Find your holiday cheer in Bradenton with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a familiar face or a new visitor, our guide ensures you experience the holiday spirit in Bradenton.
One popular attraction to explore is Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, where enchanting holiday lights and seasonal shows create a festive atmosphere perfect for families. Enchant Christmas brings a magical experience with its mesmerizing light displays and an intricate holiday market. And the ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring wildlife encounters and festive activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Bradenton
- Enchant Christmas (St. Pete)
- Christmas Town at Busch Gardens (Tampa)
- Winter Village (Tampa)
- ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild (Tampa)
- Celebration of Lights at the Concourse (Shady Hills)
See these and even more events listed below!
Bradenton Holiday Light Displays
ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with extensive light displays and wildlife encounters.
Description:
ZooTampa's Christmas in the Wild features one of Tampa Bay's largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, and amazing wildlife encounters. The event includes new larger-than-life illuminated animal sculptures, interactive light Christmas wreaths, and festive holiday light shows. Guests can enjoy winter-themed Wildlife Connections and Signature Animal Encounters, as well as holiday activities like cookie decorating and visits with Santa Claus.
Where: Tampa | More Info: ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild
Enchant Christmas
What to Expect:
Immersive story-driven light maze with interactive elements.
Description:
Enchant Christmas is an award-winning holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures and unique ice skating experiences. Guests explore a story-driven maze while discovering hidden light sculptures and enjoying seasonal food, drink, and live entertainment.
Where: St. Pete | More Info: Enchant Christmas
Celebration of Lights at the Concourse
What to Expect:
Over a mile of larger-than-life lights and festive train ride.
Description:
The Celebration of Lights at The Concourse features a mile-long drive-through light display, a festive train ride, and a visit to Safety Town, an enchanted miniature town adorned with festive lights. Enjoy food trucks and vendors in the Winter Wonderland Pavilion while spotting Santa Claus.
Where: Shady Hills | More Info: Celebration of Lights at the Concourse
Bradenton Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with animal encounters and festive shows.
Description:
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town is an award-winning holiday event featuring animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday-inspired culinary delights, and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. The park is transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Christmas Town at Busch Gardens
Bradenton Other Holiday Activities
Winter Village
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday events with sensory-friendly skate nights and themed activities.
Description:
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park transforms Tampa's Downtown into a vibrant holiday destination with ice skating, themed nights, local shopping, and festive activities for all ages.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Winter Village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- South Bradenton (3 miles)
- St. Petersburg (20 miles)
- West and East Lealman (23 miles)
- Pinellas Park (25 miles)
- Venice (29 miles)
- Riverview (30 miles)
- Largo (31 miles)
- Palm River-Clair Mel (32 miles)
- Tampa (32 miles)
- Bloomingdale (34 miles)
- Clearwater (35 miles)
- Brandon (35 miles)
- Town 'n' Country (35 miles)
- East Lake-Orient Park (36 miles)
- Egypt Lake-Leto (36 miles)
- Valrico (37 miles)
- North Port (38 miles)
- Dunedin (38 miles)
- Carrollwood (38 miles)
- Westchase (38 miles)
- Temple Terrace (39 miles)
- Carrollwood Village (39 miles)
- Citrus Park (40 miles)
- Lake Magdalene (40 miles)
- University (41 miles)
- Northdale (41 miles)
- Palm Harbor (42 miles)
- Greater Northdale (42 miles)
- East Lake (43 miles)