LOCAL ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

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TABLE TENNIS CLUB

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Competitive table tennis; open play. Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland. 863-834-2257.

Indoor pickleball at Kelly Recreation Center.
Indoor pickleball at Kelly Recreation Center.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL

• 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $2 per person. Activity Pass. 863-834-3284.

OPEN SOCIAL

• 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays through Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Jennifer Burke, 863-291-5870.

LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE

• 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Jennifer Burke, 863-291-5870.

• 11 to noon, Mondays and Thursdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Activity Pass. 863-834-2215.

• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland. Free; registration required. 863-834-3350.

• 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Low-impact, cardio-intense workout for all levels. 863-834-3284.

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Wellness with Deanna. $1 residents/$2 nonresidents; registration required. 863-291-5870.

• 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Exercise program dedicated to helping manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. For those with PD or any movement disorders as well as care partners. 863-834-3284.

• 11 to noon Tuesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Low-impact aerobics. 863-834-2215.

• 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Low impact fitness class. 863-834-3284.

• 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Total body workout for seniors. Use of chair, ball, weights and elastic. 863-834-2215.

Certified Kung Fu instructor Jamie Stearns leads a group of seniors in a closeup of a movement during a previous T'ai Chi class held at the Kelly Recreation Complex.
Certified Kung Fu instructor Jamie Stearns leads a group of seniors in a closeup of a movement during a previous T'ai Chi class held at the Kelly Recreation Complex.

TAI CHI

• 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Beginner. 863-834-3284.

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Advanced. 863-834-3284.

• 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Basics. 863-834-2215.

•1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Easy Tai Chi. $4 residents/$5 nonresidents. 863-291-5870.

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING

• 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $10 residents/$11 nonresidents. 863-291-5870.

WATER EXERCISE

• 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 6 to 6:45 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 to 8:45 a.m. Saturdays. Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Call in advance to reserve a bike. 863-834-3284.

• 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $2.50. Low impact. 863-834-3284.

• 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. In the lap lanes of Gandy Pool and utilize suspension techniques using pool hand buoys and noodles. 863-834-3284.

ZUMBA

• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mulberry Public Library - Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry. $3 at the door. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

• 5:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Any fitness level. 863-834-3284.

DANCES

• 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Lake Mirror Complex, Magnolia Building, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $5 per person.  $5 per person. First lesson is free. Penny Green: 863-224-3393 or sqdncfan@gmail.com.

• 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $3/class. Ages 55 and older. DJ Ken Senior Dance. Beginners welcome. Ballroom, salsa, tango and others. 863-834-3350.

• 10 a.m. to noon, Thursdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Ages 55 and older. $3. Ballroom and line dancing.

• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Intermediate line dance. $4 residents/$5 nonresidents; registration required. 863-291-5870.

• 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $10 per person. Ballroom dancing for couples and singles. Live band.

• 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Movement to music, easy-to-follow pace. 863-834-3284.

YOGA

• 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. All levels. Chair yoga. 863-291-5880.

• 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. All levels. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable attire. Space is limited. 863-291-5880.

• 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Beginners. 863-834-2215.

• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, chair yoga; Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free; registration required. 863-291-5870.

• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $5. All ability levels. 863-834-3350.

• 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. All levels. 863-834-3284.

WRITERS

• 2 to 4 p.m. first Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. Writing group. Contact Beverly Lerner, bevlerner@aol.com.

• 12:30 to 3 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. Writing group. Contact Bill at wekeig@gmail.com.

BOOK CLUBS

• 1 to 2 p.m. second Tuesdays, Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, hosted by Mulberry Public Library, free. Book club. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

• 10 to 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. 863-293-5880.

• 4 to 5 p.m. third Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. 863-291-5880.

• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, hosted by Mulberry Public Library, free. Book club.  863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

• 10 to 11 a.m. first Fridays, Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, free. Coffee and snacks. Morning book club. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

STAMP CLUB

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, Peggy Brown Center Upstairs, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Free.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

• 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, upstairs, Peggy Brown Center, Lake Mirror Complex, 215 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $5 per game. Only duplicate bridge games. All levels. Call Betty Fortune to request a partner, 863-838-9413.

BINGO

• 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $0.25 per card. 863-291-5870.

SHUFFLEBOARD

• 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $10 annual club fee. 863-291-5870.

PIANO/KEYBOARD CLASS

• 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, ages 6 and older, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $30/month. Lolita Berrien, instructor. 863-834-3350.

EUCHRE GROUP

• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Mobile Home Park, 50 Lake Charlotte, off of Spirit Lake Road, Winter Haven. $3.75 all money paid out. Partner not needed. 863-299-5659, 863-293-8822.

MEDITATION

• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 NW Ave. A, Winter Haven. Free. All levels. Space is limited. 863-291-5880.

FENCING

• 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland. $40 per month/$10 per class. Imperial Lakeland Fencing Club. 863-834-3284.

CRAFT TIME

• 10 a.m. to noon third Fridays, ages 18 and older, Conference Room, Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, free. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

QUILTING BEE

• Noon to 3 p.m. Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Individuals bring their own sewing machines and work on their projects. An experienced instructor assists if needed. 863-291-5870.

Sunday, Nov. 20

“CARRIE THE MUSICAL:” 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3, Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $20 adults, $10 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ Directed by Jim Beck. Music directed by Wesley Morgan. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa

"OCEAN'S ELEVEN:" 4 to 5:55 p.m. Nov. 20, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar

"THE OUTSIDER:" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 4-20, Lake Wales Little Theater, 411 N. Third St., Lake Wales. $20 adults; $14 ages 18 and younger. Tickets: https://www.lwlt.org/. Box office: 863-676-1266. https://www.facebook.com/lakewaleslittletheatre/

Monday, Nov. 21

"CONSPIRACY THEORY:" 6:30 to 9:05 p.m. Nov. 21, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5 movie only; $12 Dinner & a Movie Lite. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar

ALL OF US CHOIR CONCERT:  7:30 p.m. Nov. 21: Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $20 adults, $10 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.

Wednesday, Nov. 23

''Elf the Musical'' presented by Theatre Winter Haven
''Elf the Musical'' presented by Theatre Winter Haven

"ELF THE MUSICAL:" 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 25, 26, Dec. 1-4, 8-10, 15-17; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 18, Mainstage, Theatre Winter Haven, West Entrance of the Chain O’ Lakes Park, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW, Winter Haven. $36 adults; $33 students. Tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php (add $1.50 fee), Box Office 863-294-7469, email tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.com. A young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Coproduced by Dr. George Butz III and Kelly Butz, Citizens Bank and Trust, Hill Nissan, Advanced Eyecare Associates, The Center for Retina and Macular Disease. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/

Friday, Nov. 25

LAKELAND CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/

HITCHCOCK'S "DIAL M FOR MURDER:" 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Nov. 25, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar

Saturday, Nov. 26

FRIENDSGIVING CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 26, Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, 1006 SW Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Build 1 to 3:30 p.m.; race 4 p.m. Boat rides, hula hoop contest and other games. 863-662-5948, https://www.facebook.com/TannersLakeside/

WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26, Romeo's Pizza & Pasta, 2346 Griffin Road, Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

"CINDERELLA" 2015: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Polk Theatre, 121 South Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar

Sunday, Nov. 27

"MALTESE FALCON:" 4 to 5:45 p.m. Nov. 27, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 27, doors open 5 p.m., RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $58-$44. Center Stage Pre-Show Dining, $25.95 per person advance; $29.95 day of. 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

Monday, Nov. 28

"PULP FICTION:" 6:30 to 9:05 p.m. Nov. 28, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5 movie only; $12 Dinner & a Movie Lite. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar

Thursday, Dec. 1

Several towns have Christmas parades planned in December.
Several towns have Christmas parades planned in December.

LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1, begins at RP Funding Center on a 1.25-mile course through the city’s streets, around Lake Mirror and back down Lemon Street. Theme: “Christmas Past, Present and Future.” Hosted by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland. https://downtownlkld.com/event/the-lakeland-christmas-parade/

A MAGICAL SNOWY WONDERLAND: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Lakeside Village, Lakeland. Snow whirls around the Christmas tree at the top of the hour from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. https://shoplakesidevillage.com/calendar/

Friday, Dec. 2

LAKELAND CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/

FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN - HOMETOWN HOLIDAY: 6 to 9 p.m., first Fridays, Historic Munn Park, downtown Lakeland. Free admission. Downtown shops and restaurants open late. Goodies, giveaways and discounts from local business exhibitors. The Makers Market features local artists and creators. Classy Car Show on Main Street. 20-plus food trucks. http://downtownlkld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DowntownLKLD/

HAVENDALE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, the combined Winter Haven Christmas Parade and Auburndale Christmas Parade will start at the Spring Haven Community in Winter Haven and work its way up Havendale Boulevard to Publix in Auburndale. Free. https://www.myauburndalechamber.com/

Saturday, Dec. 3

33RD ANNUAL CAROLS IN THE PARK: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Downtown Winter Haven Historic District, Central Park. Presented by Citizens Bank and Trust. Artisans, specialty food vendors, local choral groups and a special Candy Cane Corner for children of all ages. For the kids: free pictures with Santa Claus, a take-home holiday craft, a bounce house and other fun activities. https://www.mainstreetwh.com/

POLK CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Freedom Park, 7750 Berkley Road, Polk City. Free. Beginning at Bridges Road and Broadway Boulevard and ending at Freedom Park. Following the parade, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will be available for pictures with the children at Freedom Park. https://mypolkcity.org/

WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 3, Mike’s Grill, 1037 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

HAINES CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Lake Eva Aquatic Center parking lot, 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. Free. Starts on Live Oak Avenue at C Street, ends at Sixth Street and Wood Avenue (Lake Eva Aquatic Center parking lot). https://www.hainescity.com/424/Christmas-Parade. https://www.facebook.com/HainesCityParksRec/

FROSTPROOF 30TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MEMORIES PARADE: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3, From W. Third Street along N. Scenic Highway to W. F Street. Free. Holly Jolly Christmas Party at Henderson Field immediately following the parade. https://www.cityoffrostproof.com/events/

CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Chain of Lakes, Winter Haven, begins in Lake May then into Lake Shipp, back through Lake May and ends after circling Lake Howard. No registration required. Boater participants meet in Lake May at 6 p.m. File in line behind the Polk County Sheriff's Office boat, which will maintain 7 mph for proper forward motion. https://www.facebook.com/ChainLifeWinterHaven/

LAKE ALFRED CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Gardner Park, U.S. 17 E. Main St., Lake Alfred. Free. Starts at Central Park at the corner of Cummings and Glencruiten and heads west on Cummings to US 17/92, ending at Gardner Park. Snow, meet Santa, tree lighting. https://mylakealfred.com/

Elizabeth Lyons
Elizabeth Lyons

TOAST THE HOLIDAYS WITH ELIZABETH LYONS: 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Polk Theater, 121 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland. $21-$49. https://www.lkldsymphony.org/concerts-events/. Anne Jenkins Memorial Symphony Series. 863-688-3743. https://www.lkldsymphony.org/

Sunday, Dec. 4

BARTOW ADULT CONCERT BAND: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave., Bartow. Free. Director Jon Eckman. https://www.facebook.com/Bartow-Adult-Concert-Band-722338074480769/

Monday, Dec. 5

"EDWARD SCISSORHANDS:" 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Dec. 5, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar

Thursday, Dec. 8

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY: 6 to 9 p.m. second Thursdays, Historic Munn Park, downtown Lakeland. Free admission. 20-plus food trucks. Dog- and family-friendly. 863-510-9723. www.tbftr.com. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandFoodTruckRally/

Friday, Dec. 9

LAKELAND CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/

MAGICAL ILLUMINATION CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9, begins at Mosaic Park. Lineup is at 5 p.m. on South Floral Ave., north of the Civic Center, Bartow. Free. Lighted and decorated floats, cars and marching units will head north on Broadway, then east on Main Street to First Avenue. https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetBartow/

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR.: 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Dec. 9-18, Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Adults $15, Children 12 and younger. $12. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lctfl Rated G. Theatre for Youth. 863-603-7529. https://www.facebook.com/yourlct/

OUT OF THE BOX IMPROV: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9, Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $10. Tickets centralfloridatix.com/events/out-of-the-box-improv-12-9-2022. 863-937-1414, https://www.facebook.com/theritzwinterhaven/

FESTIVE FLIX, CHRISTMAS EDITION "THE GRINCH:" 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9, Lake Mirror Amphitheater on the Frances Langford Promenade, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Free.  Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and your favorite snacks (or buy some on site). Parking is available at the Lake Mirror Complex.

Saturday, Dec. 10

CHRISTMAS GALA - SPIRIT OF THE SEASON: 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 10, https://fsc.universitytickets.com/, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $20 adults, $10 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. Symphony band, jazz band, orchestra and choirs. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa

DAVENPORT WINTERFEST AND CHRISTMAS PARADE: 4 to 9 p.m. WinterFest, 6 p.m. Christmas Parade, Dec. 10, Tom Fellows Community Center, W. North Boulevard and County Road 547, Davenport. Free. Santa, snow, vendors and more. Staging takes place at the Lewis Mathews Complex and ends at the Tom Fellows Community Center. https://www.mydavenport.org/

FORT MEADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Monument Park, SE Second St., Fort Meade. Free. Begins at Monument Park. Family-friendly activities following the parade. https://www.facebook.com/ftmeadechamber/

LAKE WALES KIWANIS CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Downtown Lake Wales, 200 E. Park Ave., Lake Wales. Free. Begins at Lake Wailes Park, travels up Central Avenue to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard then north to Stuart Avenue where it ends. https://www.lakewaleschamber.com/

MULBERRY CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Spence Park, 1100 NE First St., Mulberry. Free. This year's theme is "Sounds of the Season." Floats and walking units will incorporate favorite carols, holiday instruments and joyful noises. Immediately following the parade, the city will host its Christmas Village at Spence Park until 9 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/cityofmulberryfl

Friday, Dec. 16

LAKELAND CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/

BARTOW FRIDAY FEST: 6 to 9 p.m. third Fridays, Main Street, downtown Bartow. Free. Live music, classic car show, family fun. Hosted by Main Street Bartow, Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Bartow. 863-519-0508. https://www.facebook.com/bartowfridayfest/. http://www.mainstreetbartowfl.com/.

Saturday, Dec. 17

DWIGHT ICENHOWER ELVIS TRIBUTE: 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 17, Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $25-$45. https://centralfloridatix.com/events/dwight-icenhower-elvis-tribute-evening-show-12-17-2022/tickets; https://centralfloridatix.com/events/dwight-icenhower-elvis-tribute-matinee-12-17-2022/tickets. Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven.

WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 17, Waco Kitchen, 3900 Don Emerson Drive, Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

‘TIS THE SEASON HOLIDAY CONCERT: 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Lakeside Village at The Lawn, Lakeland. Wear your festive sweaters, bring a chair or a blanket, family-friendly. Santa and Mrs. Claus' special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at 5 p.m. Live holiday music by The Vocalitas; free hot cocoa and coffee; snow whirls around the Christmas tree at the top of the hour from 6 to 9 p.m. https://shoplakesidevillage.com/calendar/

"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET" 1947: 7:30 to 9:10 p.m. Dec. 17, Polk Theatre, 121 South Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar

“THE NUTCRACKER” BY THE FLORIDA DANCE THEATRE: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $25 adults, $15 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ Directed by Jermaine Thornton and Stefan Dolbashian. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa

Sunday, Dec. 18

DWIGHT ICENHOWER ELVIS TRIBUTE SUNDAY GOSPEL CONCERT: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 18, Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $25-$45. https://centralfloridatix.com/events/dwight-icenhower-elvis-tribute-sunday-gospel-concert-12-18-2022/tickets. 863-937-1414, https://www.facebook.com/theritzwinterhaven/

Tuesday, Dec. 20

TASTY TUESDAY & TUNES IN MUNN PARK: 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20, Downtown Lakeland. Tunes free. Tasty packet of 10 tickets $25; purchase additional tickets in increments of $5 which is two tickets. You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace. Tastings 4:30 to 9 p.m. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA online at https://downtownlkld.com/event/tasty-tuesdays/ or at the LDDA office, 117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m. night of the event.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Exercise, dances, parades and more for adults