The Victorian Christmas Stroll celebrates the warmth and spirit of an old fashioned holiday, while encouraging a sense of community. Children and families will delight in activities ranging from paper crafts to a puppet show.

Schedule of events

11 am – 12 pm: Face painting on the veranda
11 am – 1 pm: The Paper Seahorse paper crafting on the veranda
1:15 – 1:45 pm: Victorians Undressed live theater in the Grand Salon
2 – 2:30 pm: Upstairs/Downstairs live theater in the Music Room – Pauline Smith, Tampa Bay Hotel telegraph operator
2:30 – 3 pm: Story time with Gloria Berkowitz “The Legend of the Teddy Bear” by Frank and other holiday favorites in the historic Writing & Reading Room
3 – 4 pm: Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents “The Elves and the Shoemaker” in the Music Room followed by puppet making
4 – 7 pm: Classic Reflections Carriage Rides through Plant Park (additional fee $7 per person)

All day –  Veranda photo opportunity with rickshaw cutout
Lincoln Logs
Dress like a Victorian youth on veranda