Bay County has a few locations that will accept used Christmas trees until Jan. 8. Steelfield Road Landfill: 11411 Landfill Road, Panama City Beach H.G. Harder’s Park: 8110 John Pitts Road ...

Tree Lighting: Safety Harbor lights the giant Christmas tree at this ceremony with choirs and a visit from Santa Claus. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. 750 Main St., Safety Harbor. 727-724-1555.

The tavern transforms into a nautical Long Beach wonderland from Nov. 25 to Jan. 2, complete with themed cocktails, Christmas movies and music, trees, lights, Santas and elves, owner Dylan Davis ...