Santa Claus in Tampa Bay

Between the Friday after Thanksgiving and December 23, Santa sets aside time for the Gulf Coast. That’s Santa! keeps his calendar for Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Westchase, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota.

Christmas depends on believers, and believers are made one conversation at a time, which is why Santa still makes his rounds in person. When he comes to Tampa Bay he often stays several days, so a community can have him for a holiday week: an evening at the clubhouse, a brunch with Santa, and a few quiet minutes with every child who comes to his chair.

He’s just as glad to spend a day in a photographer’s studio for mini sessions, or an afternoon at a family portrait event hosted by a realtor or local business thanking its clients.

Travel to Tampa Bay is quoted openly. When several events book the same stay, That’s Santa! shares the travel among them, so booking near other events can lower your share.