2025 Holiday Guide: Winter Haven, Lakeland, Brandon, FL Areas
Central Florida communities are filled with holiday cheer this time of year, and MacKID wants to help you experience all of the holiday events this season. Please note: These are *not* MacaroniKID events. We have simply created a document with area events as a guide to family holiday activities. Dates, times, and prices of events may vary. MacaroniKID is not responsible for schedule changes or other issues that may arise.
Know of an event that you don't see listed here? Email me at amandaswank@macaronikid.com so I can add it.
Winter Haven Tree Lighting | December 4, 6 p.m. | Downtown Winter Haven
Holidays on Central | December 6, 10 a.m. | Downtown Winter Haven
Grinchmas | December 12, 4 p.m.| Gourmet Goodies
Pancakes with Santa | December 6, 9 a.m. | Winter Haven Nazarene
Winter Haven Santa Con | December 20, 6 p.m. | Downtown Winter Haven
Deck the Yard | December 13, 2 p.m. | Bowen Yard
Winter Spectacular | December 19, 6 p.m. | Grove Roots Brewing
Central Florida Heart of Grinchmas | December 6, 2 p.m. | Winter Haven Armory
Community Christmas Festival | December 13, 11 a.m. | Center Point Community Church
Meet the Magic | November 22 - December 31 | Lakeside Village, Lakeland
Snowy Nights | November 22-December 31 | Lakeside Village, Lakeland
Ugly Christmas Sweater Skate | December 18, 5:30 p.m. | Skate World Lakeland
Flight Before Christmas | December 6, 4 p.m. | Florida Air Museum, Lakeland
North Pole Express | December 12 + 13, times vary | Florida Air Museum, Lakeland
Jingle Mingle Christmas Market | December 6, 20 a.m. | RP Funding Center
Movie on the Lawn: How the Grinch Stole Christmas | December 19, 6 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
Coke Florida Holiday Caravan Tour | December 11, 4. p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
Brunch with Santa | December 21, 10 a.m. | Metro Diner, Brandon
Grinchmas Cookie Decorating | December 20, 10 a.m. | Sweet Bites Baking School, Brandon
Oh So Christmas Market | December 21, 10 a.m. | Lumsden, Brandon
Jingle and Jammies with Santa | December 5, 6 p.m. | Kiddie Academy, Valrico
Holiday Ski Show | December 20, 3:15 p.m. | Lake Silver, Winter Haven
Tis the Season Holiday Concert | December 20, 5 p.m | Lakeside Village, Lakeland
Lakeland Christmas Parade | December 4, 7 p.m.| Downtown Lakeland
Fort Meade Christmas Parade | December 13, 6 p.m.| Monument Park
Bartow Christmas Parade | December 12, 6 p.m. | Downtown Bartow
Mulberry Christmas Parade | December 13, 6 p.m. | Spence Park
Havendale Christmas Parade | December 5, 7 p.m. | Spring Haven in Winter Haven
Christmas Boat Parade | December 6, 6:30 p.m. | Lake Howard, Winter Haven
Brandon Parade of Lights | December 13, 5:30 p.m. | Oakfield Drive, Brandon
Ergle Christmas Tree Farm | November 15 Opening Day | 3331 Treiman Blvd, Dade City, FL
Booger Mountain Christmas Trees | Seasonal | 709 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland, FL
Thormeier Family Christmas Trees & Lights | November 12-December 21 | 4333 Cindy Rd., Lakeland, FL
If you know of any fabulous area light displays, submit them to amandaswank@macaronikid.com so we can add them here!
Photos with Santa | Dates & Times Throughout the Season | Lakeland Square Mall
