Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular
Watch Water Street flip on thousands of lights, then grab a cookie at Mrs. Claus's workshop.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026, 5–9 PM
WhereWater Street Tampa, 971 Water St, Tampa
CostFree
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Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular
Watch Water Street flip on thousands of lights, then grab a cookie at Mrs. Claus's workshop.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026, 5–9 PM
WhereWater Street Tampa, 971 Water St, Tampa
CostFree
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Christmas Town lights, shows, and Santa roll into Busch Gardens on select nights — included with park admission.
WHO Everyone
WhenSelect nights Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours (included with park admission)
WhereBusch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa (Hillsborough)
CostIncluded with Busch Gardens admission
Enchant Christmas at Tropicana Field
Christmas light maze returns to Tropicana Field with ice skating and Ferris wheel as add-ons — timed entry through Dec 27.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 20 – Dec 27, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours (timed entry)
WhereTropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr, St. Petersburg (Pinellas)
CostFrom $28
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
Nightly illumination at Florida Botanical Gardens from 5:30–9:30 — $10 suggested donation ages 12+.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily
WhereFlorida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo (Pinellas)
Cost$10 suggested donation (ages 12+)
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