YuleTides is happening throughout the holiday season. If you love the ocean AND the holidays, this event was made for you. Immerse yourself in a coastal holiday celebration where ocean life sparkles under twinkling lights, Santa makes seaside visits, and every corner of The Florida Aquarium glows with festive joy. The excitement of YuleTides presented by GEICO returns to The Florida Aquarium, from November 28, 2025 through until Janaury 4, 2026. Bringing holiday cheer to Tamp

Celebrate the season by skating beneath twinkling snowflakes, finding gifts at the local Shops of Winter Village, sipping hot cocoa & so much more through Jan 4. Celebrate the holiday season in Tampa's Downtown at Winter Village, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Curtis Hixon Park! Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park is back for the holidays, now through January 4, 2026. Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, so

Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village is your Hometown Holiday Festival with dazzling animated lights, big festive displays, themed holiday rides and activities, and yummy treats in a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. The Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village returns for five festive weeks from November 27 - December 28, 2025. This holiday season families can enjoy an expanded holiday light spectacular at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds that will envelop ev

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is a one of a kind event showcasing oddities vendors and dark artists. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is the world’s largest traveling oddities event showcasing hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird, with the Tampa Oddities & Curiosities Expo taking place at the Florida State Fairgrounds from Saturday, November 22 - Sunday, November 23, 2025. At the Tampa expo you’ll find items such as: taxidermy, p

St. Pete BikeFest is back with 4 days of bikes, bands, wrestling, and more, and the best part? It’s FREE, all events, all weekend. Get ready to gear up and get down at St. Pete BikeFest on November 20 - 23. Presented by Bert’s Barracuda, Harley Davidson, Fran Haasch Law Group and Visit St. Pete Clearwater, this four-day rally is one of the most electrifying events in the state, and you won’t want to miss it. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Tampa Bay area, with the a

Join Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends on adventures filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts! Join Mickey and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana, see Belle in the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa. Make memories durin

Get ready for epic team battles and insane challenges with the entire arena floor being the dude’s stage, there won’t be a bad seat in the house with a full 360° view! After a record-breaking 2025 tour, Dude Perfect is taking live entertainment to the next level with the Squad Games Tour with an all-new 360-degree arena layout – just like your favorite sports matches. This summer, Dude Perfect will stop at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, August 1 at 6:00 p.

GRAMMY-nominated comedian, podcaster, director, and producer Nate Bargatze is bringing his latest tour to Benchmark International Arena. Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is on the road with the headline 2025, Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, including stops in the UK, Europe, Dubai, and North America,. The North American leg kicked off back on May 8 in Minnesota, and includes two stops in Tampa, with Nate taking to the satge at Benchmark Internati

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced it's implementing flight reductions across the country due to the government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration has said it would reduce flights across 40 airports as the longest government shutdown in history continues, with air traffic controllers unpaid since the shutdown began on October 1. The FAA has revealed a list of affected airports, with a phased reduction beginning at 4% of all flights, increasing to 10

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s most ambitious new animal habitat in over a decade invites guests to explore the heart of the African savanna like never before. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is roaring into 2026 with the ALL-NEW Lion & Hyena Ridge, an extraordinary new addition to the park’s award-winning animal care portfolio and the most ambitious new habitat in more than a decade. This reimagined area of the park expands the existing space to more than double its previous size, creati

Elves of all ages can enjoy the magic of the season with festive entertainment, jolly light displays, delectable treats, and of course..... SANTA! ZooTampa at Lowry Park is lighting up the night brighter than ever at Tampa’s family-favorite tradition, Christmas in the Wild presented by GEICO, which connects guests with wildlife and the magic of the holiday season. Nominated by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 for Best Zoo Lights, this festive experience begins Nov

After 45 years in the music business, singer-songwriter Bryan Adams is on the road with his biggest tour in years. Global rock icon Bryan Adams is currently on the road with the headline “Roll With The Punches” North America 2025 Tour. The rockers biggest tour in years, will see the singer perfrom at 40 arenas in the U.S. and Canada, including a stop in Tampa on Monday, November 10 at 7:30 pm. Adams will take to the stage at Benchmark International Arena with special guests P

The Tampa Bay Summer RV Show showcases the adventurous outdoor and camping lifestyle, allowing visitors to experience the latest models, together with multiple vendor booths. The Tampa Bay Summer RV Show returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds from November 6 - 9, 2025, showcasing the latest trends in the outdoor and camping industry. This exciting annual event showcases a wide variety of recreational vehicles, including motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and more

With over 70 miles of dazzling lights across the park, new festive treats, holiday animal encounters, jolly rides and shows, all included with Park Admission. The holidays shine brighter than ever at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town , filling the season with holiday cheer and festive fun. Beginning November 14 through January 5, the park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring millions of twinkling lights and two spectacular new additions — the ALL-NEW

Enjoy an 11-day celebration of community, youth competitions, arena entertainment and fair fun for everyone! The 2025 Hillsborough County Fair will be held Oct 30 thru Nov 9 2025, with everyone invited to enjoy the 11-day celebration of community, youth competitions, arena entertainment and fair fun for everyone! The Hillsborough County Fair is conveniently located just east of Brandon at the intersection of State Highway 60 and Sydney Washer Road and highlights youth and com