Enjoy family-friendly experiences for kids of all ages, including:

• A photo and meet & greet opportunity with the big-guy himself, Santa Claus.
• The always-popular Tel-An-Elf where children call the North Pole to video chat with Santa’s elves.
• A magical ride around The Sound on the Polar Express Train.
• Gingerbread Mini Putt-Putt Golf for kids. Children can work on their swing and go for the hole-in-one, using kid-friendly equipment!

Children can participate playing FREE holiday games for prizes, including:

• The Lollipop Tree that will have lollipops on it and kids can grab a lollipop to win a prize!
• The Christmas Tree Toss where children toss a ring on to small artificial Christmas Tree!
• The Holiday Bean Bag Toss and more!

Parking: Public parking is available throughout the downtown district. Please view The City of Clearwater's Downtown Parking Map for the most up-to-date parking availability.

We strongly encourage carpooling, rideshare or taxi service, and public transportation. Ferry and trolley services are also available and serve downtown Clearwater. Hours vary. Please refer to their websites for schedules and more information.

Rain or Shine Events: All events are rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather during an event, please follow the safety directions given by venue staff and displayed on digital screens. No umbrellas allowed. All weather-related updates are communicated through the venue social media channels.

Clear Bag Policy: Bags will be screened and are subject to search. The only permitted bags are clear bags not to exceed 12”x 6”x 12” OR small clutch bags (4.5" x 6.5" - roughly the size of an index card) that can fit in your pocket. Diaper Bags for accompanied families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No other bags of any type will be allowed.

Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. Please note, chairs are not permitted, but blankets, no larger than 30” x 60” are permitted.

Cashless Venue: All points of sale will only accept payment via all major credit cards. A reverse ATM/Cash-to-card machine is located at The Library entrance and allows you to deposit cash and dispenses a charge card to be utilized on-site.

No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are prohibited at The Sound.

Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted. For a complete list of prohibited items visit the A-Z Guide.

For more information about accessibility and a complete guide to visiting The Sound, visit the A-Z Guide.