Selfies with Santa

Hollis Garden 702 E. Orange St., lakeland

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.

Canned Tuna Concerts

Munn Park

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 Tuesday

Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

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.

$25

First Friday: Three Kings Celebration! January 7

Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

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. […]

Taste of the Market

Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

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! 

$10

First Friday: Mardi Gras

Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

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 […]

Valentine Block Party

Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

A Street party including Buena Market, Lakeland Art Guild art & Wine Walk, live music, wine tasting and more!

Tasty Tuesday

Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

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. Here's how it works: Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tickets come in […]

$25

Friday Night Live

Munn Park

The City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority have teamed up to bring you Friday Night Live – A live music series each Friday evening in Munn Park beginning at 6pm. March 11 – Mike Monts de Oca Additional Friday Night Live Dates: March 18 – Andrew Luv and the Franchise Players 25 […]

Free

Molly’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Party

Molly’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

Authentic Irish food while supplies last Live band on the street Live music inside  Green beer  Liquor and beer vendors  Great times all day and night MORE DETAILS TO COME

Tasty Tuesday

Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

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. Here's how it works: Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tickets come in […]

Canned Tuna Concert

Munn Park

Join us for a new live music series called the Canned Tuna Concerts that will take place in Munn Park from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on select Friday nights. 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). […]

Free