The Ultimate Holiday Guide in Polk County
The sounds, smells, and lights of the holiday season are upon us. We have gathered all the fun things we could find into one easy-to-use guide. We will be adding events to the guide as we find them so make sure to check back often.
Please remember to confirm events are occurring as weather and numerous other issues may arise.
Special Events
November 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
A Magical Snowy Wonderland at Lakeside Village
Recurring Event
December 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christmas Movie Night in Dundee
December 2 @ 5:30 pm
Lights of Love in Plant City
December 2 @ 6:00 pm
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dundee
December 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Lakeland Christmas Parade: Season of Joy
December 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lights in the Park in Auburndale
December 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Winter Haven
December 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Christmas Tree Lighting at Gem Theater in Mulberry
December 3 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Holiday Fly-In Festival & Car Show
December 3 @ 5:00 pm
Santa at the Station at Haines City Fire Department
December 3 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Light Up Clermont
December 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Merry Main Street Christmas in Downtown Fort Meade
December 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Movie Night in Lake Wales hosted by Kingdom Fitness & Nutrition
December 3 @ 7:00 pm
2021 Havendale Christmas Parade
December 4 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
First Annual Winter Festival in Groveland
December 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at Auburndale Civic Center
December 4 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
32nd Annual Carols in the Park in Winter Haven
December 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Glitter, Glisten & Snow in Haines City
December 4 @ 6:30 pm
Lake Alfred Christmas Parade
December 6 @ 5:30 pm
Tinsel and Tidings hosted by the Town of Lake Hamilton
December 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Lake Wales
December 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Davenport
December 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Make it Magical in Downtown Lake Wales
December 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2021 Snow Central in Winter Haven
December 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Selfies with Santa at Hollis Garden
December 11 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Davenport Christmas Parade and Winterfest
December 11 @ 6:00 pm
Dundee Annual Christmas Parade
December 11 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Community Christmas Carol & Stroll in Frostproof
December 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Polk County Parks and Recreation’s Christmas Notes
December 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mulberry’s Christmas Parade
December 12 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Christmas Concert in Ft. Blount Park
December 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Polk County Parks and Recreation Holiday Tree Lighting Party at Eloise Resource Center
December 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Haines City Christmas Parade
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Holiday Light Displays
Please confirm events prior to attending. Factors such as weather may cause events to be cancelled unexpectedly
Banbor Lights Spectacular in Davenport
Begins November 25 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Spectacular light show in Davenport
The Wonderland of Lights & Santa’s Village at the International Market World in Auburndale, FL.
Begins November 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This drive-through mile-long path of dazzling, festive lights and holiday displays will make lasting memories for the whole family
Michelle Drive in Auburndale
Begins November 25
Spectacular light show in Auburndale set to music on station 87.9 FM.
Glorious Night at First Baptist Church in Plant City
November 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Glorious Night is a 30-minute drive-in light show featuring Christmas songs old and new, a story of hope, and thousands of programmed Christmas lights!
Michaels Family Christmas Lights in Lake Alfred
November 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A walk-through animal pen and a walk-up candy land and 13ft Ferris wheel. Lights are synchronized to music tune your radio to 92.5.
Santa’s House by the Bigda’s Opening Night
December 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come see over 150,000 lights spread over 2 homes
The Wonderland of Lights & Santa’s Village at the International Market World in Auburndale, FL
Opens November 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This drive-through mile-long path of dazzling, festive lights and holiday displays will make lasting memories for the whole family. Visit with Santa, enjoy nightly entertainment a variety of rides, interact with the Animals of Bethlehem, great foods, and so much more!
The Postal Service™ can help you prove Santa is real by having Santa reply to your child’s letter — complete with the North Pole Postmark! .
Gingerbread Salt Dough Ornaments
There is something simple and fun about making salt dough ornaments.
No Peel Apple Almond Crisp
This easy crisp makes for a healthy Thanksgiving dessert or a yummy breakfast any morning. Skip peeling the apples, and you’ll save time and boost the fiber content.
