November 30 Friday 4 p.m.
Tampa’s Downtown on Ice
Even in Florida, you can get in the holiday spirit by skating on an outdoor rink in the park. Each 90-minute session includes skate rental … Price: $10. Curtis Hixon Park
600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, 33602
November 30 Friday 5:30 p.m.
Blast Friday with Little River Band
The family-friendly street celebration features unique vendors, fun foods, family activities, contests and entertainment – including a free concert by Little River Band. One of Australia … Price: Free. Cleveland Street District
433 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 33756
November 30 Friday 6 p.m.
Christmas Town
Christmas Town transforms the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas. Guests’ senses will be teased with seasonal sights … Price: $39.99, $9.99 ages 3-9, 2 and younger free. Busch Gardens
3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, 33612
November 30 Friday 6 p.m.
Holiday in the Park
The Pinellas Park Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association presents the annual Holiday in the Park. This community-wide holiday themed event includes children’s games … Price: Free. Town Square Plaza Park
December 1 Saturday 8 a.m.
Young Eagles Flight Rally
Kids ages 8-17 can actually take flight and explore the world of aviation for free. Volunteer pilots will take children on a 15-minute flight from … Price: Free. Clearwater Airpark
1000 N Hercules Ave., Clearwater, 33765
December 1 Saturday 9 a.m.
$5 Day at MOSI
Everyone is admitted to MOSI’s exhibit galleries including The Amazing You exhibit, Kids In Charge! and more than 450 interactive exhibits for just $5 … Price: $5 Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 33617
December 1 Saturday 10 a.m.
Snowfest and Santa Parade
The day starts with the annual Santa Parade beginning at Central Avenue and Fifth Street. After the parade, 65 tons of snow are blown into … Price: $5 wristband; $5 skating. North Straub Park
Fifth Avenue NE and Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg, 33701
December 1 Saturday 11 a.m.
Santa Fest: Tampa’s Downtown Holiday
Curtis Hixon Park transforms into a winter wonderland with family activities including visits with Santa Claus, continuous holiday entertainment, hands-on games and make-and-take holiday-themed crafts … Price: Free admission. Curtis Hixon Park
600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, 33602
December 1 Saturday noon
Holiday in the Park
The Pinellas Park Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association presents the annual Holiday in the Park. This community-wide holiday themed event includes children’s games … Price: Free. Town Square Plaza Park
5120 81st Ave. N, Pinellas Park, 33781
December 1 Saturday 6 p.m.
Christmas Town
Christmas Town transforms the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas. Guests’ senses will be teased with seasonal sights … Price: $39.99, $9.99 ages 3-9, 2 and younger free. Busch Gardens
3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, 33612
December 1 Saturday 6 p.m.
Nights of Shimmering Lights
Drive your vehicle through a light and sound show using more than a half million twinkling lights. Includes more than 600 larger-than-life lighted scenes, tunnels … Price: $20 per car; tour buses/limos extra. Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Corner of Sydney Washer Road and Hwy 60, Brandon, 33567
December 2 Sunday 7 a.m.
Brandon Half Marathon
Your choice of a half marathon or a 5K race on a fast and flat waterfront course with a finishers party that includes food and … Price: $30-$50. Sports Authority
11335 Causeway Blvd., Brandon, 33511
December 2 Sunday 8 a.m.
La Sertoma’s Pancake Breakfast With Santa
Includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. A surprise will be given to each child while supplies last. Raffle tickets will be available to … Price: $3; toddlers age 2 and younger admitted free. Guido’s Pizza Cafe
7219 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, 34606
December 2 Sunday 11 a.m.
Acoustic Christmas
If Next Big Thing is too loud for you and Jingle Ball not low-key enough, this show hosted by Mix 100.7 should do nicely … Price: $17. Hard Rock Cafe
5223 Orient Road, Tampa, 33610
December 2 Sunday 1 p.m.
Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza
Cirque du Soleil brings its traveling Grand Chapiteau back to St. Petersburg for this circus-themed story of a loner. The show uses traditional circus elements … Price: $43.50-$143.50 adults; $33-$104.50 ages 2-12. Tropicana Field
1 Stadium Drive, St. Petersburg, 33705
December 2 Sunday 6 p.m.
Christmas Town
Christmas Town transforms the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas. Guests’ senses will be teased with seasonal sights … Price: $39.99, $9.99 ages 3-9, 2 and younger free. Busch Gardens
3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, 33612
December 2 Sunday 6 p.m.
Nights of Shimmering Lights
Drive your vehicle through a light and sound show using more than a half million twinkling lights. Includes more than 600 larger-than-life lighted scenes, tunnels … Price: $20 per car; tour buses/limos extra. Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Corner of Sydney Washer Road and Hwy 60, Brandon, 33567
