Our Top 3
Christmas Lane
6-10 p.m. Dec. 19-24. Charlie Grimes Family Agriculture Center, 2508 West Oak Ave., Plant City. Welcome to the winter wonderland at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Be sure to visit Santa, enjoy live entertainment, find your way through the Great Light Maze, check out the rides and more. Parking is free. $10-$12. https://christmaslane.com
Heights Night Market
6-10 p.m. Dec. 20. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. Heights Night Market will feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts plus so much more. Heights Night Market is free to attend, family-friendly, and features live music at each event.
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
6 p.m. Dec. 21. Hillsborough River, Downtown Tampa. Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will begin 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. All registered boats will receive prizes. https://thetampariverwalk.com/events/holiday-lighted-boat-parade.html
THURSDAY
Carrollwood New Horizon — Ukulele Group — Strum & Sing
12:15 p.m. Dec. 19. The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. Players at all levels welcome. Players will need to bring a music stand and your favorite ukulele. Songs are sent out by email in PDF format to be printed. Email Candy Otte at [email protected] to request music.
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