The song may say that the weather outside is frightful, but holidays in Florida lean more towards delightful. Without cold and snow to help get you in the holiday mood, we suggest a visit to any one of these Christmas events at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland to put the ho-ho-ho back in your step.
For tickets visit rpfundingcenter.com
Guide to Holiday Events and Shows at the RP Funding Center
4th Annual Holiday Tree Decorating Content
November 18, 2022 6 to 8pm
For the fourth year in a row, employees of the City of Lakeland will decorate Christmas trees placed around the RP Funding Center as a fund raiser for the United Way of Central Florida. The public is invited to join them for their Fourth Annual Holiday Tree Decorating Contest holiday kickoff November 18th from 6 to 8 p.m., or you can stop by the RP Funding Center to vote on your favorites during regular business hours. The trees will be displayed from November 18th to December 31st.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
November 19, 2022 5:30 to 9pm
Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on stage. With an original music score, twists on holiday classics sung live, and with new sets, scenery, and storylines, this ultimate holiday gift for the entire family is sure to put a twinkle in your eye!
A Christmas Carol
November 27, 2022 4 to 8:30pm
A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of Holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Future.
Ballet Magnificent! Most Incredible Christmas
December 6, 2022 6 to 9pm
Ballet Magnificat! presents Most Incredible Christmas, which is an exciting new Broadway-style contemporary ballet that tells the story of a town’s contest to find the most extraordinary and incredible thing about the Christmas season. Contestants entertain the audience with loveable traditions, songs that capture the spectacle of the season, and reflections on the first Christmas. Set to heartwarming familiar Christmas tunes from around the world, the evening’s contest comes to a close and a winner is declared!
The Nutcracker
December 10, 2022 7 to 9pm & December 11, 2022 2 to 4pm
Snap up your tickets now for this ever popular Christmas show. The classic ballet of Clara’s visit to the Land of Sweets is brought to life in The Nutcracker, December 10-11. This story of whimsy and magic is presented by Florida Dance Arts, a non-profit community arts collective serving the Lakeland area.
To get tickets for any of these events go to rpfundingcenter.com, or phone 863-834-8111.
There is plenty going on this Holiday season in Central Florida check out our Holiday Events blog for lots more festive fun!
