Santa’s Carnival at Tampa Bay Festival of Lights
November 23 – December 25, 2023
Rides Closed Today 11/29
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. 23 – Dec. 31
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:
$25/car (up to 8 occupants)
$20/car on Drive-Thru Only nights

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 Festival of Lights Midway Hours:
11/28 Tuesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
11/29 Wednesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
11/30 Thursday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/1 Friday (6-10pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/2 Saturday (6-10pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/3 Sunday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/4 Monday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/5 Tuesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/6 Wednesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/7 Thursday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/8 Friday (6-10pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/9 Saturday (6-10pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/10 Sunday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/11 Monday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/12 Tuesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/13 Wednesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/14 Thursday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/15 Friday (6-10pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/16 Saturday (6-10pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/17 Sunday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/18 Monday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/19 Tuesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/20 Wednesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/21 Thursday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/22 Friday (6-10pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/23 Saturday (6-10pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/24 Sunday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/25 Monday (6-9pm) |
Rides & Santa’s Village Open |
12/26 Tuesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/27 Wednesday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/28 Thursday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/29 Friday (6-10pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/30 Saturday (6-10pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |
12/31 Sunday (6-9pm) |
Drive-Thru Only |