As Christmas nears, it’s a fun time to see holiday lights with the family. If you want to see miles of Holiday lights, you may want to try a Drive-Thru holiday light experience around Tampa Bay.
Below you will find our 2025 top picks for Drive-Thru Holiday Lights.
Drive-Thru Lights Around Tampa Bay
1. Tampa Bay Festival Of Lights at Hillsborough County Fair
215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover, FL 33527
Experience the Holidays Like Never Before in a Location Your Family Loves!
As you enter the fairgrounds enveloped in more than 1 million lights, you and your family will travel nearly 2 miles through seasonal and Florida-themed displays and a drive-thru animated light tunnel. The expanded Santa’s Village will feature holiday- themed rides and a self-guided walking tour of the Hometown Hillsborough Historical Village decked out in festive lights. Designed to appeal to all ages and backgrounds, the elaborate light displays themed to Florida and traditional winter holidays are a family favorite.
Dates: Nov 27 – Dec 28, 2025
2. Chick-fil-A Waters Ave Lights
6299 W Waters Ave., Tampa
An iconic Tampa tradition, the Chick-fil-A on Waters Ave. has displayed millions of Christmas lights every year for over two decades. It honestly doesn’t feel like Christmas until you experience the drive-thru and grab a lil spicy chicken sandwich on the way out.
3. Celebration of Lights in Spring Hill
Nov 28 – Dec 27, 2025 | Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad
Enjoy a festive holiday experience with lights, seasonal markets, and Santa visits. Event nights include Nov 28–30 and select December dates through Dec 22, when Santa returns to the North Pole.
4. Lights of Lake Park
Lake Park Estates, 102nd Ave & 109 Ave N, Seminole, FL 33777
The neighborhoods of Lake Park Estates, Wieker, Lakeside Estates, and Lake Seminole Village, generously decorate their homes and yards with over 3.0 miles of Christmas Lights and Decorations for the public to enjoy.
Donations are accepted at the Suncoast Hospice Cart located along the route, 100% of the money donated goes to support their community activities.
Dates: December 1st through December 31, 2025, 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Nightly
Cost: Free
5. Light up The Angelus & Candy Cane Village
