With the holidays right around the corner, families are searching for the perfect events to get into the Christmas spirit.
However, 2020 is a year unlike any other and many traditional events have either been cancelled for good or will feature alterations to accommodate CDC guidelines and keep guests safe.
If you want to get some unique holiday shopping in, take in some Christmas lights or even go on a holiday run, the following events are sure to help fill your days with yuletide cheer. The majority of the events listed were sent to the Observer and then compiled into a holiday calendar.
Friday, Dec. 11
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Mr. and Mrs. Claus are heading to Slabach & Co., 110 E. Keysville Road, to join in the fun at the Community Market. There will be Christmas-themed photo ops, craft vendors, food trucks, children’s activities and even some snow. All activities will be held outdoors. Visit the event’s Facebook page for a full list of dates.
The Light of Christmas
First Baptist Church of Plant City is hosting a drive-in Christmas light show nightly through Jan. 2. If you want to attend simply drive up for the show, which runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and is approximately 30 minutes long. For more information, visit FBCPC.om/light.
Saturday, Dec. 12
Facebook Live Saturday Build
Brick City Bricks, 107 E. Reynolds St., is hosting a holiday-themed LEGO Breakfast Build at 10 a.m. on Dec. 12. This build will be for a fun Christmas ornament. Pick up your build by Dec. 11 in-store. The cost of the build is $10.
Christmas Movie Night “Outdoors”
Graceway Church of Plant City, 3106 S. Wiggins Road, is inviting families out to enjoy some of the most beloved Christmas classics including, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” starting at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 12. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the popcorn and drinks provided by the church. Get there early to get a spot on the back lot. For more information, visit graceway365.com.
Sunday, Dec. 13
Keel Farms Holiday Market
If you’re looking for a way to shop local and still find unique and well-crafted Christmas gifts, come on out to Keel & Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 13. There will be a slew of local artists and small businesses on site including Two Blondes Boutique, Timber Shack Woodworks, Dreaming Garden Designs, Smokey’s Lifestyle Cigars, Anne’s Wreaths, Keep Calm + Nail It with Carmen, Lula’s Bath and Bombs, Polkadot Pink and more. The market is free to attend and is a #supportlocal craft fair.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Topics on Tap: Holiday Mingle
Plant City Main Street is having a holiday themed Topics on Tap at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at The Mercantile, 208 S. Collins St. Rather than diving into a downtown centric topic this month’s event will be a strictly social holiday celebration. Wear your best ugly holiday sweater and enjoy the beautiful downtown. Appetizers and drinks will be provided by Plant City Main Street. The event is free to attend and COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place.
Christmas Light Run
The Plant City Running Club is hosting a Christmas Light Run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 15. This fun run will be along a route through downtown Plant City so that those who participate can take in all of the Christmas light displays. The Running Club is asking for attendees to wear holiday gear and lights as well. The group will meet at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., will run the route and end back up at McCall Park. This is just a fun run and a social event, so no sign-ups are needed. Just bring your running shoes and show up for a fun evening.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Christmas Movie Trivia Night
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Industry, 119 S. Collins St., is hosting a holiday-themed trivia night. Come on out to take part in a Christmas movie trivia contest. One round will be at 6:30 p.m. and the other will be at 7:30 p.m. Use your Christmas knowledge to the best of your ability and see if you can walk away victorious.
Saturday, Dec. 19
Christmas with Valley’s End
Come out to Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd., to listen to Valley’s End from 7 to 8:33 p.m. on Dec. 19. It’s an annual tradition at Krazy Kup.