The top holiday events in St. Pete 2021 – I Love the Burg

Its the holiday season in the city of St. Pete, and the entire Tampa Bay region! Myriad events will bring the fun of winter to the Sunshine City. This includes snow, ice skating, visits from Santa, massive lighting ceremonies, wild offie parties, and more.

Looking for a place to stay? The Hollander Hotel in downtown St. Pete is the citys luxurious boutique hotel. Yes, the restaurant is open on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Enjoy drinks poolside, dine in the history-covered restaurant, or enjoy a cocktail by the fireplace in the lobby. Click here to make a reservation.

Heres a look at the top holiday events happening this year in St. Petersburg, and Tampa:

November 20-January 17

As the only waterfront rink in St. Pete, guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay and downtown as they ice skate under the sky. Throughout the season, guests can enjoy festive food, holiday music, photos with Santa, snow days, themed skating nights like silent disco, 80s and 90s night, holiday events such as musical concerts, holiday movie night, plus more.

St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Avenue NE

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December 4

On Saturday, December 4, bartenders representing restaurants and cafes from across the Tampa Bay region will each craft a specialty whiskey-based cocktail, and you get to be the judge!

In addition to a medley of whiskey cocktails, the event will feature a local art and vendor market, plus a food truck alley featuring some of your favorite mobile food hubs in the region.

This ticketed event will offer two different time slots for attendees to choose from: 12pm-3pm, and 5pm-8pm. There will also be special VIP tasting hours available from 11am-12pm, and 4pm-5pm.

Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Avenue South

November 19 & 20

JoinDirtyJohnsfor a night ofNaughty Not Niceholiday hilarity! This adult comedy show will lighten some of your holiday stress, and bring much needed laughs to the season. If youve seen previous Dirty Johns performances you know they are outrageous, creative, and light up the theater with debauchery! You dont want to miss this new holiday smash!

Studio@620, 620 1st Avenue South

November 27 & 28

LocalShops1s massive holiday shopping event, Shopapalooza, will return November 27 and 28 to celebrate the best businesses here in the Burg. Its also the perfect time to get on holiday shopping. Remember this season, as with every season, it is so important to support your local small businesses.

The event will feature four food halls, and more than 300 local vendors.

701 Bayshore Drive NE

November 27

Join the St. Pete community for a major tree lighting ceremony in North Straub Park on the waterfront in St. Pete. This event will be part of St. Pete Mayor Rick Krisemans Faring Well Tour.

The fun will run to 5-8pm.

North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Drive Northeast

November 26-January 2

Enchant Christmas creates Winter Wonderlands across the globe. The concept illuminated the Sunshine City in 2019, and its ready to do it once again in 2021. The organizers announced that Enchant Christmas will return this year. Tickets are set to go on sale in September.

TampaBayresidentswillbecaptivatedonceagainthisholidayseason as Enchant, the whimsical and heartfelt Christmas light maze and village, announced their returnto the city from November 26, 2021-January 2, 2022. Known for transporting guests to a world of festive wonder,Enchantis proudtopresent TheMischievousElf,thesecond inaseriesof fivefascinatingadventures.

Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive

December 8-January 2

Charles Dickens wrote a short story that has become one of the most adapted pieces of literature in history. The story of Scrooge is well known, but what about Marley? How did his haunting afterlife begin? In his version of the carol, Marley is escorted by a spritely creature along the pathway to redeeming his soul by helping to save the one man on earth who was more greedy and sour than himself. We come to find that self sacrifice can make a difference in the end.

American Stage, 163 3rd Street North

Black Friday through New Years Eve

The Miracle Bar has more than 80 locations globally, with pop ups in major destinations like Greece, Paris and Montreal.

Miracle at Mezzo begins on Black Friday and will continue through New Years Eve. An early teaser from theMiracle at Mezzo Instagram accountshows The Christmas Carol Barrel a super festive cocktail made with rum, aquavit, amaro, pumpkin, lemon, orange, and bitters.

Intermezzo, 1111 Central Avenue

December 8

Shop local this holiday season at the 8th annual Very Merry Market, presented by Great Explorations Childrens Museum and Sunken Gardens! This free indoor and outdoor market supports local artisans and independent businesses, as well as 2 local non-profits: Great Explorations Childrens Museum and the historic Sunken Gardens.

Great Explorations, 1925 4th Street North

December 11

Each year, BCYC members and invited friends come together to spread holiday joy by decking the hulls and heading out on Boca Ciega Bay to parade the BCYC way.

Participants need only a simple fee to enter two (or more!) unwrapped toys forOperation Santa. Operation Santa, coordinated by the Gulfport Police Department, collects toys for the children of Gulfport whose holidays would not be as cheerful without the generosity of the community. Boca Ciega Yacht Club is proud to have been part of Operation Santa for over 20 years.

Boca Ciega Yacht Club, 4600 Tifton Drive South

December 28-January 3

The hotels Garden Courtyard will transform into a 2,000 square foot WinterWonderland featuring a synthetic ice-skating rink lined with gorgeous Gulf views, swaying palm trees and magical sunsets. The Garden will be filled with holiday cheer featuring snow machines, lighting, and surprises for all ages. Guests can warm up by the fire pit with holiday treats, delicious cocktails, and hot cocoa.

Postcard Inn, 6300 Gulf Boulevard

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