LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 5, 7 pm. Begins with fireworks over Lake Mirror at 7 pm. The parade leaves the RP Funding Center, going down Lemon St towards downtown where it turns at Main St to Cedar St and winds around Lake Mirror, travels Orange St and ends at the RP Funding Center. lakelandgov.net
TUCK EVERLASTING
Dec. 13 – 15 at Lakeland Community Theatre. A musical about eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearning for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence and meeting the magical Tuck family. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
DUTCH IMPRESSIONISM
Throughout December at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in the beautiful 19th century world of the Netherlands but also broaden your understanding of Dutch Impressionism: The Hague School1860 – 1930. polkmuseumofart.org
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
Dec. 13 – 15 at the Gem Theater in Mulberry. A one act play about a young couple unable to afford presents for each other on their first Christmas together. Each sacrifices a treasure to provide a gift for the other. centralfloridatix.com
MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY
Dec. 1, 1 – 5 pm at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art. “Be A Patron” at the shop and find quality gifts, handcrafted items, and local finds. Best of all, your purchase will directly support your favorite museum. polkmuseumofart.org
POLAR EXPRESS: AIRMAIL
Dec. 13 & 14, 5 – 9 pm at the Florida Air Museum. Begin the evening with a reading of the classic children’s story “Polar Express” then board a Boeing 727 for a “flight” to deliver your personal letter to Santa at the North Pole. Register in advance. aceedu.org
HOLIDAYS ON CENTRAL
Dec. 7, 10 am – 4 pm at Central Park in Downtown Winter Haven. Thousands of guests will descend upon downtown Winter Haven to enjoy specialty foods, interactive experiences and shopping from hundreds of vendors at two holiday markets - a traditional Mistletoe Market and local favorite, Bandit Market. FB @ destroyermediaandmarketing.
MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS
Dec. 14 & 15, 10 am – 3 pm at Bok Tower Gardens. Family fun with aerial acrobatics of fairies and elves, Freddie Gnome-sted at El Retiro, and a lively gnome hunt. Visit the Outdoor Kitchen for photos with the Christmas Cookie Baker and enjoy a sweet treat. boktowergardens.org
SNOWFEST
Dec. 7, 5 – 9 pm along Lake Mirror. Stroll along the Francis Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror and take a photo with Mr. & Mrs. Claus in a snow globe, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and more. lakelandgov.net
TOAST TO THE HOLIDAYS
Dec. 14, 7 pm at Branscomb Auditorium. Enjoy favorites like “White Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride,” along with lively overtures and a sing-along. Featuring vocalists Elizabeth Lyons, Holly Parrish, John Partain, and Tyler Campbell. This concert promises a merry celebration for all! flsouthern.edu/ffa
