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Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | December 12-14

Holiday events, parades and free things to do
Christmas in the Wild returns to ZooTampa
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If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Dec. 12-14), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.

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Things to do this Friday (12/12)

Feliz Novedades: A Holiday Night Market

When: 7 p.m.
Where: 1412 E 7th Ave. Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Check out a festive market with a curated selection of local artists, makers and small businesses.

Brandy, Monica, Kelly Rowland and Muni Long concert

When: 8 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Cost: $128
Info: Brandy and Monica, with special guests Kelly Rowland and Muni Long, will make a stop in Tampa on their “The Boy Is Mine Tour."

Die Hard (1988)

When: 9:45 p.m.
Where:  711 N Franklin St., Tampa
Cost: $11
Info: Go see a showing of the movie "Die Hard" at the Tampa Theatre a part of its December movie rewind series.

Things to do this Saturday (12/13)

Mezzo Market

When: 10 a.m.
Where: 1700 W Fig St., St. Petersburg
Cost: FREE
Info: Go checkout a curated outdoor small business and local vendors market selling vintage goods, boutique clothing and more.

Hillsborough River Boat Parade

When: 5 p.m.
Where: 1204 W Flora St., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Go watch the 25th annual boat parade on the Hillsborough river with illuminated kayaks, canoes, power boats and more.

Holiday Street Parade

When: 6 p.m.
Where: Parade begins at Grand Boulevard and Gulf Drive in New Port Richey
Cost: FREE
Info: Go to a family-friendly event featuring 100 festive entries, open to all parade enthusiasts.

Downtown Dade City Christmas Stroll

When: 7 p.m.
Where: 37918 Meridian Ave., Dade City
Cost: FREE
Info: Go enjoy festive decorations, holiday music and local shopping.

Holiday Night Market in Downtown Lakeland

When: 5 a.m.
Where: 210 E. Main St., Lakeland
Cost: FREE
Info: Go checkout a market with over 200 creatives, artists and makers, featuring live music.

Things to do this Sunday (12/14)

Chanukah in the City

When: 6:15 p.m.
Where: City Hall Plaza
Cost: FREE
Info: First day of Chanukah celebration including food, entertainment, 100-foot Gelt Drop, and the lighting of the Menorah at City Hall.

Hot Chocolate Run

When: 7 a.m.
Where: 601 Water St., Tampa
Cost: Varies with distance
Info: Go run a 15k, 5k, or 10k at the annual distance running event.

Multiday events

Christmas in the Wild

When: Friday and Saturday
Where: 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa
Cost: $30
Info: Go to ZooTampa and see one of Tampa Bay's biggest light displays, try some holiday treats and check out the wildlife.

Put The Pier

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg
Cost: $13
Info: Go mini golfing at the holiday-decorated Nature’s Walkway at The Pier with festive music and waterfront views.

If you have any upcoming weekend events, send them to brian.mcbride@wfts.com for consideration.