Nov. 29: Black Friday Bash at Anthony's Lounge

Recover from Black Friday Shopping with a drink (or 2) at Anthony's Lounge, a full service bar inside Highlands Little Theatre (356 W. Center Ave.) 6-10 PM.

Nov. 30 

10 AM           Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and the financial contribution they bring to our local economy. Shoppers can use their FREE "Buy Downtown Sebring" card to save money while supporting local businesses. 10AM-8PM. www.BuyDowntownSebring.com 

10 AM  Scavenger Hunt  

Find your list of clues in the Festival program, answer at least 8 questions correctly, complete the form & return to Dogtown USA (112 N. Ridgewood Dr) by Dec. 23 at 5PM & you'll be entered to win a vacation to Delray Beach!

11AM             Santa's Official Arrival

Join us as Santa officially arrives - in special transportation - for the Heartland Holiday Festival with festive music and photo opportunities in Circle Park. Grab lunch at food vendors and hang out with Santa until 1 PM. He will return again at 6 PM for the Circle Lighting Ceremony.

5-8 PM               Holiday Sip & Shop

Do you love holiday beverages? Pick up your souvenir logo'd Heartland Holiday

Festival tumbler glass with lid (quantities limited) at Heartland Real Estate Corp.'s Downtown Office (205 Circle Park Dr) for $15 or 2 for $20.  Stroll and shop the participating 10+ Downtown Sebring merchants who will offer various festive beverages to sample, such as egg nog, apple cider, wine, coffee & tea.

6 PM         Circle Lighting Ceremony

Join us as we light up Downtown Sebring's Circle Park for the 26th Annual Christmas Carousel of Lights - the area's largest holiday light display.  Free.

Dec. 6

6-6:30 PM Christmas Caroling by Highlands Little Theatre

Get in the holiday spirit while waiting for the annual Sebring Christmas Parade with Christmas caroling performed by costumed members of Highlands Little Theatre. Carolers will begin at 101 Circle Park Dr & may roam the crowd.  

7:00 PM   Christmas Parade sponsored by the Heartland Young Professionals

The annual Downtown Sebring Christmas Parade will be themed "A Classic Christmas" and feature a special celebrity guest appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales.  

Dec. 7

11 AM - 1 PM   Saturday With Santa

Come Downtown to Circle Park and spend "Saturday With Santa" from 11 AM-1 PM. Stop by and have lunch with Santa & get photos. 

Dec. 7-8

7 PM    A Classical Christmas - Holiday Concert

First Baptist Sebring Worship Choir presents "A Classical Christmas" Holiday Concert featuring the Sebring High School Choirs and music by Bach, Vivaldi, Rutter and more. Proceeds go to the Sebring High School Choir Fund. Get FREE ticket by calling (863) 385-5154.

Dec. 12-13 (4-8 PM) & Dec. 14 (8-10 AM)

Cookiefest

Kids of all ages will have a blast finding their inner pastry chef and artist at the multi-day Cookiefest that will be held at the Sebring Civic Center (355 W. Center St. located on Lake Jackson) Dec. 12-14.   

Dec. 13

5-8 PM    Downtown Sebring's "Shop, Wrap & Roll" Wine Walk"

Come "Shop, Wrap & Roll" in Downtown Sebring with a Wine Walk in Historic Downtown Sebring on Friday, Dec. 13. Get your $10 " I Love Downtown Sebring" glass (while supplies last; no pre-purchase) at Linda's Books (203 N. Ridgewood Dr.) and enjoy music in Circle Park, evening shopping & wine at participating stores. www.DestinationDowntownSebring.com.

6-7 PM  Christmas Caroling  

The 8th annual Downtown Sebring Christmas Caroling will be held during the Friday Wine Walk. Enjoy the lights and holiday festivities and sing along with the Unity carolers to old festive favorites and stroll the businesses during an evening of fun and celebration. Caroling from 6-7PM starting at Beads (125 N. Ridgewood Dr). For details, contact Adam adamray@comcast.net.

Dec. 13-15

Times Vary         The Gift of the Magi - a play by Highlands Little Theatre

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story written by O. Henry (a pen name for William Sydney Porter), about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been a popular one for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time. www.HighlandsLittleTheatre.org.

11 AM - 1 PM   Saturday With Santa

Come Downtown to Circle Park and spend "Saturday With Santa" from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Stop by and have lunch with Santa and get photos.  

Dec. 14-15: Holiday Gift Mart  

This shopping event features specialty merchants from the Central Florida region offering unique gift items including clothing, jewelry, food, art, children's items and more! Don't miss your chance to find that perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list this year. Admission is free; 1-6 PM each day. The Sebring Civic Center is located at 355 W. Center Ave. on Lake Jackson. Parking available at several nearby banks. www.HeartlandHolidayFest.com.

Dec. 21

11AM-1PM     Saturday With Santa

Come Downtown to Circle Park and spend "Saturday With Santa" from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Stop by and have lunch with Santa and get photos.  

6:30 PM  Outdoor Holiday Movie  

Join us on the Highlands Art League's lawn (351 W. Center Ave.) for this 2004 family comedy holiday movie, sponsored by the Sebring Public Library and the Sebring CRA. Free to attend; great family night out for the holidays.