Santa Claus is coming to ToysRus

Saturday, December 4th
12-3 pm

• Bring your camera and take pics with Santa and Geoffrey.
• Enjoy story time and decorate your own gingerbread cookie.
• Receive free giveaways.
  

Lowes Build and Grow Clinics in December

Lowes Build and Grow Clinics in December

Train Caboose: Saturday 12/04/2010

You don't want to miss this clinic! This is part one of a three part Train kit! Come back each weekend in December to build a new piece of the Train!

Passenger Car: Saturday 12/11/2010
This is part two of the 3-piece train set! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build the Passenger Car! Come back for the next clinic to complete the Train

Michaels Holiday crafts events

Michaels Holiday crafts events

Craft some holiday magic.
FREE Family event
Finger Knit Scarf
Saturday, December 4, 2010
10 am until 11 am


Reindeer Ornament
Saturday, December 4, 2010
11 am until noon

Holiday events in Lakeland

HOLIDAY EVENTS

WALKABOUT, CHRISTMAS PARADE, FIRST FRIDAY, SNOWFEST, SUNFLOWER PLAYGROUND & A CALL FROM SANTA

Holiday Walkabout

On Tuesday, November 30^th, the Annual Holiday Walkabout will take place in Downtown Lakeland. If you want a gift that doesn’t say I was mass produced in a department store, then shopping in Downtown Lakeland is for you. Stores and restaurants will be open from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. While you’re there, you can play reindeer games, participate in a toy walk and hang out with the Grinch. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a kiddie train ride and pony rides will be available for little elves. Free parking will be available at the main street garage. The public parking entrance is located on Cedar St. The Bay Street entrance is also open and can be accessed from Tennessee Ave.

Christmas Parade

On Thursday, December 2^nd the 30^th Annual Christmas Parade will kick off at 7:00 p.m. with a fantastic fireworks display over Lake Mirror. The theme of this year’s parade is Christmas Stories. Over 100 organizations will be participating in this year’s event. The parade will leave the Lakeland Center and make its way down Lemon Street twisting and turning through Downtown Lakeland. Streets along the parade route will begin closing at 5:30 p.m. Additional parking will be available after 5:00 p.m. in the Downtown parking garages and parking lots. So get your seat early and keep an eye out for the “Big Guy” at the end.

First Friday

On December 3^rd “Holiday Happenings” First Friday takes place as Downtown Lakeland stays open late for holiday shopping and cheer. Enjoy the yuletide spirit during this event. There will be photo opportunities with Santa as well as holiday music and entertainment by Lawton Chiles Middle School and Carlton Palmore Elementary. There will also be several Christmas Parade floats on display! Visit downtownlakelandfl.com for more information for this event and the Holiday Walkabout.

Snowfest

On Saturday December 4^th, snow will fall in Lakeland as the 30^th Annual Snowfest kicks off at Lake Mirror from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This year’s event will feature the traditional snow mountain along with an exciting snow slide, a visit from Santa Claus, children’s entertainment, inflatables and food vendors will complete the day. Price for admission to Snow Mountain or the snow slide will be a canned food item or a $1.00 donation. Admission to the inflatables will be $1.00. All canned food items will be donated to the Polk County Senior Orphans.

Sunflower Preschool Playground

In conjunction with this year’s Snowfest the new Sunflower Preschool Playground will open its gates for the first time. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. The new park is designed for children 3 -5 years old and features age appropriate equipment that provides maximum early childhood developmental and play opportunities.

Santa’s Calling

What holiday season would be complete without a call from Santa Claus? Special arrangements have been made this year for Santa to phone local children from his workshop. Santa and his long distance operators will be calling elementary school children on Tuesday, December 7^th from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. To ensure your child doesn’t miss out on this exciting opportunity you must complete a Santa’s Calling form. Forms can be obtained online at lakelandgov.net or picked up at any of the following facilities: Kelly Recreation Complex at 404 Imperial Blvd., Simpson Park at 1725 MLK Jr. Avenue or at City Hall located at 228 S Massachusetts Ave.

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FREE Kids admission to MOSI

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI in Tampa) is offering a “Feeding America” promotion: FREE child’s admission with a donation of (3) non-perishable items. (excludes special engagement exhibitions and films) Lasts through Monday 11/22. Go HERE to check out what MOSI has to offer! Call (813) 987-6100 for ticket prices.

Free Santa Bandz At Bass Pro Shops

Head over to Bass Pro Shop any Tues, Wed or Thurs between 11/9 and 12/24 and visit Santa’s wonderland and the first 150 kids will get free Santa Bandz. Collect them all!! Each week they will give out a different shape.