Holiday Events

From the Mayor's Council on the Arts

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• Explorations V Children's Museum

  KidsGiving

  November 22-30 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Explorations V Children's Museum
  109 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801

  Join Explorations V family and friends to practice the art of giving back. From feeding ducks safe food to picking up trash around downtown. Activity times vary daily. Check website for details. Most events free. 109 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801. (863) 687-3869. www.explorationsv.com

  Tickets:

  Most Events Free. Activity times vary daily.

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  Blast Off

  December 27 - January 4 | 12 p.m. Daily
  Explorations V Children's Museum 
  109 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801

  Ring in the new year with toilet paper fireworks every day at noon! 

  Tickets:

  • Non-Members: $9
  • Members: Free

  Sponsored by Med Express.

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  Call 863.687.3869 or visit explorationsv.com for more info on these events.

• Downtown Lakeland

  To learn more about these great events, visit DowntownLakelandFL.com!

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  Savor the Season: Sip Shop, Stroll

  November 21 | 5 - 8:30 p.m.
  Downtown Lakeland, FL
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  Holiday Walkabout

  December 3 | 5 - 8:30 p.m.
  Downtown Lakeland, FL
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  The 39th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade

  December 5 | 7 - 9 pm
  Downtown Lakeland, FL
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  First Friday: Hometown Holiday

  December 6 | 6 - 9 p.m.
  Downtown Lakeland, FL
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  SnowFest

  December 7 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Downtown Lakeland (Munn Park), FL
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  Festive Fridays: Shopping Event

  December 13 & 20 | 6 - 9 p.m.
  Downtown Lakeland, FL
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  Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Reindeer Dash

  December 14, 2019
  Three Parks Trail (Just South of Downtown Lakeland)
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  First Friday: Three Kings Celebration

  January 3 | 6 - 9 p.m. 
  Downtown Lakeland, FL
  Further details coming soon!

• Florida Dance Theatre

  The Nutcracker

  December 13 & 14 | 2:30 p.m.
  Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  1085 Johnson Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

  Join Florida Dance Theatre as they bring Tchaikovsky's holiday classic to life.

  Tickets:

  • Adults: $25
  • Children: $15

  More Info:

  Call 863.802.0399 or visit floridadancetheatre.org for more info. 

• Florida Southern College

  Christmas Gala

  December 7 | 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
  Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  1085 Johnson Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

  Start off your holiday season with the FSC Music Department as we present a celebration of old Christmas favorites and new treasures with our symphony band, chorus, symphony orchestra, jazz band, and other delightful chamber groups.

  Tickets:

  • Adults: $8
  • Students: $4

  More Info:

  Call 863.680.4229 or visit flsouthern.edu/ffa for more info. 

• Harrison School for the Arts

  Music of the Season

  December 6 & 7 | 7:30 p.m.
  Bush Chapel at Southeastern University
  955 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801

  Holiday music from a variety of cultures and eras.

  Tickets:

  • Purchased Online: $13
  • Door: $15

  More Info:

  Call 863.499.2855 for more info. 

• Imperial Symphony Orchestra

  Imperial Symphony Holiday Pops with Bonne Kramer Concert

  December 10 | 7 PM
  701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815

  The Holiday season is full of joy, laughter and great music! Join actress, singer and bassoonist Bonne Kramer for an evening of laughter, sing-alongs and holiday favorites featuring the bassoon.

  Pre-concert lecture begins at 6:15 p.m. in the theatre.

  Tickets:

  Tickets for this performance are sold by the RP Funding Center’s box office:

  • In person: 701 W Lime St, Lakeland 33815 (M-F, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
  • By phone: 863.834.8111 (M-F, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
  • Online: RP Funding Center Tickets

  More Info:

  For additional info, call 863.688.3743.

• Lakeland Community Theatre

  Miracle on 34th Street: the Musical

  December 6, 7, 8 & 13, 14, 15 | Showtimes Vary
  Lakeland Community Theatre
  121 Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801

  A holiday classic based on the movie of the same name, this joyous, heartwarming holiday musical is pure family entertainment, wholesome and the perfect holiday treat! -Rated G. 

  Tickets:

  • Adults: $24
  • Seniors $22 (55+)
  • Students $17 (17 & Under)

  More Info:

  Call 863.603.PLAY (7529) or visit LakelandCommunityTheatre.com.

• The Lakeland Concert Band

  Christmas Concert

  December 8 | 2:30 p.m.
  Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  1085 Johnson Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

  Join us for our free Annual Christmas Concert to welcome in the Holiday with an opportunity for children to direct the Band in a festive Musical selection. Free Event.

  Tickets:

  • Free!

  More Info:

  Call 863.258.2201 or visit LakelandConcertBand.org.

• Platform Art, Inc.

  Artful Bowl

  December 7 | 7:30 - 10 p.m.
  Held at a private home; address announced with reservation.

  A Platform Art party and fundraiser for the Sensory public art sculptures; featuring unique art, film, fashion, music and performances.

  Tickets & Information:

  Call 863.838.2262 or visit PlatformArt.org for tickets/prices and more information.

• Polk Museum of Art

  Museum Store Sunday

  December 1 | 1 - 5 p.m.
  Polk Museum of Art
  800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland, FL 33801

  A global one-day annual shopping event where you can shop for uniquely curated gifts while supporting the mission of your favorite museum. . Polk Museum of Art. (863) 688-7743. PolkMuseumofArt.org

  More Info:

  Call 863.688.7743 or visit the Museum Store Sunday Event Page.

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   See Polk Museum of Art's Event Calendar to for all of their upcoming events!

• Southeastern University

  Christmas Concert

  December 6 & 7 | 7:30 p.m.
  Bush Chapel at Southeastern University
  955 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801

  Enjoy the festive sounds of Christmas as various musical ensembles from the College of Arts & Media present beloved classics and carols alike!

  Tickets:

  • General Admission: $5
  • Purchase Online: Southeastern University Tickets

  More Info:

  Call 863.667.5144 for more info.