DECEMBER CALENDAR 2020 *Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’ re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house. 10TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WREATHS VIRTUAL AUCTION When: Dec. 01 - 16, 2020 polkhistorycenter.org This online auction showcases wreaths made by local businesses sponsored by the Polk History Center. Bid for your favorites, winning bids announced on the 17th. OBSERVATIONS: STREET PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION When: Dec. 01, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, Observations brings together an unusual collection of photographs that map the social landscape of the street. In Observations, we gain the opportunity to take a step back in time and see the lives of those passersby we might otherwise overlook, now through a new photographic lens. Reserve your spot to visit online.863.688.7743 WHAT’S THE STORY? ART IN SEARCH OF A NARRATIVE When: Dec. 01, 2020 - Jan. 17, 2021 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org In this original Polk Museum of Art exhibition, visitors will be invited to use their own imaginations to look beyond the canvas, asked to envision the unwritten — and unpainted — stories in works of art with open-ended narratives. Featuring more than forty works from the Museum’s permanent collection, this show places each viewer into the essential role of narrator, providing creative answers to the questions the art itself poses but can never reveal. 863.688.7743 Schedule your visit online. STARLIGHT NIGHTS When: Dec. 01 - 202 | 5:30-10 p.m. Where: Downtown Winter Haven mainstreetwh.com For six weeks, Downtown Winter Haven will be dazzling with lights as ‚ as we ring in the season of Holiday cheer and togetherness. Dine, shop, and enjoy a beautiful evening stroll with fun photo opportunities and surprises around every corner. You’ll be able to explore the magic of the lights at your own comfort level, whether you’d rather drive-through or walk around the heart of our city. Downtown shops will be open late giving you ‚the perfect opportunity to complete your holiday shopping!
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MAGICAL MINI SESSIONS WITH SANTA, THE SNOW QUEEN & THE SUMMER SNOWMAN When: Dec. 01, 2020 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Enchanted Fairytale Hollow 214 Trader’s Alley, Lakeland Enjoy these holiday mini sessions for family portraits, Santa portraits, or even portraits with character! Spend time meeting your favorite fairytale character with special one on one time and magical moments all captured forever by the photographer.Sessions are only $80 with $40 to reserve your spot. More info on FB @ EnchantedFairytaleHollow
DWIGHT ICENHOWER BLUE CHRISTMAS ELVIS TRIBUTE When: Dec. 03 & 04, 2020 | 8 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com/ Dwight Icenhower is a Five-Time World Champion Elvis Presley Tribute Artist. Dwight is considered to be one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the world today. He has mastered the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s eras of Elvis’ career and has won a myriad of national Elvis awards. Purchase tickets in advance, online. VETERANS STAND DOWN When: Dec. 04-06, 2020 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: International Market World Flea and Farmers Market 1052 US-92, Auburndale internationalmarketworld.com/ A free community resource fair for veterans and their families
TRIVIA TUESDAYS When: Dec. 01, 2020 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven 6:30-8pm in the Packing House, hosted by Triviosity Live Events!Seating is limited to 50% capacity. First come, first serve.Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
HOLIDAY FLYING FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW When: Dec. 04, 2020 | 1-7 p.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland flysnf.org SUN ‘n FUN will be hosting a two-day fly-in/ drive-in event that will include numerous aircraft displays, a large airplane and car show, plus food vendors, live music, and many other activities, held on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus at the Lakeland Linder International Airport. Admission is free, parking is only $20 per vehicle, and proceeds will benefit SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence STEM education programs.
TRIVIA WEDNESDAY: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE When: Dec. 02, 2020 | 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Teams may consist of 6 people or less and everyone must be at the same table. Enjoy food trucks and excellent beer, too! MOVIE NIGHT AT UNION TAPROOM When: Dec. 02, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Union Taproom 245 West Central Avenue Winter Haven Pop in & join us every Wednesday for Movie Night at the Taproom!! December Flicks: 12/2: Die Hard (18+ ONLY)
SNOWFEST When: Dec. 04 & 05, 2020 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror, Lakeland lakelandgov.net The City of Lakeland Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of this holiday tradition. Visitors will enter the snowy promenade through four access tents where volunteers will be collecting the suggested price of admission — one canned food item per person entering. Along with the snow, there will be arts & craft vendors, a beautiful 30-foot-tall Christmas Tree, Santa and Mrs. Clause in a snow globe, Santa’s workshop with fun treats, a book giveaway sponsored by the Junior League of Greater Lakeland, entertainment, and tasty food trucks. Social distancing and masks for attendees strongly encouraged.
KIDS MAKE TAKE HOME FAMILY DINNER When: Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2020 | 5-6:30 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6 Lakeland. www.Whatscookinglakeland.com Kids will make a dinner for four. This is a hands-on experience for children 5-12. Kids cook and learn how to be creative and comfortable in the kitchen. All allergies & intolerances will be respected. Only 12 spots. $50 ($12.50pp)
SUN ‘N RUN 5K When: Dec. 05, 2020 | 6-9 a.m. Where: Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, 3900 Don Emerson Dr Ste 210, Lakeland flysnf.org/holiday_festival/ The race will begin on the War Bird Ramp with the starting line flanked by vintage aircraft. During the run you will be able to watch aircraft arrivals and departures as the course winds its way down Taxiway D, Taxiway E, Runway 5/23, and across various other connecting taxiways and ramps to the finish line.Proceeds will go to the Lakeland Aero Club, a high school flying club that teaches students how to fly and maintain aircraft, as well as the Women in Aviation Lakeland Chapter.
PAINT UNCORKED--DECEMBER SNOW COVERED TREES When: Dec. 03, 2020 | 6 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales centralfloridatix.com The Lake Wales Arts Council is hosting a paint party! They provide the canvas, brushes, paint, music, and the instruction. They set up & clean up, you have FUN! If you would like to enjoy wine during the event, please bring a bottle of wine with you for the event (no liquor or mixed drinks, please). These are adult only events; 21 and up, please.Masks are required inside the building. Seating is limited, purchase ticket in advance.
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HOOK, LINE, AND THINKER BASS TOURNAMENT When: Dec. 05, 2020 | 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Lake Shipp Park 1649 Lake Shipp Dr, Winter Haven Join The Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven & Polk Education Foundation to benefit the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program! All scholarship proceeds will be 100% matched. Visit www. PolkEducationFoundation.org for online registration. For additional information call (863)-534-0519 ext 605. WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Dec. 05, 2020 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Farmers Market, NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a wide variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of crafts. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. More info on FB@winterhavenfarmersmarket. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket.com HOLIDAY FLYING FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW When: Dec. 05, 2020 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland flysnf.org SUN ‘n FUN will be hosting a two-day fly-in/ drive-in event that will include numerous aircraft displays, a large airplane and car show, plus food vendors, live music, and many other activities, held on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus at the Lakeland Linder International Airport. Admission is free, parking is only $20 per vehicle, and proceeds will benefit SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence STEM education programs. NATURE ADVENTURERS: CREATING AN AT HOME NATURE MUSEUM When: Dec. 05, 2020 | 10-11 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Families meet at the picnic area. You will be practicing physical distancing by sitting at picnic tables. There will be short guided lessons for each topic, with mindfulness and nature education topics. Then families go out into the Gardens to practice the topic for the day. Free for Members/$15 per family for Non-members. Register in advance. 863734-1222. ROCKIN’ REINDEER BASH When: Dec. 05, 2020 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Wabash Community Center 1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland This family-fun holiday event will feature games, arts and crafts, music, light refreshments and much more! At 12:30 p.m., there will be a gingerbread house making contest! Prizes will be given out to the winners. Hosted by Polk County Parks & Rec. 863284-4223 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 48 -
