It's hard to believe that we are now less than two weeks away from CHRISTMAS! There is certainly no shortage of family fun this weekend and many events are holiday-themed. Have you already seen the man in the red suit this year? If not -- or even if you have -- there are plenty of places to spot him (and you may even catch a glimpse of the Grinch too!) Here is our line-up of the TOP events going on in and around Port Charlotte to do with KIDS this weekend!

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Friday, December 13

Hometown Community Christmas-Tree Lighting & Marketplace
Pictures with Santa at Charlotte Animal Hospital
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens - Gardens Aglow
Holidays at The Point
Hunsader Farms Country Christmas
Opening Night - Enander's Winter Wonderland
Frozen Jr at HCMS
Ringing in the Holidays

Saturday, December 14

The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School's - The Nutcracker Featuring The Venice Symphony at the Venice Performing Arts Center

Breakfast with Santa - Buffalo Wings & Rings
Frozen Jr at HCMS
Breakfast with Santa - FM Dons
Fill the Fire Truck Food Drive
Santa in the Swamp
Punta Gorda Annual Christmas Parade
Santa Photo Days - PetSmart
Santa’s Sensory Lunch
Photos with Santa at Port Charlotte Petco
The Nutcracker - Cultural Center
Holiday Mini Madness - LLW Pure Horsemanship
Christmas On Dearborn
Venice Area Beautification Inc. Holiday Tree Lighting
Annual Lighting of the Lighthouse!
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens - Gardens Aglow
Hunsader Farms Country Christmas

Sunday, December 15

The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School's - The Nutcracker Featuring The Venice Symphony at the Venice Performing Arts Center

Paradise Christmas Fair at Laishley Park
Santa in the Swamp
2nd Annual Santa Paws in the Park
Santa Photo Days - PetSmart
Holidays Around the World at Punta Gorda History Park
Ringing in the Holidays
The Nutcracker - Cultural Center
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens - Gardens Aglow
Hunsader Farms Country Christmas
Outdoor Movie Night with Christmas Goodies at Lighthouse

Holiday Events

Enjoy Your Family Time
Nicole Stitz of Fun 4 Port Charlotte Kids