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SEE & DO

From incredible outdoor adventures to legendary attractions, there’s always something magical to discover.

  • Arts & Culture

    couple viewing piece of art at polk museum of art
  • Attractions

    Kids on the great lego race ride at LEGOLAND florida
  • Family Fun

    Children feeding llama at Safari Wilderness
  • Gardens & Parks

    Carillon Tower at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales
  • Nature & Hiking

    Hiking Trail, Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, FL
  • U-Pick, Farm & Food Tours

    Soft serve ice cream, orange and tangerine juice, pecans, oranges and strawberries at Ridge Island Groves. Florida Citrus Makes a Great Christmas Gift

EVENTS

Looking for even more magical experiences? Check out our upcoming featured events for 2024.

Nov

23

cowboy on a bull during Saturday Night Rodeo at Westgate River Ranch Resort

Saturday Night Rodeo

Yee-haw! 8 seconds may not seem like a long time, but when you're watching a…

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Nov

29

LEGO Santa and LEGO Gingerbread man standing outside LEGOLAND Florida Resort main entrance.

Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida

Weekends, through December 31, Celebrate your holidays the LEGOLAND® way.

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Nov

29

Exterior of 3-story Wonder House in Bartow, FL

Wonder House Christmas Tours

Weekend Christmas tours offered at The Wonder House, a 5,700-sqr. ft. historic home in Bartow.…

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Dec

06

First Friday

Lakeland First Friday

Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local…

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Dec

13

Downtown Lake Wales in the evening

Lake Wales Live

The Lake Wales live series kicks off in November 2024 to ignite Downtown Lake Wales.…

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LEARN & DISCOVER

Holiday Happenings in Central Florida

Holiday Happenings in Central Florida

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Check out the Holiday Happenings in Central Florida. This year’s events are highlighted...

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Entrance to Bok Tower Gardens decorated for the holidays

Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens

Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens is an annual celebration and features over a month of special activities and events for...

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Lego characters at Christmas at legoland florida

Holidays at LEGOLAND

Cheerful holiday spirit is on its way to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this season with Holidays at LEGOLAND.  It’s Christmas at...

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Mannheim Steamroller on stage for Christmas show

Christmas Events at the RP Funding Center

The song may say that the weather outside is frightful, but holidays in Florida lean more towards delightful. Without cold...

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Dining out for Thanksgiving in Central Florida

Dining Out for Thanksgiving in Central Florida

November ushers in the holidays with the anticipation of family, fun, and food! Along with traditional and unique Thanksgiving vacation...

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Family at breakfast in Balmoral vacation rental

Thanksgiving Vacation Rentals in Central Florida

Thanksgiving Vacation Rentals Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, and soon the air will be filled with Christmas...

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DEALS & SPECIALS

See our featured special offers and discounts from a range of hotels and local attractions. Purchase Discount Attraction Tickets or sign up for our exclusive Sunshine Savings Pass for even greater savings.

Lakefront pool at the Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven

Visit Central Florida Exclusive Rate!

Get 18% off the best available rate at the stunning Courtyard Winter Haven. Just across from Peppa Pig…

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Camp Margaritaville Resort Aerial

Stay Longer and Save

Book 7 nights at Camp Margaritaville cabins and RV sites, and get the 7th at no extra charge!

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$3 Off Admission

$3 Off Admission

Visit the beautiful Bok Tower Gardens, one of Florida's original attractions.

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Central Florida tourism photo of Grove Roots Brewing Company in Winter Haven. Local craft brewery and taproom inspired by Central Florida's historic citrus culture. Visit Grove Roots Brewing Co. at 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880.

Craft Beer Savings

Get sweet craft beer savings and win awesome prizes with the Adventure on Tap: Craft Beer Pass!

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