Ready for an unforgettable holiday season in East Lake-Orient Park? Dive into our ultimate guide to discover all the festive events and activities that await you! Whether you're an East Lake-Orient Park regular or a one-time guest, this guide helps you navigate the festive offerings.
This year, Busch Gardens Christmas Town transforms the park into a dazzling winter wonderland, featuring enchanting lights and festive shows. The Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular offers a scenic experience with its charming decorations and seasonal activities along the waterfront. And the Holidays at LEGOLAND presents an interactive celebration filled with festive LEGO creations that are sure to delight visitors of all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around East Lake-Orient Park
- Busch Gardens Christmas Town (Tampa)
- Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular (Tampa)
- Holidays at LEGOLAND (Winter Haven)
- SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration (Orlando)
- ICE at Gaylord Palms Resort (Kissimmee)
- Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park (Tampa)
- Holiday Lights and Carnival Rides at Largo Central Park (Largo)
- Victorian Christmas Stroll at Henry B. Plant Museum (Tampa)
See these and even more events listed below!
East Lake-Orient Park Holiday Light Displays
Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular
What to Expect:
Unique floating light displays and interactive installations.
Description:
The Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular features a 35-foot-tall LED Christmas tree, festive lighted displays, and interactive installations along the Riverwalk, including a gingerbread house and toy train.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular
Holiday Lights and Carnival Rides at Largo Central Park
What to Expect:
Dazzling LED light display with family-friendly carnival rides.
Description:
Largo Central Park presents a spectacular holiday light display featuring over 2.5 million dazzling LED lights. Enjoy a family-friendly walking tour with festive food and beverage vendors selling homemade items and delicious treats. The event includes a carousel and Ferris wheel with specific height requirements for riders. All rides end at 10:00 PM.
Where: Largo | More Info: Holiday Lights and Carnival Rides at Largo Central Park
East Lake-Orient Park Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Busch Gardens Christmas Town
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with animal encounters and festive shows.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Christmas Town, featuring animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday-inspired culinary delights, and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Enjoy twinkling lights and dazzling fireworks throughout the park.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Holidays at LEGOLAND
What to Expect:
Giant LEGO Christmas tree with 360-degree light show.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at LEGOLAND Florida with a giant LEGO Christmas tree, festive LEGO characters, and new elf-tastic entertainment. Enjoy seasonal shows, holiday treats, and hands-on activities throughout the park.
Where: Winter Haven | More Info: Holidays at LEGOLAND
ICE at Gaylord Palms Resort
What to Expect:
Immersive ice sculpture attraction with live carving demonstrations.
Description:
At ICE at Gaylord Palms Resort, guests can explore larger-than-life ice sculptures from the Christmas film Elf, featuring over 20,000 square feet of hand-carved ice scenes and two-story ice slides.
Where: Kissimmee | More Info: ICE at Gaylord Palms Resort
SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with synchronized light and sound displays.
Description:
SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration features millions of sparkling lights, snow flurries, award-winning live shows, ice-skating, and delicious holiday foods, including meet-and-greets with Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Where: Orlando | More Info: SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration
East Lake-Orient Park Other Holiday Activities
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday experience with ice skating and local vendors.
Description:
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa, Florida, features local vendors, food purveyors, magical train rides, a lights display, an ice skating rink, and a curling setup. The event is free to attend, with shops and café areas offering specialty goods and food for purchase. The ice rink requires paid admission for skating and rentals.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Victorian Christmas Stroll at Henry B. Plant Museum
What to Expect:
Historic museum transformed into a festive holiday setting.
Description:
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at Henry B. Plant Museum is a beloved holiday tradition featuring elaborate decorations, live music, and complimentary cider and cookies. Visitors can explore the museum's historic rooms filled with large and small decorations, including visitor favorites from past years and new displays.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Victorian Christmas Stroll at Henry B. Plant Museum
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Temple Terrace (4 miles)
- Palm River-Clair Mel (4 miles)
- Tampa (5 miles)
- Brandon (6 miles)
- University (7 miles)
- Egypt Lake-Leto (8 miles)
- Carrollwood (8 miles)
- Lake Magdalene (8 miles)
- Riverview (9 miles)
- Valrico (9 miles)
- Bloomingdale (10 miles)
- Carrollwood Village (10 miles)
- Northdale (11 miles)
- Town 'n' Country (12 miles)
- Greater Northdale (12 miles)
- Citrus Park (13 miles)
- Westchase (15 miles)
- Plant City (16 miles)
- Land O' Lakes (17 miles)
- Wesley Chapel (18 miles)
- Keystone (19 miles)
- East Lake (21 miles)
- Pinellas Park (22 miles)
- West and East Lealman (22 miles)
- St. Petersburg (23 miles)
- Dunedin (24 miles)
- Palm Harbor (24 miles)
- Largo (26 miles)
- Tarpon Springs (26 miles)
- Clearwater (26 miles)
- Holiday (26 miles)
- Lakeland (26 miles)
- Bayonet Point (30 miles)
- Spring Hill (35 miles)
- Bradenton (36 miles)
- South Bradenton (38 miles)
- Winter Haven (39 miles)