This weekend is jam-packed with tons of fun Santa Visits the Aquarium, Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park and Tampa Riverwalk to name a few. Let me know what events you have attended. I love the hear from you! If you have an event, you would like me to feature, just let me know.
Family Friendly Events
Busch Gardens Events 2021 Tampa Florida Check out link for Special events with Christmas Town from Nov 12th – January 2nd, 2022.
Tusks to Tails: A Fossil History of Florida – Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St Tampa, (813) 228-0097 10am – 5pm extended thru January 2022
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park 11AM – 11PM Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park though January 2nd 2022, Tampa Downtown Partnership is bringing Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park back for the 2021 season for a safe and festive holiday celebration. Winter Village features a real ice rink, local shops, festive food and drink, and a holiday light show. This year, ice skating tickets must be purchased in advance.
Santa Visits the Aquarium: The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr Tampa Visit socially distant Santa at the Aquarium December 11th & 12th. Santa will be available for photos inside of his “snow globe”, allowing families to safely visit with Santa! This experience is included in your general admission ticket to the Aquarium From 11am – 3pm
Here’s what’s happening this weekend…
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park Opening Day 6PM- 11PM Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park though January 2nd, 2022, Tampa Downtown Partnership is bringing Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park back for the 2021 season for a safe and festive holiday celebration. Winter Village features a real ice rink, local shops, festive food and drink, and a holiday light show. This year, ice skating tickets must be purchased in advance.
Gothic Soirée at the SpookEasy Lounge 7pm – Midnight at 1919 East 7th Ave Tampa, Dress in your Gothic best and we’ll set the mood – serving kava, botanical teas, and coffee all evening. Gothic dress code is not required, but definitely encouraged! Don’t have gothic attire? That’s okay – we’d still love to host you.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH
Ybor City Saturday Market 9am – 3pm Centennial Park Ybor City Join us at Historic Ybor City Centennial Park this Saturday for this free, open-air market! At the Ybor City Saturday Market, you’ll find amazing products made by local artists, artisans and independent businesses. Gourmet foods & sauces, teas, coffees, cupcakes, cookies, French macarons, fresh baked breads, prepared foods, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, handmade bath and body products, candles, and so much more!!
Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus Saturday, December 11th from 10am – 1pm in Apollo Beach at the Salty Shamrock Join us for brunch with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Santa will be doing tableside visits to each table to chat with children and take pictures. We will have cookie decorating and face painting. Come enjoy Rudolph pancakes and hot cocoa floats. Call 813-938-5282 for reservations
10th Annual Winter Wonder Ride from 2 pm to 10:30PM Every year during the holiday season we set out on a bike ride through scenic downtown Tampa, out alongside the cool waters of Bayshore Boulevard, before returning to Curtis Hixon Park for our incredible Post-Ride Celebration, where you, your friends, and your family, dance the night away! Light up your spokes, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to ride; the Winter Wonder Ride is back!
Tampa Riverwalk – Holiday Fest at Noon to 6PM The Riverwalk offers a festive atmosphere & Your Tampa Markets invites you to join in on the music and locally curated vendors! This “Open Air Festival” will showcase gifts from home decor, plants, local artwork, handcrafted jewelry, small batch & chef made foods, baked, honeys, spices, paper goods, apothecary goods, sauces and more, all in time for the holidays!
Come out to the Warehouse Arts District and The Deuces Live for a unique bike- and pedestrian-friendly Pop-up Market Experience
along the Pinellas Trail!
Enjoy the Trail in an exciting, new way as you support 150+ artists & makers + galleries with your holiday shopping!
Discover various venues on/just off the Trail as you:
● Shop for: art, handmade goods, jewelry, body/self-care, plants, home decor, clothing & accessories, vintage, kids items + much more
● Eat & drink local at 22 South Food Hall + food trucks + Bayboro Brewing Saturday, December 11th 3 PM – 9 PM
● Enjoy luminaries on the Trail at sunset +
● Santa & Helpers Storytime
● Music with DJs + Live Performances
● Yoga on the Trail
We have 12 participating locations!
– The Factory St. Pete (2622 Fairfield Ave South)
– The ArtsXchange (515 22nd St South)
– Morean Arts Center for Clay (420 22nd St South)
– The Historic Manhattan Casino (642 22nd St South)
– 22 South Food Hall (642 22nd St South)
– Deuces Live (833 22nd St South)
– Dr. Carter G Woodson Museum (2240 9th Ave South)
– DaddyKool Records (2606 Fairfield Ave S)
– Atelier de SoSi (2380 6th Ave South)
– Gina’s Warehouse (2338 Emerson Ave South)
– Bayboro Brewing Co. (2390 5th Ave South)
– Seven C Music (535 22nd St South)
FREE event for all ages
FREE parking and bike valet
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
Second Sunday Art Walk + Vendor Fair at Armature Works 11am – 3pm Free The event will feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts plus so much more in the Gathering space at Armature Works.
Santa Visits the Aquarium: The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr Tampa Visit socially distant Santa at the Aquarium starting November 26 – 28. Santa will be available for photos inside of his “snow globe”, allowing families to safely visit with Santa! This experience is included in your general admission ticket to the Aquarium From 11am – 3pm
Mark your calendar for these Future Events:
Ybor City Saturday Market 9am – 3pm Centennial Park Ybor City Join us at Historic Ybor City Centennial Park this Saturday for this free, open-air market! At the Ybor City Saturday Market, you’ll find amazing products made by local artists, artisans and independent businesses. Gourmet foods & sauces, teas, coffees, cupcakes, cookies, French macarons, fresh baked breads, prepared foods, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, handmade bath and body products, candles, and so much more!! December 18
Second Sunday Art Walk + Vendor Fair at Armature Works 11am – 3pm Free The event will feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts plus so much more in the Gathering space at Armature Works. Held the Second Sunday of the Month
Santa Visits the Aquarium: The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr Tampa Visit socially distant Santa at the Aquarium December 18th & 19th. Santa will be available for photos inside of his “snow globe”, allowing families to safely visit with Santa! This experience is included in your general admission ticket to the Aquarium From 11am – 3pm
Gothic Soirée at the SpookEasy Lounge 7pm – Midnight at 1919 East 7th Ave Tampa, Dress in your Gothic best and we’ll set the mood – serving kava, botanical teas, and coffee all evening. Gothic dress code is not required, but definitely encouraged! Don’t have gothic attire? That’s okay – we’d still love to host you. Friday(s) December 17th
Tampa Bay Home Show – St. Petersburg Coliseum 10am – 5 pm Free Admission Plan to spend the day discovering great exhibits, giveaways, door prizes, seminars, and so much more. See the latest trends in home remodeling: from kitchen and baths to flooring, to windows and home protection. Free admission. Daily giveaways! February 26-27, 2022
FEATURING NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES
Tampa – St. Petersburg Florida Area
Sarasota-Bradenton Florida Area
Ocala Florida Area
