Ep 131 | Weekly Round-Up | December 6

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📰 Changes to state parks would be off-limits under a proposed bill
📰 The old IMAX theater will become the 2nd largest in US digital dome theater and planetarium.
📰 Trump's pick to lead the DEA withdraws from consideration
📰 TECO rate increase approved
📰 Tampa to host first-ever dog-friendly Margaritaville cruise in 2025

Winter Village

12/6 - 1/5

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602

Cost: Free

From various family-friendly activities to uniquely crafted food and beverages, an open-air ice-skating rink, and market-style shops offering a mix of local, imported, and artisan goods there truly is something for everyone. Hop aboard the Winter Village Express, a themed excursion through Tampa's Downtown on the historic streetcar, which allows patrons to enjoy treats, music, and activities along their ride.

Victorian Christmas Stroll

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 12/6 - 12/31

Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

Cost: $18

A holiday tradition four decades in the making, Tampa Bay's Victorian Christmas Stroll offers a unique glimpse into the past and all the Christmas season has to offer. Visitor-favorite decorations, as well as new ones, are on display and sure to dazzle. Savor complimentary cider and cookies as you enjoy the festivities, and don't miss the live music on weekends from 6 pm - 7:45 pm!

Tampa Bay's Festival Of Lights And Santa's Village

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 12/6 - 12/29

Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover, FL 33527

Cost: $30/car $5/ride 10 rides for $40

Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village transforms the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds into a dazzling winter wonderland! Enjoy midway rides including a Reindeer Carousel, Santa Train, family rollercoaster, Italian Swing and a Ferris wheel overlooking the 2-mile-long Holiday Light Spectacular. Festival admission includes parking, the drive-thru light show and various family activities. This year’s 2-mile drive-thru experience has expanded to include the brand-new “Santa’s Winter Woodlands.”

Holiday Spectacular

12/6 - 1/2

Riverwalk, 333 S Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602

Cost: Free

The Holiday Spectacular at the Tampa Riverwalk is back! Enjoy festive cheer along the Riverwalk and through downtown Tampa as the city lights up for the holidays. Be dazzled by vibrant floating light displays, along with a magnificent 30-foot LED Christmas tree that dances along to holiday music in front of Sail Plaza. Join us for a celebration that captures the magic of the season!