Downtown Lakeland

a little mecca of cool

…and this is what we do…

First Friday: Buffalo Soldiers Night

First Friday's Buffalo Soldiers Night, in partnership with Platform Art, is November 5, 2021 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. Enjoy a Buffalo Soldier Parade beginning at 6:15 pm on S. Kentucky Ave. near Lemon St., heading down N. Kentucky Ave. to the Munn Park...

Tasty Tuesday, October 19

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 works: Purchase your...

Buena Block Party: Halloween & Dia De Los Muertos!

Calling all ghouls and goblins! The Buena Block Party returns on Saturday, October 30th from 5-10pm to celebrate Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos! Buena is partnering up with LDDA again to bring you the biggest Buena Block Party yet! What's in store? · An expanded...

Festive Flix: Halloween Edition, Sponsored by ISN

Join us for our first Festive Flix, Halloween Edition on October 29 from 7-9pm at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater on the Frances Langford Promenade, located at 121 S. Lake Ave. Bring your friends and family members, your blankets and lawn chairs, and your favorite snacks...

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.