Here are this week’s top events:
Deck the Paws: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. With SPCA Tampa Bay at the Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park. Featuring a special photo opportunity for you and your pups with Santa Claus. Bring your pup and stroll through the fabulous holiday lights display, enjoy a variety of crafts and pet-friendly vendors. Make sure your dog is on a leash at all times. Park admission is free. There is a suggested donation of $5 for dog photos with Santa.
Wheel of Fortune Live Holiday Show: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $30.75. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.
“A Christmas Carol:” Thursday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Tickets start at $25. Call 727-842-6777 or visit www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com.
Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $49. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.
Pete Correale: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $33. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
Ginger Kelly: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 through Saturday, Dec. 20, at Clearwater Comedy Club, 483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater. Tickets are $20. Call 727-435-0327 or visit www.clearwatercomedyclub.com.
Sean Harper: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 through Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:30 p.m., at Sunshine City Comedy Club, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Tickets are $20. Call 727-435-0327 or visit www.sunshinecitycomedyclub.com.
St. Pete Opera: Holiday Sparkle 2025: Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $25. Visit mypalladium.org.
The Florida Orchestra: Holiday Pops: 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $30. Visit floridaorchestra.org.
The Heavy Pets: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $35.43. Visit www.jannuslive.com.
Celebrating Celine: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave., Pinellas Park. Tickets are $18. Visit www.pinellas-park.com/161/Performing-Arts-Center.
Rockapella Christmas: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $38. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
Drew Copeland: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $44.52. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org.
The Nutcracker: Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.
Jingle Bell Family Fun Fest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Celebrate the season with the immersive holiday-themed environment full of décor and seasonal music. Family-friendly activities include “Lil’ Miss and Lil’ Sir Candy Cane” contest for kids and pets, a snowman bounce house, a gingerbread-themed obstacle course along with a toddler zone, games and more. Local artisans, makers and small businesses will offer one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and handcrafted goods.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade: Noon, Saturday, Dec. 20, downtown Largo. Bring the family and find your spot along the parade route and cheer on the floats, old time cars, jeeps and more.
Chimney in the Trunk: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Thomas “Jet” Jackson Recreation Center, 1000 28th St. S., St Petersburg. A community celebration where parents, families and local teen programs volunteer their trunks to distribute holiday gifts, stockings, stocking stuffers, treats, prizes and other Christmas goodies.
A Very Grinchy Interactive Movie Watch-a-long: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” starring Jim Carrey in honor of its 25th anniversary. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and one of Jim Carrey’s most classic comedy roles. Registration is required. https://tinyurl.com/2yvufhsx
Jingle and Jazz: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Enjoy the holiday light display and listen to talented jazz performers. Food, beverage and market vendors onsite selling homemade items, delicious treats and eats. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Free.
Holiday Movies in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Huggins-Stengel Field, 1320 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. A free outdoor screening in the park. Enjoy pre-movie festive activities, including photo opportunities with Santa, and concessions. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. This week’s movie is “A Miser Brothers’ Christmas.” Movie starts at 7 p.m.
Christmas Lighted Boat Parade: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. Holiday Inn Harbourside, 401 Second St., Indian Rocks Beach. Join in the festivities and watch decorated boats sail on by.
The Florida Orchestra: Holiday Pops: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $30. Visit floridaorchestra.org.
Celtic Angels Christmas: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $44. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets start at $39 for adults and $36 for Tarpon Arts members. Visit tarponarts.org.
A Very Broadway Christmas: 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $57.25. Visit themahaffey.com.
A Drag Queen Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $66. Visit themahaffey.com.
The King of Comedy: 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.
“Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol:” Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 22-23, at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $44. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
“A Christmas Carol:” Through Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Tickets start at $66. Visit strazcenter.org.
The Casualties: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa. Tickets start at $30.70. Visit www.crowbarybor.com.
Method Man and Redman: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $55. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.
ELVIS: A Blue Christmas Show: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa. Matt Stone brings a never-before-seen level of authenticity and attention to detail to his craft, captivating audiences with his flawless recreation of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll in his prime. $30-$87. www.newtampaartscenter.org/events
Free Christmas Jazz Concert: 1:30-2:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Harvester Community Church, 2432 Collier Parkway, Land O’Lakes. Sweet Jazz Tampa Bay, a four-piece live band featuring local musicians, will be perform a variety of “old-fashioned” holiday classics and seasonal standards that you just don’t seem to find anymore. 813-948-2311.
The Florida Orchestra: Holiday Pops: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, in Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Tickets start at $30. Visit floridaorchestra.org.
Machine Gun Kelly: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Tickets start at $52.60. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas with Zach Bartholomew: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 First Ave. NE, Ruskin. Tickets are $23 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Visit firehouseculturalcenter.org.
Jacoozy: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Tickets start at $20.97. Visit www.theorpheum.com.
Jon Pardi: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $80. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.
Mike Davis Project and Southern Train: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. Tickets are $10 in advance. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com.
Robert Powell: Friday-Saturday, Dec. 19-20, at Side Splitters at the Grove, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Theatre 7, Wesley Chapel. Tickets start at $23.50. For pricing and to make reservations, call 813-960-1197 or visit www.sidesplitterscomedy.com.
Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker:” Friday, Dec. 19 through Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Tickets start at $26.50. Visit strazcenter.org.
Very Merry Midtown Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Midtown Tampa, 3650 Midtown Drive, Tampa. In partnership with Tampa Bay Markets. Will offer complimentary gift wrapping, festive holiday beverages and live holiday music while shoppers can pick from a curated selection of locally-sourced goods suitable for last-minute holiday gifting. tinyurl.com/muy9a66m
Holiday Downtown Saturday Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 4424 Friendly Way. Visit a vibrant outdoor market experience filled with gifts, baked goods, home decor, and your favorite local small businesses just in time for the holidays.
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade: 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. The parade kicks off near the Lighthouse off Davis Islands, with both large and small vessels cruising past Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island and ending at the Tampa Convention Center. Spectators can enjoy free viewing along the Riverwalk at multiple locations, with judging and a VIP viewing area located at Sparkman Wharf. All registered boats are eligible for prizes. tinyurl.com/yty3juvj
Meet Loaf: Tribute to Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $17.50. Visit www.newtampaartscenter.org.
Pasko 2025: 12-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Bayanihan Arts and Events Center, 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa. The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc., together with the Bicol Association of Southern Florida and the Philippine Nurses Association, Gulf Coast Chapter, invites you to experience a spectacular Christmas celebration bursting with Filipino energy, color and community spirit. The evening will continue with a Simbang Gabi service beginning at 7 p.m.
Church Street Christmas: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 through Tuesday, Dec. 23. Historic Church Street, Downtown Dade City. Homes and churches along Church Street will be decked out in their Christmas finest and ready to celebrate the season with you. The 9th annual Gingerbread House Contest displayed at the 2025 Gingerbread World event on Dec. 21 only at First United Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center Building.