The Ultimate Holiday Guide | Polk County Moms

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!

Christmas Mailbox

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.

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