Where To See Santa In Tampa Area This Christmas Season

TAMPA BAY, FL — How can the Jolly Old Elf be in so many places at once? Well, that's the magic of Christmas. Kids will encounter Santa just about everywhere they go this year.

Here are some places to find Santa:

Santa At International Plaza

Santa will be at International Plaza, 2223 N West Shore Blvd., Tampa, now through Dec. 24.

Reservations are limited; walk-up visits are welcome. Reserve a spot here.

International Plaza will also offer Magical Snowfall on Bay Street now through Dec. 24, Monday through Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Storytime With Mrs. Claus

Hyde Park Village will host Storytime with Mrs. Claus Thursday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Snow Circle Shops, 1602 W Swann Ave., Tampa.

Bring a blanket and listen to stories about Frosty the Snowman, Gingerbread Baby, Red Sled and more.

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Photos With Santa At Florida Aquarium

Put on your best holiday sweater and get in the holiday spirit at The Florida Aquarium where Santa will be spreading holiday cheer and jolly good times every weekend through Dec. 18.

Santa will be available for photo opportunities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18.

Photos with Santa will take place in the aquarium’s Mosaic Center at no cost to members and included with general admission.

Note: Photos must be taken on a personal device. Click here.

Holiday PJ Photo Days With Santa

Westfield Brandon Town Center, 459 Brandon Town Center, Brandon, will host holiday PJ photos with Santa Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Book online here.

Bass Pro Shops

Come visit Santa at Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, 10501 Palm River Road, Tampa, through Dec. 24.

Click here for times.

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Visit Santa At Westshore Plaza

Santa has officially arrived at Westshore Plaza, 250 Westshore Plaza, and is available for photo appointments in Center Court every Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Visits are free but the price of photos vary.

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Santa At Citrus Park Town Center

Santa has arrived at Citrus Park Town Center, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center, and will be available to meet with kids through Dec. 23. Santa will be available Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. and on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Hyde Park Village

Celebrate the holiday season with Santa Claus at Hyde Park Village. Santa will be on hand Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Creme de Contour; Dec. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at Barry's; and Dec. 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Goody Goody.

Bring your own camera.

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Festival Of Lights & Santa's Village

Santa will be at Santa's Village at Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights & Santa's Village at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road in Dover, daily from 6 to 9 p.m. through New Year’s Day.

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Winter Village

The annual Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park at 600 N Ashley Drive in downtown Tampa, will feature Santa sightings.

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Winter Wonder Wharf

Celebrate the season each weekend at Sparkman Wharf, which will include a colorful tree forest where kids will find Santa.

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Christmas In The Wild

Santa will be on hand at Christmas in the Wild which runs from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Click here for more information.

Christmas Town

Santa, Rudolph and his elves will be at the 10th annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town through Jan. 9.

Westfield Brandon

Santa is available at Center Court in Westfield Brandon, 459 Brandon Town Center, to take wish lists and pose for photos through Dec. 24.

Skip the line and purchase your photo package in advance by making a reservation online: click here

The Santa set is located on the lower level in Center Court and open daily from Dec. 17 to 23:

• Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
• Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• And on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Note: Santa will break to feed his reindeer from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 2:30 to 3 p.m. on Sundays and 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 24.

Take holiday PJ photos with Santa Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in support of St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Skip the line and purchase your photo package in advance by making a reservation online: click here