Snuggle Up to Watch Holiday and Christmas Movies in Tampa

Tis the season to pop some popcorn, grab a mug of hot cocoa and put on your favorite festive flicks. From modern favorites like “Elf” to classic favorites like “Miracle on 34th Street”, there are plenty of holiday and Christmas movies in Tampa Bay to snuggle up to this season.

Our guide to where to watch holiday movies in Tampa covers all the best spots to check out from November through December. So set aside the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and plan a relaxing movie night with your significant other.

Holiday and Christmas Movies in Tampa 2024

Tampa Theatre Holiday Classics

Pop over to the Tampa Theatre this Christmas and enjoy holiday movies, other late-night activities, and even a visit or two from Santa! It’s not just a movie, it’s a whole experience right at your fingertips.

• MIRACLE ON 34^TH STREET (1947) 
  • Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3pm
• Sing-Along WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954) 
  • Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3pm
• ELF (2003) 
  • Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3pm
• IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) 
  • Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7pm
  • Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7pm
  • Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3 & 7pm
  • Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3 & 7pm
• HOME ALONE (1990) 
  • Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 3pm
• Sing-Along FROZEN (2013)
  • (SOLD OUT)

Tickets for Sing-Along White Christmas are $14.50 ($11.50 for Tampa Theatre Members), and all other Holiday Classics movies are $10.00 ($7.00 for Members) at the historic Franklin Street Box Office or online at www.TampaTheatre.org

If the “nice list” nostalgia of the Holiday Classics isn’t your cup of cocoa, their late-night Friday REWIND offerings might be just the thing to frost your cookies:

• KRAMPUS (2015)
  • Friday, December 13, 2024 10:45pm
• DIE HARD (1988)
  • Friday, December 20, 2024 10:30pm
• TANGERINE (2015)
  • Friday, December 27, 2024 10:30pm

All Friday REWIND showings are $9 for general admission and $6 for Tampa Theatre members.

Silvermoon Drive-In

Lakeland
Select dates in November and December
Looking for something festive but a little less traditional? Head to Silvermoon Drive-In in Lakeland for seasonal showings of holiday classics. Check their website for dates and times. Adult admission is $8. Outside food and drinks are allowed in but purchasing concessions are encouraged.

• “The Grinch” (Illumination Animation) on Friday, November 8
• “The Red One” – new release on Friday, November 15
• “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” on Friday, November 15
• “Wicked” on Friday, November 22

Scenes on the Green

NEW LOCATION – Crest Lake Park, 201 S. Glenwood Ave
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6pm
Head to the Green at Crest Lake Park in Clearwater for a showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas.
FREE

Holiday Movies at Gigglewaters

Gigglewaters – Safety Harbor
Select dates in November and December
This speakeasy style establishment serves up classic American fare and award-winning cocktails along with a 32-seat movie theater where you can watch classic movies while you eat (tickets are $5 each).

• Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Thursday, November 28, 2024 – 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM
• The Nightmare Before Christmas – Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM
• More movies announced soon

City of Tampa Santa Fest

Downtown Tampa
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1pm
The parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. beginning at Morgan Street and Madison Street. Come by Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for Santa Fest entertainment and activities 3:30-5:30 p.m. Stay for the Tampa Tree Lighting entertainment 6-6:30 p.m. See Mayor Castor and Santa Claus light up the tree before a holiday movie plays in the park to end the day.

St. Pete Holiday Movie in the Park

Crescent Lake Park
Saturday, December 7 and 14, 2024
First come, first served. A showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas on December 7 and The Grinch on December 14. Movies begin at 6:30 pm. Concessions will be available for purchase. Parking will open at 5:30pm.
FREE

Holiday Movie in the Park – How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Craig Park, 100 Library Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 6:30pm
Enjoy a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Craig Park. Grab your lawn chairs and come enjoy the show. Each family can pick an area to sit and enjoy the movie. Event starts at 5:30pm, movie starts at 6:30pm.

Holiday Classics at Winter Village 

Curtis Hixon Park
Select Dates in December. 2024 Dates TBD
Winter Village is partnering with Tampa Theatre to bring holiday classics to Curtis Hixon Park! This is a free event on the lawn and seating is first come, first serve. Winter Village will be open from November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025.

Looking for more Christmas events for the perfect holiday date night? Check out Christmas Events, Christmas Lights, and Holiday Fun near Tampa Bay!