Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights

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Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 6:00 PM
to Sunday, December 28, 2025 - 10:00 PM

Greater Hillsborough County Fair

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11/27/2025 06:00 PM 12/28/2025 10:00 PM America/Anguilla Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights On select Festival of Lights dates, enjoy midway rides for all ages including a whimsical Santa Train and Reindeer Carousel, family rollercoaster, Tornado thrill ride, exhilarating Swing Ride and a Ferris wheel that provides a breathtaking aerial view of the 2-mile-long Holiday Light Spectacular featuring over 1.5 million lights and 80 themed display areas. Rides ($5 each or 10/$40) are open from 6-10 pm Thursdays - Sundays from Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) to Dec. 14 and daily from Dec. 18-28. Festival admission is $30 per car (up to 8 seat-belted occupants) and includes parking. In addition to the carnival, Santa's Village features Santa visits & photos, live entertainment, a holiday m... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/tampa/events/greater-hillsborough-county-fair/santas-carnival-at-tampa-bays-festival-of-lights-566070?ref=uceaddevent Greater Hillsborough County Fair, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover, FL, 33527

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On select Festival of Lights dates, enjoy midway rides for all ages including a whimsical Santa Train and Reindeer Carousel, family rollercoaster, Tornado thrill ride, exhilarating Swing Ride and a Ferris wheel that provides a breathtaking aerial view of the 2-mile-long Holiday Light Spectacular featuring over 1.5 million lights and 80 themed display areas. Rides ($5 each or 10/$40) are open from 6-10 pm Thursdays - Sundays from Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) to Dec. 14 and daily from Dec. 18-28. Festival admission is $30 per car (up to 8 seat-belted occupants) and includes parking. In addition to the carnival, Santa's Village features Santa visits & photos, live entertainment, a holiday market, Historical Village, petting zoo, camel rides, holiday movies & shorts, kids' craft stations, holiday treats, wine & cider and more. Santa's Carnival dates: • Nov. 27-30 • Dec. 4-7 • Dec. 11-14 • Dec. 18-28 The light show is open nightly Nov. 27 - Dec. 28. On days when Santa's Carnival and Santa's Village are not open, admission is $25 per car. For more information, call 866-666-3247.

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