It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! There are lots of wonderful events happening in Lakeland, Mulberry, Bartow, and Plant City. We've compiled a list to make it easier to keep track of this season of fun!
last updated: December 9, 2020
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Santa Claus Fun in Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry & Plant City:
Santa is coming to town! We've rounded up all the places where you can meet, get a call from, take a picture in person or virtually with the big guy.
Lakeland Photographer Goes Virtual for 2020 Christmas Photos
Open now for Santa pictures
The Wonderland of Lights & Santa’s Village
Open November 26 through December 27th
Santa Photos at Lakeland Square Mall
Open from November 27th to December 25th
Santa at Lakeside Village
At this time all slots are filled.
Christmas in the Wild at Zoo Tampa
Sundays with Santa: You can attend Sundays with Santa with a regular daytime Zoo ticket or membership
Christmas Parade & WinterFest
The event is one December 12th and begins at 4:00 pm and runs to 9:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa in Haines City
December 19th from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm
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Christmas events in Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Plant City:
December 1
December 4
December 5
- Rockin Reindeer Bash
- Dirt-Cember hosted by Polk County Parks and Recreation
- Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Slabach & Co.
- Russian Ballet Orlando presents Nutcracker
- Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show
- Mulberry's Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6
December 11
- The Christmas Market at The Shop Across the Street & Dixieland Relics
- The Christmas Trail
- Santa at the Station - Haines City Fire Department
- Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Slabach & Co.
- Festive Fridays in Downtown Lakeland
- Light Up Clermont - Cookies & Cocoa Walk
December 12
- The Barn of Heartland Farm's Christmas Extravaganza
- Christmas in the Country
- Santa and Mrs. Claus at Two Crazy Nuts
- Gingerbread House Decorating & Carol-Oke Party
- Christmas Notes hosted by Polk County Parks and Recreation
- Christmas Parade and Winterfest
- Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Slabach & Co.
- The Christmas Trail
- Mulberry's Christmas Parade
December 13
December 14
December 15
December 16
December 18
- Selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Slabach & Co.
- Family Winter Celebration at Brunton Memorial Library
- The Christmas Trail
- Kringle Jingle hosted by Polk County Parks and Recreation
- Festive Fridays in Downtown Lakeland
December 19
- Breakfast with Santa at Family Fun Center of Lakeland
- Mistletoe Market in Bartow
- Breakfast with Santa in Haines City
- Santa with a Mask at Swan Brewing
- Reptile Encounter with Mr. Claus at Spence Park
- The Christmas Trail
- Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Slabach & Co.
- The Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker: Christmas Stream
December 20
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We will continue to update our Macaroni Kid Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Plant City Holiday Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!
Do you know of a kid-friendly Holiday event taking place in Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, Polk City, Plant City or Homeland that isn't listed here? Please submit your event HERE and we will add it to our list!
