Looking for Christmas events in Lakeland, Florida? We’ve gathered all the best ways to celebrate — from the Lakeland Christmas Parade and tree lightings to Santa photos, holiday markets, concerts, and more.
Below you’ll find Christmas events and holiday things to do specifically in Lakeland. For a full schedule of Christmas activities all across Polk County, visit our full 2025 Holiday Guide or see our Christmas event calendar.
Looking for even more holiday magic? Don’t miss our 2025 Lakeland + Polk County Christmas Guide — the ultimate local roundup of parades, Santa photos, Christmas lights, concerts, craft fairs, and everything merry and bright this season.
Christmas Events in Lakeland
More Christmas Fun in Polk County
Don’t see what you’re looking for above? Try these articles instead!
- Christmas Light Displays
- Christmas Parades in Polk County
- Events + Pictures with Santa
- Christmas Concerts, Plays, + Nutcracker Ballet
- Christmas Movies
- Holiday Markets + Christmas Craft Fairs
- Live Nativities
- Christmas Tree Lots + Christmas Tree Farms in Florida
- Day Trip Ideas – Christmas Activities in Tampa + Orlando
- We also have a full list of Christmas Events in Polk County or you can use our full Calendar to find upcoming events.
Hosting a Christmas event in Polk County? Submit it to our calendar and we’ll get it added to our list!
{Please check our full calendar first}
Polk County Christmas Events by City
Looking for more Christmas Events Near You?
- Master List of Polk County Christmas Events by Date
- Auburndale Christmas Events {includes Polk City}
- Bartow Christmas Events
- Davenport + Haines City Christmas Events
- Frostproof + Lake Wales Christmas Events
- Mulberry Christmas Events
- Plant City Christmas Events + Activities
- Winter Haven Christmas Events + Activities
Christmas Events + Holiday Activities
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events + Holiday Activities to find more things to do including Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays, FREE Christmas Events, Santa Photos, Christmas Parades, and more.
