Dec 19, 2025
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Dec. 19-21), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.Looking for more fun? Click here.Things to do this Friday (12/19)Gasparilla BowlWhen: 2:30 p.m.Whe re: 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., TampaCost: Tickets start at $63Info: Go watch the Memphis Tigers play against the NC State Wolfpack at Raymond James Stadium.Machine Gun Kelly concertWhen: 8 p.m.Where: 401 Channelside Drive, TampaCost: Tickets start at $40Info: Go see the artist perform on his "MGK: Lost Americana Tour" featuring Julia Wolf.John Pardi concertWhen: 8 p.m.Where: 5223 N. Orient Road, TampaCost: Tickets start at $140Info: Go see country music singer perform at "John Pardi: The Christmas Show" at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center.Merry Bright Movie NightWhen: 7 p.m.Where: 11109 N. 30th St., TampaCost: FREE admissionInfo: Go to Yuengling Draft Haus Kitchen for a festive outdoor showing of the movie "Elf."Things to do this Saturday (12/20)Holiday Lighted Boat Parade at the Tampa RiverwalkWhen: 6:15 p.m.Where: Riverwalk, Tampa 33602Cost: FREE to watch, register a boat for $95Info: Go watch Tampas largest lighted boat parade with Tampa 28 Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips as a Grand Marshal.Tampa Bay Lightning gameWhen: 7 p.m.Where: 401 Channelside Drive, TampaCost: Tickets start at $50Info: Go cheer on the Bolts as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena.Treasure Island Boat ParadeWhen: 5:45 p.m.Where: Click here to see parade mapCost: FREE to watchInfo: Watch a boat parade that starts by Publix in Paradise Island, then travels under the causeway bridge to Isle of Palms, Isle of Capri and ends at Johns PassWalking Tour: Central AvenueWhen: 10 a.m.Where: 1213 N. Central Ave., TampaCost: $25Info: Take a walking tour through the historic Tempo District while uncovering stories of music, culture and community.Things to do this Sunday (12/21)Chicken Yoga with Yoga Loft TampaWhen: 11 a.m.Where: 1412 E. 7th Ave., TampaCost: $15Info: Take a flow yoga class with real-life chickens roaming around at the Hotel Haya.Tampa Art Experience: Holiday Lights DowntownWhen: 6 p.m.Where: 810 E. Skagway Ave., TampaCost: $34Info: Go paint and sip at the New World Tampa and paint an art piece inspired by holiday lights downtown.Multiday eventsWinter VillageWhen: Friday, Saturday and SundayWhere: 600 N. Ashley Drive, TampaCost: FREEInfo: Go celebrate the holiday season at Winter Village, put on by the Tampa Bay Lightning, and go ice skating, watch a show, and play winter-themed games.Christmas Lane at the Strawberry FestivalWhen: Friday, Saturday and SundayWhere: 2508 West Oak Ave., Plant CityCost: Tickets are $12 for those 13 and older; $10 for ages 4 to 12; 3 under are freeInfo: Go to Christmas Lane and see over 1.5 million lights and watch some live entertainment from local performers.Hillsborough County Fairgrounds Festival of LightsWhen: Friday, Saturday and SundayWhere: 215 Sydney Washer Rd., DoverCost: Pay per carloadInfo: Go drive through a nearly two-mile immersive light show followed by a walking visit to Santa's village.Christmas in the WildWhen: Friday and SaturdayWhere: 1101 W. Sligh Ave., TampaCost: $30Info: Go to ZooTampa and see one of Tampa Bay's biggest light displays, try some holiday treats and check out the wildlife.If you have any upcoming weekend events, send them to [email protected] for consideration. ...read more read less
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