Where To See Santa In Lakeland This Holiday Season

LAKELAND, FL — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Lakeland families.

Throughout Polk County, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

Bok Tower Gardens

Meet Santa for holiday photos on Dec. 6 and 20, or enjoy breakfast with him on Dec. 13-14.

Bonnet Springs Park

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for free holiday photos at this Lakeland park’s Roundhouse Coffee Shop on Dec. 12-14 and 19-21, 4 to 6 p.m.

Chick-fil-A

Have breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at this Lakeland Chick-fil-A on Dec. 13, 8 to 10 a.m.

First United Methodist Church of Lakeland

Santa will stop by the church on Dec. 6, 9 to 11 a.m., for breakfast, crafts and photos.

Polk County History Museum

Selfies with Santa returns to the museum on Dec. 6 and 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Reservations are required.

Santa Shack

Families can bring their children to this Auburndale Santa shop to take free holiday photos.

Santa is also holding court at Lakeland Square Mall.

Visit Santa at the mall for photos through Dec. 24. Hours vary. Sensory-friendly photoshoots will take place Dec. 7, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and pet photos are available Dec. 15, 5 to 7 p.m.