We can't wait to have a night of fun, safe, trick-or-treating! This year's event will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5pm until 8pm, along the north and east bank of Lake Mirror and at adjacent Fire Station 1. The event is open to everyone but is targeted to children ages 12 and under. Costumes are super encouraged!
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.
Join us for an evening under the full moon on Saturday, October 25 from 5-9 pm for shopping, dining and live music in Downtown Lakeland.
🍫🎶 First Friday Presents: Cocoa-palooza! Sponsored by Medline. Friday, November 7, 6–9 PM, Downtown Lakeland Get ready to go choco-loco! 🍩🍪 Downtown Lakeland’s sweetest night of the year — Cocoa-palooza! It’s part of our monthly First Friday celebration, and it’s serving up a sugar-coated evening of fun for all ages. Wander through Downtown as local […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]