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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 (2023)

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!

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NikkyJ in front on Christmas tree in St Augustine Florida

10 Festive Things to Do in St. Augustine for Christmas 2023

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 comes 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!

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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 (2023)

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!

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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 2023)

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.

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Santa and Elf at Busch Gardens Christmas Town

12 Most Festive Things to Do in Tampa for Christmas (2023)

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! 

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