We hope you are shopping with Downtown Lakeland merchants ALL YEAR LONG but especially this holiday season! We want you to keep up with everything happen in Downtown Lakeland. That's why we have a weekly e-newsletter that give you ALL the details about what's happening that week in Downtown. From retails shopping, to dining, to […]
Hosted by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland, the Lakeland Christmas Parade is held annually on the first Thursday in December.
Recognized as one of Lakeland’s largest annual events, parade participants step off from the RP Funding Center to begin their 1.25-mile course winding through the city’s streets, around Lake Mirror and back down Lemon Street. Parade participants deck out their floats to reflect each year’s theme, which in past year’s has included “The Giving City” and “A Storybook Christmas.”
First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. On-street parking begins to close in the event area at 3pm to allow us to clear the streets and set up the exhibitors and vendors. Parking in all permitted and metered locations is free after 5pm and all day on the weekends. Event parking is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors! We also offer free valet on the corner of Lemon St. and Tennessee Ave. on First Fridays.
There is snow is the forecast for Lakeland! The 41st Snowfest in Downtown Lakeland, at Lake Mirror Park on the Frances Langford Promenade will be December 4th, 2021 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We want to reward you for shopping this holiday season! You can participate in our SHOP TEXT WIN- Holiday Edition. Beginning Saturday, November 27 through Christmas Eve
Join the Parks & Recreation team as we celebrate the holiday season in the beauty of Hollis Garden. Bring your little ones for a photo opportunity with Santa in the Garden. There will be photo prop areas, some vendors, and games for the kids! LakelandParkRec@Lakelandgov.net for more info.
The City of Lakeland will be hosting a new live music series called the Canned Tuna Concerts that will take place in Munn Park starting September 17th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Local favorite Dan Signor will start the quarterly music series that will highlight local musicians. Those attending the music series are invited to bring a can of tuna or another non-perishable food item to benefit Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). The eclectic Canned Tuna series includes all genres of music: folk, rock, funk, and even some southern twang.
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.
Our next First Friday event will take place on January 7, 2022 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. The theme is Three Kings Celebration, sponsored by Just Cares, Inc.! Enjoy live music by Expresion Latina with a guest performance by Tito Puente, Jr., as well as family-friendly activities like pictures with the Three Kings. […]
Have you ever wanted to try a little something from each of our food vendors at the Downtown Farmers Curb Market, but you end up getting full too quickly, or are on a limited budget, or are too afraid to take a risk on an unknown vendor or cuisine? Well, now's your chance to try a little bit of everything!
Our next First Friday event will take place on February 4 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. The theme is Mardi Gras. Enjoy food, drinks, beads & more! 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 […]
A Street party including Buena Market, Lakeland Art Guild art & Wine Walk, live music, wine tasting and more!
