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Thanksgiving Dinner To Go and Thanksgiving Catering in Lakeland + Polk County
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving Dinner, need some help with the side dishes or pies, or don’t want to show up at a holiday dinner empty-handed, we’re here to help with a list of Lakeland and Winter Haven area restaurants that offer Thanksgiving Catering, Dinners To Go, and Holiday Pies.
10 Thanksgiving Break Camps for Kids in Lakeland + Polk County
If you’re looking for camps for Thanksgiving Break, activities to keep your kids busy, or you need childcare while you’re working that week, we’ve got a list of Thanksgiving Break camps in Lakeland and across Polk County.
Veterans Day Events in Lakeland + Across Polk County
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Top 10 Things to Do in Lakeland + Polk County in November
The holiday season is in full swing in November! We’ve got a list of the best things to do this month so you can be sure the “can’t miss” events are on your calendar. Check out our November Things to Do for Lakeland and Polk County.
November Activities + Thanksgiving Planning in Lakeland and Polk County
November always feels like an awkward month where we still have one foot in fall and the other in the Christmas holidays. Whatever you love about November, we’re here to help you make the most of this month and get ahead with your Thanksgiving and Christmas planning.
Lakeland + Polk County Trick or Treat Hours for 2024
Trick or Treating in Polk County happens on October 31, no matter the day of the week. Find out the 2023 Trick or Treating hours in Lakeland, Winter Haven & nearby communities.
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Top 10 Things To Do in Lakeland + Polk County in October
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Sign Up for Christmas Assistance in Lakeland + Polk County
If you need a little bit of help with some Christmas magic this holiday season, there are local holiday assistance programs that provide toys, gifts, and food to families in need. Applications are due in October and November so be sure to apply early.
Score Free Busch Gardens Tickets – Thanks to Kane’s Furniture + the Tampa Bay Bucs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kane’s Furniture have Teamed Up with a great promotion for Central Florida residents. Register now for a free ticket to Busch Gardens anytime the Bucs record 10 first downs or more in a game.
Take the Cutest Fall Photos at these 7 Pumpkin Patches in Lakeland + Polk County
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Lakeland Mom’s 2024 Fall + Halloween Guide
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Fall Family Fun: Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
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10 Spooktacular Halloween Stores in Lakeland and Polk County for Cute Costumes + Halloween Decor
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Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals in Polk County + Central Florida
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2024 Calendar of Trunk or Treats and Halloween Events for Kids: Lakeland + Polk County
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