As we start to ramp up for the holidays and moms look ahead at our calendars to see what the days' events will hold for our families, I would like to share some insight for the new families here in Tampa and Wesley Chapel, about what events you might consider prioritizing by category... Lights, Parades, Seasonal Events, and Shopping!
Lights
Where can you see them? When can you see them?
There are 'tree lighting' and 'light up the night' events in a variety of locations throughout the Tampa Bay Area throughout November and December.
Wednesday, November 17th at 7PM in Centro Ybor in Downtown Ybor
Saturday, December 4th: Curtis Hixon Park, Waterfront, Downtown
Saturday, November 26th (beginning through January 2nd): Tampa's Riverwalk
Saturday, November 13th 5-9PM: Wiregrass Mall, Wesley Chapel (shows and snow nightly from 6-9PM until December 31st) https://www.theshopsatwiregrass.com/events/
Of notable mention in other areas, such as: Largo, Oakdale, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Seminole, and Zephyrhills
For a full list of events, dates and times:
Parades
Go early.. enjoy the weather and grab a bite to eat before you find a comfy spot to enjoy the parades - most are on the water :)
My Personal Favorite: Treasure Island Saturday, December 4th, 6:20PM
Notable mentions: Indian Rocks Beach, Maderia Beach and Tarpon Springs
Seasonal and On-going Events
When and where can you go to see parts of the city that you have never been AND treat the family to a holiday event they will never forget?!
Aquarium - Ugly Sweater Under the Sea https://www.flaquarium.org/events/attend-an-event/
Busch Gardens - Christmas Town (November 12 - January 2nd) https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/christmas-town/
Dade City Church Street
Farm Raprager
Alpine Snow Park Snow Cat Ridge (opens November 20th) https://snowcatridge.com/
Riverwalk Winter Village (November 19th - January 2nd) http://www.wintervillagetampa.com and
Holiday Spectacular (November 20th - January 2nd) https://thetampariverwalk.com/events-news/events/holiday-spectacular.html
Tropicana Field St Pete: Enchant Christmas : https://enchantchristmas.com
Zoo at Lowry Park Christmas in the Wild (November 27th - December 30th) https://zootampa.org/christmas-in-the-wild/
Shopping
Festivals and Markets galore! Tampa has some great farmer's markets on the regular, but if you like to get your Christmas gifts local, look no further than your own backyard!
Curtis Hixon Park Winter Village http://www.wintervillagetampa.com
Clearwater Market Marie http://www.wintervillagetampa.com
Oxford Exchange: Holiday Gift Bazaar: Thursday, December 9th https://oxfordexchange.com/pages/oe-holiday-gift-bazaar
St Pete Market Marie https://themarketculture.com/locations/tyrone-market-marie/
Wesley Chapel Market Elaine: https://themarketculture.com/locations/the-grove-market-elaine/
Not really what you are looking for?! Here is a great spot to find out more information about the holiday events in and around the Tampa area.. Let me know what you think if you make your way to any of the places I mentioned and check back here for more great decorating tips and tricks!
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