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!

MOSI To Host Grand Re-Opening This Saturday!

The Museum of Science and Industry will be hosting their “Grand Re-opening” this Saturday beginning at 10:00am. MOSI, which has been closed for renovations since August 14, 2017, will once again be open and will actually look a little different to visitors. MOSI’s new focus is “STEAM”, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math for families of all ages. There will also be … Continue reading MOSI To Host Grand Re-Opening This Saturday!

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

Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market

The Annual Junior League of Tampa: Holiday Gift Market will be back at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall this weekend Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12, 2017. Sponsored by Publix, the Holiday Gift Market is a great opportunity to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping and purchasing gifts from local vendors. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior League’s local programs … Continue reading Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market

Here’s How To Celebrate “National Pumpkin Day” in Tampa Bay!

Thursday, October 26, 2017 is “National Pumpkin Day”, or consider it a “Pre-Halloween” Celebration! With Pumpkin Season in full bloom, there are so many ways to celebrate “National Pumpkin Day” right here in Tampa Bay! Pick a Pumpkin! If you haven’t done so already, use “National Pumpkin Day” to purchase your Pumpkin this season! Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch  744 S. Village Circle, Tampa, Florida … Continue reading Here’s How To Celebrate “National Pumpkin Day” in Tampa Bay!

Check Out “Tampa Bay Burger Week” Until October 29, 2017

The Annual “Tampa Bay Burger Week” presented by Creative Loafing is running now until October 29, 2017 at select Tampa Bay Restaurants. “Tampa Bay Burger Week” includes several restaurants around the Tampa Bay area that will feature some of their best Burgers for a special low price to give guests an opportunity to try the “Best of the Best” around the Bay. The following restaurants … Continue reading Check Out “Tampa Bay Burger Week” Until October 29, 2017