You've found the ultimate holiday guide for Palm River-Clair Mel! Let us show you the best festive activities and events. For Palm River-Clair Mel residents and guests, our guide ensures you enjoy all the festive activities.
Popular events this season include the enchanting Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where you can stroll through beautifully illuminated pathways and enjoy holiday-themed attractions. Another highlight is the remarkable Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, which features a unique blend of rock music and timeless carols that promise to captivate the audience. And the classic performance of The Nutcracker is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing beautiful ballet and holiday spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Palm River-Clair Mel
- Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Tampa)
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Tampa)
- Enchant Christmas (St. Petersburg)
- The Nutcracker (Tampa)
- Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular (Tampa)
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Tampa)
- Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park (Tampa)
- Cirque Dream: Holidaze (Tampa)
- Santa Fest & Christmas Parade (Tampa)
- A Drag Queen Christmas (Tampa)
See these and even more events listed below!
Palm River-Clair Mel Holiday Light Displays
Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular
What to Expect:
Unique floating holiday displays along the Riverwalk.
Description:
The Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular features 35-foot-tall LED Christmas trees, festive holiday lights, and floating displays including gingerbread houses and toy trains along the Hillsborough River. The event includes a holiday selfie station, festively decorated gazebos, and lighted garland on Riverwalk light poles.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular
Enchant Christmas
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday light maze with a story-driven quest to save Christmas.
Description:
Enchant Christmas is an award-winning holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures and unique ice skating experiences. Explore the maze based on original holiday stories, glide along the ice skating trail, savor seasonal food and drink, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and take in a bird’s-eye view of the dazzling lights from the Ferris Wheel.
Where: St. Petersburg | More Info: Enchant Christmas
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday experience with ice skating, curling, and festive lights.
Description:
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park transforms the downtown area with an ice skating rink, curling arena, magical train rides, and a vendor market featuring local goods and seasonal treats. The event also includes a 360-degree light show powered by TECO and offers various activities for all ages.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Symphony in Lights at The Shops at Wiregrass
What to Expect:
Dazzling light show with nightly snowfall and live music.
Description:
Symphony in Lights at The Shops at Wiregrass features live music by Late Night Brass, stilt walkers, costumed characters, talented balloon artists, and Santa's arrival. The event includes a dazzling light show choreographed to music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and nightly snowfall.
Where: Wesley Chapel | More Info: Symphony in Lights at The Shops at Wiregrass
Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa's Village
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light display with interactive attractions and themed rides.
Description:
The Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa's Village is a holiday event featuring over 1.5 million lights, a 2-mile drive-thru experience, and Santa's Village with holiday-themed rides, self-guided walking tours, and festive activities for all ages.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa's Village
Palm River-Clair Mel Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hyde Park Village Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Annual tree lighting with live entertainment and holiday market.
Description:
Join Hyde Park Village for their annual tree lighting, featuring live holiday entertainment, a winter holiday market, visits with Santa at Public Studio, and seasonal refreshments.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Hyde Park Village Christmas Tree Lighting
Palm River-Clair Mel Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What to Expect:
Heartwarming adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic with magnificent sets and costumes.
Description:
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a record-setting Broadway holiday sensation featuring hit songs like "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas." Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss' original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, reminding us of the true meaning of the holiday season.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
What to Expect:
Interactive storytelling through music and laser-lit performances.
Description:
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's The Ghosts of Christmas Eve is a rock opera that tells the story of a runaway girl who finds refuge in an abandoned theater on Christmas Eve, where she experiences ghostly visions from the theater's past through music.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with guest stars from American Ballet Theatre.
Description:
Next Generation Ballet's Nutcracker features award-winning young dancers from NGB alongside guest stars from American Ballet Theatre, including Chloe Misseldine and Jarod Curley. This production showcases the classic ballet's most famous music in a fantastical world filled with dancing sweets and sword-fighting rodents.
Where: Tampa | More Info: The Nutcracker
Cirque Dream: Holidaze
What to Expect:
Dazzling acrobatic feats and holiday-themed performances.
Description:
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a dazzling holiday spectacle featuring acrobats, dancers, and contortionists performing in a whimsical, Broadway-style musical celebration of the holiday season.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Cirque Dream: Holidaze
A Drag Queen Christmas
What to Expect:
Exclusive VIP experiences with autograph opportunities.
Description:
A Drag Queen Christmas is a 10th-anniversary tour featuring Nina West, showcasing winners, fan favorites, legends, and Miss Congeniality, along with queens from Season 16 and All Stars Season 9. The show includes exclusive VIP experiences and live performances.
Where: Tampa | More Info: A Drag Queen Christmas
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with animal encounters and festive shows.
Description:
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with Christmas Town, 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 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Santa Fest & Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Downtown parade culminating in Santa's arrival and tree lighting.
Description:
The Santa Fest & Christmas Parade is a family-friendly event in downtown Tampa, featuring a daytime parade that culminates in Santa's arrival, followed by entertainment and activities at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, and concluding with the annual Tampa Tree Lighting ceremony.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Santa Fest & Christmas Parade
The Florida Orchestra: Holiday Pops
What to Expect:
World-class holiday music performed by renowned musicians.
Description:
The Florida Orchestra's Holiday Pops concert features classic holiday favorites performed by world-class musicians, conducted by Chelsea Gallo, making it a delightful event for the whole family.
Where: Tampa | More Info: The Florida Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Palm River-Clair Mel Other Holiday Activities
Victorian Christmas Stroll
What to Expect:
Historic museum transformed into a festive holiday setting.
Description:
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa is a beloved holiday tradition featuring elaborate decorations, live music, and complimentary cider and cookies. Guests can explore period-specific exhibits and shop in a Victorian atmosphere.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Victorian Christmas Stroll
Cracker Country - Christmas in the Country
What to Expect:
Hands-on historical interpretations and traditional decorations.
Description:
Celebrate an old-fashioned country Christmas at Cracker Country, where you can stroll through 13 original buildings, experience seasonal décor, and participate in hands-on activities like churning butter and making salt dough ornaments.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Cracker Country - Christmas in the Country
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- East Lake-Orient Park (4 miles)
- Tampa (5 miles)
- Riverview (5 miles)
- Brandon (6 miles)
- Temple Terrace (8 miles)
- Bloomingdale (9 miles)
- Valrico (9 miles)
- Egypt Lake-Leto (10 miles)
- University (11 miles)
- Carrollwood (11 miles)
- Lake Magdalene (12 miles)
- Carrollwood Village (13 miles)
- Town 'n' Country (13 miles)
- Northdale (14 miles)
- Greater Northdale (15 miles)
- Citrus Park (16 miles)
- Westchase (17 miles)
- Plant City (17 miles)
- West and East Lealman (20 miles)
- Pinellas Park (20 miles)
- Land O' Lakes (21 miles)
- St. Petersburg (21 miles)
- Keystone (22 miles)
- Wesley Chapel (22 miles)
- East Lake (23 miles)
- Dunedin (25 miles)
- Largo (25 miles)
- Palm Harbor (26 miles)
- Clearwater (26 miles)
- Lakeland (27 miles)
- Tarpon Springs (28 miles)
- Holiday (29 miles)
- Bradenton (32 miles)
- Bayonet Point (33 miles)
- South Bradenton (34 miles)
- Spring Hill (39 miles)
- Winter Haven (40 miles)