We all have a fond memory in our childhood of the first time we saw Santa Claus in person, whether it be at the mall (possibly crying, scared out of our minds) or grandpa or dad putting on a fake beard, telling you all about the North Pole. It’s that time of year to relive those memories or take your children to experience the Christmas magic that Lakeland has to offer.
Santa will be taking his sleigh all around LAL this December so you have the chance to make sure your name is scratched off the naughty list + you get everything on your wishlist to Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
Here are some of our picks (and a few from Lakeland Mom’s list) to meet the man in red himself.
🎅 Lights of Lakeland | Dec. 7 - 9, 14 - 16 | 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Highland Park Church | free | Walk through viewing thousands of lights, your child’s favorite fictional characters, meet Santa Claus, and take a journey through Bethlehem.
🎅 Santa at Just Dance Academy | Dec. 14 | 6 - 9 p.m. | free
🎅 Santa at Focus Reality | Dec. 21 | 6 - 9 p.m. | free
🎅 Photos with Santa | Saturdays through Dec. 22 | 1 - 5 p.m. | Lakeside Village Christmas Tree | free | Bring your own camera
🎅 Photos with Santa | Daily through Dec. 24 | Lakeland Square Mall (near Dillards) | package deals | Santa will be on break feeding his reindeer from 12 - 1 p.m. + 5 - 6 p.m.
🎅 Photos with Santa | Eagle Ridge Mall | reservation required
Grab your family, friends + pets (location permitting), and head on over to visit everyone’s favorite Christmas couple. Snag a pic and share it with us on our social media or by replying to this email. If you do, we’ll make sure you get your name on Santa’s good list. 🎅
