Plan your holiday adventure in University Park with our detailed event guide. For University Park natives and holiday travelers, our guide reveals the city's festive treasures.
Experience the magic of the season at Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, where stunning light displays and holiday-themed entertainment create a captivating atmosphere. Unique to the Orlando area, Holidays at Universal Orlando offers thrilling rides decked out in holiday cheer and a spectacular parade. And the enchanting ICE at Gaylord Palms Resort is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring intricate ice sculptures and a frosty wonderland. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around University Park
- Christmas Town at Busch Gardens (Tampa)
- Holidays at Universal Orlando (Orlando)
- ICE at Gaylord Palms Resort (Lake Buena Vista)
- SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration (Orlando)
- Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park (Tampa)
- Christmas Village at Tampa Riverwalk (Tampa)
- Pensacola Winterfest (Pensacola)
See these and even more events listed below!
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Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
What to Expect:
Unique blend of ice skating, local shopping, and holiday events.
Description:
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park transforms the Tampa Riverwalk into a holiday destination with ice skating, local shops, and festive activities for all ages.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
University Park Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens
What to Expect:
Synchronized holiday entertainment and culinary delights.
Description:
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with Christmas Town, featuring animal encounters, thrilling rides, and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Enjoy holiday-inspired culinary delights and twinkling lights that illuminate the park.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Christmas Town at Busch Gardens
Holidays at Universal Orlando
What to Expect:
Holiday celebrations with themed parades and projection-mapping shows.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Universal Orlando with festive decorations, live entertainment, and special events like Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s balloons.
Where: Orlando | More Info: Holidays at Universal Orlando
ICE at Gaylord Palms Resort
What to Expect:
Larger-than-life ice sculptures from "Elf."
Description:
ICE at Gaylord Palms Resort features larger-than-life ice sculptures depicting iconic scenes from the beloved Christmas film "Elf." Guests can marvel at the intricate carvings and enjoy festive activities throughout the resort.
Where: Lake Buena Vista | 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 transforms the park into a vibrant holiday setting with millions of sparkling lights, snow flurries, and award-winning live shows. Meet Santa and Rudolph, enjoy ice-skating, and indulge in delicious holiday foods.
Where: Orlando | More Info: SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration
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
University Park Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Village at Tampa Riverwalk
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities along the Tampa Riverwalk.
Description:
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park transforms Tampa's Downtown into a holiday destination with local vendors, food purveyors, ice skating rink, curling setup, and a 360-degree light show powered by TECO. The event features various activities including the Winter Village Express, Silent Disco Fridays, and special events like Santa Sightings and Sensory Skate Nights.
Where: Tampa | More Info: Christmas Village at Tampa Riverwalk
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Sweetwater (1 miles)
- Tamiami (2 miles)
- Fountainebleau (2 miles)
- Westchester (3 miles)
- Flagami (3 miles)
- Kendale Lakes (4 miles)
- Coral Terrace (4 miles)
- Doral (5 miles)
- Kendall West (5 miles)
- Kendall (6 miles)
- The Crossings (6 miles)
- Coral Gables (6 miles)
- The Hammocks (7 miles)
- Coconut Grove (7 miles)
- Hialeah Gardens (9 miles)
- Palmetto Bay (9 miles)
- Hialeah (9 miles)
- Allapattah (10 miles)
- Richmond West (10 miles)
- South Miami Heights (10 miles)
- Miami (11 miles)
- West Little River (11 miles)
- Cutler Ridge (12 miles)
- Cutler Bay (12 miles)
- Miami Lakes (12 miles)
- Country Club (14 miles)
- Princeton (15 miles)
- North Miami (15 miles)
- Miami Beach (15 miles)
- Carol City (15 miles)
- Golden Glades (15 miles)
- Miami Gardens (15 miles)
- Norland (17 miles)
- Leisure City (18 miles)
- North Miami Beach (18 miles)
- Miramar (19 miles)
- Pembroke Pines (20 miles)
- Aventura (20 miles)
- Homestead (20 miles)
- Sunny Isles Beach (21 miles)
- Hallandale Beach (21 miles)
- West Hollywood (22 miles)
- Cooper City (22 miles)
- Hollywood (23 miles)
- Davie (23 miles)
- Weston (25 miles)
- Dania Beach (25 miles)
- Plantation (28 miles)
- Lauderhill (29 miles)
- Fort Lauderdale (29 miles)
- Lauderdale Lakes (31 miles)
- Sunrise (31 miles)
- Oakland Park (33 miles)
- Tamarac (33 miles)
- North Lauderdale (34 miles)
- Margate (36 miles)
- Coral Springs (37 miles)
- Coconut Creek (37 miles)
- Pompano Beach (37 miles)
- Parkland (40 miles)
- Deerfield Beach (43 miles)
- Boca Del Mar (44 miles)