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 16, 17, 18, 2011

There are lots of traditional things to do in Florida December 16, 17, 18, 2011 with one being just slightly on the nutty side. Yes it's the NUTCRACKER! - Clara's magical holiday dream brought to life again this year right here in Florida. And if the traditional version isn't quite nutty enough for you, there's also "A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas" on stage in Orlando December 17th and 18th taking sugar plum fairies to a whole new level. Also while on the subject of nutty things to do in Florida December 16, 17, 18, 2011 - Florida's own native nut, Jim Stafford will be "Home for Christmas" in Winter Haven December 15th through the 18th, so get on down to the Ritz if you can and enjoy the fun! Other theatres in Florida and many churches as well will be celebrating the Christmas season this year with everything from Caroling to live productions - like the much anticipated "4 Tickets to Christmas" being put on right here in Florahome by The Living Hope Family Worship Center. It's another tradition we look forward to in these parts each year, but an equally treasured event celebrated by many in Florida and all over the world is the Christmas Eve broadcast of "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" from King's College Chapel in the UK. It's an uplifting service brought to home and hearth by radio since the 1920s but you can also enjoy this and many other traditional and not so traditional events right here in Florida - LIVE! Just put on some Christmas music and have a look on this week's list of things to do in Florida December 16, 17, 18, 2011. NO! ... NO! ...NOT THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS! AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!

The Nutcracker - St. Augustine, FL

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Things to do in Florida December 16, 17, 18, 2011

Dec 16 - 18
St. Augustine, FL
* The Nutcracker *
904-810-5670

Dec 17 - 18
Orlando, FL
Orlando Repertory Theatre
* A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas *
407-896-7365

Dec 17
Wewahitchka, FL
Wewahitchka Christmas Parade!
850-639-2605

Thru December 18 and Thru December 23
Gainesville, FL
Hippodrome Theatre
This Wonderful Life - Thru December 23rd
also
A Christmas Carol - Thru December 18th

December 17 and 18
Florahome, FL
The Living Hope Family Worship Center
* 4 Tickets to Christmas *
386-659-1365

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

Thru Jan 1
St. Augustine, FL
Winter Wonderland
904-209-0367

December 16th – 24th and 26th – 31st
Silver Springs, FL
Festival of Lights
352-236-2121

December 16 - 23 and 26 - 30
Tampa, FL
Lowry Park Zoo
Wild Wonderland
813-935-8552

Dec 15 - 18
Orlando, FL
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
* The Nutcracker *

Dec 17
Key West, FL
Holiday Historic Inn Tour
305-295-1334

December 17
Deltona, FL
First Annual Christmas Parade, “Winter Wonderland”

December 16
Jacksonville, FL
Florida Theatre
* Florida Ballet NUTCRACKER *
904-355-5661
Box Office 904-355-2787

Dec 17
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Art Walk and Wine Walk
386-428-1770

December 18
Jacksonville, FL
University Baptist Church
The Birthday of a King!
904-737-6330

December 15 - 17
Panama Beach, FL
'Celebrate the Season' with
Live Music and more!

Dec 15 - 18
Vero Beach, FL
McKee Botanical Garden
* Holidays at McKee *
772-794-0601

December 16 - 18
Sarasota, FL
Shining Light of Sarasota
* A Night in Bethlehem *
941-366-9903

Dec 18
Clearwater, FL
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
* Advent Lessons & Carols *
727-447-3469

Dec 16 - 17
Casselberry, FL
Community United Methodist Church
"Search for the Light" A Christmas Musical
407-831-3777

December 17 - 18
Orlando, FL
Universal Studios
Mannheim Steamroller!
The Macy's Holiday Parade and much more...

Dec 16 - 18
Naples, FL
Naples First Church of the Nazarene
* Live Nativity *
239-263-2115

December 15 - 18
Naples, FL
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra
Holiday Pops!
239-597-1900
Toll free: 800-597-1900

Dec 17 - 18
Vero Beach, FL
First Baptist Vero Beach
* Handel's Messiah *
772-567-4341

December 19
Sebastian, FL
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
Annual Christmas Pageant
772-589-2770

Dec 16 - 18
Venice, FL
Venice Theatre
* A Christmas Carol *
Box Office: 941-488-1115

December 18
Sarasota, FL
St. Boniface Episcopal Church
* A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols *
941-349-5616

Dec 16 - 18
Pensacola, FL
Saenger Theatre
* The Nutcracker *
850-595-3880

December 18
Inverness, FL
First Lutheran Church
* A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols *
352-726-1637

Dec 15, 16 and 17
Fort Myers, FL
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Gulf Coast Symphony presents
CANTORS: A Faith in Song - Dec 15th
Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida Symphony - Messiah - Dec 16th
Southwest Florida Symphony - Holiday Pops - Dec 17th

Dec 17
Winter Park, FL
16TH Annual Merry Tuba Christmas - Dec 17th
407-599-3463
also
'Winter in the Park' Ice Skating - Thru Jan 8th
407-599-3203

December 18
Gainesville, FL
First Presbyterian of Gainesville
* Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols *
352-378-1527

Dec 17
Marco Island, FL
Annual Christmas Street Parade
239-389-3917

Dec 16 - 18
Haines City, FL
Calvary First Assembly of God
* Walk Through Bethlehem *
863-229-8065

Till December 31
Boca Raton, FL
Holiday Light Show!
561-750-7000

December 17
Destin, FL
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Baytowne Holiday Lantern Parade
850-267-8186
also
Ice Skating Thru Feb 5th
850-267-8184
(more events listed)

Thru Jan 1
Orlando, FL
* LIGHT UP UCF *
50 Nights of Music, Lights and Ice


Dec 19
Palm Beach, FL
The Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea
Christmas Concert and Community Carol Sing (pdf)
561-655-4554

December 17 - 18
Deland, FL
Athens Theatre
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
386-736-1510

December 17
Bushnell, FL
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Christmas on the Florida Frontier
352-793-4781

December 17 and 18
Christmas, FL and Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Christmas Civic Center - Dec 17th
New Day Music Ministries
407-568-8977
also performing Dec 18th at:
First United Methodist Church in Ft. Lauderdale
954-463-3758

Dec 18
Jacksonville, FL
New Life Christian Fellowship
* A Christmas Celebration *
(more Christmas events listed)
904-223-6000
Toll-free 1-888-950-1711

Dec 17
Homeland, FL
CHRISTMAS NOTES
A Frontier Christmas at Homeland Heritage Park (pdf flyer)
863-534-3766 or 863-534-6911

December 17
Newberry, FL
* Festival of Lights *
* Christmas Parade *

Dec 17
Dunnellon, FL
Dunnellon Christmas Parade!
352-489-2320
Toll Free: 800-830-2087

December 17
St. Augustine, FL
Christmas in Old St. Augustine
Toll Free 1-877-352-4478

Dec 17
Punta Gorda, FL
Christmas Bazaar

Thru December 17
Coral Gables, FL
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
* Madeline's Christmas *
305-444-9293

December 18
Jacksonville, FL
Arlington Congregational Church
Christmas Cantata
* The Sounds of Christmas *
904-724-7433

Dec 17
Safety Harbor, FL
"Music & Magic of the Holidays" Annual Holiday Parade!
727-724-1530

Dec 18
Jacksonville, FL
Filipino International Baptist Church
Children's Christmas Cantata
* The Great Christmas Giveaway *
904-262-5252

December 16 - 17
Jacksonville, FL
East Coast Ballet
* The Nutcracker Prince *
904-241-1266

Dec 18
Sarasota, FL
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Celebrate Christmas with The Irish Tenors!
941-953-3368
Toll Free 800-826-9303

December 16 - 18
West Palm Beach, FL
Christmas in Yesteryear Village
561-790-5245

December 17 - 18
Miramar, FL
Ballet Etudes Company of South Florida
and Ballet Etudes School Present:
7th Anniversary Production of The Nutcracker!
Box Office: 954-462-0222

Dec 17 - 18
Miami, FL
Kendall Community Church
* Miracle on 112th Street *
The Nativity
305-274-3072

December 18
Winter Park, FL (Tuscawilla)
First Baptist Church of Tuscawilla
Children's Live Nativity
407-657-4993

Thru Jan 2
Kissimmee, FL
Christmas at Gaylord Palms with ICE!™
featuring Dreamworks' Shrek the Halls
407-586-0000

December 17
Sebring, FL
Highlands Little Theatre
The Heartland Pops
All Of The Things That Christmas Is ...?
863-382-2525

Thru Jan 4
Orlando, FL
Leu Gardens
Leu’s Holiday House
407-246-2620

December 17
Palm Bay, FL
* Palm Bay "Happy Holidays" Holiday Light Parade *
321-952-3443

Dec 17
Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade
and Candy Cane Hunt! (pdf)
727-937-6109 or 727-942-5628

December 17
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Eden Gardens State Park
* Candlelight Tour *
850-267-8320

December 15 - 18
Winter Haven, FL
Ritz Theatre
JIM STAFFORD
* Home For Christmas *
800-677-8533

Dec 16 - 18
Daytona Beach, FL
CrossRoads Baptist Church
* Walk Through Bethlehem *
386-760-4806

December 16
Daytona Beach, FL
Peabody Auditorium
* Miracle on 34th Street *
386-671-3460

Dec 16 - 17
Pensacola, FL
Big Lagoon State Park
Holidays in the Park
850-492-1595

Dec 16 - 18
Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Playhouse
* A Christmas Carol *
386-255-2431

Thru Dec 30, Jan 7 and Jan 8
Christmas at Disney World
with
Holidays Around The World – Candlelight Processional -Thru Dec 30
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights -Thru Jan 7
Festival of the Seasons -Thru Jan 8

December 18
Tallahassee, FL
Bradley's Country Store
Bradley's Family Country Christmas
with
Santa Clause, The Countrymen Quartet
and a whole lot more!
850-893-4742

December 17 - 18
Tallahassee, FL
* The Nutcracker *
850-224-6917 ext 2

Dec 16 - 18
Sneads, FL
Three Rivers State Park
Christmas Light Show
850-482-9006

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