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Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights

Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights

Enjoy a 2-mile drive-thru Holiday Light Spectacular with over 1.5 million lights and 80 themed display areas, as well as Santa's Village festivities on select days and midway rides including a Reindeer Carousel, Santa Train, family rollercoaster, Tornado thrill ride, exhilarating swing ride and a Ferris wheel that offers 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. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) to Dec. 14 and daily from Dec. 18-28.

Event admission is $30 per car (up to 8 seat-belted occupants) and includes parking.

In addition to the carnival, Santa's Village features Santa visits & photos, live entertainment, a holiday market, Historical Village, petting zoo, camel rides, holiday movies & shorts, kids' craft stations, holiday treats, wine & cider and more.

Santa's Carnival dates:
• Nov. 27-30
• Dec. 4-7
• Dec. 11-14
• Dec. 18-28

The Festival of Lights is open nightly Nov. 27 - Dec. 28. On days when Santa's Carnival and Santa's Village are not open, admission is $25 per car.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://tinyurl.com/ywm9f9uc

Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Admission is $30/car. Rides are $5 or 10/$40.
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 28, 2025.

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