Downtown Lakeland

a little mecca of cool

FEATURED EVENTS

First Friday: Holiday Spectacular, December 5

First Friday: Holiday Spectacular will be December 5 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on...

Holiday Night Market, Dec 13

Downtown Lakeland presents: Holiday Night Market on December 13 from 5-9pm! Join us for a holiday blowout featuring · 150+ creatives, artists, and makers · Entertainmen · Extended hours offered by downtown retailers · Specialty food and drinks from Lakeland's best...

Tasty Tuesday – December 16

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...

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...

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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.