2025 Holiday and Christmas Guide
Lakeland, Polk County + Central Florida

Wondering where you can ring in 2026 with the kids? Explore family-friendly New Year’s Eve and NOON Year’s Eve celebrations in Lakeland, Polk County, + Central Florida — fun for all ages!

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. {Plus FREE GAMES throughout December!}

School’s out, and the holidays are here! Find fun things to do around Lakeland, Polk County, and Central Florida during Christmas Break — from light displays and day trips to winter camps and outdoor fun.

Find ice skating 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.

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.

Discover Christmas lights in Haines City, Davenport, Dundee, Poinciana, and Lake Alfred—local favorites and cheerful neighborhood displays for 2025.

Discover Christmas lights in Lake Wales and Frostproof—local favorites, charming displays, and festive neighborhood homes.

Discover the best Christmas lights in Auburndale and Polk City—bright neighborhoods, festive local displays, and hidden gems.

Explore Bartow Christmas lights — favorite streets, bright homes, and cheerful neighborhood displays.

Discover the best Plant City Christmas lights and activities — festive homes, neighborhood favorites, holiday displays, light drive-through and walk-through events, and ticketed holiday attractions.

Find Lakeland’s best Christmas lights! Explore North, Central, and South Lakeland neighborhoods plus drive-through displays, walk-through shows and synced-to-music favorites.

Discover the best Winter Haven Christmas lights — festive homes, neighborhood favorites, and huge holiday displays.

Your holiday season, organized. Get the 2025 Printable Holiday Planner + Lights Guide for a smoother, happier December.

Whether it’s a fun family outing or an “experience” gift, we’ve got a list of Christmas events and activities happening in Tampa Orlando, and Central Florida this holiday season where you can make memories.

Light Up BSP is taking a break in 2025 – look for a reimagined event to return in 2026.

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!

From dazzling parades to cozy holiday markets, Polk County knows how to celebrate! We’ve rounded up all the can’t-miss Christmas events for families in one place so you can spend less time searching and more time soaking up the magic of the season.

Find a Christmas Tree Lot near you in Lakeland and Polk County, or explore Christmas Tree Farms where you can cut your own live Christmas Tree in Central Florida.

Find free and festive Christmas events happening around Lakeland and across Polk County! Discover parades, concerts, Santa visits, and holiday light displays for family fun on any budget.

Experience holiday charm at Christmas events and activities near Lake Wales + Frostproof. Christmas parades, photos with Santa, live performances, craft markets, and holiday fun.