LKLD SANTACON

Join us for the jolliest event in Lakeland! Get ready to explore the best STOPS Downtown with your friends and neighbors, all decked out in Santa Suits and holiday costumes. Our event features exclusive drink specials, games and prizes that are sure to keep you entertained all night long. Whether you're a local or just visiting, LKLD SANTACON is an event you won't want to miss!

Join Santa's List for 2026 Info

HOW IT WORKS:

1 - BUY YOUR TICKET - 100% of LKLD SantaCon proceeds go to support kidsPACK, Inc.

Your ticket purchase includes:

PASSPORT - your guide to all of the STOPS & your ticket to awesome prizes!
Exclusive local coupons and offers!
Chance to be selected for entry to one costume contest category!
Good Vibes - proceeds donated to kidsPACK, Inc. - feeding hungry children here in Polk County

2 - GET YOUR FIT - Santa suit, ugly sweater, holiday costume, or festive gear required. The costume contest categories are:

Traditional
Holiday Movie Characters
Sexy Santa
Most Unique/Creative

3 - PICK UP YOUR PASSPORT - from 5-7PM on Saturday, December 5th at Molly McHugh's Irish Pub

4 - GET STAMPED - visit all of the STOPS in any order you like and make sure to get your PASSPORT stamped at each of the STOPS!

5 - TURN IN YOUR PASSPORT - Turn your PASSPORT to the last STOP you visit by Monday, December 7th at 4PM. All completed PASSPORTS will be put into a raffle and the winner will receive prizes in gift cards & swag - IT'S A MAJOR AWARD!

NOTE:

Some STOPS close earlier than others - check your times!

Schedule of Events - December 5th:

5-7 PM PASSPORT Pickup @ Molly McHugh's

6:15 PM Costume Contest @ Molly's

7:15 PM Annual Group Photo in Munn Park

7:20 PM > Monday, Dec. 7th, 4PM Complete Your Passport - Win Prizes!

MORE PRIZES!

Our awesome venues and sponsors have generously provided gift cards and swag for all of our contests and giveaway drawings for this year's LKLD SantaCon. Check out all the ways to win!

NOTE: MUST BE A PASSPORT HOLDER TO WIN!

COSTUME CONTEST

Of COURSE you need to dress up for LKLD SantaCon but are you the kicking it up a notch for the annual costume contest? 🎩
Come with bells on and you'll have the chance to be picked to participate! 🏆

Contestants will be chosen for each category from the crowd by our panel of judges🥇
This year’s costume contest categories are:
🎁Traditional Holiday
🎁Sexiest Santa Babe or Dude
🎁Holiday Movie Character
🎁Most Creative
Make sure to show up and show out in time for the costume contest @ 6:15PM

PHOTO CONTEST

Take photos during LKLD SantaCon of you and your friends and our panel of hosts will choose the winners to receive prizes! To enter photos after the event, simply post photos to our Facebook page OR on your Facebook or Instagram and make sure to TAG @LKLDSantaCon NOTE: make it public so we can see your entry! Photo entries will be accepted as soon as the event begins and will end at end-of-day on Monday, December 7th.

SURPRISE TRIVIA

Watch out for our panel of surprise Trivia Hosts who want YOU to WIN PRIZES from our sponsors just by having the most holiday know-it-all attitude! Get your merry thinking cap on and scrub up on your holiday knowledge. Your Trivia Hosts will bounce from STOP to STOP to find out who has the brightest, merrriest, jingle-bell smarts - so be on the lookout and be prepared to win!

**NEW** MINUTE-TO-WIN-IT REINDEER GAMES

Find our LKLD SantaCon Hosts setting up minute-to-win-it games at the STOPS and on the street to WIN FAB prizes for competing and winning the fun-est, fastest reindeer games ever!

PASSPORT DRAWING

Your Passport is more than just your guide to all the participating venues (STOPS) - it is also your TICKET to the PASSPORT DRAWING! When you spend any amount at each participating venue, they will stamp your passport. You have until 4:00PM Sunday, December 7th to turn in your PASSPORT to the last STOP you visit. All completed PASSPORTS will be put into a GIVEAWAY DRAWING and the winner will receive prizes in gift cards & swag - IT'S A MAJOR AWARD!

PRE-PARTY CONTESTS

Follow @LKLDSantaCon on Facebook and Instagram for chances to win awesome prizes before the night of LKLD SantaCon even starts. Engage with us and get rewarded! See you on the Socials!

Winners for the photo contest and passport drawing will be announced Monday, December 8th, 2025.

LKLD SANTACON

HOW IT WORKS:

Schedule of Events - December 5th:

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