2008 Lakeland, FL Holiday Calendar

Every year the Holiday Season is filled with shows, activities, shopping and a lot of hustle and bustle. Lakeland has so many activities that it is often hard to keep track. I have tried to begin a list of various activities put on by different entertainment venues or art groups in town. I say begin because I am sure to have missed a few.
If your group has an event please comment, and I will add the event to the running list. Also if you know an event is a must then please comment so others will be sure to attend. Already I am excited, yet tired, about thinking of all that is happening!
Calendar of Events
• November 22 @ 9am – Breakfast with Santa & Elf Workshop
• November 22 from 9-3pm – Elves Shelves Gift Shoppe
• November 22 @ 11:30am – Holiday Magic Show with Luis Campaneria
• November 28 @ 5:30pm – Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff
• December 2 @ 6pm – 20th Annual Holiday Walkabout
• December 2 @ 7:30pm – Southeastern University Community Christmas concert
• December 4 @ 7pm – 28th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade (map)
• December 5 @ 6pm – First Friday “Holiday Happenings”
• December 5 @ 7:30pm – Florida Southern College presents Annual Christmas Gala
• December 6 @ 9am – Breakfast with Santa
• December 6 @ 2:30 & 7:30pm – Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti
• December 9 @ 5pm – St. Paul Lutheran Church Bell Choir @ Lakeside Village
• December 9 @ 7:30pm – Imperial Symphony Orchestra: Simply Christmas
• December 11 @ 7:30pm – Harrison School of the Arts presents “Music of the Season”
• December 12 @ 6pm – Holiday Art Festival
• December 13 @ 9am – Breakfast with Santa
• December 13 @ 10am – Free Holiday Movies
• December 13 @ 7:30pm – Florida Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker”
• December 14 @ 2pm – Florida Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker”
• December 15 @ 6pm – R. Bruce Wagner Elementary
• December 19 @ 6:30pm – Scott Lake Elementary School
• December 20 from 1-4pm – Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration and Workshop
• December 20 @ 8pm – “Classic Albums Live presents A Very Lennon Christmas”
Additional Events
• Pet pictures with Santa @ Lakeland Square Mall
• Pet pictures with Santa @ Lakeside Village
• Photos with Santa
• Elementary Ages Children Can Receive A Call From Santa – Submissions must be received by December 8
Tags: 2008 events, christmas, florida dance theatre, Harrison School of the Arts, lakeland center, lakeland holiday events, Lakeland Square Mall, Lakeside Village, polk museum of art, polk theatre
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Hey, posted a request on my Active Rain site to have folks add to your calendar via a link to this post. Had your dates listed, but removed them. They can submit new events to you directly via the link I set up! Great job! :)
Hey, posted a request on my Active Rain site to have folks add to your calendar via a link to this post. Had your dates listed, but removed them. They can submit new events to you directly via the link I set up! Great job! :)
Don’t forget the Christmas Parade December 4th, Downtown Lakeland.
Don’t forget the Christmas Parade December 4th, Downtown Lakeland.
It’s already on there…
“December 4 @ 7pm – 28th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade (map)”
It’s already on there…
“December 4 @ 7pm – 28th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade (map)”
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” at First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland presents a fully staged production of Amahl and the Night Visitors on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to come and enjoy this endearing Christmas tale at First Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for student and seniors. For more information, call First Presbyterian Church at 686-7187
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” at First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland presents a fully staged production of Amahl and the Night Visitors on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to come and enjoy this endearing Christmas tale at First Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for student and seniors. For more information, call First Presbyterian Church at 686-7187