Hi <<First Name>>,
Our community is bursting with holiday cheer this time of year, and we are here to save you time and help you and your family experience the sights and sounds of the Christmas season.

NEW THIS WEEK:

🤓 What to Expect at the Eye Doctor - a few weeks ago my youngest son got glasses! Read about our experience at MyEyeDr. in Lakeland and learn more about what to expect at an appointment with an eye doctor for kids or adults.

🎄 25 Days of Christmas Fun in Lakeland {with Printable Calendar} - use our brand new printable calendar to find the perfect holiday activity for your family.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Sign up for a free phone call from Santa by Friday at 5pm
Sign up to go on-court with the Lakeland Magic on Friday or Saturday
The Lakeland Magic are offering $10 tickets to this weekend's games along with a variety of festive activities.
Holiday Pops with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra is on Tuesday, December 10
Don't forget that Open Enrollment for Polk County Schools and McKeel Schools ends on Friday, December 13. Click here for more info.
The Florida Tropics kick off their home season on Saturday, December 14
Mark your calendar for Journey to Bethlehem at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, December 15 from 6-9pm

Have a festive weekend,
April Mucci
Owner & Publisher

NEW THIS WEEK

What to Expect at the Eye Doctor – Our Visit to MyEyeDr. in Lakeland

My baby got glasses!! 🤓 We had a great experience at MyEyeDr. in Lakeland. I wrote a post about our visit, read more at the link below. It covers:
👓 What to expect at an eye exam (with photos - hopefully this will be helpful to walk your child through the experience beforehand)
👓 Tips for a visit to the eye doctor
👓 The signs when your child might need an eye exam the eye doctor
👓 What we liked about MyEyeDr.

The eye exam was quick and easy, and when it was time to pick out glasses they had so many frames to choose from. They see adults and children ages 5 & up, have appointments and walk-in visits, accept all brands of vision insurance as well as FSA and HSA dollars, offer a variety of discounts, and have 7 locations right here in Polk County!

Since we couldn’t begin to pick just ten events for this month’s Top 10 list, instead we created a list of 25 days of Christmas Fun in Lakeland.

Click here to download your own printable & clickable calendar.

Click here to visit our website for the links to all of these fun events and activities.

Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm

Join actress, singer and bassoonist Bonne Kramer along with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra for an evening of laughter, sing-alongs and holiday favorites featuring the bassoon.

KIDS GO FREE! Student/Children's tickets may be added to a phone purchase – (863) 834-8111 – or secured in person at the RP Funding Center Box Office up to one hour before the concert.

GET TICKETS

Sign-Up for an On-Court Appearance with the Lakeland Magic
Lakeland Mom is teaming up with the Lakeland Magic to give kids an opportunity to be on the court with the players and feel like part of the game! Sign up to participate on Friday, December 6 or Saturday, December 7. Requires the purchase of a game ticket. Sign up ASAP - spaces are for the first 30 kids signed up for each game.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Xcellent Xteriors Pressure Washing
If you like to spruce up your house before company arrives, now is the time to get things scheduled. We’ve even got a special deal to get the outside of your house looking like new.

Get $50 off any service over $200 when you mention Lakeland Mom!

Call 863-838-6850 for a free estimate before their December schedule is full and cross that appointment off your to-do list.

CHRISTMAS GUIDE

Lakeland’s BEST Holiday & Christmas Events Guide

Our communities are bursting with holiday cheer this time of year, and we want to help you and your family make memories as you experience the sights and sounds of the Christmas and holiday season.

Although we have Lakeland in the title - we're doing our best to cover as many events across Polk County as we can.

NEW THIS WEEK - we updated our Christmas Giving Opportunities list to help you find places to donate toys, clothing, and other holiday items.

SEE THE CHRISTMAS GUIDE

PLAN YOUR WEEK

Best Things To Do This Week
Best Things To Do This Weekend
Best Things To Do Next Week
Full Calendar of Events

UPCOMING CHRISTMAS PARADES
Lakeland Christmas Parade – Thursday, December 5 @ 7pm
Havendale Christmas Parade (Auburndale & Winter Haven) – Friday, December 6 @ 7pm
Polk City Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 7 @ 2pm
Light up the Lakes Winter Haven Boat Parade – Saturday, December 7 @ 6pm
City of Frostproof Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 7 @ 6pm
Fort Meade Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 7 @ 6pm
Lake Alfred Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 7 @ 6:30pm

EVENTS w/MULTIPLE DATES
Lights of Lakeland
Fri, Sat & Sun: December 6 – 7 – 8, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Highland Park Church Lakeland
Free | More information
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Southeastern University Christmas Concert
Fri, December 6, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, December 7, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Southeastern University
$3 – $5 | More information
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Polk State College Winter Concert
Sat, December 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, December 8, 2019 @ 2:30 pm
Polk State College – Winter Haven
Free – $7 | More information
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Joys of the Season: The FSC Christmas Gala
Sat, December 7, 2019 @ 2:30pm & 7:30 pm | Florida Southern College – Branscomb Auditorium
$4 – $8 | More information
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Ultimate Dance Center Holiday Extravaganza
Sat, December 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, December 8, 2019 @ 2:00 pm | The Polk Theatre
$15 | More information
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Miracle on 34th St The Musical
Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 7th, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Sun, Dec 8th, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Lakeland Community Theatre
$17 – $24 | More information
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The Sights and Sounds of Christmas at First United Methodist
December 8, 2019 @ 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm | First United Methodist Church Lakeland
Free | More information
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FRIDAY
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
Lakeland Magic Game - Swish's Birthday
December 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | RP Funding Center
$10 | More information
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Family Fundamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
December 6, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Little Bookworms Storytime (Ages 2-5)
December 6, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am | eLibrary South Lakeland
Free | More information
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Family Fundamentals - Let's Move Twogether (Age 2)
December 6, 2019 @ 10:45 am - 11:30 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Ultimate Improv (Ages 13 - 17)
December 6, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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Jingle Bell Rock Party with Polk County Parks & Recreation
December 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Wabash Community Center – Lakeland
Free | More information
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⭐ FEATURED EVENT
First Friday - Hometown Holiday
December 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Downtown Lakeland
Free | More information
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Jolly Holidays - City of Bartow
December 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Bartow Civic Center
$5 – $8 | More information
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Havendale Christmas Parade
December 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Havendale Blvd
Free | More information
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SATURDAY
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
Lakeland Magic Game - Home for the Holidays
December 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | RP Funding Center
$10 | More information
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⭐ FEATURED EVENT
Santa's Workshop sponsored by Family Fundamentals
December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Crystal Lake Elementary School
Free | More information
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Breakfast with Santa - Auburndale
December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Auburndale – Ariana Beach Clubhouse
$10 | More information
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Home Depot FREE Workshop for Kids
December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Home Depot Stores
Free | More information
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The Fancy Flea Jingle Bell Market
December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Bartow – Main Street / Downtown
Free | More information
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Kindermusik Family Playdates
December 7, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Kindermusik at Music Connections with Debbie Mondale
$20 | More information
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Sensory Storytime (ages 3-10)
December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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Carols in the Park Holiday Market
December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | Winter Haven – Central Park Downtown
Free | More information
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History Time Tots at the Polk History Center
December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Polk County History Center
Free | More information
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Snowfest in Downtown Lakeland
December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Downtown Lakeland
$10 | More information
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Meet Santa at the Visitor's Information Center
December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center – Davenport
Free | More information
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Santa at the Christmas Tree - Lakeside Village
December 7, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Lakeside Village
Free | More information
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Glitter, Glisten & Snow in Haines City
December 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Haines City – Lake Eva Park
Free | More information
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Mulberry Christmas Tree Lighting
December 7, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Mulberry Civic Center
Free | More information
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SUNDAY
(See above for performances happening on Sunday)

Sensational Sundays - Sensory Friendly Play Time
December 8, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Family Fun Center Lakeland
$5 – $7 | More information
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Lakeland Concert Band Christmas Concert (FREE)
December 8, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Florida Southern College – Branscomb Auditorium
Free | More information
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Free David Phelps Christmas Concert
December 8, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Victory Church Lakeland
Free | More information
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MONDAY
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
Glory of Christmas Concert at First Presbyterian Church
December 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | First Presbyterian Church on Lake Hollingsworth
Free | More information
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Family Fundamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
December 9, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:15 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Book Buddies at Explorations V Children's Museum
December 9, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Explorations V Children’s Museum
| More information
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Writers Block Youth Writing Club (Ages 10 - 17)
December 9, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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TUESDAY
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
Imperial Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Pops with Bonne Kramer
December 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | RP Funding Center
| More information
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⭐ FEATURED EVENT
Lakeland Magic Game - Two for Tuesday
December 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | RP Funding Center
$2 | More information
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Family Fundamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
December 10, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:15 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Preschool Storytime (ages 4-5)
December 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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History Time Tots at the Polk History Center
December 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Polk County History Center
Free | More information
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Little Sprouts Story Time - Winter Haven Library
December 10, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 10:30 am | Winter Haven – Public Library
Free | More information
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Curious Kids at Explorations V Children's Museum
December 10, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Explorations V Children’s Museum
| More information
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Teen Scene at the Library
December 10, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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LEGO Club - Winter Haven Library
December 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Winter Haven – Public Library
Free | More information
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LEGO Club - Larry Jackson Branch Library
December 10, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Larry R. Jackson Branch Library – Lakeland
Free | More information
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WEDNESDAY
Family Fundamentals - Great Beginnings (under 12 months)
December 11, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Little Sprouts Story Time - Winter Haven Library
December 11, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 9:30 am | Winter Haven – Public Library
Free | More information
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Family Fundamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
December 11, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:15 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Toddler Time (Library Storytime Ages 2-3)
December 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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Family Fundamentals - Once Upon a Time (Age 1)
December 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Storytime (Age 2) at the Auburndale Library
December 11, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Auburndale Public Library
Free | More information
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Family Fundamentals - Twogether Time (Age 2)
December 11, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Wonder Wednesdays (ages 6 - 12)
December 11, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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THURSDAY
Family Fundamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
December 12, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:15 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Storytime (Age 3-5) at the Auburndale Library
December 12, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Auburndale Public Library
Free | More information
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Kitchen Kids at Explorations V Children's Museum
December 12, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Explorations V Children’s Museum
Free – $9 | More information
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Mother Goose Baby Time (6-18 months)
December 12, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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Tween Time at the Library (Ages 9 - 13)
December 12, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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Downtown Lakeland Food Truck Rally
December 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Downtown Lakeland
Free | More information
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Free Concerts – Thursdays at Lakeside Village
December 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Lakeside Village
Free | More information
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FRIDAY
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
Lakeland Magic Game
December 13, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | RP Funding Center
| More information
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Family Fundamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
December 13, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Little Bookworms Storytime (Ages 2-5)
December 13, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am | eLibrary South Lakeland
Free | More information
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Family Fundamentals - Let's Move Twogether (Age 2)
December 13, 2019 @ 10:45 am - 11:30 am | Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center
Free | More information
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Adventurer's Guild (ages 13-17)
December 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Lakeland Public Library
Free | More information
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Technology Petting Zoo - Winter Haven Library
December 13, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Winter Haven – Public Library
Free | More information
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Strolling Carolers and Snow at Lakeside Village
December 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Lakeside Village
Free | More information
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Make it Magical - Lake Wales
December 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Lake Wales – Downtown
Free | More information
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Holiday Haus Mrkt at Haus 820
December 13, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Haus 820
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Holiday Tree Lighting Party with Polk County Parks & Recreation
December 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Winter Haven – Eloise Resource Center
Free | More information
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Holiday Party with Polk County Parks & Recreation
December 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Winter Haven – Wilfred Smith Resource Center
Free | More information
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Bartow Christmas Parade
December 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Bartow – Main Street / Downtown
Free | More information
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Snow Central in Winter Haven
December 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Winter Haven – Chain O’ Lakes Complex
Free | More information
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Downtown Lakeland Festive Friday - Stores & Restaurants open late
December 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Downtown Lakeland
Free | More information
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**EVENT CANCELLATIONS - We aren't able to keep up with last-minute changes, however, all events on our calendar include a link to more information or the host's Facebook page where you can check to see if events are impacted by the weather or otherwise canceled.**

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