Saturday, November 30, 2013

PIctures with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus


Children will receive a FREE Picture and treat and enjoy Christmas cookies and hot chocolate.

Monday, December 2

6-8 pm

Hawthorne Inn 
6150 Lakeland Highlands Road


I have taken my boys to this event in past years and it is really nice. The residents of the home come out and really enjoy seeing the children interact with Santa.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Mulberry Library Event Crafternoon!

Join us for Crafternoon on Monday 12/2!! 3:30 pm

We are making Christmas Ornaments to display on our tree in the Library!!! 


 Photo: Join us for Crafternoon on Monday 12/2!! We are making Christmas Ornaments to display on our tree in the Library!!! Hope to see you there!!! And have a blessed Thanksgiving!!!

Monday, November 25, 2013

Lights of Lakeland

Lights of Lakeland 2013

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Lights of Lakeland 2013 will be held at Highland Park Church: Lakeland Campus

 http://hplakeland.com/event/lights-of-lakeland-2013



Location:
Highland Park Church: Lakeland Campus , 4777 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813

Date:
December 6-8 and December 13-15

Time:
6:30-9PM, nightly

Price:
FREE! Food vendors available to purchase meals.

Map Link:

Notes:
FREE Christmas walk-thru event open to the public! Activities include: Sweet Shoppe, Food Court with meals available for purchase, LIVE nativity scene with real animals, Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Kid's General Store, LIVE acting, and so much more!

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Doughnuts for Dad

Donuts for Dads (and their kids!)

Join us for donuts and a time to get together with other dads and kids on Saturday morning at 9am!
Date: 
Repeats every month on February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December on the first Saturday 
Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 09:00
Saturday, December 7, 2013 - 09:00
 
 
Explorations V
 
109 N. Kentucky Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801-5044
(863) 687 - 3869 

Mother/Son Camp out Homeland

This event is an overnight camping activity for mothers and sons.
Registration includes all activities (games, crafts, food [hot dogs, s’mores]).

 At Homeland Heritage Park
 249 Church Avenue
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-6911 or 534-3766

December 7 at 4 pm until December 8 at 9 am
Cost is $5.



Registration will begin in November. Call for more details!
Registration does NOT include any camping gear – all participants must provide their own tent, etc.

Hoops for Lakeland's Finest

On Saturday, December 7, 2013, LPD will face off against LFD in the 2nd Annual Charity Basketball Event sponsored by Let’s Move Health & Fitness.
The game will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Lakeland High School and will benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
 Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (children 10 and under are free).

In addition to the half-time game and prizes for the children, Lakeland Police Department will be giving away two bicycles.
LPD defending champions are hoping for a repeat this year!
Mark your calendars and join us for this fun-filled event.
For more information on the event, contact Michele Taylor, 863-399-6881.

Breakfast with Santa in Bartow

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Bartow


Make free crafts, enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast while visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

When: December 7, 7-11 am
Location: Holy Trinity Church, 500 W. Stuart St.
Cost: $6 in advance and $7 at the door


Tickets available at The Bartow Chamber, Broom insurance, Bartow Ford, First Methodist School and Trinity Learning Center

 

Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells

JUNIE B.in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
by Allison Gregory Adapted from the books by Barbara Park
 
 
December 6, 7 - 7:30pm
December 7, 8 - 2pm
 
$12 Adults, $10 Children (12 & under)
 
 
 
Lakeland Community Theatre
 

Lake Mirror Theatre Complex

 
 

Snowfest

Snowfest

Snow mountain, snow slide, Santa, children's entertainment, inflatables, arts and crafts and food.


December7, 10 am until 2 pm
Lake Mirror Promenade

Price for admission to the snow mountain and slide will be a donated canned food item or $1 donation. 
All canned food will be donated to Polk County Senior Orphans. 


 

Santa's workshop at Family Fundamentals

Family Fundamentals to Host Santa's Workshop

United Way of Central Florida’s Family Fundamentals will host Santa’s Workshop, a free, holiday themed family event on Saturday, December 7, 10:00 – 1:00pm. 

The event will feature pictures with Santa, hands-on activities, and a holiday story time.
Children who attend will also receive a book from Santa. All activities are appropriate for children ages 2-6.
Sponsorship for the event is provided by Publix Super Markets Charities, Early Learning Coalition of Polk County, Integral Quality Care, Florida’s Natural, and Zephyrhills Water.

Family Fundamentals is a parent resource center and a project of United Way of Central Florida’s Success By 6 program. The mission of Family Fundamentals and Success By 6 is to ensure that all children, by the age of six, have the physical, emotional, social, and mental foundation to succeed in school and in life.

Family Fundamentals is located at 1021 Lakeland Hills Boulevard on the second floor. For more information about the event or Family Fundamentals, call 863-686-1221

Holiday Happenings around Lakeland

Holiday events around Lakeland


  • Holiday walkabout Downtown Lakeland, December 3rd 6-9pm; Santa, The Grinch, music, caroling, horse and carriage rides.

    Annual Holiday Walkabout

    Kicking off the holiday festivities in Lakeland, this annual event in Downtown Lakeland celebrates with shopping, dining, music, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa and more!
  • Lakeland Christmas Parade Presented by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland;  December 5 at 7 pm winds through downtown streets.  On Thursday, December 5th the 33st Annual Christmas parade, sponsored by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland, will kick off at 7:00 pm with a fantastic fireworks display over Lake Mirror. 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 pm. Additional parking will be available after 5:00 pm in the Downtown parking garages and parking lots
  • First Friday Downtown Lakeland, December 6, 6-9pm; "Cookies and Carols"  with an old fashioned Christmas

Public ice skating at The Lakeland Center







http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/Events/NovemberIceSkating.aspx


Party Packages for Ice Skating are Available!
Perfect for Birthdays and Corporate Parties!

Group Discounts are also available.
For parties or groups, Call  Kayla Goff at 863-834-8137
Adults $9
Bring your own skates $8
Children (12 & under) $7
Groups (10 or more) $1 OFF Discount
Free Parking

Additional Ice Skating Dates available
Dec. 17-Jan. 6
Ice Skating Dates
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- See more at: http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/Events/NovemberIceSkating.aspx#sthash.qHlLKlJw.dpuf
 The Lakeland Center
863-834-8111
Ice Skating is Back!!
Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 ages 12 and younger $8 if you have your own skates, Groups of 10 or more get $1 off. 


The dates scheduled for this event begin on November 22, 2013 and continue through December 01, 2013.
This is a public event and tickets are required to attend.
- See more at: http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/Events/NovemberIceSkating.aspx#sthash.qHlLKlJw.dpuf

701 West Lime Street,
Lakeland, Florida 33815
701 West Lime Street,
Lakeland, Florida 33815
701 West Lime Street,
Lakeland, Florida 33815

Party Packages for Ice Skating are Available!
Perfect for Birthdays and Corporate Parties!

Group Discounts are also available.
For parties or groups, Call  Kayla Goff at 863-834-8137
Adults $9
Bring your own skates $8
Children (12 & under) $7
Groups (10 or more) $1 OFF Discount
Free Parking

Additional Ice Skating Dates available
Dec. 17-Jan. 6
Ice Skating Dates
  ​

- See more at: http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/Events/NovemberIceSkating.aspx#sthash.qHlLKlJw.dpuf
Party Packages for Ice Skating are Available!
Perfect for Birthdays and Corporate Parties!

Group Discounts are also available.
For parties or groups, Call  Kayla Goff at 863-834-8137
Adults $9
Bring your own skates $8
Children (12 & under) $7
Groups (10 or more) $1 OFF Discount
Free Parking

Additional Ice Skating Dates available
Dec. 17-Jan. 6
Ice Skating Dates
  ​

- See more at: http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/Events/NovemberIceSkating.aspx#sthash.qHlLKlJw.dpuf
Party Packages for Ice Skating are Available!
Perfect for Birthdays and Corporate Parties!

Group Discounts are also available.
For parties or groups, Call  Kayla Goff at 863-834-8137
Adults $9
Bring your own skates $8
Children (12 & under) $7
Groups (10 or more) $1 OFF Discount
Free Parking

Additional Ice Skating Dates available
Dec. 17-Jan. 6
Ice Skating Dates
  ​

- See more at: http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/Events/NovemberIceSkating.aspx#sthash.qHlLKlJw.dpuf