Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Water Street Tampa's 5th Annual Season Spectacular on Thursday, November 12. This festive community celebration will transform the neighborhood into a holiday wonderland, with thousands of sparkling lights illuminating the streets for the official neighborhood lighting. Guests can enjoy an evening filled with holiday cheer, joyful music and festive sights throughout Water Street. Bring the whole family and experience the magic of the season at this free community event.

Local Event: Season Spectacular

Pasco County

Wesley Chapel

Florida

Season Spectacular

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Water Street Tampa's 5th Annual Season Spectacular on Thursday, November 12. This...

The Shops at Wiregrass

From Nov. 14 - Dec. 24, make holiday memories at The Shops at Wiregrass Santa Photo experience. Whether it's your first holiday season or a cherished family tradition, guests are invited to visit Santa at his NEW Santa's Cottage, located between Pottery Barn and Signature Workspace.<a href="https://www.theshopsatwiregrass.com/store/santa-photos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Click here</a> for Santa's Cottage location.

Appointments fill up quickly, so families are encouraged to reserve their Santa photo experience in advance.<a href="https://whereissanta.com/mall/1230?utm_campaign=the-shops-at-wiregrass&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=website-cbre" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> BOOK NOW</a>

Guests who book their Santa photo experience online will also receive complimentary holiday extras, including 50% off a Shutterfly order plus 10 free holiday cards and a personalized digital message from Santa before their visit.

Santa will also have a variety of themed days throughout the season. Participation in themed days is optional, with the exception of Pet Night and Santa Cares. Families can still take traditional Santa photos on themed days, even if they choose not to participate in the theme.

Local Event: Photos with Santa at The Shops at Wiregrass

Photos with Santa at The Shops at Wiregrass

From Nov. 14 - Dec. 24, make holiday memories at The Shops at Wiregrass Santa Photo experience. Whether it's your first holiday...

Kick off the holiday season at The Shops at Wiregrass during the annual Symphony in Lights Opening Night Spectacular, presented by AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, on Saturday, November 14. This family-friendly celebration will feature Santa's grand arrival aboard a Pasco County Fire Rescue fire truck, a spectacular 300-drone holiday light show and a festive tree lighting countdown with Santa. Guests can also enjoy live big band music from Late Night Brass, a holiday market featuring local vendors, strolling holiday entertainment, balloon artists, face painting and two 50-foot Alpine tubing slides. Throughout the evening, more than 300,000 twinkling lights will transform the center into a festive holiday destination.

The holiday magic continues November 15 through December 31 with nightly Symphony in Lights shows at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., featuring synchronized lights and music, local community performances and magical snowfall experiences. Guests can also support local families by donating unwrapped gifts to Wesley Chapel's Mason Dixon Christmas Wish Fund through December 23.

Local Event: Symphony in Lights Opening Spectacular

Symphony in Lights Opening Spectacular

Kick off the holiday season at The Shops at Wiregrass during the annual Symphony in Lights Opening Night Spectacular, presented...

Water Street

Get into the holiday spirit at The Holiday Promenade at Water Street Tampa on Thursday, December 3. This festive evening will feature a curated holiday market with more than 40 local makers and artisans offering handcrafted gifts, including jewelry, art, candles, cozy knits and gourmet treats. Guests can also enjoy live musical performances, twinkling lights and gently falling snow throughout the neighborhood, creating a festive winter wonderland in the heart of Tampa. A dedicated food and beverage area will offer seasonal bites, mulled wine and hot cocoa, making it the perfect place to shop, savor the season and celebrate the holidays.

Local Event: The Holiday Promenade 

The Holiday Promenade 

Get into the holiday spirit at The Holiday Promenade at Water Street Tampa on Thursday, December 3. This festive evening will...

Sparkman Wharf

Celebrate the holiday season on the waterfront at Sparkman Wharf's Winter Wonder Wharf on Friday, December 4. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature festive entertainment and activities for all ages, including photos with Santa, complimentary face painting and glitter tattoos, a silent disco and a lineup of holiday performances. Guests can enjoy the Amazing LED Drumline, breakdancing elves, wrapping carolers, an a cappella group, a bubble show by Spheres Bubbles and music from DJ Eiken. Snow flurries will add a touch of winter magic to the lawn, while festive décor, larger-than-life photo opportunities and a dancing Christmas tree create plenty of holiday moments to enjoy throughout the evening.

Local Event: Winter Wonder Wharf

Winter Wonder Wharf

Celebrate the holiday season on the waterfront at Sparkman Wharf's Winter Wonder Wharf on Friday, December 4. This free,...

Raymond James Stadium

The Hondo Rodeo Fest is bringing three days of rodeo, live music and Western entertainment to Raymond James Stadium February 26-28. Each day begins with the free Hondo Street Fest from noon to 6 p.m., featuring food vendors, shopping, live music, brand activations and family-friendly activities. The festivities continue with the Million Dollar Rodeo from 6-8 p.m., an invite-only, eight-event all-star competition showcasing top professional rodeo athletes and stock. Each evening concludes with a two-part concert series featuring performances from Cody Johnson and Jon Pardi on Friday, Nickelback and Dexter &amp; The Moonrocks on Saturday, and Jason Aldean and The Red Clay Strays on Sunday. Rodeo and concert tickets are required for the evening events, with three-day packages and premium experiences also available.

Local Event: The Hondo Rodeo Fest

The Hondo Rodeo Fest

The Hondo Rodeo Fest is bringing three days of rodeo, live music and Western entertainment to Raymond James Stadium February...

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Season Spectacular

NOV

12

5:00 PM

971 Water St, Tampa, FL

Photos with Santa at The Shops at Wiregrass

NOV

14

9:00 AM

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL

Symphony in Lights Opening Spectacular

NOV

14

5:00 PM

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL

The Holiday Promenade

DEC

3

5:00 PM

Water Street, Water St, Tampa, FL

Winter Wonder Wharf

DEC

4

5:00 PM

Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL

The Hondo Rodeo Fest

FEB

26

11:00 PM

Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL