Busch Gardens Tampa Bay turns into Christmas Town for the holidays — lights draped through the park, seasonal stage shows, a Santa meet-and-greet, and holiday-themed rides layered on top of the regular park, with the usual animal encounters still running underneath it all.
Best of all, it costs nothing beyond regular park admission — no separate Christmas Town ticket.
It runs select dates, not every single night between mid-November and early January — check the park’s own calendar before you build a trip around a specific day.
Genuinely built for families and young kids.
Good to know: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612. Nov. 13, 2026 – Jan. 4, 2027, select dates, park open to close. Included with regular admission.