Tampa’s Biggest & Brightest Christmas Event

The holidays shine brightest at Busch Gardens Christmas Town! Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Indulge in holiday-inspired culinary delights and meet festive characters like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends. All under the nearly 70 miles of dazzling lights throughout the entire park. Experience Tampa Bay’s longest running holiday celebration, only at Busch Gardens Christmas Town.

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Included with Park Admission

  1. Event Type
    Holiday Festival
  2. Event Date
    Nov. 15 - Jan. 5, 2025
  3. Event Hours
    Park Open to Park Close
  4. Event Price
    Included with Park Admission
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas on Ice
Child meeting Santa at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town Train
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town Light Up Dragon

Event Activities

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NEW! 12 Days of Christmas

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Coca Cola Cabin at Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Holiday Dining & Shopping

Indulge in culinary delights featuring savory treats, festive sweets, and holiday beverages at select locations throughout the park before finishing your Christmas shopping with the perfect gift from one of our various storefronts.

The Christmas Town Welcome Center and cabins open at 4:00pm.

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Christmas on Ice at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town

Festive Shows & Entertainment

Busch Gardens beams with twinkling lights and yuletide shows during Christmas Town! Be captivated by world-class ice skaters, festive fireworks on select nights, and even your favorite Sesame Street® characters with special Christmas entertainment.
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Family meeting Santa at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town

Santa's North Pole Experience

Join our jolly elves as they guide guests to see Santa in his workshop as he prepares for the holiday season. Great for Christmas photo opportunities, this fun and festive activity is perfect for making memories with your family and friends. Priority access is also available.

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Meet Rudolph at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town

Rudolph's Winter Wonderland

Don't miss this photo opportunity and meet with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends at Rudolph's Winter Wonderland. Stroll past life-size story book vignettes featuring the classic tale, and meet beloved characters including Rudolph and Bumble. Priority access is also available.

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Serengeti Express during Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Holly Jolly™ Express

Returning December 14

All aboard for Christmas Cheer! This locomotive is on track to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with favorite songs of the season and wild views of Busch Gardens' 65-acre veldt, home to giraffes, rhinos, zebras and more.

Christmas Town Samplers at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Christmas Town Food & Beverage Sampler

Indulge in holiday festive sweets and savory treats including holiday beverages at select locations throughout the park. Purchase your food & beverage sampler lanyard at the Christmas Town Welcome Center or purchase now.
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