Festivals, markets, light shows and parades across Tampa, St. Pete, Pinellas and Hillsborough, updated as dates are confirmed.
By Joseph Jackson | TAMPA BAY (Nov. 6, 2026)
The short version
Big weekends: Nov. 13–15 (Booker Creek, Fin Fest, Run Fest), Nov. 28–29 (Small Business Saturday, Shopapalooza) and Dec. 12 (boat parades in St. Pete, Clearwater and Madeira Beach).
Two outdoor ice rinks open Nov. 20: Winter Wonder in St. Pete and Winter Village in Tampa.
Dates come from organizers and city calendars. Always check the event's site before you go.
Here's what's happening across Tampa Bay through the end of 2026. Each listing links to the organizer or the source we used. We'll add events and update dates as they're confirmed. Browse by area: Tampa · St. Pete · Pinellas · Hillsborough.
November
This weekend, Nov. 6–8
Tampa Greek Festival, Tampa · Fri.–Sat., Nov. 6–7 (That's So Tampa)
SAVOR St. Pete Food + Wine Festival, Vinoy Park, St. Pete · Sat.–Sun., Nov. 7–8, 21+, tickets $135–$165 (Visit St. Pete/Clearwater)
Ghana Day in Tampa Bay, Rowlett Park, Tampa · Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., free (City of Tampa)
Bolt Run, Benchmark International Arena/Bayshore, Tampa · Sat., Nov. 7, 7:30–10 a.m. (City of Tampa)
Christmas Under the Oaks Holiday Market, St. Petersburg College Clearwater campus · Sun., Nov. 8 (Tampa Magazine)
All week
SHINE Mural Festival, around St. Pete · Nov. 7–16 per Visit St. Pete/Clearwater (the St. Pete Arts Alliance lists Nov. 8–17), free (Visit St. Pete/Clearwater)
Ybor City Saturday Market, Centennial Park, Tampa · every Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (City of Tampa)
Nov. 12–15
Booker Creek Arts Festival, EDGE District, St. Pete · Thu.–Sun., free. Our full guide
Fin Fest, Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier · Fri.–Sun., Nov. 13–15; Fri.–Sat. tickets from $19, Sunday family day free (Visit St. Pete/Clearwater)
St. Pete Run Fest, downtown St. Pete · Nov. 13–15: half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids runs and a dog walk (Running.Life)
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, Tampa · select nights starting Nov. 13 (Haven Magazines)
Nov. 19–22
Hyde Park Tree Lighting, Hyde Park Village, Tampa · Thu., Nov. 19, 5:30–8:30 p.m. (City of Tampa)
Winter Wonder opens, Williams Park, St. Pete · Fri., Nov. 20, through Jan. 3; free entry, skating $18. Our full guide
Winter Village opens, Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa · Nov. 20 through Jan. 3; skating $17, $15 kids under 12 (Winter Village)
Enchant Christmas, Tropicana Field, St. Pete · Nov. 20 through Dec. 27, tickets required (Tampa Bay Date Night Guide)
St. Pete Country Fest, Vinoy Park · Nov. 20–22, tickets required (Songkick)
Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26–29
Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble, Channelside/Bayshore, Tampa · Thu., Nov. 26, 7–10 a.m. (City of Tampa)
Holiday Lights in the Gardens, Florida Botanical Gardens, Largo · nightly 5:30–9:30 p.m., Nov. 27 through Jan. 3; suggested $10 donation, 12 and under free (Visit St. Pete/Clearwater)
Small Business Saturday · Sat., Nov. 28. Where to shop small in Tampa Bay
Shopapalooza, Vinoy Park, St. Pete · Sat.–Sun., Nov. 28–29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., free. Our full guide
Winter Village Shop Small Weekend, Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa · Nov. 28–29, 1–4 p.m. (Winter Village)
St. Pete Santa Parade and Tree Lighting, downtown waterfront · expected Sat., Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. The city hasn't posted its 2026 holiday schedule yet; the parade is traditionally the Saturday after Thanksgiving (City of St. Petersburg, 2025 schedule)
December
Winter Wonder Wharf, Sparkman Wharf, Tampa · Fri., Dec. 4, 5–9 p.m., free: snowfall, Santa's sleigh, Nutcracker performances (Sparkman Wharf)
Tampa's Santa Fest and Tree Lighting, Curtis Hixon Park · Sat., Dec. 5: parade 1 p.m., festival 1–5 p.m., tree lighting 6 p.m., free (Winter Village)
St. Pete Lighted Christmas Boat Parade, from St. Pete Municipal Marina · Sat., Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.; watch from the Pier, Vinoy yacht basin, North Shore Park or Flora Wylie Park (Visit St. Pete/Clearwater)
Clearwater Yacht Club Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, Clearwater · Sat., Dec. 12, 6 p.m.; route passes Coachman Park (Clearwater Yacht Club)
Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Boat Parade, R.O.C. Park to John's Pass · Sat., Dec. 12, 6:15–9 p.m., free (Visit St. Pete/Clearwater)
onbikes Winter Wonder Ride, Ford Thunder Alley at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa · Sat., Dec. 19, 7–11 a.m.; 4.5-mile ride and 5K along Bayshore (onbikes)
Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, Hillsborough River · Sat., Dec. 19, 6:15 p.m. (Winter Village)
From the Publisher
Disclosure: FMNN founder Joseph Jackson owns Eat This Dessert First. These are his shop's events, listed here separately from our news coverage.
FallFest at Grand Central Brewhouse, 2340 Central Ave., St. Pete · Sat., Nov. 14, 1–4 p.m., free. Eat This Dessert First pop-up with apple spice and pumpkin doughnuts and pumpkin affogatos.
AEW Full Gear watch party, Eat This Dessert First, 2533 Central Ave., St. Pete · Sat., Nov. 14, 7 p.m., free.
Eat This Dessert First at Winter Wonder, makers market, Williams Park, St. Pete · Nov. 20–29, 2–10 p.m. daily, closed Thanksgiving.
Small Business Saturday at Eat This Dessert First, 2533 Central Ave., St. Pete · Sat., Nov. 28, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
AEW Worlds End watch party, Eat This Dessert First, 2533 Central Ave., St. Pete · Sat., Dec. 19, 7 p.m., free.
Details: Eat This Dessert First events.
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