Lakeland’s BEST Holiday & Christmas Events Guide
Congratulations! You are looking at the ultimate guide to family-friendly holiday fun in Lakeland and Polk County for 2019. Our communities are bursting with holiday cheer this time of year, and we want to help you and your family make memories as you experience the sights and sounds of the Christmas and holiday season.
Below you’ll find all the family friendly holiday happenings and kids activities in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Mulberry, Auburndale, Haines City, & across Polk County. Whether you’re looking for a Christmas parade, photos with Santa, live performances, Christmas concerts, places to donate or volunteer, day trips in Central Florida, special events, or the best neighborhood Christmas light displays, your search is over – you’ll find it all here.
See something we missed? Contact Us or Submit your Event. We’ll be adding events and activities daily, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!
Christmas & Holiday Guides
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Lakeland, Tampa & Orlando
Wondering where you can ring in 2020 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 2019 out with a bang!
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Winter Break Camps and Workshops in Lakeland
If you're looking for camps for Winter Break, activities to keep your kids busy, or you need childcare while you're working, we've got a list of Holiday Break camps in Lakeland.
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75+ Holiday Break Activities in Lakeland
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.
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The Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in Lakeland
Find the best neighborhood Christmas Light displays and community lights around Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Plant City. Includes a map you can use for your own Christmas lights driving tour!
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Ice Skating in Lakeland, Tampa, & Orlando
Find ice rinks in Tampa, & Orlando where you can lace up your skates and hit the ice for a day of family fun at both seasonal and year-round ice skating rinks.
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Christmas Activities & Holiday Day Trips in Central Florida: Plant City, Tampa & Orlando
Whether it's a fun family outing or an "experience" Christmas gift, we've got a list of special events and activities happening in Plant City, Tampa and Orlando this holiday season where you can make memories!
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How to Track Santa on Christmas Eve – NORAD Santa Tracker & Google Santa Tracker
Track Santa Claus as he travels around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to modern technology, you can find out Santa's current location on a phone, tablet, or computer using the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google Santa Tracker.
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25 Days of Christmas Fun in Lakeland {with Printable Calendar}
Since we couldn’t begin to pick just ten events for this month’s Top 10 list, instead we created a list of 25 days of Christmas Fun in Lakeland. We’ve even included a printable calendar for you to put on the fridge or save to your phone!
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Christmas Giving Opportunities & Toy Donation Needs in the Lakeland Area
Find local opportunities in Lakeland to donate toys for children, food for families, volunteer your time, or make a financial donation to give back to our community this holiday and Christmas season.
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Santa’s Calling! Sign your child up for a phone call from Santa on December 10
The City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Department has made arrangements for Santa to telephone your elementary school-aged children this December. Click to learn more and sign up before the deadline.
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Christmas Tree Lots in Lakeland and Christmas Tree Farms in Florida
We’ve got the scoop on Chrismas Tree Lots in Lakeland and Polk County, plus a list of Christmas Tree Farms where you can cut your own Christmas Tree in Central Florida.
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Lakeland Christmas Parade & Holiday Parades Across Polk County
There’s nothing like a festive Christmas Parade to make you feel like a kid again! Head out to the Lakeland Christmas Parade or another Polk County Parade for a night of family fun with floats, bands, entertainment, and SANTA.
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Santa Pictures and Breakfast with Santa Events in Lakeland & Polk County
Whether you’re looking for a great Santa photo in Lakeland, or your kids prefer to admire Santa from afar, we’ve got photo locations, Breakfast with Santa, and other events where he can be found!
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Single Day Holiday & Christmas Events in Lakeland & Polk County
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 for you. Instead of spending your time tracking down events, we want you to have time for holiday fun and Christmas cheer.
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Christmas Concerts, Holiday Shows & Live Performances In & Around Lakeland
Christmas concerts, holiday shows, Christmas plays, holiday galas, orchestra performances and live music to get you in the holiday spirit! Incuding The Nutcracker, A Christmas Story, and more.
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Christmas Movies & TV Specials – Including Local Holiday Movie Showings
Settle in with blankets and hot cocoa and find your favorite Christmas Movies and TV Specials in November & December! Plus a list of local holiday movie showings in Lakeland, Bartow, & Haines City.
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Holiday Markets and Christmas Craft Fairs in Polk County
Looking for that one-of-a-kind holiday gift? Visit a holiday market or craft fair to find those unique Christmas gifts your friends and family will love. Get your Christmas shopping done while you shop local and support makers from Lakeland and Central Florida.
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Experience Gift Ideas (that don’t take up space!)
Check out our list of experience gifts that don’t take up space or add to the clutter in your house! These are performances, tickets, and experiences that will bring smiles, build up families, and won’t end up in a donation bin.
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Gift Ideas & Christmas Event Reviews
Our Top 10 Favorite Family Board Games
Our family loves playing card games and board games, and we’ve graduated to strategy games where everyone – kids included – has a fair shot at winning and there are often bragging rights involved! See our 10 favorite kid approved AND parent approved games.
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Five Festive Favorites at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom is a special event to celebrate the Holidays and get into the Christmas spirit. Read our review and tips for your visit including our festive favorites!
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Single Day Holiday & Christmas Events in Lakeland & Polk County
This section feeds from our calendar and only shows events tagged for the Holidays & Christmas. Click on the name of any event to get more details. Events are listed for both November & December. Visit our calendar page to see a full list of events.
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