#1 ENJOY THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Pinellas County is a winter wonderland with dazzling displays that captivate visitors and locals alike. From enchanting neighborhood setups to grand-scale productions, there’s magic around every corner. Grab some cocoa, gather your loved ones & embark on a festive tour of our best local holiday light display this holiday weekend.
- Click here for more information on the Oakdale Christmas Display in St. Pete.
- Click here for more information on the lights in downtown St. Petersburg
- Click here for more information on the Florida Botanical Lights in the Garden.
- Click here for more information on Busch Gardens Christmas Town.
- Click here for more information on Aqua Lantern at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
#2 See NUTCRACKER!
Enjoy the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! this holiday weekend at The Mahaffey Theater. America’s favorite Christmas tradition is presented by an international all-star cast and blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages.
Get tickets at https://nutcracker.com/buy-tickets/st-petersburg-fl/.
#3 Reliaquest Bowl Beach Day
Join the teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders this Sunday, December 29th 11am-4pm as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach next to Pier 60. This fun day includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests. Free admission.
After Clearwater Beach Day, stick around for the amazing Sunsets at Pier60 festival featuring artisans, music & more while you watch a beautiful sunset on the Gulf!
Learn more at https://www.reliaquestbowl.com/events.
#4 Birds of America at MFA
Birds of America is now open at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg!. Produced by National Museums Scotland, this exhibition celebrates the extraordinary legacy of John James Audubon (1785-1851). The exhibit tells the story of this iconic artist, naturalist, and ornithologist, as well as the evolution of one of the world’s rarest, largest, and possibly most coveted books, The Birds of America. Included with admission.
Learn more in our October issue or online at paradisenewsfl.com/birds-of-america/.
#5 SPMOH Boat Tour
The St. Petersburg Museum of History has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join SPMOH this December 28th, for their 2-hour monthly tour that highlights the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Pete’s downtown shoreline & culture over time.
Learn more at https://spmoh.com/event/historic-boat-tour-21/