Events

Shop indoors at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Amazing vintage vendors, antiques, furniture, art, home decor, gifts, vintage clothes, and so much more. Admission $7 and Free Parking.

  Tasty Tuesday Returns September 15! Come hungry, because Tasty Tuesday is back on Tuesday, September 15, and we’re making it even easier to jump right into the fun! This month, ticket pickup is moving to Catapult, 502 E. Main St. in Downtown Lakeland, with convenient parking available. Once you’ve picked up your tickets, you’ll […]

🌸 Ridge Orchid Society 2026 Show & Sale 🌸 September 19 & 20 | 10 AM – 4 PM Lake Mirror Auditorium | 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland Step into a world of incredible color and breathtaking blooms at the Ridge Orchid Society 2026 Show & Sale! Whether you’re a longtime orchid enthusiast, a casual […]

🍪 First Friday Cookie Carnival Get ready for something sweet! Downtown Lakeland is bringing you the First Friday Cookie Carnival on Friday, October 2 in Munn Park. This deliciously fun event is all about celebrating our community’s favorite bakers and their signature treats. Sponsored by Bartow Ford! Wander through the park and discover a variety […]

🌿 Plant Pop-Up in Munn Park 🌿 Love plants? So do we! Join us on Saturday, October 10, from 8 AM to 3 PM for the Plant Pop-Up in Munn Park, right in the heart of Downtown Lakeland. You'll find a great mix of plant growers, garden vendors, and plant-loving folks ready to help you […]

The 27th Annual Lake Mirror Classic Friday-Sunday, October 16th-18th, 2026. The Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance and Car Show raises money for local Lakeland and Polk County charities.  Please read our Mission Statement. We thank our sponsor/partners and all our entrants for supporting local charities. Every penny from entrant registrations goes to charities. Our team of volunteers are […]

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.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience Featuring the Lipstick Players Oct. 31st  Doors @ 9PM  (Join us for lots of pre-show activities!)  Movie @ Midnight

Dust off your boots and grab your cowboy hat—First Friday is Goin’ Country in Downtown Lakeland! Join us Friday, November 6, for an evening of country-style fun, proudly sponsored by Bartow Ford. Munn Park will come alive with great music, plenty of boot-scootin’ and lots of line dancing! Don’t know the steps? No problem! Just […]

On Saturday, November 9, we’ll honor our nation’s heroes and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a ceremony at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, followed by a community parade at 11 a.m. traveling from the RP Funding Center into Downtown Lakeland.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will captivate audiences in Lakeland this holiday season with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this nationally acclaimed annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Reimagined for 2026, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers. The […]

**Must be 21 or older to attend** This event will be happening November 21, 2026, at the Lake Mirror Promenade in Lakeland. From 8 to 11 pm, guests can expect to enjoy an evening of live music, snacks, margaritas, and more from local restaurants and bars. The event aims to raise donations of gifts and […]