November 22, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by Tampa Bay Lightning. Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages.
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Ice Rink Information
Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink welcomes families and friends to share in this holiday tradition with a view of the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk and Hillsborough River. Whether you are a first-timer, or an experienced skater, the Winter Village Ice Rink is a must-do activity this holiday season.
Hours
Monday – Thursday | 4pm – 9pm
Friday | 4pm – 10pm
Saturday | 10am – 10pm
Sunday | 12pm – 9pm
During Hillsborough County School Breaks
Monday – Saturday | 10am – 10pm
Sunday | 12pm – 9pm
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving | CLOSED
Christmas Eve | 10am – 6pm
Christmas Day | 4pm – 10pm
All hours subject to weather
and rink conditions. Please visit our
Facebook Page for real time updates.
Rentals
Do Floridians own ice skates? Not to worry! Ice skate rentals are available on-site at the ice rink entrance for children and adults.
Ice skating tickets include 90 minutes of skating, including ice skate rental. Tickets are purchased at the ice rink entrance.
Rates
Individual Tickets | $15
Group Rates for 20 – 49 | $14
Group Rates for 50 – 99 | $13.50
Group Rates for 100+ | $13
*Price includes tax
Parties
Private event skating packages are available at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon. Rates start at $550 for two hours, for up to 100 people. Catering options are available on site.
Contact Rachel Radawec at [email protected] or call: (813) 221-3686
Café at Winter Village
Taste the spirit of the holiday season at the Icicle Craft Kitchen of Winter Village at Curtis Hixon.
Hours
Monday – Thursday | 4pm – 9pm
Friday | 4pm – 10pm
Saturday | 10am – 10pm
Sunday | 12pm – 9pm
During Hillsborough County School Breaks
Monday – Saturday | 10am – 10pm
Sunday | 12pm – 9pm
*Bar hours will vary
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving | CLOSED
Christmas Eve | 10am – 6pm
Christmas Day | 4pm – 10pm
Restaurants
COMING SOON
The Shops of Winter Village
The Shops of Winter Village feature 10 boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. This “pop-up” holiday shopping experience features decorative goods, apparel, handmade toys, jewelry, dog accessories, and more! Thanks to the generous support of PODS® Moving and Storage, each Winter Village Shop is held in a PODS® container in a market-style layout. Visitors are encouraged to shop at the various boutiques during their visit, all while enjoying a beautiful view of the Hillsborough River.
Hours
Thursday | 4pm – 9pm
Friday | 4pm – 10pm
Saturday | 10am – 10pm
Sunday | 12pm – 9pm
During Hillsborough County School Breaks
Monday – Saturday | 10am -10pm
Sunday | 12pm – 9pm
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving | CLOSED
Christmas Eve | 10am – 6pm
Christmas Day | CLOSED
Directory
SHOP LOCAL! Support some of Tampa’s best small businesses.
2019-2020 VENDORS COMING SOON
Winter Village Express
The TECO Line Streetcar has partnered with the Tampa Downtown Partnership to bring you a themed ride aboard the Winter Village Express. Riders can board the Express at Whiting Station or Centro Ybor on select Sundays to enjoy treats, music, and activities during the non-stop ride.
Dates & Hours
Sundays
November 24 – December 22
Service begins at 3:25pm from the Whiting Staion, conveniently located across the street from Hattrick’s. Streetcar leaves the station every hour
Rates
Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Link coming soon. No tickets will be sold on the Winter Village Express.
Roundtrip Ticket | $10 per person
Special Events
With so much going on for the holidays in Tampa’s Downtown, it’s easy to fill an entire day with activities. Pair ice skating, the Winter Village Express, shopping and treats with any of the additional events taking place in Curtis Hixon Park for a fun-filled day.
FAQs
Festivities begin at 6:45pm
Tree lights at 7:25pm
37th Annual Downtown Tampa Christmas Parade
Parade steps off at 11 a.m.
The parade will begin at Morgan Street and Madison Street travel west on Madison Street to Ashley Drive, turn north and end at Ashley Drive and Cass Street.
After the parade, join the City of Tampa in the park for fun activities and holiday cheer.
Activities
Free photos with Santa Claus
Continuous holiday entertainment
Make-n-take holiday crafts
Hands-on games and activities
Parking is available for a nominal rate at multiple locations adjacent to the Winter Village, including the William F. Poe Parking Garage north of Curtis Hixon Park. On-street parking in Downtown Tampa is free of charge north of Kennedy Boulevard after 6:00 pm on weekdays and all-day on weekends. Standard parking fares apply at all other times.
We encourage you to park once to enjoy the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park and walk the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk to other downtown destinations. You can also travel to the Winter Village by Downtowner free ride service, Pirate Water Taxi, Coast Bike Share, and more! Visit the Getting Around section in Tampa’s Downtown to explore all your options.
Getting Here
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park is located at 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602.
Contact Us
About Tampa Downtown Partnership
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization. It is a membership organization comprised of companies, organizations and individuals with a common goal of advancing downtown Tampa.
The Tampa Downtown Partnership serves as the steward of downtown Tampa, cultivating public and private partnerships, and encouraging downtown’s physical and economic development. As a proactive leadership organization, the Tampa Downtown Partnership acts as an advocate for the downtown community.
Our Sponsors & Sponsorship Information
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park is supported by generous contributions from the Tampa Bay Lightning, City of Tampa, TECO Energy, Tampa General Hospital, SYKES, Gasparilla Bowl, PODS® Moving & Storage, Life Storage, David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa Bay Pizza Company, Zoo Tampa, The Barrymore Hotel, 813Area, and Tampa Bay Times.
Thanks to the Bucs Care Foundation for their continued support as the tent structure donor.