Tree Lighting in Munn Park Thanksgiving Night — Thursday, November 27 • 6:00 PM • Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland Spend Thanksgiving Night under brand-new sparkle. Join us as Downtown Lakeland flips the switch on the first-ever Christmas tree in Munn Park. One citywide countdown, a burst of lights, and a tradition is born. What to […]
9am-3pm Join us on Saturday, November 29 in Munn Park as we celebrate Small Business Saturday with our Holiday Craft Bazaar! 45 holiday craft vendors will fill the park along side the Farmers Curb Market for a spectacular holiday shopping opportunity!! Plus, Selfies with Santa from 10a-1p in the center of Munn Park. Make shopping […]
The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations. The 44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The event will start with a dazzling fireworks display over Lake Mirror at 7 p.m. As the first firework is launched, the parade will officially begin. Leaving the RP Funding Center, the […]
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 Tennessee Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk […]
Join us for Festive Fridays on December 12 & 19. Shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy the city's light display in Munn Park, as well as holiday music. Listen to live music on Kentucky Ave. at various locations and find costume characters roaming the streets. See below for our retail stores' hours on […]
Join us for a holiday blowout featuring
· 200+ creatives, artists, and makers
· Live music and DJ sets and performances
· Extended hours offered by downtown retailers
· Specialty food and drinks from Lakeland's best pop-ups
Tasty Tuesdays 🍴 What Is Tasty Tuesday? Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown Lakeland restaurants — all in one night! With each ticket, you’ll enjoy hearty sample sizes from participating restaurants as you stroll through Downtown at your own pace. Tastings take place from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM on […]
Join us for Festive Fridays on December 12 & 19. Shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy the city's light display in Munn Park, as well as holiday music. Listen to live music on Kentucky Ave. at various locations and find costume characters roaming the streets. See below for our retail stores' hours on […]
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 with a rockin’ and shoppin’ good time as you […]
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.