{"id":22398,"date":"2022-12-04T22:36:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T03:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.munchkinfun.com\/tampa\/?p=22398"},"modified":"2022-12-04T22:36:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T03:36:55","slug":"holidays22-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.munchkinfun.com\/tampa\/holidays22-2","title":{"rendered":"Your 2022 Holiday Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Holidays are here!!! Bring on the tree, gifts, giggles, traditions and quality family time. Make this your best December yet with our 2022 guide to activities, camps and family FUN, presented by Clearwater Marine Aquarium…

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\"\"Clearwater Marine Aquarium<\/strong>. Rescue, Rehab & Recover from Extinction!\u00a0Dino Rescue will bring guests at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium<\/a>\u00a0up-close to life-size dinosaurs, some as tall as 35 feet and 65 feet long. As guests walk throughout CMA, they will encounter the dinosaurs, which move and roar, as they rehabilitate from various ailments today\u2019s animals face \u2013 like habitat loss and entanglement.\u00a0Click here for details<\/a>.

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\"\"Avalon Park Wesley Chapel<\/strong>. Join us for the\u00a010th Annual Avalon Aglow event in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel<\/a>, a fun-filled holiday celebration! The community is invited to join us for pictures with Santa, REAL snow, vendors, live music, and a complimentary bounce park, all followed by a fireworks show at 8pm!\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0call at 813-783-1515 to learn more!

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\"\"Straz Center<\/strong>. Now a holiday tradition for all of Tampa Bay, Next\u00a0Generation Ballet\u2019s Nutcracker<\/a>\u00a0features principal dancers from New York City Ballet alongside NGB\u2019s award-winning young dancers. This family-friendly favorite takes audiences into Clara and Drosselmeyer\u2019s fantastical world of dancing sweets, sword-fighting rodents and festive ballet music.\u00a0Get info and tickets here<\/a>.

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\"\"Night of Shimmering Lights<\/strong>. Shimmering Lights 5th Annual Winter Festival<\/a>\u00a0is open now until December 31st and is the perfect family Holiday activity. Enjoy a lighted outdoor \u00bc mile walking trail in the country with animated LED lights seasonal sounds, and a few new surprises. A fun, magical event to enjoy for all ages. Admission also includes scavenger hunts, outdoor movies, games and crafts for no additional charge.\u00a0Open 6:30pm -9:30pm.\u00a0Click here for dates and pricing<\/a>!

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\"\"AdventHealth Center<\/strong> Ice<\/strong>. Deck the halls this season with\u00a0AdventHealth Center Ice<\/a>! Our\u00a0gift cards<\/a>\u00a0are the perfect gift for aspiring young athletes or for families who love trying something new! Our gift cards can be used on any in-house programs or public skate session! Gift cards can be purchased at the front desk.\u00a0Click here for details<\/a>.

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\"\"Florida Academy of Performing Arts<\/strong>. Spend the holiday with Music Showcase & The Florida Academy of the Performing Arts<\/a>. Get tickets for \u201cA Christmas Story The Musical.\u201d Register to perform in 2022 spring productions, rock band, show choir, and more! Learn to sing or play an instrument with music lessons. Rent or buy an instrument!\u00a0Click here for info<\/a>.

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\"\"Henry B Plant Museum<\/strong>. The\u00a0Plant Museum is exquisitely decorated for Christmas each year<\/a>, and the\u00a0Victorian Christmas Stroll<\/a>\u00a0celebrates the warmth and spirit of an old fashioned holiday! Complimentary cider and cookies will be served on the veranda each day while holiday music floats through the air with live performances. Allowing visitors a glimpse into the magic of Christmas past, this holiday experience is a safe and family-friendly way to celebrate all the season has to offer.\u00a0Click here for details<\/a>.

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\"\"Jumpin Fun Inflata Park<\/strong>. Fun for the entire family<\/a>!\u00a0With over 15,000 square\u00a0feet of inflatable fun and a thrilling 250-foot Air Rider zip line, you\u00a0will have the time of your life. We have Toddler times, the best birthday parties and awesome\u00a0Friday & Saturday glow nights.\u00a0Click here for details<\/a>.

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\"\"Pirate Water Taxi New Year’s Eve Cruise<\/strong>. Ring in the New Year on the water with a front-row seat on the\u00a0New Year\u2019s Eve Fireworks Cruise<\/a>! This 1-hour cruise includes champagne (must be 21+ with a valid ID to drink), party favors, and prime viewing of Downtown Tampa\u2019s fireworks.\u00a0Book your tickets in advance to ensure availability<\/a>!

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\"\"Tampa Theatre<\/strong>. When you visit the historic\u00a0Tampa Theatre, you\u2019re not just coming for a movie \u2013 you\u2019re coming for an experience<\/a>. One of the brightest and most beloved of those experiences is the tradition of sharing favorite Holiday Classics movies on the big screen with family and friends! Now through Jan. 8.\u00a0Click here for details<\/a>.

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\"\"Yacht Starship Cruises River of Lights<\/strong>. This family-friendly event will include a\u00a0holiday river tour with prime viewing of the floating holiday displays<\/a>, a Dickens Caroler performing, holiday cookies and hot chocolate, and a snow flurry finale! Every child will have an opportunity to write a letter to Santa and drop it off in Tampa\u2019s only floating mail buoy to the North Pole.\u00a0Click here for details<\/a>.

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\"\"Yacht Starships Santa Brunch Cruise<\/strong>. Catch\u00a0Santa setting sail aboard Yacht StarShip twice this December in Tampa<\/a>! Better than a trip to the North Pole, this holiday cruise features a special photo opportunity with Santa at boarding, a delicious brunch menu, along with great views from the top deck paired with your favorite holiday classics!\u00a0Get details here<\/a>.

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