How did rural Americans celebrate Christmas before malls, e-cards and twinkly electric lights? Experience a 19th century Florida Christmas in the Country at Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton, Jr. Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Cracker Country is a living history museum that represents aspects of home life, commerce and transportation as it […]
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Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will happen the Saturday before Christmas along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. The parade begins at the southern tip of Davis Islands, travels through the Convention Center basin and up to the Heights where the boats will turn around and head to Sparkman Wharf where judging will occur and the parade will […]
Friends of the Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular
Friends of the Riverwalk invites you to enjoy our Holiday Spectacular presented by Mosaic. Enjoy the festive holiday lights along the Riverwalk and in the river as you stroll along the Riverwalk. This year’s event will take place in downtown Tampa along the Riverwalk from November 2023 through January 2024.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, CHRISTMAS! Holiday Movie Tap-Dance Spectacular
To ring in the start of the holidays, on December 11 at 6 pm, under the direction of owner Ashlyn Bolton, a cast of 23 will join her on stage to showcase favorite holiday movies through tap dance in the return of LIGHTS, CAMERA, CHRISTMAS! at Hillsborough High School Theater. With ages ranging from seven […]
Christmas in the Country
Date: December 10, 2022 Time: 10am-4pm Bring the family for a great day experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of an old fashion country Christmas. Learn how the holiday traditions of the 19th century differ from those of the 21st through hands-on historical interpretations, traditional decorations and more! Adults 12 and up: $12; Seniors: $10; Students ages […]
Powerstories presents annual Holiday Musical RAISING TWELVE ON A NICKEL AND A PRAYER
On December 1 – 18, Powerstories Theatre is excited to bring back to stage its original holiday musical, written by Fran Powers, with music/lyrics by Terez Hartmann. This year guests can enjoy the live musical worldwide on December 10 and 17 via two special live-stream events. A seasonal tradition, Raising Twelve on a Nickel and […]
Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer Musical
A family-friendly true story written by Powerstories founder Fran Powers with music by Terez Hartmann, Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer is an original musical spanning three Christmas seasons, beginning in 1950 and closing in 1966. It follows the love story, adventures, and trials and tribulations of Betty, who dreams of having 12 […]
Christmas in the Country at Cracker Country
How did rural Americans celebrate Christmas before malls, e-cards and twinkly electric lights? Experience a 19th century Florida Christmas in the Country at Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton, Jr. Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Christmas in the Country will take place Saturday, December 11, 2020 from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cracker Country is […]
PAVA’s Cool Art Shop Presents their Artisan Holiday Ornament Tree and Gifts with an Open House Reception
Exhibition Dates: October 6th – December 23rd Opening Reception: Friday, October 15th, 2021, 6:00 – 8:00 pm PAVA (Professional Association of Visual Artists) is welcoming the upcoming holiday season with their annual Holiday Ornament Tree featuring handcrafted artisan ornaments, holiday décor, small gift items, and holiday greeting cards, by various PAVA fine art and fine […]