Can you believe that we’re more than halfway through Winter Village Tampa, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning? The past several weeks have been nothing short of magical. There’s still almost TWO more weeks to enjoy all of the holiday fun at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
What’s in store?
– Over a dozen shops
– Festive food & beverage vendors
– Silent disco
– Ice skating
– A series of ice shows (the remaining shows will take place tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, January 3, January 4, and January 5, all at 7:00pm!)
– Curling & so much more!
Another themed skate night will be held TOMORROW! Tomorrow’s theme will be “Ugly Holiday Sweater” night. Don’t hold back! Wear your most outlandishly and ridiculously tacky holiday sweater and glide across the rink! You’ll also be able to enter a raffle by scanning a QR code at the rink for a chance to win FREE Winter Village Café Vouchers!
Purchase Ice Skating Tickets
Updates: Official Winter Village Tampa Facebook Page
This month, we had the honor of celebrating our Downtown Ambassadors, DASH drivers, and Clean Team at our Annual Holiday Luncheon!
It was a pleasure to spread holiday cheer with games, music, dancing, and a buffet amongst the people who ensure that Tampa’s Downtown remains a premier place to live, work, play, and learn!
We would also like to thank the organizations and businesses that contributed to the jolliness, by donating towards the Teams’ “Thank-You” bags:
– American Victory Ship
– Barrymore Hotel
– Bavaros
– The Church at Channelside
– City Bike Tampa
– Embarc Collective
– The Florida Aquarium
– Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk
– Hayman Jewelry
– Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tampa Downtown
– Kahwa Coffee
– On a Roll
– Oxford Exchange
– Moxies
– Planet Smoothie
– Sacred Heart Catholic Church
– Spain
– Straz Center
– Tampa Bay History Center
– Tampa Bay Rays & Rowdies
– Tampa Museum of Art
– Tampa Theatre
– Top Shelf Sports Lounge
– Visit Tampa Bay
Are you ready for a shining new year in Tampa’s Downtown?
Celebrate by heading to one of Downtown’s New Year’s Eve celebrations:
– NYElectric 2025 – JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
– The Boulon Rogue New Year’s Eve – Boulon Brasserie
– New Year’s Eve at Taps – Taps Bar & Lounge – Ice Skating Show at Winter Village – Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Our monthly event, Downtown’s Backyard Market will be BACK on Thursday, January 9, from 12:00pm – 4:30pm!
Start your year on a fresh note by joining us for our take on a traditional farmer’s market! There will be over a dozen vendors bringing you locally sourced, farm-fresh deliciousness.
Due to the upcoming holidays, some of our Community Fitness in the Park classes will be cancelled.
Next week, we will only be holding:
– HIIT in the Park (December 30)
– Pilates in the Park (January 2)
Beginning Sunday, January 5, our normal weekly Community Fitness in the Park class schedule will resume, beginning with Yoga in the Park!
The Tampa Downtown Partnership offers FREE weekly fitness classes that occur four out of seven days of the week, all beginning at 6:00pm in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park! To remain up to date, check out the official Community Fitness in the Park Facebook page.
Community Fitness in the Park Facebook Page
We’re almost TWO months away from the 2025 Urban Excellence Awards! Be sure to join us on Thursday, February 27 at Hotel Flor for a decadent evening celebrating our Downtown community.
The Urban Excellence Awards celebrates businesses, organizations, individuals, events, and projects that have made significant contributions toward creating a unique, vibrant, and diverse Downtown environment.
Mark your calendars today, and help us recognize what makes Tampa’s Downtown great by purchasing a ticket.
Purchase Early Bird tickets
At the Partnership, it is our mission to serve those who live, work, and play in Tampa’s Downtown!
In order to continue to serve our community in the best way possible, we want to hear from residents and workers in Tampa’s Downtown. Please make your voice heard TODAY by completing our 2024/2025 Downtown Resident & Worker Surveys!
2024 Downtown Resident Survey
2024 Downtown Worker Survey
Are you an organized individual with experience leading outreach initiatives, programs, and events? Consider applying for our Member Relations Manager role today!
As the Member Relations Manager, your role is aimed at engaging and retaining current members, attracting new members, and securing sponsorships for member activities.
Apply Today!
Do you have an idea that has the potential to further beautify Tampa’s Downtown? If so, consider applying for one of our two active grants:
– Neighborhood Enhancement Grant: Tampa’s Downtown Neighborhood Enhancement Grant is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. The program offers annual grants of up to $5,000 to each of the seven neighborhoods in Tampa’s Downtown.
– Storefont & Sidewalk Cafe Grant: The Storefront and Sidewalk Cafe Grant serves to create a more attractive pedestrian atmosphere and commercially vibrant environment through street-level storefront improvements and inviting sidewalk cafe settings. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 administered on a reimbursement basis, allowing for up to $5,000 grant funds to be reimbursed every two years.
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