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Wondering where you can ring in 2024 with the kids? We’ve rounded up a list of family-friendly New Year’s Eve (and NOON Year’s Eve) events in Lakeland and across Central Florida. Whether you celebrate at 12pm or 12am, send 2023 out with a bang!
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Lakeland, Tampa + Orlando Read More »
The Ultimate Holiday Break Activity Guide for Lakeland & Polk County. Events, activities, & things to do with kids out and about around town while school is out.
25 Magical + Memorable Things To Do During Christmas Break in Lakeland + Polk County Read More »
Find the best neighborhood Christmas Light displays and community lights around Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Mulberry, Plant City, and more. Includes a map you can use for your own Christmas lights driving tour!
The Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in Lakeland + Polk County Read More »
Experience holiday magic and Christmas lights at Bonnet Springs Park’s ‘Light Up BSP’ event. Free, festive fun from December 15-31. Music, family activities, snow, a canopy light walk, and more – nightly from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Light Up BSP: Experience Holiday Magic at Bonnet Springs Park {FREE!} Read More »
Experience the magic of Ariana Village’s Christmas Lights in Lakeland! A festive {and free} drive-through Christmas display with inflatables, lights, music, and more from December 15-23, 6-9pm nightly.
Are you looking for the best things to do this Christmas season? We created a list of 25 things to do for Christmas Fun in Lakeland and Polk County to help you and your family find a few special things to enjoy this holiday season. Printable list included!
Our 25 Favorite Things to Do During The Christmas Season in Lakeland + Polk County Read More »
The ultimate guide to family-friendly holiday fun in Lakeland + Polk County. Christmas parades, Santa photos, neighborhood Christmas light displays, Holiday events, live music, Nutcracker performances, tree lots + more!
2024 Christmas Guide for Lakeland, Polk County + Central Florida Read More »
We’ve sorted through the MANY events happening in Lakeland and Polk County during the holidays and put all of the kid-friendly activities and family events into one list. Instead of spending your time tracking down Christmas events near you, we want you to have time for holiday fun and Christmas cheer.
The annual Christmas Parade in Lakeland has been a local tradition for 40 years. Thousands of people flock to Downtown Lakeland in early December each year to watch more than 100 floats and marching bands kick off Christmas in Lakeland. Get tips for attending this popular parade.
7 Tips for Attending the Lakeland Christmas Parade {from a Local} Read More »
There’s nothing like a festive Christmas Parade to make you feel like a kid again! Head out to a Christmas Parade near you for a night of family fun with floats, bands, entertainment, and SANTA.
12 Festive Christmas Parades in Lakeland, Bartow, Havendale + Polk County Read More »
