Immerse yourself in Tampa's coastal holiday celebration, YuleTides at The Florida Aquarium

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 Tampa Bay, experience coastal holiday traditions from around the world while celebrating the beauty of our oceans and the incredible marine life that calls them home.

Discover Seasonal Charm Throughout The Florida Aquarium During YuleTides:

• Explore & enjoy serene habitats and stunning exhibits dressed in their holiday best

• Meet Santa at our wintry wharf and share your holiday wishes

• Decorate ornaments with Mrs. Claus and create holiday & winter themed arts & crafts to take home

• Embark on an interactive scavenger hunt throughout the aquarium

• Stroll through a trail alive with twinkling lights and festive music

• Sing along to holiday tunes with our “Coralers”

• Dine at Café Seventy One for festive flavors and seasonal treats.

Check out the latest Christmas and Holiday News from throughout Central Florida. From the theme parks, to the attractions, shopping malls and resort hotels, you will be dazzled with holiday cheer, including the most spectacular events at the theme parks and attractions, glittering community events and parades, plus, magical parties, eats and treats, and so much more!

YuleTides Features Several Special Experiences, Including:

Member Night - November 28

Be the first to experience the magic of YuleTides before it opens to the public! Enjoy an enchanting evening filled with sparkling lights, festive coastal charm, and holiday cheer as you explore The Florida Aquarium in this special members-only preview event.

Sensory-Friendly YuleTides - December 7

Join us after hours for an exclusive time to enjoy the magic of the holiday season after the Aquarium closes. During this carefully curated event, lights and sounds will be adapted accordingly for individuals with sensory differences and their families.

Member Night - December 12

Bring your family for a festive evening of YuleTides magic, where sparkling lights, holiday cheer, and coastal wonder fill The Florida Aquarium. Enjoy this special members-only night of ocean-inspired celebration and create unforgettable holiday memories together!

This holiday season, unwrap the gift of unforgettable memories at YuleTides at The Florida Aquarium, located at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

For more information:

https://www.flaquarium.org/news-events/attend-an-event/calendar/yuletides/

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