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
(November 25-29 & December 23-January 3)
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. Socks are available for purchase at the skate window.
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 during none operational hours at 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) 442.1186
Café at Winter Village
Taste the spirit of the holiday season at the Icicle Craft Kitchen of Winter Village at Curtis Hixon.
Hours
Thursday | 4pm – 9pm
Friday | 4pm – 10pm
Saturday | 10am – 10pm
Sunday | 12pm – 9pm
During Hillsborough County School Breaks
(November 25-29 & December 23-January 3)
Monday – Saturday | 10am – 10pm
Sunday | 12pm – 9pm
*Bar hours will vary
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving | CLOSED
Christmas Eve | 10am – 6pm
Christmas Day | 4pm – 10pm
Restaurants
Icicles Craft Kitchen
Menu – Coming Soon
Kahwa Coffee
Menu – Coming Soon
Whatever Pops
Menu – 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
(November 25-29 & December 23-24)
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.
Don Me Now
JADUFY
JF Boutique
JF Just KIDding
Lida’s Jungle
Popped Shoppe
The Chubby Fox
The Fouta Spa
The Modern Paws
Unlock Tampa Bay
Winter Village Express
The Winter Village Express will make its way from Downtown’s Whiting Station to Ybor and back on the TECO Line Streetcar. Join returning hosts, Bob and Gretchen Quackenbush, for this one-hour, round-trip excursion that is fun for the entire family! Our trip features a holiday sing-a-long, holiday trivia, milk & cookies, and added surprises along the way. You don’t want to miss this memorable holiday event, so get your tickets for the Winter Village Express before they sell out!
Dates & Hours
Sundays
November 24 – December 22
Service begins at 3:25pm from the Whiting Station, conveniently located across the street from Hattrick’s. Streetcar leaves the station every hour at 25 past
Rates
Tickets must be purchased online in advance of your trip
Roundtrip Ticket | $10 per person | Children 2 and under are free and must sit on an adult’s lap to ride
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.
6pm
Curtis Hixon Park
Attend Tampa’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony usually on the first Friday in December in beautiful Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. The evening will include a countdown to light the tree with Mayor Castor and a free movie in the park. Come see Elf with Will Ferreal.
Admission is free.
Blankets, low back chairs, coolers and dogs on leashes are allowed. Concessions will be available. Glass and alcohol are prohibited.
7:30pm
The Grinch
November 30, 2019
7:30pm
The Muppets Christmas Carol
2pm
Light up your spokes, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to ride; the Winter Wonder Ride is back!
The Winter Wonder Ride is a charity bike ride that funds the purchase of bicycles and helmets for at-risk kids.
Every year during the holiday season we set out on a bike ride through scenic downtown Tampa, out alongside the cool waters of Bayshore Boulevard, before returning to Curtis Hixon park for our incredible Post-Ride Celebration, where you, your friends, and your family, dance the night away!
The headliner for the 9th Annual Winter Wonder Ride is CEELO GREEN!
Ride Departs: 4:30pm (guests must be checked in by 4:00pm)
6:30pm
FAQs
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 private organizations within our community.
Tampa Bay Lightning, TECO, Tampa General Hospital, City of Tampa, Tampa International Airport, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation, Sykes Enterprises, Tampa Bay Rays, PDQ, PODS Moving and Storage, PBX Change, Barrymore Hotel
Thanks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation for their continued support as the tent structure donor.