Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
This page lists 13 Tampa church locations that hold Christmas Eve services, with a link to each church's own schedule. 8 have posted 2026 times so far, and we last checked on November 7, 2026.
Christmas Eve service times in Tampa
Grace Family Church (Carrollwood)
Carrollwood
- 2:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family - 4:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family - 6:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family
All Christmas Eve services are candlelight services. Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit in the sanctuary with their families.
5100 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Grace Family Church (South Tampa)
South Tampa
- 2:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family - 4:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family - 6:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family
All Christmas Eve services are candlelight services. Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit in the sanctuary with their families.
4479 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611 · Map (opens in a new tab)
South Tampa Fellowship (Davis Islands)
Davis Islands
- 3:00 PM Christmas at STF Davis Islands (STF Kids for birth through 2nd grade)
Family - 5:00 PM Christmas at STF Davis Islands (STF Kids for birth through 2nd grade)
Family
Christmas Eve services fill up quickly, so plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early. Elementary-age kids sit with their families and receive a special bag.
97 Biscayne Ave, Tampa, FL · Map (opens in a new tab)
Grace Family Church (Temple Terrace)
Temple Terrace
- 4:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family - 6:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family
All Christmas Eve services are candlelight services. Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit in the sanctuary with their families.
8610 Temple Terrace Hwy, Tampa, FL 33637 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Grace Family Church (Ybor)
Ybor City
- 4:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family - 6:00 PM Christmas Candlelight Service (Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit with their families)
Family
All Christmas Eve services are candlelight services. Kids in 1st to 5th grade sit in the sanctuary with their families.
2806 N 15th St, Tampa, FL 33605 · Map (opens in a new tab)
South Tampa Fellowship (Ballast Point)
Ballast Point
- 11:00 AM Christmas at STF Ballast Point
- 3:00 PM Christmas at STF Ballast Point
- 5:00 PM Christmas at STF Ballast Point
- 7:00 PM Christmas at STF Ballast Point (No kids programming; children sit with their parents)
- 11:00 PM Christmas at STF Ballast Point (No kids programming; children sit with their parents)
Christmas Eve services fill up quickly, so plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early. Elementary-age kids sit with their families and receive a special bag. The 11 PM service is a stripped-down acoustic service that runs until midnight.
5101 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL · Map (opens in a new tab)
South Tampa Fellowship (Channel District)
Channel District
- 11:00 AM Christmas at STF Channel District
Christmas Eve services fill up quickly, so plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early. Elementary-age kids sit with their families and receive a special bag.
1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Suite 151, Tampa, FL · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Baptist Church of Tampa
BaptistDowntown Tampa
- 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candle Light Service & The Lord's Supper
302 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Tampa with Christmas Eve services
These churches held Christmas Eve services last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet, so we link to each church's own page. We check again every week.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
CatholicDowntown Tampa
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 the Family Mass and the late night Mass were streamed online.
509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Calvary813
Hyde Park
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
809 W Horatio St, Tampa, FL 33606 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Bayshore Presbyterian Church
PresbyterianBayshore
2026 times not posted yet
2515 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Hyde Park United Methodist Church
United MethodistHyde Park
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 there were contemporary, traditional and communion services, plus online services. A parking map is on the church's website.
500 W Platt St, Tampa, FL · Map (opens in a new tab)
Unity of Tampa
UnityNorth Tampa
2026 times not posted yet
2610 Silver Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Tampa
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Baptist (1) · Catholic (1) · Methodist (1) · Presbyterian (1)
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Tampa
- First Baptist Church of Tampa · Downtown Tampa · 5:00 PM
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Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Tampa
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church · Downtown Tampa · 2026 times not posted yet
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Methodist Christmas Eve services in Tampa
- Hyde Park United Methodist Church · Hyde Park · 2026 times not posted yet
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Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in Tampa
- Bayshore Presbyterian Church · Bayshore · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Tampa
What time are Christmas Eve services in Tampa?
Several Tampa churches have posted 2026 times for Thursday, December 24, 2026. Grace Family Church campuses start at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, South Tampa Fellowship runs from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM across its campuses, and First Baptist Church of Tampa starts at 5:00 PM. Check each listing for exact times.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Tampa?
Yes. South Tampa Fellowship's Davis Islands campus offers STF Kids for birth through 2nd grade at its 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM services. Grace Family Church says kids in 1st to 5th grade sit in the sanctuary with their families at every service. Sacred Heart held a Family Mass in 2025.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Tampa?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church downtown held a late Mass During the Night on Christmas Eve in 2025. Its 2026 schedule is not posted yet. For a late service with posted 2026 times, South Tampa Fellowship's Ballast Point campus holds an acoustic service at 11:00 PM that runs until midnight.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Tampa?
None of the churches on this page have posted a 2026 Spanish-language Christmas Eve service yet. Many Catholic parishes in Tampa hold Spanish Masses during the year, and their Christmas schedules usually appear in December. We add Spanish services here as soon as a church posts them.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
None of the Tampa churches with 2026 times on this page mention tickets. South Tampa Fellowship says its Christmas Eve services fill up quickly and suggests arriving 20 to 30 minutes early. Check each church's own page closer to December 24 in case reservations are added.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online in Tampa?
Some churches stream their services. In 2025, Hyde Park United Methodist Church offered online Christmas Eve services, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church streamed its Family Mass and late night Mass. Their 2026 plans are not posted yet, so check each church's own page before December 24.
How early should we arrive?
South Tampa Fellowship recommends arriving 20 to 30 minutes early because Christmas Eve services fill up quickly. Sacred Heart advised arriving 30 minutes before any Christmas Eve Mass in past years. Allow extra time for parking downtown and in Hyde Park, where streets get busy that evening.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Most churches on this page do not post a length for 2026. South Tampa Fellowship's 11:00 PM Ballast Point service runs until midnight, so plan on about an hour for a typical service. Check each church's own page for details before you choose a time for young children.
When do churches in Tampa post their Christmas Eve times?
Large churches such as Grace Family Church, South Tampa Fellowship and First Baptist Church of Tampa have already posted 2026 times. Most others post from late November to mid December. We recheck the churches on this page each week from November 20 and add new times as they appear.
Is there parking or childcare?
Childcare varies by church and service. South Tampa Fellowship offers STF Kids at its Davis Islands services but has no kids programming at its 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM Ballast Point services. Hyde Park United Methodist Church posts a parking map on its website. Check each church's own page for current details.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Tampa hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Tampa hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 13 churches in Tampa with Christmas Eve services. 8 have posted their 2026 times so far; the rest held Christmas Eve services in past years and usually post times in late November or December.
What is the earliest Christmas Eve service in Tampa?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 11:00 AM at South Tampa Fellowship (Ballast Point) (Christmas at STF Ballast Point).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Tampa?
Yes. First Baptist Church of Tampa, Grace Family Church (Carrollwood), Grace Family Church (South Tampa) and Grace Family Church (Temple Terrace) list a candlelight service for 2026. Many candlelight services end with the congregation holding lit candles, so families with small children may want a seat near the aisle.
Which parts of Tampa have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Ballast Point, Bayshore, Carrollwood, Channel District, Davis Islands, Downtown Tampa, Hyde Park and North Tampa and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Tampa that holds a Christmas Eve service, in the same format. Churches with 2026 times come first, with family services at the top and then by start time. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.
Is this page connected to any church or faith?
No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.
How can a church add or correct its listing?
Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.
Where can I find Christmas Eve services elsewhere in Florida?
Our page for Florida lists every city we cover in the state, with Christmas Eve services by city and by tradition.
Where can I find Christmas events for kids in Tampa?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Tampa lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.
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Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Times come only from each church's own website or official page, checked November 7, 2026. Plans change, so please confirm with the church before you go. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com and we will update within 24 hours.