Looking forward to festive cheer in Brent? Our guide has everything you need! From Brent aficionados to first-time visitors, our guide showcases the best of the season.
Popular events this holiday season include the enchanting Nights of Lights, where the town is transformed into a wonderland of twinkling lights. Immerse yourself in the unique experience of ICE At Gaylord Palms, featuring spectacular ice sculptures and exhilarating slides. And the festive atmosphere of Christmas Town is something you definitely don't want to miss with its charming decorations and family-friendly activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Brent
- Nights of Lights (St. Augustine)
- ICE At Gaylord Palms (Lake Buena Vista)
- Christmas Town (Tampa)
- Holidays at Universal Orlando (Orlando)
- SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration (Orlando)
- Pensacola Winterfest (Pensacola)
- Annual Key West Holiday Fest (Key West)
- Sanford Christmas Fest (Sanford)
- An Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village (Bradenton)
- River of Christmas Lights (Tampa)
See these and even more events listed below!
Brent Holiday Light Displays
Nights of Lights
What to Expect:
Dazzling holiday light display in historic downtown St. Augustine.
Description:
St. Augustine's Nights of Lights is a spectacular holiday lights display featuring millions of tiny white lights adorning historic downtown buildings. The event includes musical performances, special tours, and festive activities throughout the 10-week season.
Where: St. Augustine | More Info: Nights of Lights
Annual Key West Holiday Fest
What to Expect:
Tropical island holiday celebrations with lighted parades and historic inn tours.
Description:
The Annual Key West Holiday Fest is a month-long celebration featuring lighted parades, historic inn tours, musical performances, and New Year's Eve extravaganzas, showcasing the unique tropical island style of Key West.
Where: Key West | More Info: Annual Key West Holiday Fest
River of Christmas Lights
What to Expect:
Unique floating light displays along the Hillsborough River.
Description:
The Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular in downtown Tampa features a 35-foot-tall LED Christmas tree floating in the harbor, along with various lighted displays including a gingerbread house, toy train, and pirate ship. The event also includes a holiday selfie station and lighted garland on the Riverwalk light poles, making it a wonderful place to take the family and experience the holiday season.
Where: Tampa | More Info: River of Christmas Lights
Celebration of Lights at the Concourse
What to Expect:
Dazzling holiday light display with festive train ride and Santa visits.
Description:
The Celebration of Lights at The Concourse features a one-mile-long car ride through a dazzling display of larger-than-life lights, a festive train ride, and visits with Santa Claus. Enjoy food trucks and vendors in the Winter Wonderland Pavilion.
Where: Shady Hills | More Info: Celebration of Lights at the Concourse
Brent Holiday Markets and Shopping
An Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday celebration with free crafts and live music.
Description:
Celebrate traditional Florida heritage with free make-and-take crafts, live music, food trucks, and a wide variety of vendors selling handmade goods, including homemade crafts, wreaths, gifts, jewelry, ornaments, and snacks.
Where: Bradenton | More Info: An Old Florida Christmas at Manatee Village
Brent Holiday Shows and Entertainment
ICE At Gaylord Palms
What to Expect:
Immersive ice sculptures of "Elf" in a 9-degree Fahrenheit environment.
Description:
ICE at Gaylord Palms features larger-than-life ice sculptures of "Elf," including scenes from Buddy the Elf's journey, with over 40 world-renowned artisans carving 6,700 blocks of ice into intricate, colorful displays.
Where: Lake Buena Vista | More Info: ICE At Gaylord Palms
Christmas Town
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 event is filled with twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks, creating a joyful atmosphere for all.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Christmas Town
SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with synchronized light and sound displays.
Description:
SeaWorld Orlando transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with millions of twinkling lights, snow flurries, and award-winning live shows featuring beloved characters like Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Where: Orlando | More Info: SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration
Holidays at Universal Orlando
What to Expect:
Holiday-themed parades and live shows featuring beloved characters.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Universal Orlando with festive decorations, live entertainment, and special events like the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular and Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s.
Where: Orlando | More Info: Holidays at Universal Orlando
Pensacola Winterfest
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday trolley tours and festive light displays.
Description:
Pensacola Winterfest transforms downtown Pensacola into a vibrant holiday destination with over half a million sparkling white lights, live performances, holiday trolley tours, snow cascades, and appearances by Santa Claus and beloved holiday characters.
Where: Pensacola | More Info: Pensacola Winterfest
Brent Other Holiday Activities
Sanford Christmas Fest
What to Expect:
Self-guided walking tour of decorated homes in historic neighborhoods.
Description:
Explore beautifully decorated homes in Sanford's historic neighborhoods, Mayfair and the Historic District, during this self-guided walking tour. Each home showcases unique holiday cheer and seasonal splendor, from quaint historic cottages to modern designs. Enjoy sweet treats and meet local artisans at the Holiday Market in Magnolia Square.
Where: Sanford | More Info: Sanford Christmas Fest
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Ferry Pass (3 miles)
- West Pensacola (4 miles)
- Ensley (4 miles)
- Bellview (5 miles)
- Pace (10 miles)
- Cantonment (11 miles)
- Navarre (23 miles)
- Wright (36 miles)
- Fort Walton Beach (37 miles)
- Daphne (41 miles)
- Crestview (44 miles)