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Catch a holiday movie outside this December in Tampa Bay

Here are some ways to get your holiday flick fix while enjoying the fresh air + cooler weather.

December 5, 2023 • 
Patrick Sidwell
Children are at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon. There is fake snow falling and holiday lights are twinkling in the background.

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is screening “Elf.”

Photo by Tampa Downtown Partnership

Dust off the ugly sweaters and grab a blanket — it’s time to catch a festive movie outside. Here are five movies showing under the stars in the Tampa Bay area this December:

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