36th Annual Downtown Tampa Christmas Parade and Santa Fest

Downtown Tampa’s Holiday Cheer will kick into high gear this weekend with festivities for families of all ages! The 36th Annual Downtown Tampa Christmas Parade, which is always a popular holiday event, will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the corner of Morgan Street and Madison Street. The parade route will then travel west along Madison Street to Ashley Drive where it … Continue reading 36th Annual Downtown Tampa Christmas Parade and Santa Fest

The Florida Botanical Gardens’ Annual “Holiday Lights in the Gardens”

The One-Of-A-Kind Florida Botanical Gardens will be hosting their annual holiday event now until December 31, 2017 from 5:30pm until 9:30pm. “The Holiday Lights in the Garden” event will feature over 1 million holiday lights throughout the Botanical Gardens and in Holiday Themed Displays as well. There will be live entertainment throughout each of the nights of the event and even visits from Santa Claus. The … Continue reading The Florida Botanical Gardens’ Annual “Holiday Lights in the Gardens”

The “Christmas Town Village” is OPEN at Busch Gardens!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s annual holiday event, the Christmas Town Village is open now until December 31, 2017. The Christmas Town Village is included in your Busch Gardens Admission, but most of the fun won’t begin until 5:00pm! The Christmas Town Village will have more lights than one can imagine, Train Rides, Caroling and even a chance to see Santa Claus and Rudolph. The Christmas … Continue reading The “Christmas Town Village” is OPEN at Busch Gardens!

Your “Go-To” Guide for “Small Business Saturday” Here in Tampa Bay!

This Saturday, November 25, 2017 is “Small Business Saturday, for those who don’t know it is a chance to get some of your holiday shopping done while supporting local businesses instead of the big box retailers like many shoppers did on “Black Friday”. Below is your “Go-To” Guide for the best deals in Tampa Bay this Saturday, each of these locations will have even more … Continue reading Your “Go-To” Guide for “Small Business Saturday” Here in Tampa Bay!

Sail Into the Holidays on the Pirate Water Taxi’s “River of Lights”

Celebrating the holidays in Florida is a completely different experience than in other parts of the country. While we don’t have snow and frigid cold temperatures, this allows Floridians to partake in outdoor activities throughout the holiday season that other cities just couldn’t do. The Pirate Water Taxi will be hosting a “River of Lights” Cruise through the month of December that will allow visitors … Continue reading Sail Into the Holidays on the Pirate Water Taxi’s “River of Lights”

5th Annual OE Holiday Gift Bazaar

The 5th Annual Oxford Exchange Holiday Gift Bazaar will be taking place this holiday season on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 9:00am until 3:00pm. If you aren’t familiar with the Holiday Gift Bazaar at the Oxford Exchange, it is a great local holiday event held at the Oxford Exchange that allows shoppers to purchase gifts for their friends and family from … Continue reading 5th Annual OE Holiday Gift Bazaar

This Year’s Winter Village Experience Will Bring Even More Fun and Memories!

As the holiday season is quickly approaching, some of Tampa’s annual holiday fun is also getting in full force! On Friday, November 17, 2017, the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa, will open for this holiday season and will be even better than before! New this Holiday Season is the “Winter Village Express”, which is a Holiday-Themed Streetcar which visitors can board … Continue reading This Year’s Winter Village Experience Will Bring Even More Fun and Memories!

Join the Yacht Starship For A Thanksgiving Day Cruise

Tampa Bay’s Premier dining experience the Yacht Starship is once again hosting a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving Dinner Experience this holiday season. On Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2017, the Yacht Starship will cruise through the waters around Tampa Bay  (at both the Tampa and Clearwater Docks) for an unforgettable take on the sights and sounds of the surrounding area. There are two Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner Cruises, both … Continue reading Join the Yacht Starship For A Thanksgiving Day Cruise

Take A Spooky Ride on the “River Of Fright”

The Pirate Water Taxi’s “River of Fright” will take guests on a haunted and spooky ride down the Hillsborough River this October and it’s completely different from any other Halloween event in Tampa Bay. Passengers will board at the Yacht Starship Dock and venture on a forty minute ride along the Hillsborough River at night while dodging ghosts and other goblins along the way. The … Continue reading Take A Spooky Ride on the “River Of Fright”

“Friday at the Fountain” This Week at Hyde Park Village

The next Hyde Park Village “Friday at the Fountain” will take place this upcoming Friday, October 6, 2017 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This week’s event will be sponsored by Smith and Associates Real Estate and will have a Fall Inspired Theme. There will be live entertainment and giveaways throughout the event from local sponsors. Children ten and younger will have the opportunity to decorate pumpkins at the “Pumpkin … Continue reading “Friday at the Fountain” This Week at Hyde Park Village