# Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

> Event for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 13 – Jan 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
- Ages: All ages; stroller rentals and accessible paths throughout; included with park admission
- Price: Included with park admission ($89–$109); free for children under 3; annual passholder discounts
- Organizer: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (United Parks & Resorts)
- Official page: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/tickets/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland during Christmas Town, featuring millions of twinkling lights, spectacular holiday shows, and festive seasonal cheer. Families can board the Christmas Town Express steam train for a musical holiday journey through the Serengeti Plain, marvel at the world-class Christmas on Ice figure skating spectacular in the Moroccan Palace Theater, and visit Santa's North Pole workshop.

Kids adore meeting Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Clarice, while parents can sample seasonal holiday treats and hot cocoa. The expansive theme park offers smooth paved pathways, stroller rentals at the front gate, and quiet family nursing lounges.

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