There are plenty of fun things to do this weekend, and let’s start with the one you can enjoy from the warmth of the car! It’s a special Ann-Venture at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland. You stay in the car, and enjoy a trip with thousands of lights, with the displays synched to the music on your car radio. Make those reservations!

In Tampa, bundle up for the Winter Village in Cutis Hixon Park. It’s free to walk around, but if you want to go skating or curling there is a charge. Hours are. 4-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday on N Ashley Drive

Another way to enjoy the lights? On Clearwater Beach the Trolley Holiday Lights Tour carries a price tag of $19.99-$29.95, and operates from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and Sunday. Climb on board at the Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center, 610 S Fort Harrison Avenue.

The Trop turns into Enchant Christmas, with tickets going from $35 and up, $20 ages 3-17, $32 seniors/military. Hours for this annual display are 4:30-10:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 4:30-11:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday in Tropicana Field, 1 in St. Petersburg.

if you’re around Largo, the Holiday Lights in the Garden is always a pleasure to stroll through. The 100,000 guests who have already visited are proof! Tickets are $10, with hours running 5:30-9:30 p.m. daily at the Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo.

And remember whatever you’re up to for the holiday to join us for 36 Hours of Commercial Free Christmas Music, brought to you by Achieva, starting Saturday, Christmas Eve. Enjoy!

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