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Christmas Lights in Shady Hills, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Shady Hills this season are Celebration of Lights at The Concourse (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27) and Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27). We've mapped 1 display in Shady Hills and 22 more nearby (7 events, 4 tree lightings, 3 drive-thrus). 14 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Celebration of Lights at The Concourse

Drive-thru Β· Shady Hills, FL Β· Ticketed

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Dec 27

Near Shady Hills (within 25 miles)

The Light of Christmas at First Baptist Church

Drive-thru Β· Plant City, FL Β· Free

On now

19 miThrough Jan 1

Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Event Β· Tampa, FL Β· Included with park admission

Opens soon Music

2.7 miNov 13 – Jan 4

ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild

Event Β· Tampa, FL Β· Zoo admission; evening access varies

Opens soon

5.8 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Ybor City Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Tampa, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

8.1 miNov 18 – Nov 18

River of Christmas Lights Cruise (Pirate Water Taxi)

Event Β· Tampa, FL Β· Ticketed

Opens soon

8.4 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Tree Lighting and Symphony in Lights

Tree lighting Β· Wesley Chapel, FL Β· Free

Opens soon Music

8.6 miNov 14 – Nov 14

Holiday Spectacular on the Tampa Riverwalk and Water Works Park

Event Β· Tampa, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

8.7 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park

Event Β· Tampa, FL Β· Free to enter; ice skating $17 with rental ($15 under 12)

Opens soon

9.3 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Santa Fest and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Tampa, FL Β· Free

Opens soon Music

9.3 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

Parade Β· Tampa, FL Β· Free from the Riverwalk; cruise tickets sold separately

Opens soon

9.4 miDec 19 – Dec 19

Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular

Event Β· Tampa, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

9.5 miNov 12 – Nov 12

Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village

Drive-thru Β· Dover, FL Β· $30 per car (2025 price)

Opens soon

13 miNov 26 – Dec 27

Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres

Walk-thru Β· Dover, FL Β· 2025: $9-$9.50 ages 4+

Opens soon

13 miFrom Nov 27

Christmas at Dinosaur World

Walk-thru Β· Plant City, FL Β· $19.95 online sale (listed regular $24.95)

Opens soon

14 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Christmas Lane

Walk-thru Β· Plant City, FL Β· 2025: free ages 3 and under, $10 ages 4-12, $12 ages 13+

Opens soon

17 miNov 27 – Dec 24

Safety Harbor Tree Lighting and Harbor Holiday Nights

Tree lighting Β· Safety Harbor, FL Β· Free (Jolley Trolley ride ticketed)

Opens soon

18 miDec 4 – Dec 12

St. Petersburg Waterfront Lights

Event Β· St. Petersburg, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

21 miNov 28 – Jan 1
23 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Temple Terrace Drive-Bay Lights

Home display Β· Tampa, FL Β· Free

Music

3.7 mi

Burton Family Light Show

Home display Β· Valrico, FL Β· Free (donations to animal charities)

Music

12 mi

Indian Trails Hot Cocoa and Holiday Lights

Neighborhood Β· Palm Harbor, FL Β· Donations

21 mi

Clearwater Festival of Lights Boat Parade

Parade Β· Clearwater, FL Β· Free

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Shady Hills: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Shady Hills?

Popular picks this season include Celebration of Lights at The Concourse (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27), Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27) and Christmas Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 24). In all, 23 displays are mapped in and around Shady Hills, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Shady Hills?

Free options include Christmas Lane, St. Petersburg Waterfront Lights, Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular and Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park. 14 of the 23 displays near Shady Hills are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Shady Hills?

Yes. Celebration of Lights at The Concourse (Ticketed), Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village ($30 per car (2025 price)) and The Light of Christmas at First Baptist Church (Free). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Shady Hills?

Yes. Busch Gardens Christmas Town, Santa Fest and Tree Lighting and Tree Lighting and Symphony in Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Shady Hills?

The earliest Shady Hills-area displays turn on Nov 12, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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