Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights
Enjoy midway rides for all ages on select days, including an enchanting Santa Train and Reindeer Carousel, a family-fun rollercoaster, Tornado thrill ride, and a Ferris wheel offering a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the 2-mile-long drive-thru Holiday Light Spectacular featuring over 1.5 million lights and 80 themed display areas.
Rides ($5 each or 10/$40) are open from 6-10 pm Thursdays - Sundays from Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) to Dec. 14 and daily from Dec. 18-28.
Festival admission is $30 per car (up to 8 seat-belted occupants) and includes parking.
In addition to the carnival, Santa's Village features Santa visits & photos, live entertainment, a holiday market, Historical Village, petting zoo, camel rides, holiday movies & shorts, kids' craft stations, holiday treats, wine & cider and more.
Santa's Carnival dates:
• Nov. 27-30
• Dec. 4-7
• Dec. 11-14
• Dec. 18-28
The Festival of Lights is open nightly Nov. 27 - Dec. 28. On days when Santa's Carnival and Santa's Village are not open, admission is $25 per car.
More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/tampa-bay-festival-of-lights/
Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights is presented by the Hillsborough County Fair.
Venue and address
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, 33527 Dover
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December 2025
Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights
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