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Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay Festival of Lights

Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay Festival of Lights

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 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. 28 (Thanksgiving Day) to Dec. 15 and daily from Dec. 19-29.

Event admission is $30 per car (up to 8 occupants) and 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.

Family-fun Santa's Village offerings include visits with Santa Claus, a petting zoo & camel rides, Winter Market, holiday movies & shorts, tasty holiday treats, kids' craft stations, Hillsborough Historical Village with firepits for making s'mores, and live entertainment on weekends.

The Festival of Lights is open nightly Nov. 28 - Dec. 29. On days when Santa's Carnival and Santa's Village are not open, admission is $25 per car. See website for the schedule.

More information: 813-737-3247 (festival), 866-666-3247 (carnival) or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/tampa-bay-festival-of-lights/

Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Admission is $30/car. Rides are $5 or 10/$40.
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 29, 2024.

Event Supported By

Hillsborough County Fair
813-737-3247
hillsboroughcountyfair@verizon.net
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
215 Sydney Washer Road
Dover, Florida 33527
813-737-3247