JINGLE BELL RUN - Just weeks away from Christmas, and we still have plenty to keep you in the holiday mood, starting with the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run back live Saturday, December 11 at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in the United States, and I have just one of the over 100 forms of arthritis called lupus. So when you walk for all of us dealing with any form on arthritis, you’re getting millions of thanks you! We love it when you dress up, too! I spoke with adult honoree Sherry Duquet on her personal journey, and you can watch that right here, Please register now to let us know you’ll be joining us, and thank you!
PIRATE WATER TAXI - The Pirate Water Taxi River of Lights Holiday Cruises are still taking place along the Hillsborough River on select dates, complete with “pirate snow”. For dates and costs for the 45-minute cruise click here and enjoy the holiday lights from a new perspective in Tampa.
WINTER BEACH AT THE ST PETE PIER - Here’s a wonderful way to treat your holiday guests to a view of downtown St Pete from The Pier. The very first Winter Beach has a waterfront, 4000-square foot ice skating rink made from real ice, you can finish off the gift list with plenty of shopping, nibbles along the way and more special events that you can keep up with here.
THE NUTCRACKET AT THE STRAZ: The Next Generation Ballet returns with their performances of the “Nutcracker” Dec. 17 through Dec. 19 in Morsani Hall, featuring dancers. from the American Ballet Theatre, Skylar Brandt and Herman Cornejo. For tickets and more information, please click here.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS STROLL: The must-see at the University of Tampa, making 40 years of Victorian splendor at the Henry B Plant Museum in Plant Hall. But the tickets do sell out fast, so buy those in advance between Nov. 20 through Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 through Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, aside from holidays.
ENCHANT CHRISTMAS AT TROPICANA FIELD: Christmas has taken over Tropicana Field in St Petersburg complete with thousands of Christmas lights, a beautifully illuminated tree and Maze Story The Mischievous Elf. That’s not all, so please take a look here and take the family.
CUT YOUR OWN TREE - If you’d like to chop down your own fresh tree they’re free at Lake Wales Ridge State Park. You will have to pay $10 for a permit on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday at the Forestry office, and it’s handsaws only, so get ready for a workout. This is the way the park keeps the sand pines in check, and you get that wonderful smell of fresh pine.
PHOTO WITH SANTA - WITH A TWIST: Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa at Brandon Town Center from 4pm-8pm on November 29, December 6, 13, or 20. Please make sure your pet is on a leash or in their cage. You’ll find Santa Santa in center court near the Carousel. Please enter through the main entrance. that’s between Red Robin and Panera Bread.
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