#1 SEVEN Holiday Lighted Boat Parades Light Up Tampa Bay!
South Pasadena Lighted Boat Parade- December 8 INFO
BCYC Christmas Boat Parade- December 9 INFO
Pass-a-Grille Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 9 INFO
Downtown St. Pete Christmas Lighted Boat Parade- December 9 INFO
Clearwater Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade- December 9 INFO
Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Boat Parade- December 9 INFO
Redington Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 10 INFO
#2 Jingle Bell Run
The 41st Annual Jingle Bell Run is set for this Friday, December 8th. This year’s Jingle Bell Run will feature a 5k lighted path, live bands along the course, a glow zone, snow, glow necklaces and thousands of merry runners, joggers, walkers and four-legged trotters! The run supports Boley Centers’ housing and services for vulnerable adults, Veterans, youth & families in our community. $40.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE.
#3 Merry Beach Market
The Merry Beach Market Holiday Festival returns to ROC Park in Madeira Beach this Saturday, December 9th 2-8pm. 150+ local vendors, live entertainment, food & beverage stands will be in place to help fuel the festive atmosphere at this family friendly event.The Merry Beach Market also has an ideal vantage point for viewing the start of the 57th annual Madeira Beach Lighted Boat Parade, watch the official lighting of the Madeira Beach Christmas Tree, family holiday photo opportunities with Santa and SNOW for the kids to play in! Free.
#4 St. Petersburg’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk
Find the perfect locally crafted holiday gift this Saturday at St. Petersburg’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Explore St. Pete’s thriving arts districts every second Saturday of the month as galleries & studios stay open late (5-9pm) for St. Pete’s Second Saturday Art Walk. Learn how you can catch their Trolley at stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk/.
#5 Florida Botanical Garden Gift & Plant Sale
Shop small this holiday season at the Florida Botanical Gardens annual Gift & Plant Sale this Saturday & Sunday, December 9-10th. A wide variety of vendors will be set up with plants and unique items for gift-giving. Enter their auction for your chance to win a special plant or item! Stay late for Holiday LIghts in the Garden 5-9pm nightly ‘til Dec 31st!