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Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | December 26-28

Winter-themed events, live shows and free things to do
Winter Village returns to Curtis Hixon Park for 10th year
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If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (Dec. 26-28), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.

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Things to do this Friday (12/26)

After Christmas Brunch

When: 10 a.m.
Where: 2616 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa
Cost: Book a reservation here
Info: Enjoy a post-Christmas brunch at 1983.

Song Sung Blue (2025)

When: 4 p.m.
Where: 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Cost: $9
Info: Go watch a showing of the new "Song Sung Blue" at the Tampa Theatre.

The Project

When: 7 p.m.
Where: 2305 N. Willow Ave., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Go see the debut of Tampa's newest band playing classic rock hits from the '70s at Rick's on the River.

NEOTEK

When: 8 p.m.
Where: 1503 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Cost: Ticket prices vary based on date booked
Info: Go see a futuristic bass music producer from Australia perform his set live.

Things to do this Saturday (12/27)

WWE LIVE Holiday Tour

When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $52
Info: Go see all your favorite WWE superstars return to Tampa live for the final time year.

Davis Coen Trio at Shuffle

When: 7 p.m.
Where: 2612 N. Tampa St., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Go watch Memphis-area country-blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Davis Coen perform live Blues music.

Beach Pilates

When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa
Cost: FREE for locals
Info: Enjoy a free pilates class by the beach with an optional lunch at Oyster Catchers afterward.

Ybor City Saturday Market

When: 9 a.m.
Where: 1800 E. 8th Ave., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Check out a local market at Centennial Park and shop for handmade goods, artwork and gourmet treats.

Things to do this Sunday (12/28)

Tampa Bay Lightning game

When: 5 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $112
Info: Go watch the Bolts take on the Montreal Canadiens at Benchmark International Arena.

Sunday Morning Market

When: 9 a.m.
Where: 4900 Bridge St., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Info: Go shop at a market at the Westshore Marina District with 70+ vendors, food trucks and pastries.

Multiday events

STOMP

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 1010 N. WC MacInnes Pl., Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $58
Info: Go see a unique show where performers create explosive, rhythmic music using everyday objects like bins, brooms and kitchenware.

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.

Hillsborough County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 215 Sydney Washer Road, 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.