Santa’s Carnival at Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights
November 27 – December 28, 2025
Opens Thanksgiving Night
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
215 Sydney Washer Road
Dover, FL 33527
Pricing:
$5 for 1 ride
$40 for 10-pack
Drive-Thru Holiday Light Spectacular
Opens Daily at 6pm from Nov. 27 – Dec. 28
Enjoy a nearly 2-mile experience featuring over 1 million lights, 80 themed display areas with more than 250 larger-than-life pieces, and an expanded drive-thru animated light tunnel.
Festival Admission
Includes drive-thru light show & parking:
$30/car (up to 8 occupants)
$25/car on Drive-Thru Only nights (up to 8 occupants)
And be sure to stop by Santa’s Village for holiday offerings & activities to delight children and grownups alike:
* Visits with Santa Claus * Winter Market * Holiday Treats * Santa’s Barnyard Petting Zoo & Camel Rides * Kids’ Craft Stations * Hillsborough Historical Village with firepits for making s’mores * Holiday Movies & Shorts * Live Entertainment on weekends & more! *
Santa’s Carnival at Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights Midway Hours:
| 11/27 Thursday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 11/28 Friday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 11/29 Saturday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 11/30 Sunday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/1 Monday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/2 Tuesday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/3 Wednesday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/4 Thursday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/5 Friday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/6 Saturday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/7 Sunday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/8 Monday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/9 Tuesday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/10 Wednesday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/11 Thursday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/12 Friday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/13 Saturday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/14 Sunday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/15 Monday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/16 Tuesday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/17 Wednesday (6-9pm) | Drive-Thru Only |
| 12/18 Thursday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/19 Friday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/20 Saturday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/21 Sunday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/22 Monday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/23 Tuesday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/24 Wednesday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/25 Thursday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/26 Friday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/27 Saturday (6-11pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
| 12/28 Sunday (6-10pm) | Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
