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Here's your guide to holiday events in Tampa Bay

Not sure where to go in Tampa Bay to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further!
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Children look at the Christmas lights displayed on a house on December 1, 2008, in Melksham, England.

If you are looking for some holiday displays in your area to help you get into the spirit of the season, try these events (listed in alphabetical order):

Celebration of Lights

  • When: Nov. 30 1 through Dec. 23
  • Time: See website
  • Where: 15325 Alric Pottberg Road, Spring Hill, FL
  • Cost: $10 per car, $4 per train ride
  • More Information: Celebration of Lights

Christmas in the Wild

  • When: Nov. 24 through Dec. 30, see website for specific dates
  • Time: 4 p.m. until close
  • Where: Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL
  • Cost: $24.95
  • More Information: Lowry Park Zoo

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens

  • When: Nov. 17 through Dec. 31, see website for specific dates
  • Time: 5 p.m. until close
  • Where: Busch Gardens, 10165 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL
  • Cost: Ticket prices vary, check the website for details
  • More Information: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Christmas Lane

  • When: Nov. 23 through Dec. 24, see website for specific dates
  • Time: 6 until 10 p.m.
  • Where: Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, 2508 West Oak Avenue, Plant City, FL
  • Cost: Ages 13 and older is $5; ages 4 through 12 is $3; and younger than 4 years old is free
  • More Information: Christmas Lane

Gaylord Palms ICE! Featuring Christmas Around the World

  • When: Nov. 16 through Jan. 6, 2019
  • Time: Varies, check the website for details
  • Where: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL
  • Cost: Check the website the website for specific prices
  • More Information: Gaylord Palms Resort

Holiday Lights in the Gardens

  • When: Nov. 23 through Dec. 31
  • Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Where: Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL
  • Cost: Suggested $5 for ages 13 and older
  • More Information: Florida Botanical Gardens

Lights of Lake Park Estates

  • When: Dec. 1 through Dec. 31
  • Time: 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
  • Where: See map of 3-mile route in Seminole, FL
  • Cost: Donations benefit Suncoast Hospice
  • More Information: Lights of Lake Park Estates

River of Lights

  • When: Dec. 1 through Dec. 30, see website for specific dates
  • Time: On the hour from 6 until 10 p.m.
  • Where: Pirate Water Taxi, 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL
  • Cost: Adults are $28, plus taxes; Children are $18, plus taxes
  • More Information: Pirate Water Taxi

St. Petersburg Santa Parade

  • When: Nov. 24
  • Time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Where: The parade arade begins at Albert Whitted Park and runs Bayshore Drive and 5th Avenue Northeast NE. The tree lighting will be immediately follow the Santa Parade at 8 p.m. in North Straub Park.
  • Cost: Free
  • More Information: St. Petersburg Parks and Rec

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park

  • When: Nov. 16 through Jan. 5, 2019
  • Time: Check website for specific times
  • Where: Curtis Hixon Park, 600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • More Information: Winter Village website

Wonderland of Lights

  • When: Nov. 22 through Dec. 29
  • Time: Check website for specific times
  • Where: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover, FL
  • Cost: Ticket prices vary, see the website for details
  • More Information: Wonderland of Lights

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