Things to do in Florida Jan 21, 22, 23, 2011

Update:
you can find the latest 'Things to do in Florida list' shown either just to the right of the post title or scroll down to the archive also on the right-hand side of the page.

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There are tons of things to do in Florida for Jan. 21, 22, and 23, 2011 and they're all listed here! Well not quite, but hopefully enough to keep you actively entertained all weekend. Active is the key word with events like the Matanzas 5k Fun Run in St. Augustine close enough to Florahome that we have no excuse but to lace up the ole Nikes and get movin'. Note that the 'Fun Run' has been listed just after the St. Augustine Chocolate Tour which we will most likely be hitting first. Also, an active race season is heating up in Daytona with the NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest so don't miss that one. Of course when you're talking Florida, you're talking about a diverse population with millions of tourists only adding to the broad range of interests. Clearly that diversity is reflected here with things to do for art and music lovers alike whether you're into Mozart or Merle Haggard. Those leaning more toward Mozart please note the offerings by our youth and lend your support to keep the arts alive in Florida for years to come. And by the way, the recent Kennedy Center Honoree, Merle Haggard will be here in Florida from Jan 27th until Feb 3rd so get your tickets early. Also Roy Clark will be performing at Silver Springs this coming Saurday, Jan 22nd so don't Hee Haw around and miss him. Enough already - there are enough things to do in Florida Jan 21, 22, and 23, 2011 to keep everyone actively happy - so get out there and have some fun!


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Things to do in Florida Jan 21, 22, 23, 2011


Jan 22 - 23
Big Pine Key, FL
Big Pine Nautical Flea Market
305-872-2411

Jan 22 - 23
Bradenton, FL
Buckler’s Winter Craft Fair
386-860-0092

Every Saturday Thru Feb 26
St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine Original Chocolate Tour
904-829-3800

Jan 22
St. Augustine, FL
Matanzas 5k and Fun Run
904-797-7575

Jan 23 - 24
Crystal River, FL
Manatee Festival and Fine Art Show
352-795-3149

Jan 20 - 22
Daytona Beach, FL
NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest
800-748-7467

Jan 22
Deland, FL
Taste of DeLand
386-738-0649

Jan 22 - 23
Eatonville, FL
Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities
407-647-3307

Jan 22
Pinellas Park, FL
Train Show

Jan 20 - 23
Fellsmere, FL
Frog Leg Festival
772-571-0250

Jan 21 - 23
Jacksonville, FL
Pilot Club of Jacksonville Antique Show and Sale
904-284-4572

Jan 22
Jensen Beach, FL
Bookmania
772-221-1403

Thru Jan 23
Key Biscayne, FL
Florida Renaissance Festival
954-776-1642

Jan 21 - 22
Key West, FL
Historic House Tours
305-294-9501

Jan 22
Deerfield Beach, FL
Model Railroad Swap Meet
954-698-6620

Jan 22 - 23
Fort Myers, FL
Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire
239-839-8036

Jan 22
Fort Myers, FL
Art Festival & Craft Show
239-432-2154

Jan 23
Melbourne, FL
'Pretty in Pink' A Sophisticated Bridal Showcase
321-242-2219

Jan 23
Coconut Grove (Miami), FL
Barnacle State Park
Old Time Dance
305-442-6866

Jan 22
Ocala, FL
Ocala Camellia Society Camellia Show
352-595-3365

Jan 22 - 23
Orange City, FL
Blue Spring’s Manatee Festival
407-323-4450

Thru Jan 23
Palmetto, FL
Manatee County Fair
941-722-1639

Jan 22
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Ars Flores Young Artists Competition Winners' Concert
Box Office 954-462-0222

Jan 22 - 23
Pompano Beach, Fl
Broward Shell Show
305-467-4412

Jan 22
Punta Gorda, FL
Fisherman’s Village Art and Craft Show
352-344-0657.

Jan 21 - 22
Murdock, FL
Charlotte Players
Grand Opening Reception and Cabaret
941-255-1022

Jan 22 - 23
Tallahssee, FL
Fitness Festival

Jan 22 - 23
Venice, FL
Miami Avenue Craft Fair
941-484-6722

Jan 21 - 23
St, Petersburg, FL
Gem, Jewelry, and Bead Show
727-892-5202

Jan 22
Melbourne, FL
Car and Model show

Jan 21 - 23
Sarasota, FL
Winter Antiques Festival
941-928-3042

Jan 22 - 23
Sebsation, FL
Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival
772-581-2626

Thru Jan 22
Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
888-224-1733.

Jan 22 - 23
Wesley, Chapel, FL
Suncoast Arts Fest
727-247-6182

Jan 22 - 23
Apalachicola, FL
Bicycle Tour

Jan 21 - 22
Apalachicola, FL
Dixie Theatre
ELVIS & Friends Do the DIXIE
Info line - 850-653-3456
Box Office - 850-653-3200

Jan 22 - 23
West Palm Beach, FL
CityPlace Art Festival
954-472-3755

The Things to do in Florida list is usually posted each Wednesday.

Jan 21 and 23
Pensacola, FL
Saenger Theatre
Pensacola Opera presents, 'Little Women'
850-595-3880

Jan 21 - 23
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Little Theatre
Clarence Darrow
Box Office: 850-432-2042

Thru Feb 27
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Museum of Art
Youth Art Focus also From Russia with Love thru Jan 23rd
850-432-6247

Jan 22
Oviedo, FL
Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show
407-971-5711

Jan 22
Daytona Beach FL
ATC Auto Show
386-506-2051

Jan 22
Satsuma, FL
Racing at Putnam Speedway

Jan 21 - 23
Ormond Beach, FL
Native American Festival
386-676-3216

Jan 22
Jacksonville, FL
A Night For Heroes Gala

Jan 22
Jacksonville, FL
The City Scramble (Adventure race)

Jan 22
Jacksonille, FL
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Drumline Live!
904-630-3900

Jan 24 - 26
Gainesville, FL
UF Performing Arts (Phillips Center)
Beauty and the Beast
Box Office 352-392-2787
Toll Free Box Office 800-905-2787
Phone 352-392-1900

Jan 23
Daytona Beach, FL
Peabody Auditorium
Michael Bolton
One World One Love 2011 Tour

Jan 22
St. Augustine, FL
An Evening Of Swing!
Big Band Concert and Dance

Jan 22
Gainesville, FL
Florida Museum of Natural History
Collectors Day

Jan 22 - 23
Orlando, FL
Golfest Orlando 2011
877-805-4653

Jan 22
Crawfordville, FL
Arbor Day Celebration

Jan 22
Orlando, FL
COA Sunshine National Championship
Cheer and Dance Competition

Jan 21 - 23
Kissimmee, FL
Orlando International Guitar & Music Expo 2011

Jan 22
Tampa, FL
Raymond James Stadium
Monster Jam! (Monster Trucks)
813-350-6500

Jan 21 and 22
Tampa, FL
St. Pete Times Forum
Barry Manilow Jan 21
Linkin Park Jan 22

Jan 22
Tampa, FL
Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza

Jan 22
Tampa, FL
Scavenger Dash

Jan 22
Fort Myers, FL
Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival

Jan 22
Clearwater, FL
2011 NAS Florida Strongman Championships

Jan 22
Largo, FL
Touch-a-Truck and Florida Clown Day
727-587-6740 ext. 5014

Jan 22
Sarasota, FL
Ringling Bridge Run
941-952-9533

Jan 21 - 23
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota - Bradenton
Spring Home Show

Jan 22 - 23
Vero Beach, FL
Treasure Coast Coin & Currency Show
321-427-6474

Jan 20 - 23
Port Charlotte, FL
Boat Show

Jan 21 - 23
Sarasota, FL
Bayfront Boat Show
941-365-9095
Toll free 866-375-5779

Jan 21 - 23
Coral Gables, FL
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
International Chocolate Festival
305-667-1651

Jan 22
Silver Springs, FL
Roy Clark - Jan 22
also
Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi
The Show Of A Hundred Wonders!
at Silver Springs - Jan 23rd

Jan 22 - 23
West Palm Beach, FL
Kravis Center
Vic Damone - Jan 22
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Jan 22 and 23
561-832-7469

Jan 20 - 23
Yeehaw Junction, FL
YeeHaw Bluegrass Festival
Keith Bass 863-781-2376
Darlene Bass 863-634-5815

Jan 22
Boca Raton, FL
Lynn University
Family Fun Day
561-237-7918

Jan 23
Pensacola, FL
Public Ice Skating

Ice Skating in Florida

Florida running Events

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows

Florida Horse Shows


The Things to do in Florida list is usually posted each Wednesday.

Things to do in Florida Jan 7, 8, 9, 2011

Update:
you can find the latest 'Things to do in Florida list' shown either just to the right of the post title or scroll down to the archive also on the right-hand side of the page.

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This list of things to do in Florida for Jan 7, 8, and 9, 2011 has a little something for everyone - rather like Florida itself. From the time Juan Ponce de Leon first came ashore in 1513 somewhere in the Melbourne Beach vicinity, Florida has attracted travelers from the far corners creating a great cultural stew with new spices being added even to this day. Some of the events in this week's Things to do list explore the history of Florida demonstrating the changes brought about by those who came to this place determined to claim it as their own. Also noted in these living history lessons is just how much the land changed the people. Florida today is still seen as a pretty good deal offering both residents and visitors alike a lot more things to do than wade through swamps like Juan Ponce searching for the he Fountain of Youth (It's in St. Augustine by the way). So whether you're in the mood for Beethoven or a play, or you just want to pack up the kids and pitch a tent some place where the only sounds are the ones Ponce de Leon heard as he trekked through Florida's wilderness, you'll find those things to do in Florida and a lot more on this week's list. And yeah,... the Monster X Tour is on the list too.




List of Things to do in Florida
January 7, 8, 9, 2011

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Jan 8
DeLeon Springs, FL
Day in Florida History

Thru Jan 9
Winter Park, FL
Winter in the Park:
Ice Skating
407-599-3203

Jan 8 - 9
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Fest
954-472-3755

Jan 8 - 9
Cape Coral, FL
Festival of the Arts
239-245-0021

Jan 8 - 9
DeLand, FL
Florida Rail Fair and Model Train Show
813-949-7197

Jan 8 - 9
Dunedin, FL
Downtown Dunedin Art Festival
954-472-3755

Thru Feb 14
Destin, FL
Baytowne on Ice (Skating)
850-267-8000

Jan 8 - 30
Dunedin, FL
International Miniature Art Society Exhibition
727-298-3322

Jan 8 - 9
Estero, FL
Estero Fine Art Show
941-755-3088

Jan 7 - 9
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale Beach Car Show and Auction
561-533-7845

Jan 8
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games
954-460-5000

Jan 8 - 9
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Camellia Society Camellia Show
352-359-7657

Jan 6 - 16
Key West, FL
Key West Literary Seminar
NOTE: The first session is sold out
but you may still have time to
register for session 2, Jan 13-16.

Jan 7 - 9
St. Petersburg, FL
Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show
727-823-4130

Jan 7
Sarasota, FL
Thunder by the Bay Sarasota Motorcycle Festival
941-371-8820 ext. 1800

Jan 8 - 9
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Orchid Society Show and Sale
941-586-7795

Jan 8 - 9
Tallahassee, FL
Camellia and Garden Club of Tallahassee Camellia Show
850-878-3872

Thru Feb 6
Tallahassee, FL
Florida Citrus Labels Exhibit
Event Website

Jan 7 - 9
Vero Beach, FL
Antiques Show and Sale
772-231-0707

Jan 8
Weirsdale, FL
Horse Festival
352-750-5500

Jan 8
Pensacola FL
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
Music for Families also
Beethoven, Blue Jeans, & the 1812!

Jan 8
Pensacloa FL
Public Ice Skating

Jan 9
North Fort Myers, FL
Prairie Pines Trail Ride
239-731-3265

Jan 8
Port Orange, FL
Dollhouse and Miniatures
Flea Market
386-228-0439

Jan 8
Jacksonville, FL
Swan Lake
(The State Ballet Theatre of Russia)
904-633-6110

Jan 7 - 8
Palmetto, FL
Manatee Convention Center
St. Pete Antique Bottle Show and Sale

Jan 7 - 8
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Triple Double

Jan 9
Jacksonville, FL
ABA Basketball

Jan 8
Tampa, FL
David A. Straz Jr. Center
for the Performing Arts
The Color Purple

Jan 7 - 9
Venice, FL
Southwest Florida Bluegrass Jam Fest
941-743-8138

Jan 6 - 9
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Walt Disney World®
Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA
407-938-3398

Jan 8
Orlando, FL
The Plaza Live
1964: The Tribute (Beatles)
407-228-1212

Jan 8
Orlando, FL
Orlando Philharmonic
Young Romantics
Box Office 407-770-0071

Jan 8
Lake Alfred, FL
Bluegrass Bash!
Jeff Tillman at 863-557-2314 or
Joey Foley at 863-698-1309

Jan 9
Lakeland, FL
Todd Oliver and
The Dogs Gone Wild Tour
Box Office: 863-834-8111

Jan 7, 8, and 9
Stuart, FL
Lyric Theatre
Atlantic Classical Orchestra Series 1 (Jan 7)
Todd Oliver: Dogs Gone Wild Tour (Jan 8)
The Travelin' McCourys (Jan 9)

Jan 8 - 9
Coral Gables, FL
Beaux Arts Festival
305-668-8499

Jan 8
Sarasota, FL
Southwest Florida Heritage Festival
941-322-1000

Jan 8
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale
Jo Davis at 941-228-5501

Jan 8
Land O' Lakes, FL
Wine Festival
813-996-2113

Jan 8
West Palm Beach, FL
KGModels Swimwear Showdown Fashion Show
561-628-0033

Jan 8
Lakeport, FL
Sour Orange Festival

Thru Jan 9
St. Augustine, FL
Limelight Theatre
G.I. Holiday Jukebox
904-825-1164 #10

Jan 8 - 9
Punta Gorda, FL
Snowbird Celebration Arts & Crafts Show
Sally at 239-707-3467

Jan 8
Miami, FL
History Miami Family Fun Day!
305-375-1492

Jan 8
New Smyrna Beach, FL
East Coast Cruisers Car Club
Canal Street Cruise

Jan 8
Daytona Beach, FL
Cirque D'Or
386-671-3462

Jan 7 - 8
Clearwater, FL
Jerry Seinfeld
727-791-7400

Jan 8
St. Petersburg, FL
The Florida Orchestra presents
THE ONE & ONLY LOUIS ARMSTRONG
727-892-5798

Jan 9
Clearwater, FL
The Florida Orchestra presents
THE ONE & ONLY LOUIS ARMSTRONG
727-791-7400

Jan 7 - 8
Daytona Beach, FL
Monster X Tour (Monster Trucks)
386-254-4500

Jan 8 - 9
Ocala, Fl
Silver Springs
Ford and Mustang Roundup

Jan 7
Jacksonville, FL
YouthQuake Live
904-285-8009 ex 33

Jan 9
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Perfect Wedding Guide Winter Bridal Show
Angie Calderaio 561-330-7899

Jan 8
Sebastion, FL
Craft Show at Riverview Park
Karen Lampiasi 772-388-5244

Jan 8
Melbourne, FL
Central Florida Open Ocean Downwinder
321-795-7626 or 321-795-2134

Jan 6 - 8
Orlando, FL
Orange County Convention Center
Surf Expo
Note: This is a trade show
so some events are not open to the public.

Jan 6 - 23
Fort Pierce, FL
St Lucie Community Theatre
Beauty and the Beast. Really.
772-465-0366

Jan 8
Venice, FL
South Venice Beach EXPO
941-493-0006

Jan 9
Venice, FL
Joy of Jazz

Jan 7 - 8
Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Symphony
When Swing was King
239-481-4849 or 800-440-7469

Jan 9
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Eissey Campus Theatre (Palm Beach State College)
The Streisand Songbook
561-832-7677

Jan 7
Pensacola, FL
Fayetteville Fire Antz
vs.
Pensacola Ice Flyers

Jan 8
Pensacola, FL
150th Civil War Anniversary and
Candlelight Tours
850-455-5167

Jan 7 - 9
Pensacola, FL
PDFA Agility, Rally & Obedience Dog Show

Jan 7 - Feb 27
Pensacola, FL
Annual Youth Art Focus
850-432-6247

Jan 9
Pensacola, FL
Jeremy Cassady Benefit Golf Tournament

Jan 7
Vernon, FL
Gilley's Place
(Family friendly country and
gospel music theater)

Jan 8
Fernandina Beach, FL
Farmers Market Reopens
904-491-4872

Jan 8
St. Augustine, FL
Sords and Pontremoli
Violin and Piano
904-797-2800

Jan 9, 16, 23
St. Augustine, FL
Raintree Restaurant presents
The Limelight Theatre's
The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler
904-825-1164 #10

Jan 7 - 8
Key West, FL
Tennessee Williams Theatre
Forever Plaid - National Tour Musical
Box Office 305-296-1520 ext. 2 or 305-295-7676

Ice Skating in Florida

Florida running Events

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows

Things to do in Florida 2011 is usually posted each Wednesday.

Things to do in Florida Dec 31, 2010 and Jan 1, 2, 2011

Update:
you can find the latest 'Things to do in Florida list' shown either just to the right of the post title or scroll down to the archive also on the right-hand side of the page.

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Some of the events offered in this week's 'Things to do in Florida Dec 31, 2010 and Jan 1, 2, 2011'  list have been going on a while now, but the window of opportunity is closing fast so if you haven't yet had the chance, this will be your last one before all those holiday lights are put away until next year. The rest of the list is dedicated to that new year and when and where to kick it off right here in Florida. It's a fairly long list, but still only a small sample of all the parties and games that will be going on all over the state. When it comes to sports, Florida serves it on a platter from Jacksonville to Miami and that goes for the celebrating as well. So take a look at the list and whatever things you decide to do in Florida to ring in the New Year, please get there safely and hope you all have a Wonderful and Happy New Year!


List of Things to do in Florida
December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2, 2011

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Thru — Jan 3
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Osborne Family
Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Thru Jan 3
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade

Thru Jan 3
Lake Wales, FL
Christmas at Pinewood Holiday Home Tour
863-676-1408

Nov - Jan
Orlando, FL
Seaworld's Christmas Celebration
407-363-2259

Thru Jan 2
Largo, FL
Florida Botanical Garden's
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
727-582-2100

Thru Jan 7
Orlando, FL
Special Events at
Leu’s Holiday House
407-246-2620

Thru Jan 1
Orlando, FL
Holidays at Universal Orlando

Thru Jan 20
St. Augustine, FL
Amphitheatre
Winter Wonderland
904-209-0367

Thru Dec 31
Silver Springs, FL
Festival of Lights

Thru Jan 9
Miami, FL
Santa's Enchanted Forest
305-559-9689

Thru Jan 3
Pensacola, FL
The Peacemaker Tall Ship Tours
850-434-1234

Thru Jan 2
Tampa, FL
Downtown on Ice (Ice Skating)

Thru Jan 02
New Smyrna Beach, FL
New Smyrna Beach Christmas Carnival

Thru Jan 2
Boca Raton, FL
Holiday Light Show
561-750-7000

Thru Jan 9
Winter Park, FL
Winter in the Park:
Ice Skating
407-599-3203

Thru Jan 2
Kissimmee, FL
ICE!™ at Gaylord Palms
Featuring 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Thru Jan 1
Fort Myers, FL
Edison & Ford Holiday Nights
239-334-7419

Thru Dec 31
Punta Gorda, FL
King Fisher Fleet
Christmas Canal Cruises
941-639-0969

Thru Dec 31
Wesley Chapel, FL
Symphony in Lights
813-994-2242

Thru Jan 9
Kissimmee, FL
Osceola Heritage Park
Wonderland of Lights
321-697-3333

Thru Dec 31
Melbourne, FL
Space Coast Lightfest
321-917-9133

Jan 1 - 2
Bushnell, FL
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Dade's Battle Reenactment
352-793-4781.

Jan 1 - 2
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Las Olas Fair
954-472-3755

Jan 1 - 2
Fort Myers, FL
Art and Craft Fair
239-489-1221 0r
954-472-3755

Dec 26 - Jan 2
Miami, FL
Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival
305-223-8380

Jan 1 - 2
Naples, FL
Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair
239-262-6517

Thru Jan 2
Orlando, FL
Light Up UCF

Dec 31
Jacksonville, FL
New Years Eve Celebration

Dec 31
Tampa, FL
Lowry Zoo Noon Year's Eve!
813-935-8552

Dec 31
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration!
904-757-4463

Dec 31
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
New Year's Eve Noon Balloon Drop
904-280-0614

Jan 2
Coral Gables, FL
Junior Orange Bowl Parade
305-662-1210

Dec 31
Pensacola, FL
Pelican Drop Celebration

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

Dec 31
Tampa, FL
Light Up Tampa Bay
813-223-4250

Jan 1
Tampa, FL
Outback Bowl (Florida vs Penn State)
813-874-2695

Dec 31
Tampa Bay, FL
Florida Aquarium
New Year's Aqua Eve
813-273-4000

Thru Jan 2
Tampa, FL
Downtown on Ice

Dec 31
Orlando, FL
Times Square Orlando - New Years Eve 2011
321-252-4327

Jan 1
Orlando, FL
Capital One Bowl (Michigan State vs Alabama)
From fcsports.com

Dec 31
Orlando, FL
Bahia New Year's Country Western Hoedown
407-660-8811

Thru Jan 6
Orlando, FL
Cirque du Soleil

Thru Jan 2
Miami, FL
Kooza Cirque du Soleil

Dec 31
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa's Family New Years Event
321-639-3500

Dec 31
Tampa, FL
UHCCF'S New Year's Eve Parade and Band Blast

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

Dec 31
Key West, FL
Dachshuund Walk
305-293-8019

Dec 31
Jacksonville, FL
Cheerin' in the New Year!

Jan 1
Jacksonville, FL
Gator Bowl (Mississippi State vs Michigan)

Gainesville, FL
'Downtown Countdown' New Year's Eve Celebration
352-393-8746

Dec 31 - Jan 2
Miami Beach, FL
South Beach New Year's Eve Festival

Dec 31
Miami, FL
Bayfront Park New Years Eve
305-358-7550

Dec 31
Daytona Beach, Florida
New Year's Eve on Main Street
386-295-5102

Dec 31
Naples, FL
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Contact: 239-213-7120

Jan 1 - 2
Naples, FL
Downtown Naples New Year's Weekend Art Fair
239-262-6517

Dec 31
St. Augustine, FL
Beach Blast Off!
904-377-2766

Dec 31
Key West. FL
Dropping of the Conch Shell

Jan 3
Miami Gardens, FL
Discover Orange Bowl
(Stanford vs Virginia Tech)

Dec 31
St. Petersburg, FL
First Night St. Petersburg 2011
727-823-8906

Dec 31
Key Largo, FL
New Year's Eve Fireworks on Blackwater Sound
305-451-4502

Dec 31
Sarasota, FL
Downtown New Year's Eve Block Party!

Dec 31
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Downtown Countdown

Dec 31
Port St. Lucie, FL
Tradition
Fireworks in Tradition Square
772-340-3500

Dec 30 - Jan 1
Live Oak. FL
New Year's Trail Ride
386-364-1683

Dec 31 - Jan 3
Salute to Vienna
Perfomances:
Dec 31
Clearwater, FL
Coral Springs, FL
Jan 1
Sarasota, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
Jan 2
Miami, FL
Jan 3
Fort Myers, FL

Dec 31
Seaside, FL
Countdown Seaside

Thru Feb 14
Destin, FL
Baytowne on Ice (Skating)
850-267-8000

Dec 31
Pensacola, FL
Saenger Theatre
Celebrate the New Year!
850-595-3880

Jan 2
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Civic Center
Ice Skating

Dec 31
Orlando, FL
Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Annual Slime Drop

Thru Jan 2
Osprey, FL
Heritage Holidays
941-966-5214

Sundays Jan 2 - May 29
Tampa, FL
Upstairs/Downstairs at the Tampa Bay Hotel
813-254-1891

Dec 31 - Jan 1
Jacksonville, FL
Holiday Ice Skating Specials
904-399-3223

Dec 31
Jacksonville, FL
TOAST! TO THE NEW YEAR! with
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
904-633-6110

Jan 2
Jacksonville, FL
ABA Basketball
Jax Giants vs Georgia Gwizzlies
904-630-3900

Dec 31
Jacksonville, FL
First Baptist Church of Atlantic Beach
New Year's Night Watch Service
904-246-4341

Dec 31
Sunrise, FL
Bank Atlantic Center
Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens
954-835-7000

Jan 1
Tampa, Florida
St. Pete Times Forum
New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
813-301-6500

Jan 1
Miami, FL
American Airlines Arena
Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors
786-777-1000

Jan 1 - 2
Miami, FL
Ziff Ballet Opera House
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
305-949-6722

Dec 31 - Jan 1
Tallahassee, FL
Special Holiday Hours at
Florida Historic Capitol Museum
850-487-1902

Jan 1 - 2
Fernandina Beach, FL
Fort Clinch State Park
First Weekend Union Garrison
904-277-7274

Jan 2
Fort Pierce, FL
Sunrise Theatre
Howie Mandel
772-461-4775

Thru Jan 2
Fort Myers, FL
Barbara B. Mann Hall
Young Frankenstein ("That's Frahn-ken-steen")
800-440-7469 or 239-481-4849

Dec 31
New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Party's on Flagler also
1st Annual New Year's Eve Black Tie Event

Dec 31
Kissimmee, FL
Old Town Rocks in the New Year!
407-396-4888

Dec 31
Celebration, Florida
New Years Eve Bash and
“Celebration Weekend”

Dec 31
Mexico Beach, FL
Celebrate Twice Beaches New Year's Eve
850-229-7800 or 850-648-8196

Dec 31
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Noon Year's Eve and
Downtown Countdown
Facebook
561-340-1600

Dec 31
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Adventure Landing
New Year's Eve Balloon Drop at Noon
904-246-4386

Jan 2
Stuart, FL
Riverwalk Jazz

Ice Skating in Florida

Florida running Events

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows

Things to do in Florida Dec 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010

Update:
you can find the latest 'Things to do in Florida list' shown either just to the right of the post title or scroll down to the archive also on the right-hand side of the page.

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Among the things to do in Florida for this Dec 23, 24, 25 and 26 2010, there are a few special events planned and and at least one more boat parade in Tampa, FL so don't miss that one. Other events are ongoing keeping the Holiday Spirit alive right into the New Year. For those who wish to attend a Christmas Eve or Christmas day service and are not currently a member of a church or may be away from home, there are many churches all over Florida who would love to welcome you and a few of these have been added to the list this week. Also be sure to check out the ice skating links and the special 'Ice Skating in Florida' post listing places in Florida which regularly offer opportunities to enjoy ice skating. It's a busy week with lots of things to do here in Florida, so have a great time and have a Very Merry Christmas!

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List of Things to do in Florida
December 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010:

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Thru Dec 23
Fort Myers, FL
Christmas Through A Child's Eyes

Select Dates Thru Dec
Disney's Magic Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Thru Dec 30
Disney's Epcot
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Holidays Around The World
Candlelight Processional

Thru Jan 3
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Lake Buena Vista, FL
The Osborne Family
Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Thru Dec 24
Downtown Disney
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Festival of the Seasons
407-934-7639

Thru Jan 3
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade

Thru Jan 3
Lake Wales, FL
Christmas at Pinewood Holiday Home Tour
863-676-1408

Nov - Jan
Orlando, FL
Seaworld's Christmas Celebration
407-363-2259

Thru Jan 2
Largo, FL
Florida Botanical Garden's
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
727-582-2100

Thru Jan 7
Orlando, FL
Special Events at
Leu’s Holiday House
407-246-2620

Thru Jan 2
Orlando, FL
Light Up UCF

Thru Jan 20
St. Augustine, FL
Amphitheatre
Winter Wonderland
904-209-0367

Thru Dec 31
Silver Springs, FL
Festival of Lights

Thru Jan 1
Orlando, FL
Holidays at Universal Orlando

Dec 10-12, 17-23 and 26-30
Tampa, FL
Lowry Park Zoo
Wild Wonderland
813-935-8552

Thru Jan 9
Miami, FL
Santa's Enchanted Forest
305-559-9689

Thru Jan 3
Pensacola, FL
The Peacemaker Tall Ship Tours
850-434-1234

Thru Dec 23
Pensacola, FL
Civic Center
Holiday Skates (ice skating)
800-745-3000

Thru Jan 2
Tampa, FL
Downtown on Ice (Ice Skating)

Thru Dec 23
Tampa, FL
Victorian Christmas Stroll
813-254-1891

Thru Jan 02
New Smyrna Beach, FL
New Smyrna Beach Christmas Carnival

Thru Jan 2
Boca Raton, FL
Holiday Light Show
561-750-7000

Thru Dec 23
Miami, FL
The Nutcracker
305-949-6722

Dec 26 - Jan 2
Miami, FL
Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival
305-223-8380

Thru Jan 9
Winter Park, FL
Winter in the Park: Ice Skating
407-599-3203

Thru Jan 2
Kissimmee, FL
ICE!™ at Gaylord Palms
Featuring 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Dec 26 - 30
Key West, FL
Florida Keys Art
Guild Art Festival
305-897-9098

Thru Dec 30
Boca Raton, FL
Holiday Fun-Tacular
561-347-3900

Dec 26
Coconut Grove FL
King Mango Strut Parade
305-401-1171

Dec 26 - 27
Delray Beach, FL
Holiday Art & Craft Fair
954-472-3755

Thru Jan 1
Fort Myers, FL
Edison & Ford Holiday Nights
239-334-7419

Dec 26
Lakeland, FL
Polk Museum of Art
Kwanzaa Celebration
863-688-7743

Thru Dec 31
Punta Gorda, FL
King Fisher Fleet
Christmas Canal Cruises
941-639-0969

Thru Dec 31
Wesley Chapel, FL
Symphony in Lights
813-994-2242

Dec 26
Sarasota, FL
The Nutcracker
941-953-2258

Thru Dec 24
Live Oak, FL
Spirit of the Suwannee
Music Park & Campground
Suwannee Festival of Lights
386-364-1683

Thru Dec 24
Melbourne, FL
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
321-723-6935

Thru Jan 9
Kissimmee, FL
Osceola Heritage Park
Wonderland of Lights
321-697-3333

Thru Dec 30
Miami, Fl
Miami Seaquarium
Winter Nights and Lights Celebration

Dec 23
Tampa, FL
Boat Parade of Lights Holiday Spectacular
813-404-3471

Thru Dec 23
Fort Myers, FL
Calusa Nature Center
and Planetarium
Holiday Arbor Lights
239-275-3435

Thru Dec 31
Melbourne, FL
Space Coast Lightfest
321-917-9133

Ice Skating in Florida

Florida running Events

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows


Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services
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Dec 23 - 24
Longwood, FL
Northland Church
407-949-4000

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

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

Dec 24 - 25
Pembroke Pines, FL
Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church
954-432-8686

Dec 24 - 25
Parkland, FL
Mary Help of Christians
Catholic Church
954-323-8011

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

Dec 24 - 26
Orlando, FL
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
407-351-0133

Dec 24
Panama City, FL
Northstar Church
850-215-4812

Dec 24
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Harbour Church
954-876-0307

Dec 24
Pensacola, FL
First Methodist Church of Pensacola
850-432-1434

Dec 24
Jacksonville, FL
St. John the Divine-Greek Othodox Church
904-396-5383

Dec 24
Boca Raton FL
Spanish River Church
561-994-5000

Dec 24
Delray Beach, FL
Lakeview Baptist Church
561-276-3937

Dec 24 - 25
St. Augustine, FL
Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church
386-439-2791

Dec 24
Bradenton, FL
Faith Christian Church
941-746-5711

Dec 24
Jacksonville, FL
All Souls Anglican Church
904-268-4600

Dec 24
South Miami, FL
South Miami Lutheran Church
305-665-2562

Dec 24 - 25
Sebastion, FL
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
772-589-2770

Dec 24
Celebration, FL
Community Presbyterian Church
407-566-1633

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

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

Dec 24 - 25
Gainesville, FL
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
352-372-4721

Dec 24
Pensacola, FL
Olive Baptist Church
850-476=1932

Dec 24 - 25
Melbourne, FL
Ascension Catholic Church
321-254-1595

Dec 24
Tallahassee, FL
Bradfordville First Baptist Church
850-893-0893

Dec 24
Winter Haven, FL
First Presbyterian Church
863-294-3121

Dec 16 - 24
Fort Walton Beach, FL
First Baptist Church
Hosts Live Nativity at the Santa Rosa Mall
850-243-3163

Dec 24 - 25
Tallahassee, FL
St. John’s Episcopal Church
850-222-2636

Dec 24 - 26
Cape Coral, FL
Faith Presbyterian Church
239-542-2858

Dec 24 - 26
Sarasota, FL
Grace Baptist Church
941-379-6301

Dec 24
Gainesville, FL
First Presbyterian Church
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

Dec 24 - 25
Orlando, FL
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
407-855-5391

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

Dec 24 - 25
Sarasota, FL
St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church
941-925-2525

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

Dec 24 - 25
Miami, FL
Cathedral of Saint Mary
305-759-4531

Dec 24 - 25
Palm Coast,FL
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
386-446-2300

Dec 24 - 26
Coral Springs, FL
Lutheran Ministry in Christ
954-752-6566

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

Dec 24
Key West, FL
Glad Tidings Community Church
305-296-5773

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

Dec 24
Lakeland, FL
First Alliance Church
863-688-2250

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

Dec 24 - 25
Orlando, Flo
Cathedral of the Incarnation
407-843-2886

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

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

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

Dec 24
St Petersburg. FL
Christ United Methodist Church
727-822-3343

Dec 24 - 26
Miami, FL
Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church
305-374-3372

Dec 24 - 26
Leesburg, FL
St. James Episcopal Church
352-787-1021

Dec 24- 25
Deerfield Beach, FL
St. Ambrose Church Catholic Church
954-427-2225

Dec 24
Shalimar, FL
Shalimar United Methodist Church
850-651-0721

Dec 24
Crystal River, FL
Crystal River Church of God
352-795-3079

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

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

Dec 24
Pensacola, FL
St Luke United Methodist Church
850-477-3145

Dec 24
Gulf Breeze, FL
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
850-932-2861

Dec 24 - 26
Sarasota, FL
Grace Baptist Church
941-379-6301

Dec 23
Gainesville, FL
Trinity United Methodist
352-416-3008

Things to do in Florida Dec. 17, 18, 19, 2010

Update:
you can find the latest 'Things to do in Florida list' shown either just to the right of the post title or scroll down to the archive also on the right-hand side of the page.

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As the day we celebrate our Lord's birth approaches, the list of things to do in Florida 2010 has gotten longer - especially for Dec 17, 18 and 19. You'll find many holiday traditions included - like the retelling of Charles Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol' or 'The Nine Lessons and Carols' begun at King's College, Cambridge in 1918 and now broadcast worldwide each year. This 24th of December you can hear this famous program direct from Cambridge online and maybe it will become a tradition for you and your family as well. Of course not everything on the list has been around that long - the young megastar, Justin Bieber will be spending a couple of his holidays this season here with us in Florida. With kids these days suffering a severe shortage of true role models, this performer has so far proven himself worthy of the title taking seriously the words ' to whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required. With his goal from this tour of building 15 schools for those less blessed than himself, he will hopefully continue to demonstrate a maturity and attitude of responsible so many celebrities lack. Justin's concerts and many others all over Florida along with boat parades, home tours and other merry-making activities complete the list of things to do in Florida this weekend. So look it over, find something to do and have youself a merry little Christmas NOW!

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List of Things to do in Florida
December 17, 18, 19, 2010:

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Thru Dec - 23
Fort Myers, FL
Christmas Through A Child's Eyes

Select dates Nov - Dec
Disney's Magic Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Now thru Dec 30
Disney's Epcot
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Holidays Around The World
Candlelight Processional

Now thru — Jan 3
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Lake Buena Vista, FL
The Osborne Family
Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Now thru - Dec 24
Downtown Disney
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Festival of the Seasons
407-934-7639

Now thru Jan 3
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade

Now thru Jan 3
Lake Wales, FL
Christmas at Pinewood Holiday Home Tour
863-676-1408

Now Thru - Jan
Orlando, FL
Seaworld's Christmas Celebration
407-363-2259

Now thru Jan 2
Largo, FL
Florida Botanical Garden's
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
727-582-2100

Now thru Jan 7
Orlando, FL
Special Events at
Leu’s Holiday House
407-246-2620

Now - Jan 1
Orlando, FL
Holidays at Universal Orlando

Now thru Jan 20
St. Augustine, FL
Amphitheatre
Winter Wonderland
904-209-0367

Now Thru - Dec 31
Silver Springs, FL
Festival of Lights

Dec 10-12, 17-23 and 26-30
Tampa, FL
Lowry Park Zoo
Wild Wonderland
813-935-8552

Dec 18
Miami, FL
American Airlines Arena
Justin Bieber Concert
General info: 786-777-1000
Ticket Info: 786-777-1250

Dec 19
Tampa, FL
St. Pete Times Forum
Justin Bieber Concert
Forum Main Office: 813-301-6500
Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000

Dec 17 - 19
St. Augustine, FL
Community Nutcracker
904-810-5670

Dec 18
St. Augustine, FL
Candlelight Tours of Villa Zorayda
904-829-9887

Select dates thru Dec 19
Gainesville, FL
Hippodrome
A Christmas Carol and This Wonderful Life
352-375-4477

Dec 18
Boca Raton, FL
Holiday Boat Parade
561-338-7594

Dec 17 - 18
Key West, FL
Holiday Historic Inn Tour
305-295-1334

Dec 17 - 19 and 21 - 22
Key West, FL
Nutcracker Key West
305-295-7676

Dec 18
Big Pine & the Lower Keys
Lower Keys Lighted Boat Parade
305-872-0106

Dec 17 - 19
Edgewater, FL
Close To The Edge
Music and Art Festival

Dec 18 - Jan 02, 2011
New Smyrna Beach, FL
New Smyrna Beach Christmas Carnival

Dec 19
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Eldora State House -
Holiday Open House
386-427-4094

Thru Jan 2
Kissimmee, FL
ICE!™ at Gaylord Palms
Featuring 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Dec 18
Kissimmee, FL
the First United Methodist Church
Festival of Carols
407-846-6257

Dec 18
Panama City, FL
Christmas Celebration
850-785-6146

Dec 18 - 22
Vero Beach, FL
Holidays at McKee
772-794-0601

Dec 18
Jacksonville, FL
Bead & Jewelry Show
904-854-6200 or 770-739-0057

Dec 18 - 19
Sarasota, FL
Arts and Craft Show
941-379-0951

Now - Dec 31
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Equestrian Center
Holiday Lights Spectacular

Dec 17 - 18
Sarasota, FL
A Night in Bethlehem
941-366-9903

Dec 17
Clearwater, FL
Handel's "Messiah"
727-447-3469

Dec 17
Mount Dora, FL
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Glorious Sounds of Christmas
352-589-1500

Dec 17
Tampa, FL
St. Mark Annual Christmas Production
Amahl and the Night Visitors
813-907-7746

Dec 17
Palm Beach, FL
Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea
Christmas Concert & Community Carol Sing
561-655-4554

Dec 17
Pembroke Pines, FL
Taft Street Baptist Church
Movie Night
A Christmas Snow
954-983-1413

Dec 17 - 19
Newport Richey, FL
First Baptist Church
The Singing Christmas Tree
727-849-4210

Dec 18 - 19
Casselberry, FL
Community United Methodist Church
"Home for Christmas" Musical
407-831-3777

Dec 18 - 19
Tarpon Springs, FL
Performing Arts Center
"Amahl and the Night Visitors"
727-942-5605

Dec 16 - 19
Miami Beach, FL
World’s Greatest Indoor Flea Market
305-974-1924

Dec 18
Tampa, FL
Christmas in the Country
813-627-4225

Dec 18
Homosassa, FL
Homosassa River
Christmas Boat Parade
352-422-7150

Dec 18
Orlando, FL
Santa farewell Festival and
Holiday Pet Costume Contest
Infophone 407-898-3130

Dec 18 - 19
Tampa, FL
Tampa Railfair and
Model Train Show and Sale
813-949-7197

Dec 18
Middleburg, FL
Middleburg Christmas Festival

Dec 18
Jacksonville, FL
SafeHouse of Jacksonville
Children's Christmas Party
425-4228

Dec 17 - 19
Naples, FL
Naples First Church of the Nazarene
LIVE NATIVITY
239-263-2115

Dec 16 - 19
Naples, FL
Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Holiday Pops
239-597-1900 or
800-597-1900

Dec 18 - 19
Vero Beach, FL
First Baptist Church
Handel's Messiah
772-567-4341

Dec 19
Sebastion, FL
St. Elizabeth's Epicopal Church
Christmas Pageant and Caroling
772-589-2770

Dec 17 - 19
Venice, FL
Venice Theatre
A Christmas Carol
941-488-1115

Dec 19
Sarasota, FL
St. Boniface Episcopal Church
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
941-349-5616

Dec 17 - 19
Pensacola, FL
The Nutcracker
850-595-3880

Dec 19
Inverness, FL
First Lutheran Church
Nine Lessons and Carols
352-726-1637

Dec 18 - 19
Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Symphony
239-418-1500

Dec 17 - 19
Palm Coast, FL
"Christmas in the Country 1864"
386-446-7630

Dec 19
Daytona Beach, FL
A Christmas Carol
386-671-3462

Dec 19
Port Orange, FL
First United Methodist Church
Christmas Cantata
386-767-6161

Thru Dec 19
Winter Garden, FL
A Christmas Carol:
A Ghost Story of Christmas
407-877-4736

Dec 17 - 23
Miami, FL
The Nutcracker
305-949-6722

Thru Jan 9
Winter Park, FL
Winter in the Park:
Ice Skating
407-599-3203

Dec 19
Gainesville, FL
First Presbyterian Church
Nine Lessons and Carols
352-378-1527

Dec 16 - 18
Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee Christian Church
Journey Through Bethlehem
details not yet on website so call
863-467-7858

Dec 17 - 18
Haines City, FL
Walk Through Bethlehem
Nothing on website so
better call 863-229-8065

Thru Jan 2
Boca Raton, FL
Holiday Light Show
561-750-7000

Dec 18
Miami, FL
MOC Holiday Boat Parade

Dec 18
Destin,FL
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Lantern Parade
850-267-8119

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows