Polk Top 10 - LKLD December 2025

HOLIDAYS ON CENTRAL

Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m at Central Park in Winter Haven. This event includes a FREE 90-minute show by Dwight Icenhower as Elvis, over 100 vendors to shop, giveaways, food trucks, live entertainment, interactive activities, and photos with Santa Claus! More info on FB @HavenLKLD

DISNEY’S DARE TO DREAM JR.

Dec. 12 – 14 at Lakeland Community Theatre. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from “The Princess and the Frog,” “Coco,” “Encanto,” and “Frozen II.” lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

LIVE & LOUD

Dec. 5, 6 p.m. at the Ritz in Winter Haven. Polk County’s raw talent and underground energy. More than just a showcase, it’s a safe, inclusive space where rising artists and creatives from the local scene own the stage. Discover new bands every First Friday. $5. Find more info at centralfloridatix.com.

BLINKY’S SNOWBALL

Dec. 6, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Florida Children’s Museum transforms into a winter wonderland and guests can experience a family-friendly dinner, hot chocolate bar, holiday family photos, take-home crafts, dancing, winter-themed sensory table, twinkling lights, and more. Purchase tickets at explorefcm.org/snowball.

LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Begins with a fireworks display over Lake Mirror at 7 p.m. The parade will leave the RP Funding Center and travel down Lemon Street toward Downtown. The parade turns at Main Street to Cedar Street and winds around Lake Mirror, travels Orange Street, and ends at the RP Funding Center. lakelandgov.net

LKLD SANTACON

Dec. 6, 5 p.m. Downtown Lakeland. 5-7 p.m. kickoff event at Molly McHugh’s; 6:30 p.m. Costume Contest; 7:15 Annual Group Photo at Munn Park. Visit all participating bars in any order you like and make sure to get them stamped for a chance to win. lkldsantacon.com

HOLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND

Select days in December from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Families will enjoy new seasonal shows, festive activities, huge bricktastic décor, seasonal food and drink, dance parties, snow, and a special kid-friendly NYE celebration on December 31. legoland.com/florida

WINTER FAIRY FEST

Dec. 13 & 14, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. Family-friendly fun all day! Aerial Fairy Dancing, ballet performances, Fairy & Nutcracker Meet & Greets, Towering Stiltwalkers, music, and more! Find more details and see the full schedule at boktowergardens.org.

FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Dec. 6, 4 – 7 p.m. at the Aerospace Center for Excellence. Airplanes are the star of the show as you walk through a maze of twinkling lights and enjoy warm apple cider, hot chocolate, and cookies. Make sure to get your selfie with Santa! aceedu.org

AN ELVIS GOSPEL CHRISTMAS

Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Gem Theater. An unforgettable evening with five-time world champion Elvis tribute artist Dwight Icenhower as he brings the King’s most soulful gospel hits and beloved Christmas classics to life. This performance captures the warmth, faith, and festive joy of the holidays, Elvis-style! mulberryculturalcenter.org