Let the festivities officially begin! Some of the biggest, most loved events of the year happen this weekend. There are wildly entertaining happenings going on each day, so. find the best of the best right here, and have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving from your friends at RegistryTampaBay.com

Thursday

Deck the Halls & Walls – 39th Annual Holiday Invitational
Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin

If you have never visited the Dunedin Fine Art Center, you are in for a treat – especially now that their famous Hoiday This festive buy-and-take exhibition invites you to discover and bring home original works by local artists—perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself.
Wander through galleries filled with art ready to wrap, and don’t miss our dazzling display of over 1,000 artist-made ornaments—each one a tiny treasure crafted with care and available to purchase.

Now through Wednesday, December 24th 
Find tickets, hours, and more information HERE.

Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover

Here’s a great way to spend your Thanksgiving evening! Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village is your Hometown Holiday Festival with dazzling animated lights, big festive displays, themed holiday rides and activities, and yummy treats in a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. Join in for an expanded holiday light spectacular that will envelop you and your family in an enchanting environment blanketed in more than a million lights from entrance to exit. Young and young at heart will enjoy the nearly 2 MILE drive-thru immersive experience of continuous light features followed by a festive walking visit to Santa’s Village, full of attractions, holiday goodies and visits with SANTA!

Opening Night Celebration, Thursday, November 27th @6pm (runs through December 28th)
Find tickets, show schedules, and more information HERE.

Friday

Christmas in the Wild – Member Preview Party
Zoo Tampa, Tampa

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa with the return of Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife and new festive adventures. This year is BIGGER, better, and brighter than ever, with festive entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Friday will be a special member sneak peek, so become a member today! What a great gift for the kids! (and you)

Friday, November 28th @4pm – 10pm
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.

Holiday Shop & Shuffle
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, DTSP

Friday, November 28th @7pm – 10pm
Find more information HERE.

Saturday

**Registry Spotlight Event**

This has become such a holiday mainstay each year and it’s all about supporting local business and keeping the dollars spent here in our own community. Wouldn’t you rather buy your gid=ft from local makers and businesses? I thought so. For LocaShops1’s dedication to local business, Shopapalooza shines in the #RegistrySpotlight.

15th Annual Shopapalooza! Presented by LocalShops1
Vinoy Park, DTSP

Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend was never so much fun. Put a big dent in your holiday shopping right here.Join LocalShops1 for the BIGGEST holiday shopping festival in the Southeast – and possibly the nation! Set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, this 2-day extravaganza brings together 350+ local makers and businesses, food vendors, live entertainment, and interactive experiences – all in one joyful celebration of everything local. What you’ll find:

Vendors, live entertainment, special sections, food & drink, kid’s zones, and more!

Saturday & Sunday, November 29th & 30th
Find events, schedules, and more information HERE.

97th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Throughout DTSP (Starting @Albert Whitted Airport)

For almost a century, the Santa Parade and tree lighting has been the official opening of the holiday season in St. Pete. It’s a lovely tradition that everyone looks forward to each year as a way to welcome the season, get a first look at all the holiday lights and displays, and share some good cheer with friends and neighbors.
The fun begins with the illuminated Santa Parade that starts at Albert Whitted Park, followed by the Tree Lighting at North Straub park right after the parade.

Saturday, November 29th @6:30
RSVP, and find more information HERE.

Sunday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. The Arizona Cardinals
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

Well, our Bucs are entering this game on a three-game slide, so they need to turn the proverbial ship around and return to the winning ways of the early season. What a great way to spend a holiday weekend Sunday! Hometown support is exactly what our boys need, and there’s really nothing like seeing an NFL game in person, so make plans to get your tickets, and cheer on our team. Oh, wear your coolest gear and bring a sign… We need a collective will of victory. Go Bucs!

Sunday, November 30th @1pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
The Historic Tampa Theatre, Tampa

A wonderful way to start your holiday season is with a screening of an iconic film, in an equally iconic historic theater on the big screen. Miracle on 34^th Street, one of the best know Christmas classics, was first released to theatres in 1947.  John Payne and Maureen O’Hara (as the irrepressible events manager Doris), young Natalie Wood as Susan and Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle. The film won several Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Gwenn). Its uplifting spirit and its message that magic can still happen in the mundane is a perennial favorite, and it earns its place in our hearts anew every holiday season (I LOVE this film).

Sunday, November 30th @3pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

Riverwalk Tree Lighting
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa

This weekend sees city tree lightings on both sides of the Bay to officially open the holiday season. (no, it’s NOT Halloween). Friends of the Riverwalk invites you to join our official 5th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Watch as Mayor Castor sails into the Convention Center basin aboard a Pirate Water Taxi to flip the switch on the Riverwalk Holiday Trees.  Come kick off the holiday season along the Tampa Riverwalk with food, fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Here’s what you can expect: Holiday Market, Performers, Brucie Klay’s Dance Center, Dreams Beyond Beats, Entertainment Revue, remarks by Mayor Jane Castor and finally, the Official Tree Lighting. It’s going to be a lovely way to close out the holiday weekend on the beautiful Tampa riverfront.

Sunday, November 30th @4pm – 7pm
Find schedule of events, more information HERE.

**Concert Corner**

Hannah Berner – None of My Business Tour
The Mahaffey, DTSP

Friday, November 28th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

Christian Nodal
Benchmark International Museum, Tampa

Saturday, November 29th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

Have a great Top 10 weekend, and a very happy Thanksgiving to you
and your family from your friends at RegistryTampaBay.com
Cindy

Don’t forget to send your events to: cstovall5@gmail.com