TAMPA – Winter Village Tampa, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, kicked off Nov. 22 in Tampa’s Downtown and runs through Jan. 5 with new attractions for all ages.
The Tampa Downtown Partnership has transformed Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park into a cozy wonderland with entertainment, festive skating, shopping and treats.
Skate Under the Stars
Ice skating on real ice is a signature Winter Village experience, and this year brings even more fun to the rink. For $17, skaters enjoy 90 minutes of ice time and an included skate rental.
- Theme Skate Tuesdays – New this year, skaters joining theme skate nights will be entered into a weekly raffle. Theme nights include Nov. 26 (Fall-la-la-la-la), Dec. 3 (The Nutcracker), Dec. 10 (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation), Dec. 17 (Lightning Bolts & Snowflakes), Dec. 24 (Ugly Holiday Sweater) and Dec. 31 (Holiday Shimmer).
- Thunderstruck Thursdays – Embrace your Tampa Bay Lightning pride every Thursday with themed food and drink.
- Silent Disco Fridays – Dance under the stars with silent disco headphones every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Headphones are first-come, first-served.
Artistry meets athleticism as skilled skaters twirl, glide and leap on real ice during the Tampa Bay Ice Show. Catch the 10-minute shows at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31 as well as Jan. 3, 4 and 5.
Other attractions
- Winter Village Shops – Stroll through the Shops of Winter Village, delivered by PODS Moving and Storage, where local businesses and boutiques offer hand-picked gifts. This year’s market is the biggest yet, brimming with unique finds to check off every name on your holiday list.
- Winter Village Café – Enjoy seasonal flavors at the Winter Village Café with options like gourmet crepes, craft cocktails from Icicles, coffee from Mi Cafecito and sweet treats from Whatever Pops.
- Winter Village Express – Hop aboard the Winter Village Express and take a holiday trip on the TECO Line Streetcar. On select Sundays, this one-hour, round-trip ride from Downtown’s Whiting Station to historic Ybor City features holiday sing-a-longs, trivia, milk and cookies, and festive surprises for the family. Buy tickets for rides on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22.
