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NikkyJ looking at Christmas tree doing holiday tour in St Augustine Florida in December

Your December Florida Bucket List: Festivals, Beaches and Lights!

Are you looking for the best events in Florida in December?

You’ve come to the right place!

Florida in December is packed from coast to coast with festivals, lights, and holiday cheer that’ll make your season merry and bright.

You can stroll through 3 million twinkling lights at the world-famous Nights of Lights in St. Augustine or skip the classics and check out the Indie‑craft bazaar of Misfit Makers, filled with quirky, one of a kind finds.

No matter what’s on your holiday wish list, these best things to do in Florida in December will sprinkle your month with fun.

Treasure Island Beach, Florida Sanding Ovations Sand Castle Contest with NikkyJ

Florida Beaches in December: 5 Beaches That Still Feel Like Summer!

Are you trying to decide what are the best Florida beaches in December for your next beach trip?

I’ve got just what you need!

While some love to spend this festive holiday month in the snow and sipping hot chocolate, others like us love to head straight for the beach.

I know the only white I want to see is the sand beneath my toes!

December in Florida brings warm and comfortable weather without the intense summer heat and holiday events are happening all month long on both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

A Florida beach trip is the best present you can give yourself! So, let’s unwrap the very best Florida beaches to visit in December.

NikkyJ in front on Christmas tree in St Augustine Florida

10 Festive Things to Do in St. Augustine for Christmas 2025

Are you trying to find some of the best things to do in St. Augustine for Christmas?

That time is upon us! It’s the holiday season that brings us joy and happiness, gets the family together, and not to mention endless food and drinks.

Whether you’re a St. Augustine local or just visiting, the city is extra magical during Christmastime.

With the award-winning Nights of Lights Festival running through January and a ton of events and activities to keep you and your family busy through December, there is no place like St. Augustine for the holidays.

Let’s check out 10 of my favorite things to do in St. Augustine for Christmas this year!

Downtown Tampa and Busch Gardens during the holidays Keep reading Florida Hipster to get the best Christmas Lights in Tampa, Florida

Top 10 BEST Christmas Lights in Tampa You MUST See (2025)

Are you searching for the best Christmas lights in Tampa, Florida to see this year?

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting for the Christmas season to show up so you can stroll through lit neighborhoods and parks while drinking hot chocolate and listening to Christmas music.

As we gear up for colder temperatures and the holiday season ahead, Florida’s Christmas celebrations and markets have been working hard to deliver you magical Christmas events that’ll fill up your social calendar.

On today’s blog, we have 10 of the best Christmas lights and celebrations you can attend with your family and friends this holiday season.

Many of them are free, while others encourage donations or require a small fee to attend.

A lot of these events also allow leashed dogs, so you can make sure every member of your family can participate in the festive merriment.

Let’s get started!

Lake Eola Christmas Tree Orlando Florida

Top 10 Christmas Lights in Orlando You MUST See in 2025!

Are you looking for the BEST Christmas lights in Orlando, Florida?

As the holidays draw near, everyone is gearing up for their favorite traditions.

Whether that involves decorating your house with lights, picking out a Christmas tree, or visiting Santa Claus, there’s always something special about this time of year.

One of my favorite things that puts me in the holiday spirit is checking out all the epic holiday decorations and experiences around the city!

So if you’re looking for new and exciting Christmas light displays to check out in Orlando, look no further!

I’ve put together a list of the top 10 Orlando Christmas light attractions that you won’t want to miss.

27 Most Festive Things to Do in Orlando for Christmas 2025

Do you want to know what are the best things to do in Orlando for Christmas 2025?

It’s the most wonderful time of year but nestled in the ‘Sunshine State’, Orlando isn’t necessarily the first destination that comes to mind when you think of Christmas.

However, over the holiday season, Orlando comes alive with festivity and is an incredible place to experience some yuletide cheer.

Orlando offers an abundance of activities, attractions, and events throughout the festive season and it’s not just the theme parks that are sprinkled with a pinch of Christmas magic.

Welcome to Gainesville, Florida. Keep reading for the best things to do in Gainesville for Christmas

Top 13 Best Things to Do in Gainesville for Christmas (2025)

All roads in Gator Nation are leading to some of the best things to do in Gainesville for Christmas to put you in the festive spirit.

It’s not just the infamous sunny weather brightening up Florida this time of year.

It’s the lights and magic of all the Christmas activities in Gainesville that are making things merry and bright.

The Florida Hipster Blog has unwrapped 13 of the best ways to celebrate a Gainesville Christmas. So let us present you with a holiday season to remember!

Florida Christmas with Santa Claus hat on the beach of Sanibel Island MAIN PHOTO

25 AMAZING Things to Do in Florida at Christmas (YOU MUST VISIT in 2025)

Are you looking for some of the BEST things to do in Florida at Christmas?

Where in the world can you experience all the joy of the Christmas season, without the need for a thick winter coat?

Does that place even exist? Of course, it does!

It’s right here in the Sunshine State.

Christmas in Florida is the place to be if you want to soak up the holiday spirit while catching some rays.

The only person wearing a woolly coat round here is Santa Claus… and that’s only because he’s got the rest of the wintery world to visit on his rounds too.

Here are 25 things to do in Florida at Christmas this year.

Santa and Elf at Busch Gardens Christmas Town

12 Most Festive Things to Do in Tampa for Christmas (2025)

Are you looking for the best things to do in Tampa for Christmas?

It may be sunny days in Florida but the holiday spirit has arrived in Tampa with bells on.

Decked out in lights, yuletide cheer, and endless festive fun you will love it from head to mistletoe. The lightning capital of the world is shining brighter than ever!

The Florida Hipster Blog has rounded up the 12 Most Festive Things to Do in Tampa for Christmas to rock your Christmas socks off!

The Ultimate Florida Winter Bucket List: 10 Things You Can’t Miss This Year!

What do you have on your Florida winter bucket list?

Not sure?

Well, look no further, because I’ve got you covered!

While other parts of the country are bundled up staying warm and cozy indoors, Florida has the perfect winter weather to check off those bucket list-worthy experiences.

Visit the famous Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, experience the one-of-a-kind Manatee Festival, and even hit the slopes, Florida style.

When Gasparilla takes over Tampa, you can live out your pirate dreams because the Sunshine State is the place to be this winter.

So, let’s get ready to turn your Florida winter bucket list dreams into reality shall we!