Our community is bursting with holiday cheer and The Cardiffs want to share a few of our favorite holiday happenings. The sights and sounds of the Christmas are plenty! Share with friends and family!
Snow and Strolling Carolers
Nov 29 Thru Dec 21, 5-9pm
The carolers will be roaming Lakeside Village also an opportunity to enjoy flurries of snow-like flakes on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Santa under the Christmas Tree
Nov 30 Thru Dec 21, noon-4pm- 9:00 pm
Free Event Every Saturday at Lakeside Village. Don’t for get your camera!
Christmas Lane
Nov 29- Dec 24 Thurs-Sunday 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Get into the holiday spirit at Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds. Walk through this winter wonderland with lights, entertainment, food, and more. https://christmaslane.com/
Downtown Lakeland Holiday Walkabout
Tuesday December 3, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Downtown Lakeland is celebrating the return of the traditional Holiday Walkabout in early December. Enjoy the following activities:
- Free Carriage Rides around Munn Park
- Free Santa Photos in Munn Park
- Santa’s Workshop – free craft activities on S. Kentucky Ave.
- Mrs. Claus’s Market – a craft and artisan Holiday market on N. Kentucky Ave.
- Elves’ Playground – features a “glide” ice (synthetic ice skating) rink for $5 per skater, as well as a variety of other inflatables and activities (prices vary) on S. Tennessee Ave.
- Musical Performances at Various Locations
- Learn More at http://downtownlkld.com/2019/11/holiday-walkabout/
Lakeland Christmas Parade
Thursday December 5, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
On Thursday, December 5th, 2019 the Annual Lakeland Christmas parade, sponsored by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland FL, will kick off at 7:00 pm with a fantastic fireworks display over Lake Mirror. Over 100 organizations will be participating in this year’s event!
The parade will leave the Lakeland center and make its way down Lemon Street twisting and turning through Downtown Lakeland. Streets along the parade route will begin closing at 5:30 pm. Learn More at http://www.lakelandgov.net/christmasparade?fbclid=IwAR0qhESZ1AHbkC-akZN8dA0hc3mgbJUalayEyYkxyGmXZsdEdihSzSPuc00
Downtown First Friday “Hometown Holidays”
Friday December 6, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Ave and the Classy Car Show on Tennessee Ave.
Enjoy the following activities in and around Munn Park:
- Free Photos with Santa
- Free Activities
- Games at Rudolph’s Playground
- Kettle Corn
- Letters to Santa
- Meet & Greet with Local Non-Profits
- Learn More? click here
Snow Fest
Sat Dec 7 10 am – 2 pm. 39th Annual Snowfest on December 7th in Downtown Lakeland, Munn Park. There will be an artisan craft fair, inflatables, Snow Mountains, and Santa!
Festive Fridays
Friday December 13 and 20, 5:00 – 9:00 pm Two great evenings to come enjoy holiday shopping in cozy Downtown Lakeland!
Holiday Pops
Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm
The Holiday season is full of joy, laughter and great music! Join actress, singer and bassoonist Bonne Kramer and the Imperial Symphony Orchestra for an evening of laughter, sing-alongs and holiday favorites featuring the bassoon. More info here https://imperialsymphony.org/event/holiday-pops-with-bonne-kramer/
Lakeland Concert Band
Dec 8 2:30pm
Join the Lakeland Concert Band for their FREE annual Christmas concert.
Learn more here http://www.lakelandconcertband.org/category/concerts/
Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens
Thurs -Sunday Nov 29 – Jan 5
Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens is an annual celebration for all ages and one of the best times of year to visit. The ever-popular Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate is the highlight of Bok Tower Gardens’ season of holiday-themed events, but the Christmas fun doesn’t stop there. Visitors will enjoy displays, live music, and winter walking tours. See the Calendar here https://boktowergardens.org/calendar/
For an absolute Ultimate guide, visit our friends at https://lakelandmom.com/holiday-christmas-events-lakeland/
