Top 15 Events in the Tampa Bay Area for Week 6-12 December

Snowed Inn: Sparkman Wharf transforms into a ski lodge with falling snow, swings turned into ski lifts, campfires, a feelin ‘pine hot toddy bar, oversized Christmas cards and the Snow Queens Drag Extravaganza on a log cabin stage. For free. 5.30pm-8.30pm Thursday. Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-618-5844.

A national tour by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” returns to the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. [ Matthew Murphy ]

Cats: Traveling Broadway shows return to Straz Center after a long hiatus due to COVID-19. Cats tells the story of a magical night when a tribe of cats gathers for a ball to decide who will be reborn. $ 36.50 and up. 7.30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Sunday. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Bowzer’s Holiday Rock and Roll Party: The 13th annual music celebration features Jon Bauman from Sha na na, Peter Noones, Hermans Hermits, and more. $ 41.75- $ 81.75. 7.30 p.m. Saturday. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Ricky Skaggs: Performs the bluegrass artist with more than 21 Grammy Awards. $ 37.50- $ 57.50. 8 p.m. Sunday. Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theater, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Holiday Hayride: Families can play games, hunt for candy canes, and watch vacation movies before taking a hay ride followed by hot chocolate and cookies. Travel times are 6:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. free of charge (registration required). 6.15-10pm Thursday. Forbes Recreation Center, 6401 94th Avenue N, Pinellas Park. 727-369-5684.

The story of PT Barnum and his traveling circus gets a Christmas twist in “The Greatest Showman: A Christmas Remix”. [ CHRIS O’MEARA | AP ]

The Greatest Showman: A Christmas Remix: This live musical-style stage show adds a Christmas cheer to the popular story of PT Barnum and his circus. $ 10 to $ 25. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Crossover Church, 1235 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. 813-971-8887.

Pinellas Park Christmas Parade: The 48th Annual Unilateral Parade travels east on Park Boulevard from the 58th Street railroad tracks to the Park Place Mall. Santa Claus and hundreds of Star Wars stormtroopers have been known to show up. The lanes to the east will be closed to traffic. The lanes to the west will be opened to oncoming traffic. For free. Saturday 6 p.m. Park Place Stadium 16, 7200 US 19 N, Pinellas Park. 727-369-0700.

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River of Lights: Sing along as you pass under low bridges to step onto the Hillsborough River for a 50-minute cruise to see the lighted bridges and downtown Tampa. Children can write a letter to Santa Claus and send it in a floating buoy box. Captains tell stories along the route and tell holiday stories. $ 25, $ 20 for kids. Departures every hour from 6.15pm to 9.15pm Thursday-Sunday. Pirate Water Taxi, 333 S Franklin St., Tampa. 813-390-3711.

Christmas Under the Moon: Stroll through a light exhibition and down a Christmas tree alley, meet Santa Claus, and check out the petting zoo, ball zone, mountain slide, and handicrafts. $ 10 ages 3+. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. HarvestMoon Fun Farm, 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown. 727-326-3256.

Damon Wayans: Performs the comedian, actor and writer. $ 58. Friday 10 p.m., Saturday 7 p.m. and 9.45 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m. and 8.45 p.m. Improvised Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813-864-4000.

St. Pete Winter Market: Walk or ride the Pinellas Trail between S 22nd and 28th Streets to shop at more than 150 artists, manufacturers and galleries. When the sun goes down, luminarias light up the path and provide the backdrop for DJ dancing, live performances, and stories with Santa and his helpers. There will be food trucks on site. For free. 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday. Pinellas Trail, between S 22nd and 28th Streets, St. Petersburg. 727-822-5665.

On Saturday, decorated and well-lit boats sail into the waters near Boca Ciega Bay. [ Times (2015) ]

Boca Ciega Yacht Club Christmas Lighted Boat Parade: The Christmas parade arrives at the Gulfport Municipal Marina at around 6:00 p.m. and then drive past Williams Pier and Casino in Gulfport, past the beaches and into the canals of Town Shores, Pelican Bay, Skimmer’s Point, and Bayview Circle, past part of Kipps Colony and near PYCC, then along of Dolphin Boulevard to Pasadena Golf Club Estates before swinging across the bay to Isla del Sol and returning to the clubs. To participate, donate two unwrapped new toys or write a check for any amount to Operation Santa. Saturday 6 pm-8pm free. Boca Ciega Yacht Club, 4600 Tifton Drive S, Gulfport. 813-323-5852.

Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: Get your ugly sweater out and put on some loud, cheesy pants for this pub crawl with two free shots, Christmas movie quizzes, virtual bingo, themed drink discounts, DJ dance and swag for the first 100 participants, the check in. $ 15- $ 25. Saturday 5pm – 11pm. Thirsty First, 119 First Avenue N, St. Petersburg. 727-317-3333. Other crawls take place on Saturdays from 4pm to 11.30pm and start from Park & ​​Rec – DTSP, 100 Fourth St. S, St. Petersburg; MacDinton’s Irish Pub, 405 S Howard Ave., Tampa; and Caddy’s on the Beach, 9000 W Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Each of these crawls costs $ 20. 702-692-1982.

Breakfast with Santa Claus: The day starts with a pancake and egg breakfast with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and includes handicrafts, selfie stations, a goody bag, photos with Santa Claus and mimosas for adults. Benefits of Inti-Nest and GFWC Tampa Junior Woman’s Club projects. $ 40 children, $ 15 additional child, $ 10 adults. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday. Tampa Woman’s Club, 2901 Bayshore Blvd. 813-777-5131. Other Breakfast With Santa events are held on Saturdays from 9-11am at RE Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive W, Oldsmar. $ 9, $ 6 with a Rec card. 813-749-1152; and the Pinellas Park Public Works Building, 6250 82nd Ave. N. $ 5 (registration required). 727-369-5684.

St. Petersburg Holiday of the Arts: More than 100 artisans from across the United States showcase original artworks, from paintings, photographs, and sculptures to jewelry, ceramics, and fiber art. For free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Williams Park, 350 Second Avenue N, St. Petersburg. 954-815-1186.

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