As Christmas nears, it’s a fun time to see holiday lights with the family. If you’re wanting to see miles of Holiday lights, you may want to try a Drive-Thru holiday light experience around Tampa Bay.
Below you will find our 2021 top picks for Drive-Thru Holiday Lights.
Drive-Thru Lights Around Tampa Bay
1. Tampa Bay Festival Of Lights at Hillsborough County Fair
215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover, FL 33527
Experience the Holidays Like Never Before in a Location Your Family Loves!
Join us for an ALL-NEW holiday light spectacular that will envelop you and your family in an enchanting environment filled with a million lights from the entrance to the exit. Young and old alike will enjoy the nearly 2 MILE drive-thru immersive experience of continuous light features followed by a festive walking visit to Santa’s Village, full of attractions, holiday goodies, and visits with SANTA!
Dates: Now until December 26th, 6-10PM
TAMPA BAY’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & SANTA’S VILLAGE
ALL-NEW PRODUCTION
For the first time, Hillsborough County Fair is producing the event ourselves, ensuring that the Fairgrounds are wholly transformed into a spectacle of holiday cheer. The elaborate, contemporary displays feature LED technology for the brightest festival around! Tune-in to Mix 100.7, Tampa Bay’s Christmas Station and the official radio station of the Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village, to fully immerse yourself in the holiday spirit during your drive-thru of the light displays.
Purchase Tickets Here.
2. Chick-fil-A Waters Ave Lights
6299 W Waters Ave., Tampa
Chick-fil-A Waters Ave adorns their restaurant and drive thru with beautiful holiday lights. Our family loves going there every year. While you’re there, check out the nightly free entertainment and “snow” falls.
Dates: Nov. 15- December 31st from Monday-Saturday in the evening for concerts by local schools. Check out our calendar for Santa events and concert dates at Chick-fil-A Waters Ave
Cost: Free
3. Celebration of Lights in Spring Hill
11919 Alric Pottberg Rd. Shady Hills, Fl 34610
Experience the magic of the holidays and a fun filled evening with a mile long drive-thru the Celebration of Lights in Spring Hill. Only Drive-Thru for 2021.
Dates: 2021
Hours: Friday & Saturday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 a carload (Cash & Credit Cards accepted at gate)
4. Nights of Shimmering Lights
2302 N Dover Rd, Dover, Florida 3352
Open: December 2 – 12 Thursday to Sunday
Open: December 16 – 26 Nightly
Hours: 6:30-9:30 p.m. till 10:30 on Friday and Saturday.
5. Lights of Lake Park
Lake Park Estates, 102nd Ave & 109 Ave N, Seminole, FL 33777
The neighborhoods of Lake Park Estates, Wieker, Lakeside Estates, and Lake Seminole Village, generously decorate their homes and yards with over 3.0 miles of Christmas Lights and Decorations for the public to enjoy.
Donations are accepted at the Suncoast Hospice Cart located along the route, 100% of the money donated goes to support their community activities.
Dates: December 1st through December 31st, 2021, 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Nightly
Cost: Free
6. Masonic Park & Youth Camp Holiday Lights
Friday – Saturday: dark until 10 pm.
• Vendors available.
• Non-perishable food drive – bring your non-perishable food drive donations to the event and all donations will be provided to local food banks. All cash donations will be provided to local charities.