November 22, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Celebrate the holiday season in Tampa's Downtown at Winter Village, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Curtis Hixon Park!
Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages.Please visit our Facebook page @WinterVillageTampa for real time updates. Winter Village will also use paperless ticketing, for more information click the button below.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Ice Skating Pricing
TICKETS GO LIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2024!$17 per skater includes ice skate rental90 minutes of skate time & skate rentals are includedAll reservations must be made online or with on-site QR codes.Check social media for real-time updates.
Café At Winter Village
Taste the spirit of the holiday season
by visiting the Cafe at Winter Village.Cafe hours and dates differ from ice skating hours
The Shops of Winter Village
The Shops of Winter Village, delivered by PODS® Moving and Storage, feature boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list.Shop hours and dates differ from ice skating hours
NEW: Ice Skating Shows
Join us for our NEW Winter Village Ice Skating Show on select nights, where festive cheer meets breathtaking talent! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hillsborough River, this enchanting performance will feature our skilled skaters showcasing their artistry and athleticism.OPENING WEEKEND:
Friday, November 22nd @ 7PM
Saturday, November 23rd @ 7PM
Sunday, November 24th @ 7 PMTuesday, December 24th @ 7 PM - Special Christmas Eve Show
Tuesday, December 31st @ 7 PM - Special New Year’s Eve ShowCLOSING WEEKEND:
Friday, January 3rd @ 7PM
Saturday, January 4th @ 7PM
Sunday, January 5th @ 7PM
Winter Village Express
The Winter Village Express will make its way from Downtown’s Whiting Station to Ybor and back on the TECO Line Streetcar. Join us for this one-hour, round-trip excursion that is fun for the entire family! Our trip features a holiday sing-a-long, holiday trivia, milk & cookies, and added surprises along the way.TICKETS GO LIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2024!Dates: 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
Silent Disco Fridays
Every Friday from 7-9pm! Silent Disco
headphones are first-come, first-serve.All headphones are the property of the Tampa Downtown Partnership and must be returned. Headphones can be picked up from the Information Podium - in exchange for an ID.
Curling at Winter Village
Curling is available Wednesday through Sunday on a first-come, first-serve basis. Curling operates at the same hours as our food and beverage. Equipment can be picked up from the Winter Village Attendant at the Information Podium - in exchange for an ID. We ask that play on the court does not exceed 45 minutes to allow other guests the opportunity to play.
Special Events
Holiday Trivia
Wednesday, November 27th @ 6 - 8 PM
Wednesday, January 1st @ 6 - 8 PM
National Shop Small Saturday
Saturday, November 30thBe one of the first 100 shoppers to make a purchase at a Winter Village Shop and receive a free Winter Village tote bag!A handful of little kid entrepreneurs will temporarily pop up and sell holiday gifts!
Winter Village Holiday Tree Decorating Contest
Calling all businesses and organizations! Get ready to showcase your holiday spirit at Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park with our brand-new Holiday Tree Decorating Contest!🗓 Contest Dates: December 7-9, 2024
💰 Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable)Bring your team together, get creative, and light up Winter Village with your unique decorating theme! This is your chance to shine, promote your brand, and spread some holiday cheer.Important Dates:
-Application Deadline: October 31
Click here to access the application-Selection Notice: November 7
End-of-Season Sale
The holidays may be over, but the savings are just beginning! Join us from January 2nd to January 5th for incredible discounts at your favorite shops at Winter Village Tampa!
Tuesdays - Theme Skate Nights
NEW this year! Those participating in theme skate
nights will be entered into a weekly raffle for prizes!November 26 - FallDecember 3 - The NutcrackerDecember 10 - National Lampoon’s Christmas VacationDecember 17 - Lightning Bolts & SnowflakesDecember 24 - Ugly Holiday SweaterDecember 31 - Holiday Shimmer
Thursdays - Thunderstruck Thursdays
Celebrate our Tampa Bay Lightning with enhanced activations, including themed food and beverage items and additional activities.
Santa Fest
Date: December 7The parade steps off at 1 p.m. beginning at Morgan Street and Madison Street. It travels west on Madison Street to Ashley Drive, turns north and ends at Ashley Drive and Cass Street. Best viewing is along Madison Street.After the parade through Downtown, come by Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for Santa Fest entertainment and activities 1-4 p.m. Stay for Tampa's Tree Lighting ceremony at 6-6:30 p.m. See Mayor Castor and Santa Claus light up the tree.To learn more, click here.
On Bikes
Date: December 14The Onbikes Winter Wonder Ride is an annual holiday-themed bike ride through scenic downtown Tampa, alongside the Bayshore Boulevard waterfront, before it returns to Curtis Hixon Park for our incredible Winter Wonder Ride Concert and Dance Party. Every year thousands of riders show up wearing stunning variations of the theme for one of the biggest costume-themed bike rides in the world! Proceeds purchase new bicycles for kids and families throughout Tampa Bay.To learn more, click here.
Tampa Theatre's Holiday
Classic Movie Showing
TBD
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Date: December 21Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will happen the Saturday before Christmas along the Hillsborough River in Tampa's Downtown. The parade begins at the southern tip of Davis Islands, travels through the Convention Center basin and up to the Heights where the boats will turn around and head to Sparkman Wharf where judging will occur and the parade will end.To learn more, click here.
FAQs
Where Can I Park / How do I Get There?
Parking is available for a nominal rate at multiple locations adjacent to Winter Village presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, including the William F. Poe Parking Garage north of Curtis Hixon Park. Click here for a full list of options.We encourage you to park once to enjoy the Winter Village, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, at Curtis Hixon Park and walk the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk to other Downtown destinations. You can also travel to the Winter Village by DASH Tampa, Pirate Water Taxi, and more! Visit the Getting Around section in Tampa’s Downtown to explore all your options.
How do I become a vendor for Winter Village?
A few spots are left for The Shops at Winter Village, delivered by PODS® Moving and Storage, please email [email protected] for more information!
Are Dogs Allowed?
Leashed dogs are welcome on the Tampa Riverwalk, Downtown parks, the dog park adjacent to Winter Village, and Winter Village event areas.
Dogs are not allowed on the ice rink.
Is The Winter Village Free To Attend?
Winter Village is free to attend and is open to all ages. The shops and café area feature specialty goods, food and drink for purchase. The ice rink requires paid admission to skate and for ice skating rentals.
Do I Have To Buy Ice Rink Tickets in Advance?
All visits must be reserved in advance by purchasing a timed ticket(s) online. Those who attempt the “walk‐up” purchase of tickets in person, will be shown a QR‐code to purchase tickets on their smartphones; if the present time is fully‐booked, the guest will be shown other available times to skate.
Getting Here
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park is located at 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602.
Contact Us
About Tampa Downtown Partnership
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) & 501 (c)(3) organization. It is a membership organization comprised of companies, organizations and individuals with a common goal of advancing Tampa's Downtown.The Tampa Downtown Partnership serves as the steward of Downtown Tampa, cultivating public and private partnerships, and encouraging Downtown’s physical and economic development. As a proactive leadership organization, the Tampa Downtown Partnership acts as an advocate for the Downtown community.
Café At Winter Village
Taste the spirit of the holiday season at Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park.
Café And Shop Hours
Food & Beverage Options
- Gourmet Crepes & Beverages
- Icicles Craft Cocktails
- Icicles Craft Kitchen
- Mi Cafecito
- Whatever Pops
The Shops of Winter Village
The Shops of Winter Village, delivered by PODS® Moving and Storage, feature boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. Thanks to the generous support of PODS® Moving and Storage, each Winter Village Shop is held in a PODS® container in a market-style layout.Visitors are encouraged to shop at the various boutiques during their visit, all while enjoying a beautiful view of the Hillsborough River.
Café And Shop Hours
Directory
FULL SEASON:
- The Main Ingredient
- Dark Door Spirits
- Jalex Designs
- Nairi Handmade Jewelry
- Blake & Mia with Clay by Clark
- The SCENTologist
- SweetStop FL
- SunnySouthLovePARTIAL SEASON:
- Calia Rose Boutique
- Unlock Tampa Bay
- Flour
- Tampa Bay Merch & Co
- Debbie’s Artistry
- Tropico Trading Co.
- Tad Leathers20 additional shops will be added to the lineup and rotate weekly. Follow us on social at @WinterVillageTampa for more up to date information.Full Season Shops - Open from November 22nd - January 5th
Partial Season Shops - Open from November 22nd - December 24th
Winter Village Express
The Winter Village Express will make its way from Downtown’s Whiting Station to Ybor and back on the TECO Line Streetcar. Join us for this one-hour, round-trip excursion that is fun for the entire family! Our trip features a holiday sing-a-long, holiday trivia, milk & cookies, and added surprises along the way.
Dates & Hours
TICKETS GO LIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2024!