Ep 132 | Weekly Round-Up | December 13

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📰 Protesters gather outside Florida agency to fight oil drilling near Apalachicola River
📰 New Movie Theater Opens at Tampa’s University Mall with 10 Screens, Made-to-Order Food
📰 Hillsborough County Democrat State Rep. Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
📰 New bikeways to connect Seminole Heights to the Tampa Riverwalk
📰 Florida panthers are dying at a near-record rate this year

13th Annual Onbikes Winter Wonder Ride

2:00 PM - 10:30 PM 12/14

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

Cost: $50

Get ready to pedal your way into the holiday spirit with Onbikes’ 13th Annual Winter Wonder Ride! This festive bike ride takes you on a scenic tour of Tampa, starting at the iconic Curtis Hixon Park and cruising through the historic University of Tampa campus, along Bayshore Boulevard, and by the beautiful Hillsborough River. After you’ve worked up an appetite for fun, keep the celebration going at the Aprés-Ski After Party back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, complete with live music, good vibes, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Run Tampa Tinsel Run

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 12/14

Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Cost: 5K - $35, 1 Mile Fun Run - $30

Start the holiday season with this gnome-themed holiday event. Choose the 5k or 1 mile fun run. Gnome finisher medals (tree ornaments) to all finishers. Strollers, families, walkers, and dogs welcome. Gnome awards for 1st through 4th in five year age categories.

6th Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar In Ybor City

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 12/15

Centennial Park, 1800 E 8th Ave, Ybor City, FL 33605

Cost: Free

Get ready for an unforgettable day of festive joy, filled with the spirit of the holiday season! Enjoy live music, holiday shopping, local food trucks, and festive performances. Visit Santa’s Village for free photos, face painting, and arts and crafts. Free seating provided for a magical day at Centennial Park!

Winter Village

12/13 - 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 12/13 - 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 12/13 - 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

12/13 - 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!