# Christmas lights in Tampa for little kids, 2026

> One Christmas light display in and around Tampa has 2026 dates: 1 walk-through. None are free on their own, though some come with admission you may already have. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 10 p.m. at Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa. One more ran last season but hasn’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 1 listings with 2026 dates; 1 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa** at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Tampa, FL. When: Fri–Sun, Dec 4–20, plus Mon Dec 21, 2026 (members-only preview Nov 27–28). Time: 4–10pm. Price: Included with a ZooTampa membership or Zoo Fun ticket. One of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, plus holiday treats. No reservations needed. Official page: https://zootampa.org/series/christmas-in-the-wild/

## Dates not posted yet

- **Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park** (Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://wintervillagetampa.com/

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Tampa?
None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (one here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Tampa? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa at 10 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).