunteers, and staff to help provide the magic and nostalgia of the Christmas season to nearly 400 families and 1,000 children in our community. Families receive a live Christmas tree, ornaments, a holiday dinner, books and toys, plus a season of youth sports at the Y. Volunteer opportunities include delivering Christmas trees, organizing toy drives, helping families “shop” for toys, and more.
WORTH THE DRIVE: ICE! Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
- Dates: Through January 7, 2026
- Location: Gaylord Palms Resort
For the very first time, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ will be featured at Gaylord Palms Resort in 2 million pounds of intricately carved ice sculptures in ICE!, the resort's signature holiday attraction. Strike a pose with Santa and Rudolph in one of the longest ice carvings measuring over 32 feet long, crawl into whimsical photo setups, or become one of the misfit toys in this winter wonderland made for memory-making. Experience the splendor of the holiday season at Gaylord Palms.
MORE Awesome Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend

Winter Village in Downtown Tampa
- Now open through January 4, 2026
- Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Winter Village is celebrating its 10th year with the return of outdoor ice skating on real ice, local shopping, yummy treats, and more! Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is also the NEW location where Pirate Water Taxi's River of Lights Boat Tours will depart. It is free to go to Winter Village, but you can pay $17 to ice skate, which includes ice skate rental.
Amazing Athletes at Armature Works
- Date: Friday, December 12, from 9:30 am to 10:50 am
- Location: Armature Works in Tampa
In partnership with Amazing Athletes, kids ages 18 months to 5 years old are invited to participate in Amazing Athletes, the premier developmental sports and physical fitness program. Kids are empowered through positive movement experiences with a focus on meeting their motor-development milestones! There are two classes offered, Amazing Tots (18 months to 3 years old: 9:30 am – 10:00 am) and Amazing Athletes (3 to 5 years old: 10:05 am – 10:50 am).
Largo Central Railroad Rudolph Limited holiday mini train rides
- Dates: Friday, December 12-14 and December 19-21
- Location: Largo Central Park
Come out to beautiful Largo Central Park for our Annual Fundraiser. See the lights from the trains and help support our operations for 2026! 2.5 million lights illuminate the park. Tickets are $10 per rider (we accept cash and debit/credit cards). We'll start selling tickets around 5:15 PM at the train station (Shelter 2).
Strawberry Passion U-Pick flowers and strawberries in Thonotosassa
- Dates: Friday, December 12-Sunday, December 14
- Location: 9491 Rock Hill Road, Thonotosassa
The berries are ripe at Strawberry Passion and ready for the picking! U-pick strawberries are $4 per pound. There will also be a farmers' market with freshly picked produce for sale.
Kids Happy Hour: Double Play Holiday Edition at the 1983
- Date: Friday, December 12, from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Location: Tampa
Enjoy face painting, cookie decorating, double play credits, and more at the 1983 Game Room and lawn.
The Grinch's Indoor Snowball Fight at United Skates of America
- Date: Friday, December 12, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Location: Tampa
Go skating and enjoy an indoor snowball fight featuring a meet and greet with The Grinch! $16 per person (includes rentals) or $11 with your own skates. Get 4 admissions, 4 rentals, plus a large cheese pizza and a pitcher of soda for just $60.
Friday Night Meltdown Public Skate at AdventHealth Center Ice
- Date: Friday, December 12, from 7:45 pm to 9:45 pm
- Location: AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel
Start your weekend off on the right skate on the ice for a 2-hour public skate session! There will be a live DJ, colored lights, and so much more!
Weck Farms Strawberry U-Pick in Lutz
- Date: Saturday, December 13-Sunday, December 14, from 9 am-3 pm
- Location: 213 Warren Road, Lutz
Weck Farms (formerly Bearss Groves Farms) is opening its fields for u-pick strawberries this weekend! Berries are $3.50 per pound, and there is an entry fee. They provide the buckets.
Bricks 4 Kidz Weekend Workshop
- Date: Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 1 pm
- Location: Bricks 4 Kidz in South Tampa
Unleash your creativity at Bricks 4 Kidz Weekend Workshop! Use STEM techniques to create the perfect themed build. Each child will make and take home a custom LEGO minifigure at the end of each workshop. This week, the theme is LEGO City Winter Workshop!
House of Sport Winter Workshop at DICK's House of Sport
- Date: Saturday, December 13 from 12 pm-3 pm
- Location: Dick's House of Sport Tampa
Keep the energy high with beats from their live DJ, participate in winter themed activities, and more! The fun doesn’t stop there! From exciting games and activities to interactive experiences, there's something for everyone.
Jack Hartmann Live at Pinellas Park Performing Center
- Dates: Saturday, December 13 from 12 pm-1 pm
- Locations: Pinellas Park
Get ready for an unforgettable day of music, dancing, and fun with the one and only Jack Hartmann live in concert with his full band!
Cyber Bowling Kid's Matinee at Pin Chasers
- Dates: Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, from 12 pm to 4 pm
- Locations: Various Pin Chasers Locations
Cyber Bowling is the fusion of high-energy entertainment and bowling, where anything is possible! Your favorite music and club lighting create a glowing, family-friendly club-like atmosphere while you bowl. At Veterans, Midtown, Brandon, and East Pasco locations.
Esports Open Play at Emanuel P. Johnson Rec Center
- Date: Saturday, December 13, from 1 pm to 4:30 pm
- Location: Emanuel Johnson Rec Center in Tampa
The Esports lounges are staffed with Esports specialists who inspire and encourage new social skills, help develop gaming fundamentals, and set a safe, inclusive, and positive social environment. Our coaches are Esports competitors who have the skills and experience to help any player develop and grow their skills to perform better in competitions. In addition to developing Esports skills, participants socialize with like-minded competitors and make new friends in a high-energy environment.
The Movies at TPA: “Elf”
- Date: Saturday, December 13, at 4 pm
- Location: Tampa International Airport
In partnership with Muma Children's Hospital at TGH, TPA is proud to offer complimentary showings of two holiday movies for all to enjoy. On December 13, you can catch “Elf” in our Main Terminal Event Space on Level 3 between the shuttles for Airsides E and F. TPA will also provide free popcorn for moviegoers, so bring a lawn chair or comfy blanket and enjoy the show!
Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Game
- Date: Saturday, December 13, at 7:30 pm
- Location: Tampa
Come cheer on the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club as they take on the Brooklyn FC!
Stuff Your Stocking at Holiday Market at Water Works Park
- Date: Sunday, December 14 from 11 am-3 pm
- Location: Water Works Park Tampa
Join Tampa Bay Moms Group and an amazing variety of local businesses and organizations as they stuff stockings and spread holiday cheer while you knock out some holiday shopping! Guests 12 and under can pick up a free stocking (while supplies last) or bring their own or even a bag and go from booth to booth paying games, enjoying bounce houses, making crafts and collecting treats. Each booth will have goodies to drop into their stocking!
Glow and Groove: A Chanukah Dance Party at Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC
- Date: Sunday, December 14 from 12 pm-2 pm
- Location: Tampa
Head to Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC for a special Chanukah dance party!
Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Benchmark International Arena
- Date: Sunday, December 14, from 3 pm-5 pm and 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
- Location: Benchmark International Arena
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to Tampa for The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO, and more!
Dueling Pianos for Kids at Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant
- Date: Sunday, December 14, from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Location: Treble Makers in Wesley Chapel
Fun for the Whole Family! Entertainment is focused on music for the kids, from favorite pop songs, movies, and shows as requested by the audience!
SAVE THE DATE!
The Light the World Giving Machine
- Dates: December 16 through January 3, 2026, open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
- Location: Clearwater Mall, 2719 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Ste. 1120 Clearwater, FL 33759
The Light the World Giving Machine at Clearwater Mall allows visitors to donate meaningful items—such as meals, hygiene kits, clothing, and even goats—to individuals and families in need. From December 16 through January 3, shoppers can select from 30 charitable gifts, with 100% of donations going directly to local and global charities. A special launch event on December 17 will kick off the season, followed by daily family-friendly activities at the mall.
Next Generation Ballet's Nutcracker
- Dates: December 19 – 23
- Location: Straz Center, Downtown Tampa
Enter Clara and Drosselmeyer's fantastical world of dancing sweets, sword-fighting rodents and some of ballet's most famous music. Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker features award-winning young dancers from NGB alongside guest star dancers from New York City Ballet, Isabella LaFreniere and Jovani Furlan. This glittering Tampa holiday tradition should not be missed.
Holiday Sparkle
- Dates: December 19-21, showtimes at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive evening of music and merriment! Holiday Sparkle brings together dazzling vocalists, spirited dancers, and 40-piece orchestra for a heartwarming celebration of the season. From beloved carols and timeless classics to show-stopping dance performances that light up the stage, you’ll be swept away by the spirit of the season. An unforgettable evening that captures the sparkle and warmth of the holiday season.
Breakfast With Santa at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Dates: December 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater
Enjoy a memorable morning filled with holiday spirit, delicious food, festive crafts, and a chance to meet Santa himself on December 20th! Whether you’re crafting ornaments, sipping hot cocoa, or taking photos with Santa, there’s holiday cheer for everyone. Make lasting memories in this enchanting holiday setting at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®
- Dates: January 2-4th, 2026, various showtimes
- Location: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa
Step inside The Greatest Party On Earth! The 150+ year-old beloved circus is back and reimagined for a new generation. This larger-than-life production bursts back into Tampa for the launch of the National U.S. tour. Get tickets now for the Circus Party of the Year, featuring two hours of high-energy, family fun with over 65 world-class performers and beats that get you out of your seat!
World's Largest Rubber Duck is Coming to Coachman Park!
- Date: January 9-26, 2026
- Location: Clearwater
Come see the world's largest rubber duck at Coachman Park in Clearwater! Stop by during the month of January for Duck Days events such as Jeep photo ops, Market Marie, Duck Dash 5K, Rubber Ducky's Birthday Bash with Mr. Brad and Jack Hartmann, and more!
MORE THINGS TO DO: See What’s on Exhibit in Tampa Bay

Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine exhibit at MOSI in Tampa
Can a machine think like you? Learn like you? Paint your portrait like Picasso? Starting September 6, visitors at MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry, can find out in a brand-new way with the opening of Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine, a hands-on exhibit that makes the world of AI exciting, accessible, and unforgettable.
Science LIVE! All-New Science Demos at MOSI in Tampa | Daily at 2 p.m.
Watch a MOSI educator bring science to life with exciting, hands-on demos. Each show lasts about 15 minutes and features fun experiments in chemistry, physics, biology, and more. You’ll see colorful reactions, cool demos, and amazing science in action. MOSI makes science easy to understand, and even easier to get excited about!
Wild Oasis at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The Wild Oasis Realm is finally open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! There's a new ride, a splash pad, and so many ways to climb and play!
SEA LIFE Florida at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven
Get ready for this under-the-sea adventure at this all-new indoor attraction! You can expect to see more than 3,000 sea creatures and even walk through a 180-degree underwater tunnel! We'll be there for the official opening on Friday morning!
Forts Exhibit at Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa
The beloved FORTS exhibit returns to Glazer Children's Museum this weekend in its newly expanded and permanent home on the second floor, just in time for spring break! You'll find it on the second floor, where kids can use their imaginations to build an epic fort!
Let's See at Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa
This colorful, bilingual (English and Spanish) exhibit, created in partnership with the Glazer Vision Foundation, invites families to explore the science of vision through hands-on, mind-bending experiences. Discover how your eyes work with playful interactives that bring light, color, and perspective to life. Mix colors on spinning wheels, walk into a giant kaleidoscope, and cast dazzling colored shadows. Peer through a water sphere to see the world flipped upside down – just like your eyes do before your brain flips it back! Try on glasses, test for color blindness, and watch your pupils dilate as you explore how we see the world.
Wonders of Wetlands at Great Explorations Children's Museum in St. Pete
This new permanent exhibit, created in partnership with Tampa Bay Water, was designed to engage young minds and spark environmental curiosity. The immersive experience brings one of Florida’s most vital ecosystems to life inside the museum, and kids can even go face-to-face with some of the creatures that call our wetlands home, like turtles, lizards, and a snake!
See the World’s Largest Triceratops at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa
Big John, the world’s largest fossil triceratops, is now on display at the Glazer Children’s Museum for a three-year exhibition. For the first time, the museum is waiving its requirement that adults attend the museum with a child, to ensure everyone has a chance to see Big John nose to snout for themselves. While you do not need a reservation to go to the museum, you will need to book a timeslot to see Big John. This will eliminate crowds so you can make the most out of the experience. Learn more about how to plan your day to see Big John the Triceratops here.
FloridaRAMA in St. Pete
FloridaRAMA (formerly Fairgrounds St. Pete) is an immersive art experience has made its mark in Tampa Bay! There are more than 70 artists featured. You can go and simply enjoy the whimsical art that celebrates weird, wacky, wonderful Florida or choose a different adventure and try to crack the codes and mysteries you’ll find throughout.
Paws for Literacy at Humane Society of Tampa Bay in Tampa | Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay gives children who love animals a chance to spend time with them while catching up on their reading or improving their reading skills. Children are paired with homeless pets who love to hear the stories and look at the pictures. The program is offered for children ages 5 and up. They’ll provide reading stools, books, and treats (for the animals), but children are welcome to bring their own books if they wish. Books provided include animal tales, stories of the animal-human bond, and books that teach empathy to young readers. Supervised by a Florida state certified teacher.
Ruskin Family Drive-In in Ruskin | Wednesdays-Sundays
The Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre has over 50 years of continuous service to the Ruskin and South Hillsborough County. It’s been a community gathering place since its first movie, “Singing in the Rain” played in 1952. They offer great movies, good food, and peace and quiet on a continuous basis with a 2000 square foot screen, clean restrooms, snack bar, and clean parking lot. Please note: you must bring a portable radio with you or use the radio in your car to hear the movie. There will be no showings on Monday and Tuesday.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE AWESOME EVENTS IN TAMPA BAY:
The Rudolph Limited Mini Train Rides with Largo Central Railroad
- Dates: December 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21, 2025
- Location: 225 Central Park Dr., Largo
Largo Central Railroad is offering its themed “The Rudolph Limited” mini-train rides that take you and the kids on a beautiful ride through the park that is lit and decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $10 each if paid in cash.
Merry Maker’s Market at MOSI
- Date: December 13, from 10 am-2 pm
- Location: MOSI in Tampa
A festive shopping experience including with museum admission, shop the Merry Maker’s Market for a diverse selection of vendors showcasing their finest work, from handmade jewelry and artwork to specialty home décor and more. Support local artisans and small businesses while selecting meaningful gifts that carry a personal touch.
Santa’s Scientific Workshop at MOSI
- Date: December 13, from 6-9 pm
- Location: MOSI in Tampa
Explore festive science experiments that bring holiday magic to life and take part in a dazzling planetarium show to journey through the stars. You can also meet Santa Claus and capture a special photo to remember the evening, plus write letters to Santa and send your wishes straight to the North Pole with MOSI’s Magical Mailbox! Even better, enjoy delicious, sweet holiday treats along the way.
Movies on the Pier
- Date: Friday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Family Park, St. Pete Pier
Start a new St. Pete tradition! Join in every third Friday on the Pier for an outdoor movie. VIP upgrades are available for premium reserved seating, two drink tickets, and one popcorn. This month’s feature is The King of Kings (PG).


