In addition to the live music, Tampa's Holiday RiverFest will feature the Lighted Boat Parade, Wiener Dog Races, Kids Zone, Ugly Sweater Contest, Festive Food & Drinks and more. Holiday RiverFest is Tampa’s newest holiday tradition, bringing together live music, festive treats, and family-friendly fun on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Save the date for an entire day of family fun including live music from world-renowned artists Ernest, Uncle K

Meet beloved characters throughout the day, including Fairy and Sugar Plum Fairy Godmother Meet & Greet, Towering Stiltwalkers -The Nutcracker & Clara, and The Nutcracker performed by A New Pointe Dance and Carillonneur Geert D’hollander. When winter magic drifts into Bok Tower Gardens, the forest awakens with wonder. On December 13–14, the Gardens transform into a realm of enchantment for the Winter Fairy Fest, where music, dance, and dreams come alive. From the Singing Tow

The cruisers will dressed up to accept toy donation from the public and other cruisers, plus enjoy photos with Santa, and a holiday golf cart parade on the Saturday. Old Town, an iconic walking district of shops, food, entertainment and events for 40 years, will hold its 35th Annual Cruiser Toy Drive this year on Friday, Dec. 5 from 3 to 8 pm and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 8 pm for both cruisers and the public to donate unwrapped toys. All of the collected toys will be gi

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

The popular holiday event returns featuring holiday tunes, interactive holiday characters, Gator Claus, and craft vendors. There’s festive fun for everyone at Gatorland’s 6th Annual Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down, taking place December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21. Gatorland's signature holiday extravaganza unfolds with a delightful mix of holiday tunes, festive displays, interactive characters, and an array of tempting seasonal treats available for purchase. Capture the essence of a

Enjoy holiday fun with the kids this year, the Crayola way, with SNOW much to do for all the family!! This holiday season, deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way at Crayola Experience Orlando, with magical fun for all the family running through January 5, 2026. At Crayola Experience Orlando's Colorful Christmas, kids can c raft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, meet crayon character a

Celebrate the holiday SEAson in an underwater wonderland at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. Just in time for the holiday season, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park is once again hosting its popular Deck the Seas event, with the Orlando aquarium transformed into an underwater winter wonderland. From November 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026, f ollow the wintery waves through an enchanting underwater wonderland, where you'll discover frost-tastic facts about the incredible sea animal

Lights On will transform Brevard Zoo after dark with over 30 captivating artworks. Step into the first-of-its-kind nighttime art experience where endangered wildlife takes center stage. On select nights from November 13, 2025 to January 18, 2026. Lights On will transform Brevard Zoo after dark with over 30 captivating artworks—featuring near life-size illuminated paintings, glow-in-the-dark murals, interactive virtual reality, lighting effects and more. This new immersive ev

Follow the twinkling lights to experience a holiday light show that's a must-see for the entire family! The popular holiday event, Dinos In Lights returns to Orlando Science Center on Princeton Street on November 8, 2025, and runs daily through January 5, 2026. Join STAN the T-Rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light. Each family-friendly show will begin on the half hour and runs for four minutes, c

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The bakery teams at Walt Disney World are at it again, creating spectacular Gingerbread Displays! You’ll soon be walking in a winter...