Winter break means a few days off work but it also means the kids are out of school. After relaxing for a day or two, a sudden urge to occupy your days ahead with something becomes more than necessary. Especially, when the kids start bouncing off the walls. Well, we’ve got you covered.

Elf | Image via giphy

🎬 For popcorn + screen time

A Nightmare Before Christmas | Dec. 17 | 6 p.m. | Polk Theatre
A Christmas Story | Dec. 18 | 6 p.m. | Polk Theatre
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation | Dec. 18 | 2 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Cobb Lakeside 18 & IMAX
White Christmas | Dec. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Polk Theatre
It’s a Wonderful Life | Dec. 22 | 2 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Cobb Lakeside 18 & IMAX
Babes in Toyland | Dec. 23 | 5 p.m. | Polk Theatre
It’s a Wonderful Life | Dec. 24 | 2 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Cobb Lakeside 18 & IMAX

If you prefer to snuggle up on your couch with hot chocolate, blankets + all the kiddos, check out the movie schedule on the Freeform Channel here and the Hallmark Channel here.

🎄For Christmas lights + holiday displays

View this guide to plan an evening route with the family around Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry + Plant City.

🎅 For a festive family time

Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular | Dec. 20 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $40+ | Have a dazzling time singing along to your favorite Christmas songs.
Strolling Carolers | Dec. 20-21 | 6-9 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Shop, dine + enjoy Christmas carols.
Skate with Santa | Dec. 21 | 12-2 p.m., 2:30-4:30 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. | Lakeland Ice Arena | Skate on ice, collect Christmas cookies, and get a photo with Santa + Mrs. Claus.
Santa at the Christmas Tree | Dec. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the fountain for free photos. P.S. You can also write + drop off letters at the special mailboxes.
A Magical Snowy Wonderland | Dec. 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Five minutes of snow at the top of the hour.
Holidays at LEGOLAND | Dec. 20-31 | See a Christmas tree spectacular, meet LEGO Santa, and join the New Year’s party.
Photos with Santa at Dillard’s Wing | Until Dec. 24 | Various times | Lakeland Square Mall | $40, RSVP | Available in both digital and print.
Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens | Until Jan. 5 | Enjoy a holiday home tour of Pinewood Estate.

And if you’re feeling quite adventures adventurous, check out this guide for day trips to Plant City, Tampa + Orlando.

– LALtoday team (Jessica + Kaylee)