Things to do in Florida December 29, 30, 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013

There are so many Things to do in Florida December 29, 30, 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013 it would be impossible to list them all. Well maybe not impossible but it ain't gonna happen this year. Much of what WILL be happening in Florida the very first day of 2013 will be happening in a bowl - as in the 'Gator Bowl' or the 'Capital One Bowl' or maybe the 'Discover Orange Bowl' down Miami way. And if you happen to live in the Crystal River area, there's a bowl of another kind you might be interested in. Just polish up the old "PIN PUNISHER" and head for the New Years Eve Party at Manatee Lanes December 31st. Bowling is always a great way to ring in the new year! Now if you'd rather swing in the new year, you'll find what you're looking for listed right at the top of these things to do in Florida December 29, 30, 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013. Dance till you drop or the balloon does to the 20 piece Swingin' the New Year Orchestra. It's a "celebration for all ages" going on at the Coliseum Ballroom in St. Pete - Dec 31, 2012. Finally, for those with family or friends still refusing to leave until they get their figgy pudding, down toward the end of the list you'll find some Christmas leftovers for those with CWS. If you yourself suffer from Christmas Withdrawal Syndrome, these events will help fill that figgy void. These of course are just a few of the tons of things to do in Florida December 29, 30, 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013 - all the rest are in Sopchoppy. Y'all have a happy one!

Swingin' the New Year - St. Petersburg, FL

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Things to do in Florida December 29, 30, 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013

December 31, 2012
St. Petersburg, FL
* Swingin' the New Year *
727-773-0064 or 727-669-7830

January 1
Jacksonville, FL
* Gatorbowl *

Dec 31, 2012 to Jan 1
Delray Beach, FL
* First Night 2013 *
561-278-0424

December 31, 2012
Tampa, FL
Lowry Zoo
* “Noon” Year’s Eve Daytime Celebration *
813-935-8552

Dec 30, 2012
Coral Gables, FL
* 64th Junior Orange Bowl Parade *
305-662-1210

December 31, 2012
Pensacola, FL
* New Year's Eve Pelican Drop *
850-434-5371

Dec 31, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013
Jacksonville, FL
First Coast Christian Center
* New Year's Eve Celebration *
also
Student New Year's Eve Bash
904-757-7641

Jan 1
Orlando, FL
* 2013 Capital One Bowl *

Dec 31
Panama City Beach, FL
* Pier Park Beach Ball Drop *
850-235-1159

December 29
Orlando, FL
* 2013 Citrus Parade *

Jan 1, 2013
St. Cloud, FL
Forever Florida
* New Year's Day Celebration *
1-866-85-4EVER or 1-407-957-9794

December 31, 2012
Gainesville, FL
* 2013 Downtown Countdown *
352-334-5067

Dec 31, 2012
Clearwater Beach, FL
* Light It Up Clearwater Beach *
727-447-7600

Dec 31 - Jan 1
Panama City Beach, FL
* Pier Park Beach Ball Drop *

Dec 31, 2012
Key West, FL
* 8th Annual Key West Dachshund Walk *
1-800-LAST-KEY

Dec 31
Daytona Beach, FL
* New Year's Eve Party on Main Street *

December 31
Naples, FL
* 2012 New Years Eve Fireworks *
239-213-7120

December 31
St. Augustine Beach, FL
* New Year's Eve Beach Blast Off *

January 1
Miami Gardens, FL
* 2013 Discover Orange Bowl *
305-341-4700

December 31
St. Petersburg, FL
* First Night 2013 *
727-823-8906

Dec 29
Riverview, FL
* Rise and Grind Car Show *
813-409-2630

Dec 31
Key Largo, FL
* New Year's Eve Fireworks on Blackwater Sound *

Dec 29 - 30
Delray Beach, FL
* 6th Annual Downtown Delray Bch New Years Craft Festival *

December 31
Osprey, FL
Historic Spanish Point
* Fire & Starlight New Year’s Eve Party *
941-966-5214

December 31, 2012
Fort Lauderdale, FL
* Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown *
954-828-5363

Dec 29 - 30
Live Oak. FL
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
* New Year's Weekend *
386-364-1683

December 31
Seaside, FL
* Countdown SEASIDE *
also
Snap Tween New Year's Party
850-231-6107

December, 31 2012
Saenger Theatre
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
* Celebrate the New Year! *
850-595-3880

December 31
New Smyrna Beach, FL
* New Year’s Fireworks on Flagler *

December 31
Port St. Joe / Mexico Beach, FL
* New Year's 2013 Celebrate Twice *
850-229-7800

December 31
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Adventure Landing
* New Year's Eve Celebration *
Annual Balloon Drop at Noon!
904-246-4386

December 30
Altamonte Springs, FL
FaithWorld
* VICKI YOHE *
772-464-5433
Toll free: 1-888-825-4226

Dec 31
Lake Buena Vista, FL
* New Year's Eve Party at DisneyQuest® *
407-934-7639

Dec 31 - Jan 1
Pembroke Pines, FL
Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church
* New Year's Service *
954-432-8686

December 31
Miami, FL
* Bayfront Park's New Years Eve *
305-358-7550

December 31
Orlando, FL
* New Year's Eve at SeaWorld *

December 31
Tampa, FL
* Annual "Light Up Tampa Bay" New Year's Eve Celebration *
813-223-4250

Jannuary 1
Tampa, FL
* Outback Bowl *
813-874-2695

Dec 30
Estero, FL
Koreshan State Historic Site
* Holiday Concert “Voices of Russia” *
239-992-0311

January 1
Florida
* America's State Parks First Day Hikes *

December 31
Crystal River, FL
* New Years Eve Party at Manatee Lanes *
352-795-4546

Dec 31
Tarpon Springs, FL
Pinellas Park, FL
Bradenton, FL
* Astro Skate Family Friendly New Year's Eve Party *
Tarpon Springs - 727-938-5778
Pinellas Park - 727-546-0018
Bradenton - 941-747-8602

Dec 31
Orlando, FL
BASKETBALL!
* Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic *

Dec 26 - 30 and Dec 31
Winter Haven, FL
LEGOLAND
Countdown to Kids’ New Year’s Eve - Dec 26 - 30
* Kids’ New Year’s Eve * - Dec. 31
877-350-LEGO(5346)

December 31
Sarasota, FL
* New Year's Eve Downtown Sarasota *
941-955-0991

December 31
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
* Toast to the New Year *
Box Office: 904-354-5547

Dec 31
Miramar Beach, FL
Village of Baytowne Wharf
* Baytowne Countdown *
1-800-622-1038

December 31
Celebration, FL
* Celebration’s New Year’s Eve Bash *
407-566-4007

Dec 31 - Jan 1
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Landing
* New Year’s Eve Celebration *
904-353-1188

December 31
Tallahassee, FL
* Downtown Tallahassee New Year's Eve 2013 *

January 1 - 6
Miami, FL
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Art
* MARY POPPINS *
Box Office 305-949-6722

December 29 - 30
Bonita Springs/Estero, FL
* 2nd Annual Coconut Point New Years Weekend Art Festival *

December 31
Tampa, FL
* New Year's Celebration at Busch Gardens *
1-888-800-5447

Dec 31
Brooksville, FL
Sertoma Youth Ranch
Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
* New Year's Eve Bash *
352-799-3082

Dec 29
Pinellas Park / Clearwater, FL
Quaker Steak & Lube
* Cruuizin to the Hop Classic Car Show *
727-572-9464

December 31
Edgewater, FL
* New Year's Celebration at House of Prayer *
386-871-3511

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THE  CHRISTMAS  LEFTOVERS
"Save me the neck Clark."

To Jan 6
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney's Hollywood Studios
* The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights *

Thru Jan 6
Winter Park, FL
* ICE SKATING! *
407-599-3203

December 29
Jacksonville, FL
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts
* CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER *
904) 633-6110

December 1 - January 1
Orlando, FL
Universal Studios
* YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS *
Macy's Holiday Parade • Grinchmas and lots more...

Nov 23 - Jan 6
St. Augustine, FL
* 6th Annual Winter Wonderland *

December 29
Miami Springs, FL
* Historical Society Holiday Tour of Homes *
305-805-3321

Thru Jan 6
Daytona Beach, FL
* Ice Skating at the Beach *
386-322-4848

November 23 – December 30
Lake Buena Vista, FL
EPCOT
* Holidays Around The World – Candlelight Processional *

Nov 23 - Jan 1
Largo, FL
The Florida Botanical Gardens
* Holiday Lights in the Gardens *
727-582-2100

Till Dec 31
Boca Raton, FL
* 2012 Holiday Light Show! *
561-750-7000

December - January
Destin, FL
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
* Holiday Events *

Thru Jan 6
Orlando, FL
* LIGHT UP UCF *
50 Nights of Music, Lights and Ice!

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Coming February 16, 2013

Orlando Wetlands Festival - Christmas, FL

Ice Skating in Florida

Florida Running Events

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows

Florida Horse Shows

Florida Zoos
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Water Parks in Florida

The Florida Art and Artist List

Florida Art Galleries List

Theatres and Performing Art Centers in Florida

Florida Dinner Theatres

Car Museums in Florida

Florida Art Museums

Florida Pirates and Maritime Museums

Gardens in Florida

Florida Science Museums

Nice Florida Beaches
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Music, food, art, theatre - things to do in Florida December 29, 30, 31, 2012 - Jan 1, 2013

Things to do in Florida December 22, 23, 24, 25, 2012

These "WONDERFUL" Christmas Things to do in Florida December 22, 23, 24, 25, 2012 include that all time "WONDERFUL" holiday classic - 'When You Wish Upon a Nutcracker'. Yes, that was a set-up but there really is such a Nutcracker production and you can see it at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, FL Dec 22nd. And yes, you can also see Jimmy Stewart in that sentimental hogwash tale all of us sentimental saps watch each year - It's a Wonderful Life. You can catch it at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola Dec 22nd and also at the Tampa Theatre Dec 21 - 23.    Like George Bailey, something in us secretly hopes that somewhere along the course of our dysfunctional life we did something right and made a difference. Unless of course you're that warped frustrated old man Potter type in which case you should definitely see 'When You Wish Upon a Nutcracker'. You might also want to scroll down this list of Things to do in Florida December 22, 23, 24, 25, 2012 where you'll find many of Florida's churches offering genuine hope and help in the gift of Jesus Christ our Lord. In a time when there are so many hurting and confused, it's never been more important to embrace the Christmas message.    As Jesus said, "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."    Whatever Things you choose to do in Florida December 22, 23, 24, 25, 2012 - PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY and y'all have a Merry Christmas!

The Lyric Theatre - Stuart, FL

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Things to do in Florida December 22, 23, 24, 25, 2012

Dec 22
Pensacola, FL
Saenger Theatre Movie Presentation
* It’s A Wonderful Life *
850-595-3880

Dec 22
Stuart, FL
Lyric Theatre
Mo's Danceworks Student Production
* When You Wish Upon a Nutcracker *
772-286-7827

Dec 24
Punta Gorda, FL
* 6th Annual Christmas in the Park *
941-625-7435

Thru Dec 22
Tampa, FL
Carrollwood Players
* A Christmas Carol *
813-265-4000

Thru Jan 6
Winter Park, FL
* ICE SKATING! *
407-599-3203

December 14-24 26-31
Silver Springs, FL
* Festival of Lights *
352-236-2121

Dec 2012
St. Petersburg, FL
The Pinellas Pioneer Settlement
* Christmas Jamboree *
727-893-7326

December 22
Venice, FL
Venice Theatre
* The Sounds of Christmas *
* A Christmas Carol *

Box Office: 941-488-1115

To Dec 27
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Downtown Disney
* Festival of the Seasons *

December 1 - January 1
Orlando, FL
Universal Studios
* YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS *
Macy's Holiday Parade • Grinchmas and lots more...

December 22 - 23
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Parker Playhouse
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
* Vladimir Issaev's The Nutcracker *
954-462-0222

November 23 - January 6
Lake Wales, FL
Bok Tower Gardens
* Christmas at Pinewood Holiday Home Tour *
863-676-1408

December 22 & 23
Sarasota, FL
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
* Wynonna’s Rockin’ Christmas * Dec - 22
* A Christmas Carol * Dec - 23
800-826-9303 or 941-953-3368

Nov - Dec
Melbourne, FL
* Space Coast Lightfest 2012 *
407-703-0268

December 21 - 23
Tampa Theatre's Holiday Classics
* It’s A Wonderful Life *
813-274-8286

Thru Dec 24
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
* First Annual ZOOLights *
904-757-4463

Nov 23 - Jan 6
St. Augustine, FL
* 6th Annual Winter Wonderland *

Dec 22 - 23
Coral Gables, FL
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
* A Christmas Carol, the Musical *
305-444-9293

Thru Jan 6
Daytona Beach, FL
* Ice Skating at the Beach *
386-322-4848

December 22
Sanibel,FL
Gulfshore Ballet
* The Nutcracker *
239-590-6191

December 21
Jacksonville, FL
Tines-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
* Handel's Messiah *
904-633-6110

To Jan 6
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney's Hollywood Studios
* The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights *

December 22 - 23
Lakeland, FL
Lake Mirror Theater
* Project C.A.M.P presents Black Nativity *

Dec 22
Melbourne, FL
Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
* A Christmas Carol *
321-242-2219

November 23 – December 30
Lake Buena Vista, FL
EPCOT
* Holidays Around The World – Candlelight Processional *

November 23 - December 23
Gainesville, FL
The Gainesville Community Playhouse
* White Christmas *
Box Office: 352-376-4949

Nov 23 - Jan 1
Largo, FL
The Florida Botanical Gardens
* Holiday Lights in the Gardens *
727-582-2100

Thru Dec 23
Tampa, FL
Busch Gardens
* CHRISTMAS TOWN *

Select dates Dec 2012
Tampa, FL
Lowery Park Zoo
* Wild Wonderland *
813-935-8552

Sat & Sun December 2012
Winter Haven, FL
LEGOLAND® Florida
* Christmas Bricktacular *
877-350-LEGO(5346)

Till Dec 31
Boca Raton, FL
* 2012 Holiday Light Show! *
561-750-7000

December - January
Destin, FL
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
* Holiday Events *

Thru Jan 6
Orlando, FL
* LIGHT UP UCF *
50 Nights of Music, Lights and Ice!

December 13 - 24
Tarpon Springs, FL
* Christmas Events *
727-942-5628

December 22
Tampa, FL
* Twinkle In Tampa Bay: A Holiday Lighted Boat Parade *
Scroll Scroll Scroll ...

Dec 21
Jacksonville, FL
Tines-Union Center for the Performing Arts
* A Christmas Carol *
904-633-6110

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CHRISTMAS  CHURCH  SERVICES  and  EVENTS...
(If in doubt, please call to confirm times and dates)

Thru December 26
Sarasota, FL
Grace Baptist Church
941-379-6301

Dec 24
Orlando / Windermere, FL
First Baptist Church Windermere
407-876-2234

Dec 23 - 24
Gainesville, FL
Trinity United Methodist
Live Nativity & Chapel Carols - Dec 23
352-376-6615

Dec 22 - 24
Longwood, FL
Northland Church
407-949-4000

December 24 - 25
Parkland, FL
Mary Help of Christians Roman Catholic Church
954-323-8012

December 24
Tampa, FL
New Beginnings Christian Church
813-837-3451

Dec 23 - 24
Orlando, FL
Discovery Church
407-855-3140

December 24
Palatka, FL
Trinity UMC
386-325-5272

December 24
Kissimmee, FL
First Kissimmee Christian Church
407-847-2543

December 22 - 25
Orlando, FL
St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church
407-351-0133

Dec 21
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Harbour Church
954-876-0307

December 23
Boca Raton FL
Spanish River Church
561-994-5000

Dec 23 and 24
Delray Beach, FL
Lakeview Baptist Church
Christmas Cantata - Dec 23
561-276-3937

Dec
St. Augustine, FL
Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church
386-439–2791

December 21 and 24
Celebration, FL
Community Presbyterian Church
Living Nativity - Dec 21
407-566-1633

Dec 24
Largo, FL
First Baptist Indian Rocks
727-595-3421

December 21 and 24 - 25
Pensacola, FL
First Methodist Church of Pensacola
'Lamb of God' modern musical nativity presentation - Dec 21
850-432-1434

Dec 24
Brandon, FL
First Baptist Church
813-689-1204

December 24
Pensacola, FL
Olive Baptist Church
850-476-1932

Dec 21 and 24
Tallahassee, FL
St. John’s Episcopal Church
850-222-2636

December 23 - 24
Cape Coral, FL
Faith Presbyterian Church
239-542-2858

December 23
Gainesville, FL
First Presbyterian Church
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
352-378-1527

Dec 24 - 25
Spring Hill, FL
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
352-686-6050

Dec 24
Gainesville, FL
Creekside Community Church
352-378-1800

December 24
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton Community Church
561-395-2400

December 24
Jacksonville, FL
Terry Parker Baptist Church
904-744-6577

December 24 - 25
Miami, FL
Cathedral of Saint Mary
Lessons and Carols - Dec 24
305-759.4531

Dec 23 - 24
Palm Coast, FL
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
Lessons and Carols - Dec 23
386-446-2300

December 24
Milton, FL
Christian Life Church
850-623-4017

Dec 23 - 24 and 30
Sarasota, FL
Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church
941-921-5355

Dec 24
Tallahassee, FL
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
850-893-0617

Dec 23 - 24 and 30
Gainesville, FL
Servants of Christ Anglican Church
352-271-1188

Dec 24 - 25
Sanibel, FL
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
239-472-2173

December 24
Port Orange, FL
Spruce Creek Baptist Church
386-767-5381

Dec 23 - 25
Miami, FL
Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church
Dec 23
Anglican Chorale and Florida Singing Sons Boychoir
Festival of Lessons and Carols

December 24 - 25 and Jan 6
Leesburg, FL
St. James Episcopal Church
352-787-1981

Dec 22 - 24
Shalimar, FL
Shalimar United Methodist Church
Breakfast with St. Nick - Dec 22
850-651-0721

December 24
Orlando, FL
First Baptist Church
407-425-2555

Dec 24 - 25
Gulf Breeze, FL
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
Contact numbers

Dec 21 - 22 and 23
Tampa, FL
Village Presbyterian Church
32nd Annual Live Nativity - Dec 21 - 22
Lessons and Carols - Dec 23
813-961-4115

Dec 22
Pembroke Pines, FL
Faith Presbyterian Church
Living Nativity
954-431-3250

December 25
Jacksonville Beach
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Light of the World Ministries
Christmas Dinner 2012
Click here for Christmas Dinner Info
904-249-2600

December 24
Jacksonville, FL
Calvary Chapel Jacksonville
904-998-1792

December 24
Boca Raton, FL
Christmas Eve at Mizner Park
561-420-0606

Dec 24
Naples FL
Our Savior Lutheran Church
239-597-4091

December 23 & 24
Fort Myers
First Presbyterian Church
A Christmas to Believe In - Dec 23
Christmas Eve Service - Dec 24
239-334-2261

December 24
Vero Beach, FL
The Community Church of Vero Beach
Chancel Choir, Atlantic Children’s Chorale and Orchestra
Lessons and Carols
772-562-3633

Dec 24
Sebring FL
St. John UMC
863-382-1736

December 24
Port Saint Lucie, FL
First Baptist Church
772-878-1488

December 24 - 25
Port Saint Lucie, FL
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
772-336-9956

Dec 24 - 25
Key West, FL
The Basilica of Saint Mary Star of the Sea
305-294-1018

December 24
Islamorada, FL
Island Community Church
305-664-2781

Dec 24
Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven Worship Center
863-318-0701

December 25
Sopchoppy, FL
Sopchoppy Southern Baptist
Christmas Family Time Celebration
850-962-7822

Dec 24
Tallahassee, FL
Killearn United Methodist Church
850-893-1116

December 24
Port St. Joe, FL
First Baptist Church
850-227-1552

December 23 - 25
Palatka, FL
All Saints Anglican Church
386-325-8247

Dec 24
Winter Park,
First United Methodist Church
Children's Nativity
407-644-2906

December 20
Palatka, FL
College Park Baptist Church
Living Nativity Hayride
386-325-7991

Ice Skating in Florida

Florida Running Events

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows

Florida Horse Shows

Florida Zoos
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Also on Florahome USA:

Water Parks in Florida

The Florida Art and Artist List

Florida Art Galleries List

Theatres and Performing Art Centers in Florida

Florida Dinner Theatres

Car Museums in Florida

Florida Art Museums

Florida Pirates and Maritime Museums

Gardens in Florida

Florida Science Museums

Nice Florida Beaches

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Music, food, art, theatre - things to do in Florida December 22, 23, 24, 25, 2012

Things to do in Florida December 14, 15, 16, 2012

If your looking for traditional Christmas Things to do in Florida December 14, 15, 16, 2012 you'll find them on this 'NUTCRACKER' week's list - including The First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville's 'Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols'. It's truly a love story between God and his creation and a beautiful way to rekindle your own Christmas Spirit this season. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is also for many a long cherished Christmas tradition and you won't find a better retelling of this timeless classic than 'ScrOOge the Musical' scheduled for Dec 13 - 16 at the Athens Theatre in Deland, FL. It may be an old story but like Ebenezer, you'll be leaving this production singing a brand new tune! Of course not all these things to do in Florida December 14, 15, 16, 2012 have been around that long and yet they still manage to bring out the kid in us all. Those happy little elves at Broadway Kids Studio in Ft. Lauderdale always bring out the magic and are featured this year in 'North Pole Exposure' set for December 15 at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Be sure to dress warm - it gets awfully cold up there. Angels, being the first to proclaim the birth of our Savior are always a special part of the Christmas story and if you've never heard one, consider it an early Christmas present when Jackie Evancho graces the stage at The Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, FL on December 10th. Jackie will also be performing at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on the 12th, so don't miss the chance to enjoy this gifted young star. Oh yes - the gifts. If you're still shopping, why not make it a joyful experience and head for 'A Lakeland Holiday' at the Lakeland Mall,... or how about the 19th Annual Mistletoe Market Place in Eagle Lake, FL happening Dec 12 - 15. They both offer the Holidays without the Humbug and are among Santa's own favorite things to do in Florida December 14, 15, 16, 2012.

Y'all have a merry one!

Broadway Kids Studio - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Mistletoe Market Place - Eagle Lake, FL

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Things to do in Florida December 14, 15, 16, 2012

December 16
Gainesville, FL
First Presbyterian of Gainesville
* Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols *
352-378-1527

December 13 - 16
Deland, FL
Athens Theatre
Sands Theater Company and Sands Youth Theater Company
* ScrOOge the Musical *
386-736-1500

December 15
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Broadway Kids Studio
* North Pole Exposure *
Box Office: 954-462-0222

Eagle Lake, FL
December 12th - 15th
* 19th Annual Mistletoe Market Place *
863-293-4141

Dec 15 - 16
St. Augustine, FL
* THE NUTCRACKER *
984-824-1746

Thru Dec 23
Orlando, FL
Orlando Repertory Theatre
* Junior Clause *
407-896-7365

To Jan 6
St. Augustine, FL
* Winter Wonderland *
Box Office: 904-209-0367

December 16
Palatka, FL
Trinity United Methodist Church
* CHRISTMAS CANTATA “A Carol to the King” *
386-325-5272

December 14-24 26-31
Silver Springs, FL
* Festival of Lights *
352-236-2121

December 14
Key West, FL
* 2012 Holiday Historic Inn Tour *

Dec 15
Deltona, FL
* Deltona 2nd Annual Christmas Parade *
386-878-8100

Dec 14 - 16
Sneads, FL
Three Rivers State Park
* Christmas Light Show *
850-482-9006

December 16
Clearwater, FL
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
* Advent Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist *
727-447-3469

Dec 14 - 15
Casselberry, FL
Community United Methodist Church
* "And on Earth PEACE" by Voices of Victory Choir and Band *
407-831-3777

Dec 15
St. Petersburg, FL
Mahaffey Theatre
Artz 4 Life Academy
* THE CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER *
800-745-3000

December 1 - January 1
Orlando, FL
Universal Studios
* YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS *
Macy's Holiday Parade • Grinchmas and lots more...

Dec 13 - 15
Naples, FL Naples Philharmonic Orchestra
Philharmonic Center Chorale
Philharmonic Center Youth Chorale
* HOLIDAY POPS! *
239-597-1900 or 800-597-1900

December 14 - 16
Dunnellon, FL
Rainbow Springs State Park
* Santa Over the Rainbow *
352-465-8555

Dec 15 - 16
Vero Beach, FL
First Baptist Vero Beach
* Handel's Messiah 2012 *
772-567-4341

Dec 15 & 22
Venice, FL
Venice Theatre
* Sounds of Christmas *
Also don't miss 'A Christmas Carol' - Dec 19-22 Box Office: 941-488-1115

December 16
Sarasota, FL
St. Boniface Episcopal Church
* A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols *
941-349-5616

Dec 14 - 16
Pensacola, FL
Saenger Theatre
Ballet Pensacola
* THE NUTCRACKER *
850-595-3880

Dec 16
Fort Myers, FL
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
* Deck The Halls *
239-481-4849 or 800-440-7469

Dec 14
Marco Island, FL
Movie in the Park
* Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas *
239-389-3917

Dec 14 - 16
Haines City, FL
Calvary First Assembly of God
* Walk Through Bethlehem *
863-229-8065

Till Dec 31
Boca Raton, FL
* 2012 Holiday Light Show! *
561-750-7000

December - January
Destin, FL
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
* Holiday Events *
3rd Annual Baytowne Holiday Lantern Parade - Dec 15th

Thru Jan 6
Orlando, FL
* LIGHT UP UCF *
50 Nights of Music, Lights and Ice!

Dec 17
Palm Beach, FL
The Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea
7:30pm * Christmas Concert and Community Carol Sing *
561-655-4554

Dec 16
Jacksonville, FL
New Life Christian Fellowship
* Christmas Cheer Christmas Party *
904-223-6000 Toll-Free: 1-888-950-1711

December 14
Bartow, FL
* 2012 Christmas Parade *
863-533-7125

Dec 15
Newberry, FL
* Christmas Parade and Main Steet Festival of Lights *
Parade: 352-474-0626
Lights: 352-472-2112

December 15
Dunnellon, FL
* 2012 'WHIMZY CHRISTMAS' Parade *
352-229-4606

December 16
Jacksonville, FL
Arlington Congregational Church
* Christmas Cantata *
904-724-7433

Dec 15
Safety Harbor, FL
* Holiday Parade *
727-724-1530 ext. 304

Dec 14
Spring Hill, FL
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
* Holiday Lights *
352-592-5656

Dec 15
Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Square Mall
* A Lakeland Holiday *
863-859-5414

Dec 16
Jacksonville, FL
Filipino International Baptist Church (Mandarin Campus)
FIBC Kids
* A Rockin' Royal Christmas *
904-262-5252

Dec 15 - 16
Jacksonville, FL
East Coast Ballet
* The Nutcracker Prince *
904-241-1266

December 14 - 16
West Palm Beach, FL
* Christmas in Yesteryear Village *
561-790-5245

December 15 - 16
Miramar, FL
* 38th Anniversary Production of The Nutcracker *
954-602-4500

Dec 15 - 16
Miami, FL
Kendall Community Church
* Miracle on 112th Street *
305-274-3072

December 14
Sebring, FL
Highlands Community Chorus & Heartland Pops
* A Joyous Evening of Holiday Music and Song *
863-314-9315

December 15
Key Biscayne, FL
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
* "Lights on the Bay" Holiday Flotilla *
305-361-9171

Thru Jan 2
Orlando, FL
Leu Gardens
* Leu’s Holiday House *
407-246-2620

December 13 - 24
Tarpon Springs, FL
* Christmas Parade Dec 15th and Other Yuletide Events *
727-942-5628

Dec 14 - 16
Daytona Beach, FL
CrossRoads Baptist Church
* Walk Through Bethlehem *
386-405-0390

Thru Dec 30
Lake Buena Vista, FL
America Gardens Theatre in Epcot
* Holidays Around The World – Candlelight Processional *

December 14 - 16
Jacksonville, FL
* First Coast NUTCRACKER *
Box Office: 904-354-5547

December 15 - 21
Lakeland, FL
Lighthouse Ministries Annual Event
* The Seven Wonders of Winter Wonderland *
863-687-4076

December 2012
Naples, FL - Dec 13th
Boca Raton, FL - Dec 15th
Sandestin, FL - Dec 15th
Orlando/Winter Park, FL - Dec 15th
Punta Gorda, FL, FL - Dec 22nd
* TUBACHRISTMAS *
812-824-8833

December 15
Tampa, FL
Christ The King Catholic Church Contemporary Band
* Christmas Concert in the Park *
813-251-3500

December 15
Jacksonville, FL
Big Orange Chorus
* SOUNDS OF THE SEASON 2012 *
904-287-1896

Dec 15
Jacksonville, FL
* The Childrens Christmas Party of Jacksonville *
Hotline: 904-350-1616

Dec 10 & 12
Naples & West Palm Beach, FL
* JACKIE EVANCHO *

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December 13 - 16
West Palm Beach, FL
Moscow Classical Ballet - THE NUTCRACKER - Dec 13 - 15
Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach Co. - WINTER WONDERLAND Dec 16
THE COLORS OF CHRISTMAS - Dec 16
Box Office: 561-832-7469 or 800-572-8471

Dec 16
Pensacola, FL
* A Christmas Carol *
1-850-857-6057

December 16
Jacksonville, FL Riverside Avenue Christian Church
* Live Nativity During Riverside Luminaria *
904-389-1751

Dec 14 & 15-16
Winter Haven, FL
* A Festival of Lessons and Carols * Dec 14
* Living Nativity * Dec 15 - 16
863-294-3121

December 15
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
* WinterFest Boat Parade *
954-767-0686

December 15 - 16
Stuart, FL
Redeemer Luteran Church & School
* Live Nativity *
772-286-0911

Thru Dec 30 (Closed Dec 24 & 25)
Fort Myers, FL
* Edison & Ford Holiday Nights *
239-334-7419

December 14 - 16
Fort Myers, FL
Southside Christian Church
* Drive-Thru Nativity *
239-936-4477

Dec 14 - 16
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Miami City Ballet
* George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ *
Box Office: 954-462-0222

December 2012
Florida
* Holiday Boat Parades *

Dec 16
Hollywood, FL
* The Christmas Story *
954-963-0634

December 16
Pompano Beach, FL New Presbyterian Church
* Handel's Messiah *
954-946-4380

Dec 16
Ormond Beach, FL
Harbor Baptist Church
* Christmas Cantata "Silent Night! Holy Night! *
386-677-3116

Dec 14 - 16
Aventura, FL
Aventura Arts and Cultural Center
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
* THE NUTCRACKER *
954-462-0222

December 16
Bradenton, FL
Community Baptist Church
* Christmas Cantata "He Gave Everything" *
941-756-8748

Thru Dec 22
Parrish, FL Florida Railroad Museum
* Santa Clause Special & North Pole Express *
941-776-0906

Thru Jan 1
St. Augustine, FL
* The Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley *
904-829-3800

Dec 16
Vero Beach, FL
* The Christmas Puzzle *
772-567-2144 or 772-770-3775

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December 13 - 16

DON'T MISS IT!

Athens Theatre - Deland, FL

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Music, food, art, theatre - things to do in Florida December 14, 15, 16, 2012

Things to do in Florida December 7, 8, 9, 2012

Special among these Things to do in Florida December 7, 8, 9, 2012 is the Pensacola Little Theatre's stage production of that holiday movie classic - A Christmas Story. Though decidedly not a box office sensation, through the magic of television and something called a TV marathon this charming yuletide flick eventually found enough exposure for Little Ralphie and his screwball family to find their way into our homes and our hearts. From the way a well meaning mom tries to get their starving kid to eat,... to our daily duels with the bullies of this world, we all see ourselves and our own screwball family in this zany American tale. Well maybe not the lamp - no one had every seen one of those before. But just like with the movie, this new play along with so many other things to do in Florida December 7, 8, 9, 2012 remind us of the true meaning of Christmas. Like that scene when Ralph totally loses it with Scut Farkus and ends up pounding his fists, lost and in tears. Like Ralph, we all at times allow our own desires to rule the heart. But just like with the original Christmas story, it's in that moment when the world is at its darkest we discover what life is really about - when a loving hand reaches down and we hear, "come child, we're going home. Hope you add another chapter to your own Christmas Story with these things to do in Florida December 7, 8, 9, 2012. Just keep the dogs out of the kitchen.
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LET THERE BE LIGHT!

A Christmas Story

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Things to do in Florida December 7, 8, 9, 2012

Dec 7-9 13-16
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Little Theatre
* A Christmas Story *
850-432-2042

December 7 - 8
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church
* Bethlehem Visit...Live Walk-Through Nativity *
904-285-8225

Dec 7
Trenton, FL
* 5th Annual Christmas on Main Street *
352-463-3467

December 8
Palatka, FL
Ravine Gardens State Park
* Caroling the Ravines *
386-329-3721

December 8
Inverness, FL
* Inverness Christmas Parade *
352-795-3149

Dec 7 - 23
Fort Myers, FL
* Holiday House "Christmas Around The World" *
239-738-3710

December 7 - 8
Greenville, FL
* Greenville Country Christmas *
850-948-2251

Dec 7 - 8
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Florida's Singing Sons Boychoir
* Holiday Concert 2012 - An Evening of Readings and Carols *
954-563-2697

December 8
Gulfport, FL
* Holiday Hoopla! *
727-322-5217

Dec 2012
St. Petersburg, FL
The Pinellas Pioneer Settlement
* Christmas Jamboree *
727-893-7326

December 9
Gainesville, FL
Alachua Co. Youth Orchestra
* Winter Concert *
Box Office: 352-392-ARTS (2787)
Toll Free: 800-905-2787

December 7
St. Pete Beach, FL
* 2012 Lighted Boat Parade & Holiday Festival *
727-363-9245.

December 8
Largo, FL
* The Pinellas Paws Cause Holiday Event *
727-464-5152

Dember 8 - 12
Pompano Beach, FL
First Church of the Nazarene
* Drive-Thru Live Nativity *
954-942-6010

Dec 7 - 8
Perry, FL
* 5th Annual Southern Pines Blues B-Q *
850-584-5366

Thru Dec 23
Tampa, FL
Busch Gardens
* CHRISTMAS TOWN *

December 7
Punta Gorda, FL
* Holly Days - Lighting of the Trees *
941-639-2222

Dec 8
Groveland, FL
* 21st Annual Christmas Parade *

Dec 8
Punta Gorda, FL
* Fine Arts & Crafts Show *
Festival of Lights thru Dec 31
800-639-0020 or 941-639-8721

Dec 8
Bushnell, FL
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
* Christmas on the Florida Frontier *
352-793-4781

Dec 8 - 9
Tallahassee, FL
* THE NUTCRACKER *
850-224-6917

December 7 - 9
Keystone Heights, FL
* Walk Thru Bethlehem *
352-473-7201

Dec 7 and 8
Safety Harbor, FL
* Christmas Tree Lighting * Dec 7th
also
* Snow Fest * Dec 8th
Dec 7th
727-724-1555

December 8
Sanford, FL
* St. Lucia Festival *

Dec 10
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra
* Free Holiday Concert *
Box Office: 904-354-5547

Select dates Dec 2012
Tampa, FL
Lowery Park Zoo
* Wild Wonderland *
813-935-8552

Dec 8
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
* 7th Annual Art Festival and Craft Fair *
561-627-2800

December 7 - 8
Parrish, FL
Parrish United Methodist Church
* The Living Nativity *
941-776-1539

Dec 8
Melrose, FL
* Merry Melrose Christmas Parade *
Also
* The Annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival *
352-473-7966

December 8
Panama City Beach, FL
* Panama City Beach Christmas Parade *
850-235-1159

December 9
Ellenton, FL
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
* Plantation Christmas *
941-723-4536

Dec 8
Dade City, FL
* Holiday Market *
Also
* Country Christmas Stroll *

December 6 - 8
Jacksonville, FL
* THE NUTCRACKER *

Dec 7 & 9
Lake Wales, FL
* Lake Wales Chorale Holiday Concert *
863-676-8426

December 7 - 9
Pensacola, FL
Saenger Theatre
* Christmas on the Coast *
850-595-3880

Dec 3 - 5
Ormond Beach, FL
* 31st Annual Christmas Gala - A Williamsburg Christmas *
386-676-3216

December 8
Daytona Beach Shores, FL
* Daytona Beach Shores Christmas Parade & Christmas Party *
386-383-2686

Dec 8
Palm Coast, FL
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
* Holiday in the Gardens *
386-446-6780

Dec 8 - 9
Daytona Beach, FL
* THE NUTCRACKER *
386-671-3462

December 8
Lake City, FL
* 'Snow Day' Christmas Parade *
386-752-3690

Dec 7
Niceville, FL
Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra
* Holiday Pops *
850-729-6000

Dec 8
St. Petersburg, FL
The Florida Orchestra
* Schubert's Symphony No. 9 *
Box Office: 727-892-5767

December 8
Pompano Beach, FL
Gold Coast Youth Orchestra
* Christmas Concert *
954-501-0401

December 7 - 8
Cantonment, FL
Gonzalez United Methodist Church
* An Evening in Bethlehem *
850-968-6006

Dec 7 - 9
Tallahassee, FL
Killearn United Methodist Church
* Living Christmas Story *
850-893-1116

Dec 7-9 14-16
Sneads, FL
Three Rivers State Park
* Christmas Light Show *
850-482-9006

December 7-9 14-16
Haines City, FL
Calvary First Assembly of Haines City
* Walk Through Bethlehem *
863-229-8065

Dec 8
Pensacola, FL
* 2012 Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade *

Thru Jan 1
Largo, FL
Florida Botanical Gardens
* Holiday Lights in the Gardens *
727-582-2100

Dec 8
Brooksville, FL
* Brooksville Christmas Parade *
352-279-4400

December 8 and 9
Dunedin, FL
* Old Fashioned Christmas & Holiday Parade * Dec 8
Also
* Dunedin Chorus Concert * Dec 9
727-812-4530

Dec 7 & 9 Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
* HOLIDAY POPS & Encore *
Box Office: 904-354-5547

Dec 8 - 9
Lutz, FL
Heritage Church
* 'Hope is Here' Christmas Musical *
813-909-4080

December 8
Cocoa Beach, FL
* Christmas Parade *

December 7 - 9
Inverness, FL
Fort Cooper State Park
* Night of Lights *
Night of Lights with Santa - Dec 7 and 8
352-726-0315

December 7 - 8
Fort Pierce, FL
* THE NUTCRACKER *
Box Office: 772-461-4775

Dec 7 - 8
Spring Hill, FL
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
* Winter Waterland *
352-592-5656

December 7 - 8
Fleming Island, FL
* Live Nativity *
904-644-0311

December 7
Tallahassee, FL
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
* 24th Annual Camelia Christmas *
850-487-4115

Dec 8
Panama City, FL
St. Andrews State Park
* Jr. League 5K Reindeer Race & 1 Mile Santa Shuffle *
850-233-5164

December 9
Davie, FL
* Living Nativity *
954-423-3933

Dec 9
Jupiter / Tequesta, FL
* 36th Annual Christmas Parade - "Broadway on Parade" *
561-746-1722

December 9-10 (other dates listed)
Pinellas Park, FL
Park Place Wesleyan Church
* Once Upon A Christmas *
727-526-3674

December 7
Lithia, FL
Lamb of God Lutheran Church
* Behold! The Lamb. A Living Nativity *
813-653-2354

Dec 8
Titusville, FL
* 52nd Annual Christmas Parade *
321-267-9080

Sat & Sun December 2012
Winter Haven, FL
LEGOLAND® Florida
* Christmas Bricktacular *
877-350-LEGO(5346)

Dec 8
Pensacola, FL
University of West Florida Department of Theatre
* A Christmas Carol *
850-857-6057

Dec 8
Tallahassee, FL
Society of Arts & Crafts
* 45th Annual Christmas Show & Sale *
850-539-9537

December 8
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Civic Chorus & UF Choral Union
* Handel’s Messiah *
Box Office: 352-392-2787
Toll Free Box Office: 800-905-2787

Dec 7 - 8
Naples, FL
* Branford Marsalis with the Naples Philharmonic *
239-597-1900

December 8
Hollywood Beach, FL
* 57th Annual Candy Cane Parade *

Dec Dates
Tampa, FL
Christmas Town - Busch Gardens
* Jars of Clay *

December 8
Jupiter, FL
* 25th Anniversary Celebrity Dog Wash & Winter Wonderland *
Tickets: 888-612-4198
Info: 561-747-5311 Ext. 6

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December 12th - 15th
* 19th Annual Mistletoe Market Place *
863-293-4141

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