Indian Shores and Redington Beaches Christmas Boat Parade
Pinellas
2007-12-16
Begins 5:45 p.m. Sun. at Tom Stuart Causeway, north through Intracoastal Waterway to the Pub in Indian Shores (arriving 9 p.m.). Public viewing at DelBello Park, 17925 Gulf Blvd; Pinellas County Boat Launch at Park Boulevard; and Estelle Harper Park behind Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., with holiday music at 7:30. (727) 397-5538 or (727) 595-4020.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Heritage Village Trees and Traditions
Heritage Village Trees and Traditions
Heritage Village
Pinellas
2007-12-16
Multicultural holiday event featuring dance and music performances by SPIFFS member groups, trees decorated in global themes and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa displays. Also buildings decorated, house tours. Decorations on display through December. 1-4 p.m. Sat. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Free. (727) 582-2123; www.pinellascounty.org/heritage
Heritage Village
Pinellas
2007-12-16
Multicultural holiday event featuring dance and music performances by SPIFFS member groups, trees decorated in global themes and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa displays. Also buildings decorated, house tours. Decorations on display through December. 1-4 p.m. Sat. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Free. (727) 582-2123; www.pinellascounty.org/heritage
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
Pinellas
2007-12-15
With entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate shop, more. Charity drive for the Homeless Emergency Project. Bring non-perishable food item or unwrapped new toy for donation. 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 1-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Starts Fri., continues through Dec. 21. Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater. Free. (727) 442-2099
Pinellas
2007-12-15
With entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate shop, more. Charity drive for the Homeless Emergency Project. Bring non-perishable food item or unwrapped new toy for donation. 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 1-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Starts Fri., continues through Dec. 21. Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater. Free. (727) 442-2099
Wild Wonderland
Wild Wonderland
Lowry Park Zoo
Hillsborough
2007-12-15
Winter festival with holiday lights, poinsettia "forest," animatronic displays, live reindeer, carolers and live bands, visits with Santa, Frosty's Foam Factory (snow alternative), free rides, horse-drawn carriage rides ($4), holiday-themed games (50 cents each), more. 6-9 p.m. Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7-8, Dec 14-16, Dec 19-23, Dec 26-30. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. $13 adults, $11 children. (813) 935-8552; www.lowryparkzoo.com
Lowry Park Zoo
Hillsborough
2007-12-15
Winter festival with holiday lights, poinsettia "forest," animatronic displays, live reindeer, carolers and live bands, visits with Santa, Frosty's Foam Factory (snow alternative), free rides, horse-drawn carriage rides ($4), holiday-themed games (50 cents each), more. 6-9 p.m. Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7-8, Dec 14-16, Dec 19-23, Dec 26-30. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. $13 adults, $11 children. (813) 935-8552; www.lowryparkzoo.com
Victorian Christmas Stroll
Victorian Christmas Stroll
Henry B. Plant Museum, University of Tampa
Hillsborough
2007-12-15
Henry B. Plant Museum, the former turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel, decorates 14 exhibit rooms with Victorian-styled trees, also antique toys and holiday accessories. Cider and cookies served on the verandah daily and soloists and ensembles perform each evening. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Starts Sat., continues through Dec. 23. Henry B. Plant Museum, In Plant Hall at the University of Tampa, 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. $10 adults, $4 ages 12 and younger. $6 adults and $3 children Mondays and Tuesdays. (813) 254-1891; www.plantmuseum.com
Henry B. Plant Museum, University of Tampa
Hillsborough
2007-12-15
Henry B. Plant Museum, the former turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel, decorates 14 exhibit rooms with Victorian-styled trees, also antique toys and holiday accessories. Cider and cookies served on the verandah daily and soloists and ensembles perform each evening. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Starts Sat., continues through Dec. 23. Henry B. Plant Museum, In Plant Hall at the University of Tampa, 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. $10 adults, $4 ages 12 and younger. $6 adults and $3 children Mondays and Tuesdays. (813) 254-1891; www.plantmuseum.com
Palm Harbor Community Holiday Parade
Palm Harbor Community Holiday Parade
Palm HarborPinellas
2007-12-15
Begins at Westlake Boulevard and Nebraska Avenue and winds around to the Scout Hut on 11th Street, between Florida and Georgia Avenues. Santa visits with kids at the Hut after parade. 3 p.m. Sat. Free. (727) 771-6000
Madeira Beach Lighted Boat Parade
Madeira Beach Lighted Boat Parade
Madeira Beach
Pinellas
2007-12-15
Begins at 7 p.m. Sat. at John's Pass, moves through Madeira Beach waterways, past marina, Causeway Park and City Hall, ending at northern border of Madeira Beach. Free. (727) 215-0704 or(727) 391-9951, ext. 231
Madeira Beach
Pinellas
2007-12-15
Begins at 7 p.m. Sat. at John's Pass, moves through Madeira Beach waterways, past marina, Causeway Park and City Hall, ending at northern border of Madeira Beach. Free. (727) 215-0704 or(727) 391-9951, ext. 231
Lights in Bloom
Lights in Bloom
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Sarasota
2007-12-15
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are illuminated by twinkling light displays and light "sculptures;" also entertainment by various groups. Trees in historical mansion highlight cultures of Japan, Sweden, France and the Latino community, plus 25-foot bromeliad tree, cookie decorating, storytelling, train display, more. 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S Palm Ave., Sarasota. $12, $10 members, 12 and younger free with adult. (941) 366-5731; selby.org
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Sarasota
2007-12-15
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are illuminated by twinkling light displays and light "sculptures;" also entertainment by various groups. Trees in historical mansion highlight cultures of Japan, Sweden, France and the Latino community, plus 25-foot bromeliad tree, cookie decorating, storytelling, train display, more. 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S Palm Ave., Sarasota. $12, $10 members, 12 and younger free with adult. (941) 366-5731; selby.org
Lake Tarpon Boat Parade
Lake Tarpon Boat Parade
Tarpon Springs
Pinellas
2007-12-15
Leaves from the Tarpon Turtle restaurant and loops the lake. 5:30 p.m. Sat. Tarpon Turtle Grill and Marina, 1513 Lake Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. (727) 722-9030; www.tarponturtle.com
Tarpon Springs
Pinellas
2007-12-15
Leaves from the Tarpon Turtle restaurant and loops the lake. 5:30 p.m. Sat. Tarpon Turtle Grill and Marina, 1513 Lake Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. (727) 722-9030; www.tarponturtle.com
Indian Rocks Beach Lighted Boat Parade
Indian Rocks Beach Lighted Boat Parade
Pinellas
2007-12-15
Leaves Holiday Inn Harbourside, moves north under Indian Rocks Bridge and through the fingers of Indian Rocks, ending south of Belleair Causeway, near Harbor Drive and 27th Avenue. 7 p.m. Sat. Holiday Inn, 401 Second St. Free. (727) 595-6889
Pinellas
2007-12-15
Leaves Holiday Inn Harbourside, moves north under Indian Rocks Bridge and through the fingers of Indian Rocks, ending south of Belleair Causeway, near Harbor Drive and 27th Avenue. 7 p.m. Sat. Holiday Inn, 401 Second St. Free. (727) 595-6889
Illuminated Gardens
Illuminated Gardens
Florida Botanical GardensPinellas
2007-12-15
With more than 425,000 holiday lights. 6-10 p.m. nightly. Continuing through Jan. 3. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Free. (727) 582-2100; www.flbg.org
Country Christmas
Country Christmas
Pioneer Florida MuseumHillsborough
2007-12-15
Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City celebrates with live Christmas music, traditional craft demonstrations, cane grinding and syrup making, kid’s activities, Santa and tractor pulls. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, off U.S. 301 N. Free; donations of clothing, food and toys requested for charity. (352) 567-0262; www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org
Clearwater Holiday Parade and Downtown Festival
Clearwater Holiday Parade and Downtown Festival
Pinellas2007-12-15
Parade starts at Crest Lake Park and moves along Cleveland Street to Myrtle, downtown. Festival follows on Cleveland, west of East Avenue, with music, craft and food vendors, kid’s games and inflatables. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Park is at 1500 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. Free. (727) 562-4811
Babes in Toyland
Babes in Toyland
The PierPinellas
2007-12-15
Holiday musical celebration. Starts Fri., continues through Dec. 21. Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 821-6443
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