If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Dec. 19-21), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
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Things to do this Friday (12/19)
Gasparilla Bowl
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $63
Info: Go watch the Memphis Tigers play against the NC State Wolfpack at Raymond James Stadium.
Machine Gun Kelly concert
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $40
Info: Go see the artist perform on his "MGK: Lost Americana Tour" featuring Julia Wolf.
John Pardi concert
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $140
Info: Go see country music singer perform at "John Pardi: The Christmas Show" at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center.
Merry & Bright Movie Night
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 11109 N. 30th St., Tampa
Cost: FREE admission
Info: Go to Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen for a festive outdoor showing of the movie "Elf."
Things to do this Saturday (12/20)
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade at the Tampa Riverwalk
When: 6:15 p.m.
Where: Riverwalk, Tampa 33602
Cost: FREE to watch, register a boat for $95
Info: Go watch Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade with Tampa 28 Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips as a Grand Marshal.
Tampa Bay Lightning game
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $50
Info: Go cheer on the Bolts as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena.
Treasure Island Boat Parade
When: 5:45 p.m.
Where: Click here to see parade map
Cost: FREE to watch
Info: Watch a boat parade that starts by Publix in Paradise Island, then travels under the causeway bridge to Isle of Palms, Isle of Capri and ends at Johns Pass
Walking Tour: Central Avenue
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 1213 N. Central Ave., Tampa
Cost: $25
Info: Take a walking tour through the historic Tempo District while uncovering stories of music, culture and community.
Things to do this Sunday (12/21)
Chicken Yoga with Yoga Loft Tampa
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 1412 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Cost: $15
Info: Take a flow yoga class with real-life chickens roaming around at the Hotel Haya.
Tampa Art Experience: Holiday Lights Downtown
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 810 E. Skagway Ave., Tampa
Cost: $34
Info: Go paint and sip at the New World Tampa and paint an art piece inspired by holiday lights downtown.
Multiday events
Winter Village
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Go celebrate the holiday season at Winter Village, put on by the Tampa Bay Lightning, and go ice skating, watch a show, and play winter-themed games.
Christmas Lane at the Strawberry Festival
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 2508 West Oak Ave., Plant City
Cost: Tickets are $12 for those 13 and older; $10 for ages 4 to 12; 3 & under are free
Info: Go to Christmas Lane and see over 1.5 million lights and watch some live entertainment from local performers.
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 215 Sydney Washer Rd., Dover
Cost: Pay per carload
Info: Go drive through a nearly two-mile immersive light show followed by a walking visit to Santa's village.
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.
If you have any upcoming weekend events, send them to brian.mcbride@wfts.com for consideration.
