Santa’s Carnival at Tampa Bay Festival of Lights

Enjoy a 2-mile drive-thru Holiday Light Spectacular with over 1.5 million lights and 80 themed display areas, as well as Santa’s Village festivities on select days and midway rides including a Reindeer Carousel, Santa Train, family rollercoaster, spinning Tornado thrill ride, exhilarating swing ride and a Ferris wheel that offers a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the dazzling light show.

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.

Event 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 Festival of Lights 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 complete festival details, visit https://tinyurl.com/2d9jo3yz.

Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights is presented by the Hillsborough County Fair.