Holiday Festivities 2011 in Florida

Julie Wimmer
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and the like, come up fast! School is back in session, stores have are displaying Halloween themed items, and before you know it, the holiday season will be here. Below, in no particular order, find some wonderful activities to do during this busy season of the year in Florida.

Mission Inn Resort and Club
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet at the Mission Inn Resort and Club this year. Not only will there be the traditional items, turkey and stuffing, but there will also be prime rib, smoked fishes, cheeses and more. Along with this grand buffet, enjoy their whole Thanksgiving package which includes two nights of deluxe accomadations, the buffet for two, two breakfasts and your choice of 18 holes of golf or $150 worth of spa services all starting at $339. About a half an hour or so outside of Orlando.
10400 County Road 48
Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida

Hannukah Festival
Enjoy in the delight of Hannukah this year in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at their 2nd annual Hannukah Festival. The event is $10 for to get in, and anyone is welcome. There will be live entertaiment (singing and dancing by local performers) and rides for the kids. There will also be plenty of food (kosher too) crafts, and vendors for holiday shopping. Parking is free.
Sunday December 4, 2011 10am - 5pm.

The-Childrens-Christmas-Party-of-Jacksonville
This is a party for children who are less fortunate than a lot of us. Lines of wonderful kids will wait for gifts, be greeted by Santa, possibly win a bike and more. This is a non-profit organization. Make a donation or tell someone you know in need about this special holiday event. Giving is the greatest gift.

December 10 9am - 12:30 pm at the Prime Osborn Convention Center
Jacksonville, FL

Sloppy-Joes-New-Years

Spend New Years Eve Key West Style this year - laid back and fun. Don't miss their 19th annual Dropping of the Conch Shell at midnight! Good food, friends and drink. Check site or contact for more information as the date gets closer. Also enjoy e different bands at three different times, noon, 5pm and 1opm.
Located at 20 Duval Street Key West, FL on December 31 2011.


Published by Julie Wimmer

Julie worked in tv/film for years. She now works part time instructing preschool gym and fitness classes at a local YMCA. She also has traveled around the US and has a good sense and knowlege of different st...  View profile

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  • Candice10/19/2011

    thanks for the great updates! well done!

  • Laura Cone10/18/2011

    nice!

  • Michele Starkey10/18/2011

    I'll be home for Christmas (and New Years) cheers :)

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