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much more! Located downtown Winter Haven in Central Park. Sat, 9-3 pm. WinterHavenSaturdayMarkets.com
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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
DEC 4
– 32nd Annual Carols in the Park. For over thirty years, artisans, specialty food vendors, and local choral groups have gathered in Downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park to kick off the holiday season. This event has become a tradition for multiple generations, with a special Candy Cane Corner for children of all ages! Kids will enjoy free pictures with Santa Claus, a take-home holiday craft, and a bounce house. Located Downtown Winter Haven, Central Park. Sat, 10-6 pm. For more info call 863.295.9422, or email us at carolsintheparkwh@gmail.com
DEC 4
– Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade. Presented by Chain Life Winter Haven. The route begins in Lake May into Lake Shipp, back through Lake May and ends after circling Lake Howard. Sat, 6:30 pm. Facebook@ChainLifeWinterHaven for more info.
DEC 9
– Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Dec 9, Jan 13)
DEC 9
to 11 – Collectorama. Multi-day coin show. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs & Fri, 10-6 pm. Sat, 10-3 pm. www. RPFundingCenter.com www.CoinZip.com
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DEC 10
– 2021 Snow Central. The City of Winter Haven is offering 4.5 acres of holiday entertainment at this festive event. Step into the magical winter wonderland to enjoy food vendors, games, crafts, and 70 tons of real snow! This annual tradition returns with even more activities and spirit. Community partner Theatre of Winter Haven, will present another outstanding outdoor concert featuring a live performance from Johnny Wild! And, of course, Santa will be stopping by to take pictures and hear everyone’s wishes for this happy season. So make this time of year merry and bright by sliding over to the Chain of Lakes Stadium. Fri, 6-9 pm. Cost - $1 kids, $2 adults.
DEC 11
– Come To The Stable: A Living Nativity Stroll. Come see the beauty of the Christmas story come to life before your eyes. This special event will feature a variety of musical performances as well as live performances of the nativity story every 15 minutes with actors and animals. It is sure to bring the holiday spirit into your hearts this joyous season. This free community event is open to all and held outdoors to maximize your safety. Come share in the joy of the Christmas Season with us! Located First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, 637 6th St NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 6-8 pm.
DEC 11
& 12 – Central Florida Wheels of Steel. Providing motorcycle riders, builders and enthusiasts with the best indoor, show option in the country! Professionally Hosted Outdoor Sound Off Competition, Ride In Custom Bike Show Outdoors, Artists Gallery, Mini Bike Races, Live Demonstrations, VIP Area, Vintage & Antique Concourse and more! Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 10-7pm. Sun, 10-5 pm. Tickets - $25; under 16 free. www.RPFundingCenter.com
DEC 21
– Tasty Tuesday. Third Tuesday of every month. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket, and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tickets come in packets of 10 for $25. (additional packs may be
purchased in increments of $5 which is 2 tickets). Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. https://ldda.square.site/product/ tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom
JAN 7
– January First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is the “Three Kings Celebration” Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy goodies, giveaways, and discounts from local business exhibitors. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9 pm. DowntownLKLD.com
Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm. Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally-grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9-1 pm.
DEC 11
& 18 – Winter Haven Saturday Markets. Free Community Event; family and pet-friendly! Fresh produce and veggies, local pure raw honey, arts, crafts, jewelry, apparel, CBD products, coffee, baked goods, sauces, gourmet, wooden furniture, MLN products, food trucks, kettle corn, live music, non-profit organizations, and
- Second Sunday Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net
DEC 15
– GRB’s Moonlight Market. Every third Wednesday. Community, Crafts & Beer! The Moonlight Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, local food trucks, and live music! Wed, 6-9 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.
DEC 16
- Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a mind-blowing food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants, shops and incoming restaurants and The Ranch Taproom & Coffee House. Located Stuart Avenue in the parking lot near downtown’s new Gillian Fazio mural in Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.
Concerts & Theatre
DEC 2
to 19 – The Sound of Music. One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Located Theatre Winter Haven. TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.
DEC 5
– Gabriel Iglesias Beyond The Fluffy World Tour. In addition to being one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians, Iglesias is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over half a billion views and has over 24 million fans across social media. “There is still no greater thrill for me than to perform standup live, I’m so excited for this tour and to reconnect with all my fans, it’s going to be Fluffy-licious,” Iglesias says regarding the tour. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm). Tickets $89.50, $68.50, $57.50 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com
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