Where To See Santa In Tampa This Christmas Season

TAMPA, FL — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Tampa families.

In Tampa, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person:

• Busch Gardens, Tampa, Santa will be in the Nairobi section of the park through Dec. 24 as part of Christmas Town.
• Dinosaur World, Plant City, available on select days from 5 to 8 p.m.
• Florida Aquarium, Tampa, Breakfast with Santa takes place Dec. 7, 15, 21 and 22 from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
• Santa Fest at Winter Village, Curtis Hixon Park along Tampa Riverwalk, Dec. 7, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Santa’s Scientific Workshop at MOSI, Tampa, Dec. 14, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including:

• Citrus Park Mall, Tampa, visit Tampa daily through Dec. 24.
• International Plaza and Bay Street, Tampa, visit Santa’s Flight Academy for photos daily through Dec. 24.
• Westshore Plaza, Tampa, visit Santa daily through Dec. 24.