Events: Christmas Light Maze, Markets Art Shows & more!

EVENTS

A Virtual Christmas Carol

When: at your leisure Where: Virtual Cost: Donations encouraged Virtually celebrate the story of Scrooge with the St. Petersburg City Theatre Mainstage. The troupe will haunt you with the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present and future. spcitytheatre.org

Enchant St. Pete

When: Through Jan. 2nd, see website for times Where: Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive Cost: Tickets $25 & Up Christmas Light Maze, Market, an Ice Skating Trail, seasonal food and beverage, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and more.

enchantchristmas.com

Miracle at Mezzo

When: all month long, see website for hours Where: Intermezzo, 1111 Central Ave Cost: Free Admission A Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting.

intermezzo.co

The Night Before

When: Friday, Dec. 3rd - Friday, Dec. 24th, see website for showtimes Where: freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave Cost: Tickets $25 - $55 A friend group and Stephen Sondheim, the cat, present a family-friendly story about chosen family.

freefalltheatre.com

Santa in the Park

When: Dec. 4-5th, 10th - 12, 17th - 23rd from 6pm - 9pm Where: North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr NE Cost: Free Enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa in the park! Cameras are welcome.

stpeteparksrec.org

A Very Merry Market

When: Wednesday, Dec. 8th from 5pm - 8pm Where: Great Explorations, 1925 4th. St. N. Cost: Free Admission This indoor and outdoor market supports local artisans and independent businesses, as well as 2 local non-profits: Great Explorations Children’s Museum and the historic Sunken Gardens.

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Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol

When: Wednesday, Dec. 8th - Sunday, Jan. 2nd Where: American Stage Theatre Company, 163 Third St. N Cost: Tickets $32 - $75 Instead of learning about Scrooge’s past, take a look into Jacob Marley’s life. americanstage.org

Nate Najar’s Jazz Holiday

When: Friday, Dec. 10th at 8pm Where: The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave N Cost: Tickets $30 - $40 Spice up your night with Najar’s jazzy guitar beats, Daniela Soledade’s elements of bossa nova, Adrian Cunningham’s stylish swing, some flute flairs, and more.

mypalladium.org

The Florida Orchestra Presents Holiday Pops

When: Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2pm and 8pm Where: Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S Cost: Tickets are $18 - $55 This family-friendly event is slated

to sing classic Christmas songs performed by the Mela Dailey and Lumina Youth Choir.

themahaffey.com

St. Pete Winter Market

When: Saturday, Dec. 11th from 3pm - 9pm Where: 12 venues in the Warehouse Arts District Cost: Free Admission 200+ Vendors, Santa Reading & Strolling the Pinellas Trail, Holiday Decor, Luminaries at Sunset, Music & More!

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BE BEATS at St. Pete Pier

When: Sunday, Dec. 12th from 8am - 9am Where: The Pier, 800 2nd Ave NE Cost: by donation This morning workout will get you moving, equipmentfree, mat optional. Register to enjoy 10% off your bill at the Driftwood Cafe at St. Pete Pier! Show your Body Electric registration to receive the discount. Register at

thebodyelectricyoga.com

4th Annual Boston Tea Party, Boston Terrier Pet Walk

When: Sunday, Dec. 12 from 2pm - 4pm Where: Pioneer Park, 50-98 Bayshore Dr SE Cost: Free Join us, for the love of Boston Terriers and meet other Boston Terrier owners. Gather at Pioneer Park before heading out along Beach Dr. Please follow all applicable leash laws. Other breed siblings are welcome.

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Basel on the Bay

When: Saturday, Dec. 18th from 6pm - 10pm Where: Art Fusion Galleries, 106 Central Ave Cost: Free Admission, to RSVP email callieyork@ artfusiongalleries.com. New artists, live music, and a wine bar. artfusiongalleries.com

Snowfest

When: Saturday, December 18th from 9am - 2pm Where: North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr NE Cost: $5 wristband includes all activities, can be purchased the day of the event There will be toboggan slides for adults and children, inflatables, arts and crafts tents, food trucks and more. stpeteparksrec.org

First Night St. Pete

When: Friday, Dec. 31st, starting at 4pm Where: Downtown St. Pete Cost: Children $5, Adults $12 Eight hours of music, interactive exhibits, literary arts, aerial arts, street performers, fire sculpture, labyrinth, bubble stomp and so much more. firstnightstpete.com

Movies at the Museum: Frank Lloyd Wright: Murder, Myth, & Modernism

When: Sunday, Dec. 19th from 2pm - 4pm Where: Museum of The American Arts and Crafts Movement, 355 4th Street North Cost: included with admission Matthew Rhys narrates a documentary investigating the death in 1914 of Frank Lloyd Wright’s mistress in a brutal axe murder and fire that has never been solved. museumaacm.org

Don CeSar Beach Polo Classic

When: Jan. 8th - 9th, 2022 Where: The Don Cesar, 3400 Gulf Blvd Cost: $45 & up Experience the horses run on St. Pete beach. donbeachpolo2022.

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