Events

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE - CANCELED Due to increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms, tonight's Friday Night Live featuring PROPER WEDNESDAY, has been canceled!

Historic Lakeland and the LDDA team up to host a walking tour of the Munn Park Historic District.  Local historians lead a group of 25 inside and out of various buildings in the Historic District providing narration along the way.

FOODIE FEST!Join us on April 4 from 6pm to 9pm for First Friday: Foodie Fest! Sample the flavors of Polk's finest food makers. Enjoy small bites at a small price!

Spring Obsession 2026 CELEBRATING 23 YEARS! VENDOR MAP AND LIST The 2026 Spring Obsession Event is on Saturday, March 14th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., returning to Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland, 210 E. Main Street. 60+ vendors: specialty plants, orchids, food, music, and more! Dog-friendly and kids activities. Supporting Partners In Education - specifically […]

Come and join us for our favorite day of the year!!   Full food menu   Live band all day and night   Green beer   Tons of giveaway and prizes   Doors open 11am  Street party starts 9pm  Black Velvet Band   Great time for all  Family friendly and free entry til 9pm

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  March 27th, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in beautiful Munn Park! Each month, enjoy an evening filled with live music from incredible local and regional artists, a lineup […]

This self-guided walking or Courtesy Florida Southern College shuttle bus tour is open to the public and will feature will feature 9 homes and/or gardens and one historic commercial structure in the South and East Lake Morton historic district. Because several homes have porches with stairs, not all tour locations are ADA-accessible. The tour will […]

Free jazz concert at the Lake Mirror Amphitheatre.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and be prepared to hear wonderful jazz under the stars.

Volume 12 is March 29th from Noon-6pm at Swan Brewing. Free all ages event, kid and pet friendly, with 70+ eclectic vendors, food trucks, beer, and live performances by Fuákata, These Times, 2 Reasons , Dagger, A New Violet, Big Sad. Poster artwork by Vincent Van Bones All vendor spaces and band slots are fully […]

Downtown Lakeland comes alive on Friday, April 3rd for a special First Friday: Heart of the Arts, an evening dedicated to celebrating creativity, community, and local talent. From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, stroll through downtown streets filled with local artists, unique vendors, delicious food and live entertainment. This month’s theme shines a spotlight on […]