The holiday season is coming, and it'll be the perfect time to pop some popcorn, grab a mug of hot cocoa, and watch holiday and Christmas movies in Tampa! From modern favorites like “Elf” to classic favorites like “Miracle on 34th Street”, there are plenty of holiday and Christmas movies to snuggle up to this season.
Our guide to where to watch holiday movies in Tampa will cover all the best spots to check out from November through December as announcements are made.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>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
Silvermoon Drive-In
- Dates: Friday, November 7-Thursday, November 13
- Location: 4100 New Tampa Hwy, Lakeland
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.
- November 7-13
- The Polar Express, 7:30 p.m.
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, 9:30 p.m.
Tampa Theatre Holiday Classics
- Date: November 30-December 28
- Location: 711 N Franklin St, Tampa
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Tampa Theatre! Enjoy timeless Holiday Classics like Miracle on 34th Street, Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life every Sunday afternoon. Choose “naughty or nice” with late-night Friday REWIND hits like Die Hard and Gremlins, or Wednesday night Big Pictures like The Muppet Christmas Carol. And all are welcome for a FREE community screening of Saint Nick of Bethlehem on December 6!
Tickets are $14 ($9 for Tampa Theatre Members) and are available for purchase at the historic Franklin Street Box Office or online at www.TampaTheatre.org!
Want to know more? Check out the Holiday Classics Series coming to the theater this year!
- MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947)
- Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 3 p.m.
- Before the film, guests are invited to meet and snap photos with Old St. Nick himself, starting at 2:00 pm in the lobby.
- Sing-Along WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954)
- Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3 p.m.
- ELF (2003)
- Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 p.m.
- IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
- Friday, December 19, 2025, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7 p.m.
- Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Love Actually (2003)
- Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3 p.m.
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. All Friday REWIND showings are $9 for general admission and $6 for Tampa Theatre members.
City of Tampa Santa Fest
- Date: Saturday, December 6
- Location: Downtown Tampa
The parade kicks off at 1 p.m., beginning at Morgan Street and Madison Street. Come by Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for Santa Fest entertainment and activities from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Stay for the Tampa Tree Lighting entertainment starting at 6 p.m., where you can see Mayor Castor and Santa Claus light up the tree before a holiday movie plays in the park to end a great day!
St. Pete Holiday Movie in the Park
- Dates: December 6, 13, and 20
- Location: Crescent Lake Park
Enjoy a free holiday movie in the park! Holiday activities begin at 6 p.m. and the movie starts a 7 p.m.
- December 6, Vinoy Park
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- December 13, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
- The Santa Clause
- December 20, Huggins-Stengel Field
- A Mizer Brothers' Christmas
Holiday Movies To Be Announced
Scenes on the Green
NEW LOCATION – Crest Lake Park, 201 S. Glenwood Ave
2025 TBA
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
2025 TBA
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).
Holiday Movie in the Park – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Craig Park, 100 Library Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
2025 TBA
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.
Looking for more Christmas events for the perfect holiday date night? Check out Christmas Events, Christmas Lights, and Holiday Fun near Tampa Bay!