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Road Trip Worthy Holiday Events

November 22, 2024

Looking for more holiday fun? Load up the car and find magical events such as snow sledding, wonderland of lights and unique experiences, like partaking in an old fashioned Christmas, Christmas at the zoo, and festive shows on ice!   🚘

Now- Dec 24 Bass Pro's Santa's Wonderland  During your visit, families get a FREE photo with Santa, and receive free giveaways while supplies last. Families can also enjoy the amazing aquariums and wildlife displays found in every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store.

Now - March 2 (Select Days)  Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park  Snowcat Ridge is an alpine snow park featuring a 60-foot-tall and 400-foot-long real snow-covered tubing hill with a magic carpet lift, an Alpine Village, and a ten thousand square foot snow dome.

Dec 13, 14, 20, and 21  Padgett Ranch Family Christmas  Pictures with Santa and all the usual fun activities such as bounce pillow, hayride (with a Christmas twist) barrel train, corn box, play areas, obstacle course, and the family grill. In addition, we will have Santa and s’more bar. (Arcadia)

Now - January 5  Busch Gardens ChristmasTown  The holidays shine brightest at Busch Gardens Christmas Town! Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Indulge in new holiday-inspired culinary delights and meet festive characters like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends. All under the nearly 70 miles of dazzling lights throughout the entire park. Experience Tampa Bay’s longest running holiday celebration, only at Busch Gardens Christmas Town.

Nov 18-Jan 7 Colorful Christmas Crayola Experience Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Meet animatronic Christmas characters and listen to them tell stories as you solve their riddles. Watch a musical light show starring Scarlet and her singing reindeer friends, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, craft handmade gifts from the heart, pose in holiday photo-ops, enjoy tasty treats and more. It's a holiday hullabaloo with SNOW much to do!  Activities included with general admission.

Nov- Dec (select nights)  Christmas in the Wild at Zoo Tampa  IIt’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa with the return of Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife and new festive adventures. This year is BIGGER, better, and brighter than ever, with festive entertainment that the whole family will enjoy.

Nov 29- Dec 31 (select days)  Holidays at Legoland  Sleigh into the holly jolliest time of year as Holidays at LEGOLAND® presented by Hallmark Channel returns to LEGOLAND Florida Resort! Surprise your family with tons of bricktastic holiday fun coming down the chimney, including an all-new ginormous LEGO® brick-built Christmas Tree, a festive LEGO® crew, new elf-tastic entertainment, and bunches of new holly jolly LEGO décor.

Now- Jan. 4 Christmas at Gaylord Palms Experience So Much Christmas with dazzling displays, tempting treats, holiday shows, and festive activities.

Dec 6-29 Wonder of Lights Celebrate the Holidays at THE WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS for the second year at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds in Port Charlotte, FL.  Featuring hundreds of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! 

Dec 9 Christmas in the Country Bring the family for a great day experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of an old fashion country Christmas. Learn how the holiday traditions of the 19th century differ from those of the 21st through hands-on historical interpretations, carols, traditional decorations and more!

Nov 29-Jan 5 Yuletides at The Florida Aquarium Join us for the best thing to do in Tampa with family and friends this holiday season! Experience the magic of coastal holiday traditions, winter’s beauty, and community connection.