# Festival of Lights & Santa's Village at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds

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

- When: Nov 26 – Dec 27 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover, FL 33527
- Ages: All ages; combination drive-through tour and walkable Santa's Village; stroller friendly
- Price: $25 per car (up to 8 passengers); includes drive-through light tour and village entry
- Organizer: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
- Official page: https://hillsboroughcountyfair.com/tickets/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Drive through nearly two miles of spectacular animated holiday displays featuring over one million LED lights at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover. Vehicles pass beneath twinkling light tunnels and past Florida-themed scenes including playful dolphins and jumping alligators.

Following the drive-through tour, families can explore Santa's Village on foot to roast marshmallows around open fire pits, ride camel rides and holiday carnival rides, and meet farm animals in the holiday petting barn. The village paths are stroller-accessible with clean restrooms.

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