👟 Start with a stroll

• Symphony in Lights at the Shops at Wiregrass will be on display nightly from 6-9 p.m. throughout December. Shop for holiday gifts, then enjoy the dazzling lights and holiday harmonies.
• The Winter Village lights up Curtis Hixon Park with festive cheer. Grab a drink from the café and enjoy the River Walk all aglow.
• The Temple Terrace neighborhood puts on a light show every year, and this one can be enjoyed from the comfort of your car. Check in on its Facebook page for updates.

🥂 Cheery cheers

• Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails will host the Miracle at Mezzo. Enjoy jolly drinks and kitschy decor throughout December.
• Sippin’ Santa — which brings tiki-themed drinks to the holiday cheer — will make its debut in Dunedin, located at The Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar. If Santa can surf, he’d drink here.

❄️ Winter Activities

• Do figure-eights at Tampa’s only outdoor skating rink at Winter Village. Individual tickets are $17 and include skate rentals.
• History buffs should head to the Henry B. Plant Museum (401 W. Kennedy Blvd.) for the Victorian Christmas Stroll, which offers a look into the history of Christmases past. Tickets are $18.
• ZooTampa hosts one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays. Take the family to Christmas in the Wild, which offers six different festive realms, shows, and the Twinkletown Marketplace.

• Storytime with Mrs. Claus | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Hyde Park Village, 1602 W. Swann Ave., Tampa | Free | Bring a blanket and meet in Snow Circle Shops for a reading of “Frosty the Snowman,” “Gingerbread Baby,” “Red Sled,” and more.
• Rum Tasting and Master Class | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6:45-9 p.m. | Femperial, 2851 First Ave N., St. Petersburg | $99-$165 | Join this rum appreciation and tasting class, followed by cocktails and socializing, and become a Certified Rumsommer.
• Lightning vs. Predators | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $29.25-$426 | Watch the hometown squad take on Nashville.

• Still No Room In the Inn | Friday, Dec. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Unitarian Universalist Church, 100 Mirror Lake Dr. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Join others to sing at homeless shelters and other sites in downtown St. Petersburg and return to the church for treats.
• Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening | Friday, Dec. 9 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $75-$125 | The son of drummer John Bonham performs with the surviving three members of Led Zeppelin.
• Raymond James Pops Holiday Pops | Friday, Dec. 9 | 8 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $5 | The Florida Orchestra performs all of Santa’s favorites at its most popular concert of the year.

• St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Al Lang Stadium, 230 First St. S.E., St. Petersburg | Free | This outdoor market features local farmers, a wide variety of artisan food vendors, and more.
• Makers Holidayfest | Saturday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highland Ave., Tampa | Free | A makers market with handmade holiday gift ideas, food, drinks, and live music.
• Encore Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Vintage Marche, 2906 34th St. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Roam more than 15,000 sqft of unexpected treasures and curiosities.
• Coming Out at You, Paper Sculpture by Donna Plunkett | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 5-9 p.m. | St. Pete Artworks, 2412 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free | Texture: tangled, rolled and wild is the theme running through Donna Plunkett’s new show, “Coming Out at You.”

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• Bolts captain Steven Stamkos is making some off-ice moves. The Lightning superstar just sold a Davis Islands waterfront lot for $8 million, making a $3+ million profit on the sale. 🏡 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Former Devil Ray slugger and Tampa native Fred McGriff was recently inducted to the MLB Hall of Fame. Nicknamed “the Crime Dog,” McGriff was a five-time All-Star and hit 493 homers over his 19-year career. ⚾ (St. Pete Catalyst)

• 5. That’s how Pinellas Ale Works ranked on Thrillist’s list of the 10 best breweries in Florida. Cigar City Brewing also made the list at No. 9 + the selection committee called the spot “Florida’s standard bearer for good beer.” 🍺 (Thrillist)

• The Campbell Park Network for Early Learning helps parents learn how to teach their kids at home. Each week, the Center hosts Learn & Play, a session where kids and their parents move between different play environments + a counselor steps in to help with behavior. (Tampa Bay Times)

• The Woodson African American Museum of Florida and the City of St. Petersburg Municipal Marina are hosting a Holiday Gift Drive through Dec. 16. Bring in unwrapped toys, clothing, gift cards, electronics, art supplies, jackets, and ethnically diverse dolls and superhero toys. 🧸

• Bask in the holiday magic at some of Old Northeast’s historic homes this Sunday, Dec. 11, from 3-8 p.m. in the annual Candlelit Tour of Homes. This year’s tour features homes built in the 1920s and food trucks. Buy tickets here.
• Merry Swifitemass, TBAY. Dance midnight away with other TSwift fans at The Orpheum on Friday, Dec. 9. Tickets to the 18+ party are $20. 🪩 (That’s So Tampa)
• Get some one-on-one time with Mr. C. Santa in the Park is back at North Straub Park Sat., Dec. 10, from 6-9 p.m. Bring the camera along and take some shots of the kiddos as they chat with Santa.

• Tampa’s oldest bike shop, Joe Haskins Bicycle Shop, will close later this month. Owner Joe Haskins planned to retire but passed last year. The family has decided to close the shop at 2310 N. Florida Ave. (Tampa Bay Times)

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• ‘Tis the season to shop items from our online shop Six & Main. Our gift guides feature shirts, jewelry, gourmet popcorn, coffee, and more. There’s no time to waste, let the shopping begin. 🛍️

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• The second Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille location opens on Friday. The new Jungle Terrace spot features covered seating right on the picturesque Boca Ciega Bay.
• Tampa’s first drive-thru location, Chipotlane is now open, according to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. But there’s a catch, the location (8301 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.) only takes online or mobile orders.
• Calling all Blind Tiger devotees. The speakeasy-themed coffee and tea spot recently opened a new location in the Tampa City Center building. Next year, the shop is opening up in International Plaza + St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital.
• Grand Central’s Old Key West Bar & Grill is on the market. The bar will stay open until the sale.
• There’s still time for one more pint. But St. Pete’s Avid Brewing plans to close its doors before the end of the year. Celebrate the bar’s closing at its NYE Bash.