
Join us for Winter Waterland 2025 at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park — a magical holiday experience like no other!
Enjoy festive lights, underwater mermaids, and Christmas cheer as the park transforms into a holiday wonderland for four enchanted evenings:
December 12-13 & 19-20.
Event Highlights:
The Grinch-
Watch the Mermaids of Whoville change the heart of the Christmas Grinch!
Showtimes: 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, & 8:30 PM
Grinch Village-
Discover a dazzling village aglow with lights, festive décor, and photo opportunities — plus, meet The Grinch and his favorite mermaids!
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Christmas Carnival-
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Additional fees apply
Live Nativity-
Experience the beautiful story of the birth of Jesus through a live nativity performance.
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Santa Photo Opportunity-
Meet Santa and capture a holiday memory to treasure!
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Water Sleigh Ride-
Take a festive cruise along the Weeki Wachee River! Must include an admission ticket.
Cost: $6 (Ages 3+)
Tickets available only through Eventbrite (no walk-up sales)
Park admission required
Limited seating: 26 guests per boat
Times: 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20, 7:40, 8:00, 8:20, 8:40, 9:00, 9:20
Annual pass holders do not receive free entry or discounts.
Tickets available only through Eventbrite — no gate sales.
Come make magical memories under the stars at Winter Waterland!
Happy holidays from the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
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