Downtown Lakeland

a little mecca of cool

FEATURED EVENTS

First Friday: Rock, Shop & Roll – Friday, January 2

First Friday: Rock, Shop & RollFriday, January 2, 2026 • 6–9 PM • Downtown Lakeland We think Lakeland rocks… so let’s prove it. Kick off the new year at First Friday: Rock, Shop & Roll, a rock-and-roll–themed night in Downtown Lakeland. Bring in the new year...

Tasty Tuesday – January 20

WHAT IS TASTY TUESDAY? Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Here's how it...

Friday Night Live – January 30, February 27 and March 27

Friday Night Live Friday Night Live – Downtown Lakeland’s Free Concert Series Downtown Lakeland comes alive this winter with Friday Night Live, our free outdoor concert series happening January 30th, February 27th, and March 27th, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in...

Valentine Night Market, Feb 15

Join us at the Valentine Night Market on Saturday, February 15 from 5-9pm. Great for date night, girls' night or family night out! Downtown retail shops will be open late, and Kentucky Ave will be filled with 150+ food vendors, artisans, crafters, live music and...

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What You’ll Find Here

Downtown Lakeland is more than just storefronts focused on entertaining weekend warriors. It’s a thriving mecca of businesses who keep life operating smoothly for those who loved Lakeland so much that they chose to stay. You can find everything from quaint shops to international cuisine to salons, fitness centers, and museums.