TAMPA – When you visit the historic Tampa Theatre, you’re not just coming for a movie – you’re coming for an experience.
One of the brightest and most beloved of those experiences is the tradition of sharing favorite holiday films on the big screen with family and friends and singing along to holiday carols with the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ before the show.
Here are some upcoming screenings
- ”Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) at 3 p.m. Nov. 24
- ”White Christmas” (1954) at 3 p.m. Dec. 1 (sing-along)
- ”Elf” (2003) at 3 p.m. Dec. 8
- ”It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) at 7 p.m. Dec. 19, 20, 22 and 23, and 3 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23.
- ”Home Alone” (1990) at 3 p.m. Dec. 29
- ”Frozen” (2013) at 3 p.m. Jan. 5 (sing-along)
Get tickets at the historic Franklin Street Box Office or online at www.TampaTheatre.org.
The Holiday Classics series is presented by Bank of America, with promotional support from WEDU PBS. Additional support is provided by Moorelaughs, Bolin Law Group & Bolin Philanthropic Trust, and Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation.
Nov. 13
Betmar Bandstand
Betmar Bandstand resumes its Wednesday evening entertainment in Clubhouse 2 at Betmar. Jam Bandits will perform during the opening event. Admission is free. Free popcorn is available.
6 p.m.; 37137 Lakewood Drive Zephyrhills
Steinway Piano Series
New Tampa Arts Center’s new Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand will be featured in a performance by the Nikolov-West Duo featuring Viktor Nikolov and Jane West. With over 30 years of combined experience, they proudly bring music to the beautiful Tampa Bay area communities. General admission tickets for Steinway Piano Series event costs $20. Buy them at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
7:30 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Nov. 15
Movie Night
Harvester Community Church screens “Big George Foreman” during a free community movie night. A children’s movie will be shown for younger kids. Popcorn and fellowship are available.
6:30 p.m.; 2432 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Theater Production
Live Oak Theatre presents its latest production, “Beauty at the Beast,” at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts. Future performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Nov. 15-17 and 22-24. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. Buy them at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
7:30 p.m.; 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Nov. 16
Fall Festival
Christ Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosts a fall festival with a large yard sale, vendors, mini plant swap, bake sale, chili and hot dog sales, and boutique items. Funds support local charities as well as nonprofits across the country and world.
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 19501 Holly Lane, Lutz
Park Event
Be Seen Be Heard hosts Saturday @ Zephyr Park with artisans, food trucks and vendors at Zephyr Park. beseenbeheard.us/events/
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills
Train Show/Sale
Regal Railways presents a Model Train Show/Sale with more than 60 tables of vendors selling various trains and toys at Elks Lodge. There will be a running train layout and a train to be an engineer. Admission costs $6 for adults or free for children 12 and younger. Credit cards are accepted to get into the show. Prepay at www.regalrailways.com.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7201 Congress St., New Port Richey
Art Workshop
Susan Huskey conducts a workshop with the theme, “Painting Outside the Lines with Watercolor,” at the West Pasco Art Guild. Members pay $40. Others pay $50. Register in advance at or visit westpascoartguild.org.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey
Pasco Flea Fest
The Pasco Flea Fest: Fall Edition features vendors, a flea market, food vendors, a swap meet and live entertainment at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.. Tents, tables, tarps and tailgates cost $30 for a 10-by-10-foot space. Call Community Market & Events at 727-365-6411 or email FleaFest@CommunityMarkets for vendor and swap information.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Open House
Christian Social Services holds its annual Holiday Open House with treats, raffles, sales and a first look at its Christmas inventory. Purchase supports the ministries which help to meet the needs in the community.
10 a.m.-4 p.m..; 5514 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Fall into Art
The free festival features original, handmade art and crafts at San Antonio Pottery. Expect pottery, jewelry, turned wood, paintings and photography from Florida, Utah and North Carolina artists. A special exhibition and sale showcases the work of the students of San Antonio Pottery. The Chipco Creek String Band & Tasty Treats will perform music. Try your hand at the potter’s wheel. Have fun while donations support artists impacted by the recent hurricanes. $10 for 10 minutes with hands on clay. Visit potteryflorida.com or call 352-588-4228 for details.
2-6 p.m.; 11903 Curley St., San Antonio
Nov. 17
Catholic-Jewish Studies
Saint Leo University’s Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies hosts its Eternal Light Award Dinner: An Evening of Dialogue at Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Joseph Sievers, professor emeritus of Jewish history and literature of the Hellenistic period at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, will receive the Eternal Light Award. Registration is required by Nov. 1. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at https://your.saintleo.edu/ccjs/elad. Contact Laurie Gens at or (352) 588-7711 for details.
6-9 p.m.; 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa
Nov. 19
Book Sale
The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library holds a Christmas Book Sale, while supplies last, during library hours in the bookstore. Fiction, nonfiction and children’s Christmas books, all reasonably priced.
10 a.m.-8 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Five-Dollar Flicks
New Tampa Arts Center screens “Fences,” the film adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning play starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson. Catch a movie on the big screen for $5 a ticket. Buy tickets at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
7:30 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Nov. 21
Garden Club
The Zephyrhills Garden Gate Garden Club meets at the First Presbyterian Church. The topic is “Cooking with Herbs.” Light refreshments will be served. Call 813-310-9165 for details.
9:15 a.m.; 5510 19th St., Zephyrhills
Nov. 22
Art Workshop
Pamela Varricchio conducts a workshop with the theme, “Beginner Oil (Water Soluble) Painting,” at West Pasco Art Guild. Members pay $40. Others pay $50. Register in advance at or visit westpascoartguild.org.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey
Theater Production
Live Oak Theatre presents its latest production, “Beauty at the Beast,” at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts. Future performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Nov. 22-24. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. Buy them at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
7:30 p.m.; 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Nov. 23
Comedy Show
Max Amini performs stand-up comedy at Tampa Theatre. Amini burst into comedy in Los Angeles in 2002. This show, which features mature themes and adult language, is intended for ages 13 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets range from $45 to $110 plus taxes and fees (VIP tickets for front four rows cost $125). Buy them at tampatheatre.org.
7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Nov. 30
Indoor holiday fair
A Lutz Indoor Holiday Craft Fair includes unique handmade crafts made by local artisans. Visit the Facebook page for details.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2155 Northpointe Pkwy., Lutz
Dec. 7
Holiday Arts & Crafts
Koren’s Quarters Arts & Crafts Show includes vendors, food trucks, holiday shops, Christmas music and pony rides. Admission and parking are free. Vendor spots cost $50. Visit Koren’s Quarters Show Facility on Facebook for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 1120 Swilley Road, Plant City
Arts & Crafts
Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club presents its 45th annual Arts & Crafts Show at Keystone Prep Academy. The show features over 175 vendors and food booths with artwork, handcrafts, jewelry, festive holiday and artisanal items plus lots for children.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 18105 Gunn Hwy., Odessa
Dec. 8
Arts & Crafts
Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club presents its 45th annual Arts & Crafts Show at Keystone Prep Academy. The show features over 175 vendors and food booths with artwork, handcrafts, jewelry, festive holiday and artisanal items plus lots for children.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 18105 Gunn Hwy., Odessa
Dec. 21-23
Talk to Santa
The East Pasco Amateur Radio Society lets children talk to Santa via ham radio during the Church Street Christmas Walk in Dade City. The free event is open to the public. Kids will receive a card from Santa and a candy cane after they make contact with the North Pole. Call Chris at 224-221-5064 or visit eparsonline.org for details.
7-9 p.m.; 37744 Church Ave., Dade City
Jan 25, 2025
Ham Radio
The East Pasco Amateur Radio Society hosts its Winter Field Day event at the San Antonio Train Depot Museum. Local amateur radio operators will be on the air for 24 hours straight. This is a practice for emergency radio communications. The free event is open to the public. Call Chris at 224-221-5064 or visit eparsonline.org for details.
Noon; 32627 Railroad Ave., San Antonio
Jan. 31, 2025
Comedy Show
Comedian Becky Robinson brings her Members Only Club Tour to the Tampa Theatre. You may know her as the Entitled Housewife, the outspoken viral golf character Becky, or from her time as a regular on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon.” Tickets cost $39.50-$59.50 plus taxes and fees. Buy them at tampatheatre.org.
8 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
