SPCA Florida will have giveaways and prizes, music, a kidz zone, vendors, and adoptable dogs. Leashed pets are welcome.
Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Tennessee Avenue.
First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. The event features a Classy Car Show on Tennessee Ave and a Makers Market on North Kentucky Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about! (Interested in becoming a First Friday exhibitor? CLICK HERE )
The Makers Market features local artists, crafters, and other talented folks who make their own goods for sale. Come ready to shop and support local retailers, restaurants and artisans. (Interested in becoming a Makers Market vendor? CLICK HERE )
On-street parking begins to close in the event area at 3pm to allow us to clear the streets and set up the exhibitors and vendors. Parking in all permitted and metered locations is free after 5pm and all day on the weekends.
Event parking is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors!
Parking tips:
Downtown offers VALET PARKING! Drop off and pick up at the corner of Lemon and Tennessee.
Parking lots available:
-Trinity Presbyterian Parking Lot – corner of Tennessee and Bay
-Oak Street Parking Lot – corner of Oak and Kentucky
-Main Street garage – all day public access from Cedar Street; after 5pm public parking from Main Street
-City Permit Only Lots – all free after 5pm and all day weekends
-Massachusetts between Lime Street and Orange Street
-Tennessee Avenue between Walnut and Lime Street
-Parking lot north of BB&T Bank along the railroad tracks (access off of S. Florida Ave)