The rules + details:

• Christmas Town | Thursday, Jan. 4-Sunday, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Busch Gardens, 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa | $100+ | Time is running out to catch holiday displays, millions of lights, food + drink options, alongside the omnipresent animals and coasters at the iconic Tampa theme park.
• Scents of the Season | Thursday, Jan. 4-Monday, Jan. 8 | Times vary | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $22-$27 | Take in the last of this seasonal multi-sensory experience with sights, sounds, smells, and a scavenger hunt.
• “Poor Things” (2023) | Thursday, Jan. 4-Thursday, Jan. 11 | Times vary | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10-$12 | Catch a showing of this sci-fi flick in which a young woman — played by Emma Stone — gets brought back to life before heading off on an adventure.

• “Cinderella” | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $52+ | Soak in the classic tale reimagined by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.
• Matt Stone as Elvis | Friday, Jan. 5 | 8-10 p.m. | Hard Rock Cafe, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | Days before the King’s birthday, say “thank you very much” to this renowned Florida-born Elvis tribute act.

• Florida’s Largest Home Show | Saturday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Times vary | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $8+ | Visit the Fairgrounds to find all your winter renovation needs.
• Trinity Crafters Market | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hampton Inn Odessa Trinity, 11780 State Route 54, Odessa | Price of purchase | Support local crafters and artisans at this market where handmade treasures await.

• Little Surrealist Tour | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | The Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg | $0-$29 | Bring the kiddos (aged 4-11 years old) along to join a tour of the museum’s permanent collection.

• A $115 million mixed-use development is coming to St. Pete. The 23-story Gallery Haus will be located near Tropicana Field and includes apartments, coworking space, and retail options. Groundbreaking is set for late 2024. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• No. 13. That’s where Tampa ranked on WalletHub’s list of best cities to keep New Year’s resolutions. Measures like health options, employment opportunities, and financial growth potential were all used to create the list. St. Pete ranked No. 31.

• Did someone say Gas-paw-rilla? The first ever Pirate Pup Parade is taking place Sunday, Jan. 14 at Sparkman Wharf. Doggos can take part in a parade, compete in a costume contest, and enjoy free Chill Bros pup cups (available to the first 100 dogs). Get more info. (That’s So Tampa)

• Tampa Bay is getting its first game show room, where guests can get the game show experience with friends, and it even features a live host. That Game Show Place will open in Palm Harbor in the next couple of days, and will offer fun for groups of up to 49 people. (I Love the Burg)

• The Tampa Bay Rays are meeting with lawmakers today to discuss ways of enhancing St. Petersburg’s visibility. Visit St. Pete/Clearwater will also be there, and potential solutions include increasing signage on Tropicana Field or a mention of St. Pete on the team’s uniforms. (Bay News 9)

• There are only a few days left to enjoy the second annual Putt The Pier: Holiday Edition. An 18-hole seasonal mini golf course will be on the St. Pete Pier’s Majeed Foundation Nature Walkway through this Sunday, Jan. 7. Grab $12 tickets. (I Love the Burg)

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