Downtown Lakeland

a little mecca of cool

…and this is what we do…

August 7 First Friday: Inside Out!

Our next First Friday event is August 7, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. The theme is Inside Out! Enjoy Downtown restaurants and retailers as they spill out into the street for more socially distanced fun! There will be no guest vendors or exhibitors in the...

Downtown Date Night: Summer Edition

Downtown Lakeland’s next Downtown Date Night is tentatively scheduled for August--Date TBA. Bring your partner or friend Downtown for a fun night out, and enjoy Downtown after dark. Stores will be open late, and the shopping will be great! Because of current...

Downtown Farmers Curb Market Open All Summer!

The Downtown Farmers Curb Market reopened fully in an expanded footprint on Saturday, May 30 from 8am-1pm. Instead of ending at the railroad tracks, the Market now extends south all the way to Lemon St. for two additional blocks (with plenty of room for social...

Shop Text Win: Summer Edition

Shop Downtown, text us your receipt(s), and win big all summer long! (Check the visitor guide for eligible Downtown businesses.) Text photos of receipts to (863) 225-0807. Date, purchase amount, and business name must be clearly visible in the photo. Enter as often as...

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.