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Santa’s Carnival at Tampa Bay Festival of Lights
November 28 – December 29, 2024

Rides Closed Today 12/3

Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
215 Sydney Washer Road
Dover, FL 33527

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Festival of Lights
Hillsborough County Fair
HillsboroughCountyFair.com

Pricing:

$5 for 1 ride
$40 for 10-pack

Drive-Thru Holiday Light Spectacular

Opens Daily at 6pm from Nov. 28 – Dec. 29
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)

Santa's Village
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! *

Light Show

Santa’s Carnival at Tampa Bay Festival of Lights Midway Hours:

12/3 Tuesday (6-9pm)

Drive-Thru Only

12/4 Wednesday (6-9pm)

Drive-Thru Only

12/5 Thursday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/6 Friday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/7 Saturday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/8 Sunday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/9 Monday (6-9pm)

Drive-Thru Only

12/10 Tuesday (6-9pm)

Drive-Thru Only

12/11 Wednesday (6-9pm)

Drive-Thru Only

12/12 Thursday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/13 Friday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/14 Saturday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/15 Sunday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/16 Monday (6-9pm)

Drive-Thru Only

12/17 Tuesday (6-9pm)

Drive-Thru Only

12/18 Wednesday (6-9pm)

Drive-Thru Only

12/19 Thursday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/20 Friday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/21 Saturday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/22 Sunday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/23 Monday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/24 Tuesday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/25 Wednesday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/26 Thursday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/27 Friday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/28 Saturday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

12/29 Sunday (6-10pm)

Rides & Santa’s Village Open

 

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