Since it's almost Christmas in July, why not bring some GREAT holiday news to the table!
Did you hear? Enchant Christmas is returning to St. Petersburg at Tropicana Field this November! From November 20 through December 27, 2026, you and your sweetheart can enjoy the magic of the holidays with dazzling light displays featuring more than a million lights, Santa, a village market, and more.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Get ready for the festivities this year because Social House Holiday tells us you can expect new experiences, including a new light maze and a new Ferris Wheel!
“Few places have embraced Enchant the way St. Petersburg has, which is why returning to Tropicana Field means so much to our team. As this beloved venue opens its doors once again, we're honored to be part of a season that brings people back together through light, wonder, and shared holiday memories. Whether guests are returning to Enchant or experiencing it for the very first time, we can't wait to welcome them this holiday season,” said Jayson Babel, Senior Vice President of Social House Holiday.
While we wait for 2026 details, we're sharing past details from Enchant Christmas, which was last here in St. Pete back in 2023, so you can get an idea of what‘s possibly in store for this year!
What is Enchant Christmas?
Enchant Christmas is a beautiful light maze and Christmas village that covers Tropicana Field in millions of twinkling lights.
We love that you don't have to worry about the weather outside since this event is completely indoors…even though you'll feel like you've stepped inside a magical winter wonderland!
When you first walk into Enchant Christmas, the light displays will leave you in awe. The shining star is the 100-foot-high Christmas tree! There's also an ice-skating trail, falling snow, a Christmas Market, and music. There's even a magical night sky on the field's dome that makes it feel like nighttime even during the daytime
How much are tickets for Enchant Christmas?
Ticket prices for 2026 have not been released, but when Enchant Christmas visited St. Pete in 2023, ticket prices started at $34 for adults and $25 for kids ages 3-17.
In 2023, Ice skating was an additional $15 for adults and $10 for kids, with other upgrade options available. You were also able to pre-purchase parking for $15 during the checkout process, which sped up the process.
At the time, we were sent a QR code via email, which was scanned for parking and event entry. Easy peasy! We expect a similar process this year.
You can purchase tickets and upgrades here when the time comes!
Holiday Event Pro Tip: If you can make a Sunday evening work, we found that to be a sweet spot. It wasn't overly crowded, and we were able to get plenty of pics without a lot of other people in them. We booked the 6:30 p.m. timeslot when we purchased our tickets and arrived at 7 p.m. A weekday is another option to consider.
Things to do at Enchant Christmas
There are so many awesome things to do at Enchant Christmas. From visits with Santa to a magical scavenger hunt, partners (and kids at heart) will love exploring this year's event!
The scavenger hunt
Anyone who is up for a challenge will absolutely love the scavenger hunt! Since the 2026 theme is “Night of the Nutcrackers“, everyone hunting is challenged to save Christmas and find all eight missing Nutcrackers.
Once you enter the light maze, some friendly elves will give you a scratch-off card to complete as you navigate your way through the maze to find each forest animal with a missing Nutcracker.
There are small tables with coins at each location, so there's no need to bring your own coins for the scratch-off card.
Each stop also makes for an awesome photo op! In fact, everywhere you turn at Enchant Christmas is an opportunity to take an amazing picture.
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Santa is ready to hear everyone's Christmas wishes and pose for holiday photos! You'll find him near the entrance to the light maze by the Village.
Holiday Event Pro Tip: You can purchase a VIP ticket, which will get you to the front of the line, among other perks, so this is something to look into if you are attending on a busier weekend night.
Ice Skating Trail (2026 PRICES TBA)
There's nothing quite like ice skating along the lighted ice trail at Enchant Christmas! It's so pretty. In 2023, there was an extra fee of $15 for adults and $10 for kids. We recommend purchasing your ice-skating tickets and reserving a time slot so you don't miss out.
Write a Letter to Santa
Why not get into the full Christmas spirit and write a letter to Santa? There are adorable mailboxes for your letters to Santa at the end of the light maze. Write your wishes on the back of their scavenger hunt card or on one of the provided sheets and send it off!
Holiday Lights
There are so many beautiful holiday light displays around every turn at Enchant Christmas! You could literally snap pictures nonstop and still not capture everything.
We really loved the light tunnel! There are breaks in the crowds to get a solo picture, so be patient. But, like we said…there's a gorgeous photo opportunity everywhere. You are basically immersed in the magic of it all.
Food and Drink at Enchant Christmas
This is a full-stop date experience! The award-winning culinary team at Tropicana Field has put together a wide selection of food and drinks to enjoy during your time exploring.
There's also hot chocolate, cool chocolate milkshakes, and plenty of cocktails for the adults.
Fun fact: Tropicana Field was recently named as having the best food in all of Major League Baseball, so it's a home run for the foodies!
Be sure to revisit us closer to the holiday season for 2026 details regarding Enchant Christmas in St. Pete!
Special Events at Enchant Christmas in 2026
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How to upgrade your experience at Enchant Christmas
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