Lakeland Florida Holiday Event – Holiday Walkabout 2010
Imagine this! Horse–drawn wagon rides, holiday music, kiddy train ride, pony rides, pictures taken with Santa and Mr.s Claus, Grinch, holiday decoration throughout downtown Lakeland near Munn Park on November 30, 2010, and much more…
This is going to be a fun-filled event for the whole family to enjoy – Holiday Walkabout 2010 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
There will be three villages; all decked out in holiday decorations:
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Santa’s Village (located on the block of Pine Street) – photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday treats for guests.
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Who-ville (located on the block of Kentucky) – look out for Grinch
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Munn Park: Holiday Central will be filled with holiday music from schools and local churches. Surely will get you in the holiday cheer and cheer throughout the park
On the night of the event, maps will be distributed with activity locations and times.
Mark your calendar for this event (Tuesday after Thanksgiving)! Stores and restaurants will be open late, so you can get your holiday shopping done and at the same time have a great time with your children enjoying all the fun and games.
For more information about the Holiday Walkabout 2010 please visit the Downtown Lakeland Partnership’s website at www.downtownlakelandfl.com
I would recommend arrive there early and park in the parking garage on Main Street located downtown Lakeland. Parking is free downtown Lakeland after 5:00 p.m.
It’s “Thriller Night” at this First Friday local event that is actually themed “Art Walk” and held around downtown Lakeland Florida around Munn Park in the streets of Kentucky Ave. As always the Downtown Lakeland Partnership prides itself of hosting and organizing First Friday events such as this one.
Expect the unexpected! Art Galleries throughout downtown Lakeland hosting art exhibits and reception and you are invited. Take a moment out of your busy schedule and see what our local artists have to offer and patron our local merchants. We have true talent here in Lakeland showcasing their art work displayed throughout downtown Lakeland – it’s worth checking it out. It all starts at 6:00 p.m. – restaurants, stores, galleries, and coffee shops are open late. What else can you expect to see?
- Dance performances
- Music & Entertainment on the streets
- Big Tent Sale
- Mitchells Coffee House – art reception and poetry reading
- Senator Paula Dockery will be there to talk with you!
- Performances in the street from Rae’s Retro Mannequin and Modeling.
- Performances stat at 7:00pm in front of J Rowan Galleries with Michael’ Jackson’s “Thriller“, Rocky Horror’s “Time Warp“ – Plus a Michael Jackson Impersonator will be there!
- Garden Bistro – next to Hollis Garden offers a German Buffet at $9.99 – Wiener Schnitzel, red cabbage, hot German potato salad and more. Music will also be provided by The Sofa Kings from 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- Brooke Pottery – meet two local birding enthusiasts Rob Mason and Linda Snavley and hear their stories, they may reveal some of their hotspots for bird watching. In addition, they will show off Rob’s outstanding photographs of Florida birds, including Lakeland’s mascot – the swan.
Here are some of my photographs of this wonderful creature – hope you enjoy!
Don’t forget to stop by the classic car show on Tennessee Avenue
