# The Florida Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular > Event for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: Straz Center & Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602 - Ages: Recommended for ages 5 and up; student and youth ticket discounts available - Price: Tickets from $25–$70; special youth pricing available at box office - Organizer: The Florida Orchestra - Official page: https://floridaorchestra.org/event/holiday-pops-tampa-bays-beloved-holiday-tradition/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/the-florida-orchestra-holiday-pops-spectacular--listing-64c260ddf4cd92f8ba51067b ## About Experience the magic of live orchestral music as The Florida Orchestra presents its beloved annual Holiday Pops concert series. Featuring the full orchestra and guest vocalists, the concert includes festive favorites like Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Bells, selections from The Nutcracker, and a joyous audience carol sing-along. Families can choose between performances at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center in Tampa, Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, or the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. 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