Winter Village Tampa Special Event 17 November - 01 January Celebrate the holiday season in Tampa’s Downtown at Winter Village, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Curtis Hixon Park! Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, sounds
42nd Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll Arts + CultureFeatured EventsSpecial Event 24 November - 23 December The Victorian Christmas Stroll celebrates the warmth and spirit of an old fashioned holiday, while encouraging a sense of community. Complimentary cider and cookies will be served on the veranda December 1 - 23 while holiday music floats through the air. Guests can enjoy live music on weekend evenings from 6 pm - 7:45 pm, and enjoy shopping in a Victorian atmosphere in the Museum Store to find that perfect gift and unique treasure for the season. Henry Plant Museum
The Great Christmas Cookie Bakeoff Musical Stage Production 01 - 17 December Christmas cookies with the ever-popular phenomenon of reality baking competitions. In this musical, eight young cookie chefs have been selected from all over the country to battle it out for first prize at the Cookie Coliseum. Over the course of the competition, feelings of intense rivalry give way to virtues of charity, family, and forgiveness, as the chefs learn what really makes for a winning Christmas recipe. Join us for our Opening Night Champagne Celebration featuring a Champagne Toast, heavy Hors d'oeuvres and sweet treats for an additional $25 per ticket. Stageworks Theatre
Zumba in the Park FitnessFree Events 12 December Join us for Zumba in the Park with Meagan Floco every Tuesday, from 6 – 7PM! This Latin-inspired dance and a cardio workout will be held in Curtis Hixon Park near the fountains. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Downtown Debriefing Series: About the Partnership Partnership Events 13 December We are pleased to announce that our 2023-2024 Downtown Debriefing Breakfast Series continues on Wednesday, December 13th from 8:30-10:00am at Tampa Union Station. This month’s topic focuses on the Tampa Downtown Partnership, as our staff
NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship – OPEN PRACTICES Free EventsSports 13 December Catch the four best NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball teams in the country at open practices as they prepare to compete for a national championship in Tampa Bay! This event is FREE for the public to attend! Official championship merchandise and concessions available during the event. Teams to be determined, please check ncaa.com/volleyball to stay up to date for team announcements and more! Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa 33602
Barre in the Park FitnessFree Events 13 December Join us for Barre in the Park every Wednesday from 6-7pm, instructed by The Bar Method. Founded in 2001, The Bar Method is scientifically proven to be safe and effective by physical therapists and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Downtown Core – Downtown’s Backyard Market Partnership Events 14 December LOCATION: Poe Plaza Downtown’s Backyard Market at Tampa City Center’s Esplanade is a monthly program that will pop up in the Downtown Core neighborhood in Tampa’s Downtown. Discover a hidden oasis of farm-fresh goodness, right Poe Plaza
Pilates in the Park FitnessFree Events 14 December Rev up your weekend with Pilates in the Park every Thursday 6-7pm, hosted by your Downtown Tampa BODYBAR Pilates studio. Just bring your own mat and be ready for a fun and energizing core-focused workout! Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Downtown River Arts – Keys in the Park: A Melodic Duel Free EventsPartnership Events 15 December Keys in the Park is a quarterly program that will take place at the Square in Lykes Gaslight Square Park to service the Downtown River Arts Neighborhood in Tampa’s Downtown. Join us for an unforgettable Lykes Gaslight Square Park
Downtown Tampa Walking Tour Arts + CultureFeatured EventsFitness 16 December Learn about Tampa’s compelling history on this guided trek as you stroll past City Hall, Sacred Heart Church, the Floridan Palace Hotel, and even Tampa’s oldest bar, The Hub!
Central Park – Central Park Eats: A Food Truck Rally Partnership Events 19 December Central Park Eats is a Food Truck Fiesta that will happen monthly to service the Central Park Neighborhood of Tampa’s Downtown by providing an opportunity for the residents to gather and support local 4 wheel Perry Harvey Sr. Park