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Winter Markets + Festivals

33rd Annual Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival

LOCATION: 1 N. Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs

DATES:  November 30 & Deember 1, 2024 from 10am - 5pm (Both days)

DETAILS:  The Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival is a holiday favorite that has been held in Tarpon Springs for over three decades. This special event features unique art and craft exhibitors along with a wide selection of offerings from local independent business owners. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays and support small businesses in your community.

The festival is located at Court Street, adjacent to Downtown's Main Street, which features many independently owned shops and restaurants. Admission and parking are free, and the event is pet and family-friendly!

FEE: FREE

Tarpon Springs

Winter Wonderland Holiday Market & Festival

LOCATION: Plato Academy Clearwater, 2045 Palmetto Street

DATE: December 7, 2024 from 4pm - 10pm

DETAILS:  Capture the magic of our December Winter Wonderland! A professional photographer will be on-site to snap beautiful photos of your family’s special moments and you’ll have the opportunity to purchase these keepsakes!

Your ticket includes unlimited play at all attractions, including bounce houses, snow tubing, obstacle courses, games, reindeer food making, balloon artistry, and activity tables.

Important: Please bring your ticket (either printed or on your phone) for entry. 

🎁 Gift Shopping – Find the perfect presents for everyone on your list.
🎶 Live Music – Enjoy the festive tunes that will make your spirit bright.
🎅 Meet Santa – Capture the moment with the jolly man himself.
👧 Kids Zone – Endless fun with bounce houses, obstacle courses, and games.
❄️ Snowy Surprises – Experience the magic of real snow!
🍔 Delicious Food & Drinks – Warm up with tasty treats and holiday beverages.
🎨 Creative Fun – Make reindeer food, meet a balloon artist, and more!

FEE: $20/child ages 5 and up

Clearwater

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens

LOCATION:  Busch Gardens, Tampa

DATES:  Novemer 15, 2024 - January 5, 2025, Gates open at 10am and closing varies depending on day so please check website*

DETAILS:   Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Keep the holiday spirit shining bright from day to night with twinkling lights of every color and dazzling fireworks!

*Christmas Town is included with park admission or any Annual Pass. 

FEE:  pricing varies, please check website 

Tampa

Holiday Tree Lighting & Strolling Market

LOCATION:  Largo Central Park
 

DATE:  December 7, 2024 from 5pm - 9pm

DETAILS:  Stroll through our light display and watch various performers during our annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Stroll event. The tree lighting is at 6pm. Santa will make a visit for free Photos with Santa from 6:30-7:30 pm. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site selling delicious treats and eats.

You also don't want to miss the annual Strolling Market that will be on-site to help finish your holiday shopping. Browse through local artisans, crafters and businesses for this incredible evening.  Dogs are welcome, but please make sure your pets are on a leash.

FEE:  Free to attend event, $10 on-site parking - CREDIT CARD ONLY | Off-site parking located at Largo High School for $5  (Parking lots open at 4:00 pm)

Largo

Shopapalooza Festival

LOCATION:  Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg

DATES:  November 30 & December 1, 2024 from 10am - 5pm 

DETAILS:  Don't miss the biggest Small Business weekend celebration ever! At the annual Shopapalooza festival, over 350 small businesses will set up shop at beautiful Vinoy Park along St. Pete's sparkling bayfront from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 30th and Sunday December 1st. Featuring food trucks, beer and wine, live painting, kids' activities, and of course, Santa! Get your holiday shopping done and support local at this free and family-friendly event. 

FEE: FREE
 

St. Petersburg

Merry Beach Market & Holiday Festival

LOCATION:  Madeira Beach R.O.C. Park, 

DATES:  December 13 from 5pm - 9pm and December 14, 2024 from 2pm - 8pm

DETAILS:  Join us at the annual Merry Beach Market & Holiday Festival featuring over 100 local vendors, live entertainment, food and drinks, a view of the Madeira Beach Boat Parade, visits with Santa and the official lighting of the Madeira Beach Christmas tree! This is an exciting, 2 day family-friendly event that will get you into the holiday spirit. 

FEE:  FREE

Madeira Beach

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