Tampa’s Biggest & Brightest Holiday 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 new 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
Mix 100.7

Kick-Off to Christmas with Mix 100.7

Join Laura Diaz and Brody from Tampa Bay’s Mix 100.7 at Busch Gardens Christmas Town on November 15th from 3:00pm – 7:00pm. Stop by the Cheetah Hunt Plaza during the live broadcast and meet two of Tampa Bay’s favorite DJ’s. Make sure you are there by 5:00pm for a special tree lighting in the Cheetah Hunt Plaza to start the holiday season!

Event Activities

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.
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.
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.

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.

Serengeti Express during Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Holly Jolly™ Express

Coming This December

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.

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan truck

The Coca-Cola Caravan Is Coming to Christmas Town

The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is spreading joy and cheer during the holiday season and will be at Busch Gardens Christmas Town on December 7 from 2:00pm - 7:00pm.

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