Looking for a live nativity scene to visit this holiday season? While you can always set up an indoor or outdoor nativity scene at home {I have a Willow Tree set that I adore}, a live nativity reenactment can really make the true meaning of the Christmas story come alive for your children. Live nativities typically include various scenes including live animals, angel(s), Wise Men, manger scenes, Mary and Joseph with Baby Jesus, and other live characters telling the story of the birth of Jesus.
There are a variety of local events including outdoor nativity scenes you can walk through, as well as drive-thru nativities. Combine a live Christmas Nativity with a trip to see some of the best Christmas lights in Lakeland + Polk County for a memorable and FREE family night out.
Know of an event or amazing display or nativity event we’ve missed? Contact us – we’d love to add it to our list.
Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events + Holiday Activities for a full list of things to do this holiday season in Lakeland and Polk County including Christmas Light Displays, Santa Photos, Christmas Tree Lots, Christmas Parades, Holidays Concerts, Live Performances, Holiday Markets, Ice Skating, Toy Donation Needs, and more.
Live Nativity Events
Night of Lights at FBCH + One More Child
December 11, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmLakeland, FL 33815 United States + Google Map
This Christmas, we will be shining our lights for all to see. It is the guaranteed Christmas spectacular place to be! We invite you, your family and your friends to join us for our drive-thru Night of Lights experience featuring: a live Nativity Scene, Santa and his Sleigh, and cottage homes lit for...
Come To The Stable – A Living Nativity Stroll
December 12, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33881 United States + Google Map
Come To The Stable - A Living Nativity Stroll in Winter HAven. Come listen to live music, walk the church grounds, enjoy a snack and see the Christmas Story come alive every 15 minutes! The first show is at 6:15pm, featuring children and live animals.Â
Night of Lights at FBCH + One More Child
December 12, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmLakeland, FL 33815 United States + Google Map
This Christmas, we will be shining our lights for all to see. It is the guaranteed Christmas spectacular place to be! We invite you, your family and your friends to join us for our drive-thru Night of Lights experience featuring: a live Nativity Scene, Santa and his Sleigh, and cottage homes lit for...
Night of Nativity – Nativity Story Movie and Live Nativity
December 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 US + Google Map
Please join us on FPC’s front lawn for a free viewing of The Nativity Story at 7:00 p.m. followed by a live nativity at 8:30 p.m. (Set up your blankets and chairs at 6:30 p.m.) Registration required - open to the first 300 registrants.
Christmas Live Nativity Drive Thru
December 21, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmAuburndale, FL 33823 United States + Google Map
As a gift to the community this Christmas, Auburndale Community Church will be providing a live drive-thru nativity and scenes of Jesus' life. Come be filled and blessed as we move closer to Jesus’ birth.
Christmas Live Nativity Drive Thru
December 22, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmAuburndale, FL 33823 United States + Google Map
As a gift to the community this Christmas, Auburndale Community Church will be providing a live drive-thru nativity and scenes of Jesus' life. Come be filled and blessed as we move closer to Jesus’ birth.
Christmas Live Nativity Drive Thru
December 23, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmAuburndale, FL 33823 United States + Google Map
As a gift to the community this Christmas, Auburndale Community Church will be providing a live drive-thru nativity and scenes of Jesus' life. Come be filled and blessed as we move closer to Jesus’ birth.
Local favorites Journey to Bethlehem at First Presbyterian Church on Lake Hollingsworth and Lights of Lakeland at Highland Park Church are not scheduled for 2020.
Map – Live Nativity Near Me
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events + Holiday Activities to find more things to do including:
🎄 Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays
🎄 FREE Christmas Events
🎄 Outdoor Events + Walk Thru Light Displays
🎄 Santa Photos and Breakfast with Santa
🎄 Christmas Parades
🎄 Holiday Concerts + Live Performances
🎄 Christmas Movies + TV Specials
🎄 Ice Skating
🎄 Christmas Giving + Toy Donations
🎄 Holiday Markets and Christmas Craft Fairs
🎄 Holiday Day Trips in Central Florida
🎄 25 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness
and more!