Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay Festival of Lights
Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 6:00 PM
to Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 10:00 PM
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM See all dates and Times
Nov. 28 - Dec. 29: Enjoy 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 offering a breathtaking aerial view of the dazzling light show.
Rides ($5 each or 10/$40) are open from 6-10 pm Thursdays - Sundays from Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day) to Dec. 15 and daily from Dec. 19-29.
Santa's Carnival dates:
- Nov. 28 - Dec. 1
- Dec. 5-8
- Dec. 12-15
- Dec. 19-29
Festival admission ($30/car up to 8 occupants) includes parking, Santa’s Village and the Holiday Light Spectacular featuring 80 themed display areas with more than 250 larger-than-life pieces and a drive-thru animated light tunnel.
Santa's Village features visits with Santa, a petting zoo & camel rides, Winter Market, holiday movies & shorts, kids' craft stations, tasty holiday treats, firepits for making s'mores and live entertainment on weekends.
The Festival of Lights is open nightly Nov. 28 - Dec. 29. On days when only the light show is open, admission is $25/car. See website for the schedule.
More information: Santa's Carnival, 866-666-3247 (carnival) or 813-737-3247 (festival)
