Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay Festival of Lights

Start: Thursday, December 12, 2024 6:00PM
End: Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:00PM

On select nights from Thanksgiving Day - Dec. 29, enjoy Santa's Village festivities and midway rides including a Reindeer Carousel, Santa Train, family rollercoaster, spinning Tornado thrill ride, exhilarating swing ride and a Ferris wheel that offers a breathtaking aerial view of the dazzling light show.

Rides ($5 each or 10/$40) are open from 6-10 pm Thursdays - Sundays from Nov. 28 - Dec. 15 and daily from Dec. 19-29. 

Upcoming Santa's Carnival dates

• Dec. 12-15
• Dec. 19-29

Festival admission ($30/car up to 8 occupants) 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.

Santa's Village features visits with Santa, a petting zoo & camel rides, Winter Market, holiday movies & shorts, kids' craft stations, tasty holiday treats, firepits for making s'mores and live entertainment on weekends.

The Festival of Lights is open nightly Nov. 28 - Dec. 29. On days when only the light show is open, admission is $25/car. See website for the schedule.

More information: Santa's Carnival, 866-666-3247 (carnival) or 813-737-3247 (festival)