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  • First Friday – Dos de Mayo

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

    Join RP Funding Center this coming First Friday, hosting a celebration of a “2 de Mayo Fiesta” complete with a Mexican flare of colors, sounds and flavors. There will be fun for the entire family, with music features from “Mariachi Invasor d Mexico”, performing some festive classics. Come enjoy the taste of homemade tamales from “Sabor the Michoacan”, while young ones will be able to participate in braking of pinatas to collect sweets and Mexican flavor treats. Music will be playing throughout the evening, but will wrap up with the live band, “Cuban Son”, playing hot Caribbean tunes that will let you dance the night away! See you at the “2 de Mayo Fiesta”!

  • Girls Night Out

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

    Grab your gal pals and head Downtown for a fun night of shopping, music and cocktails at Girls Night Out May 9, 2025!

  • Mayfaire by-the-Lake

    Lake Morton

    Held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, Mayfaire is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton. Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida

  • Summer Survivors Plant Sale

    Munn Park

    Join us for a Summer Survivors Plant Sale in Munn Park on June 21 from 9am to 2pm! Shop with a variety of local plant vendors and purchase a new plant friend that can survive the harsh Florida summer.

  • Kids’ Market

    Farmers Curb Market 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

    Does your talented child (ages 17 and under) have a product they’d like to sell at the Farmers Market this summer? Apply using the form below.

    Market Days will be June 28, July 12 and 19 from 9am-1pm in Munn Park. Kid vendors need to be able to commit to attending at least two out of the four dates. Cost is $20 for the series paid before June 8. (Please be aware that we do not provide a tent, tables, or chairs.)

  • July 3 picnic in munn park

    Picnic in the Park – July 3

    Munn Park

    Join us in Munn Park on July 3 for food, beverages, adult beverages, DJ and dancing and family FUN!

  • August 1, 2025 First Friday is ON!

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

    WE ARE A GO! Weather is clear in Downtown Lakeland and the streets are filled with vendors and exhibitors!

  • Septober Fest First Friday – September 5th

    First Friday is turning into SeptoberFest on Friday, September 5 — a downtown block party with oom-pah flair! Think polka beats, pretzels, (root) beer steins, lederhosen, and plenty of Bavarian-style fun — all with a Lakeland twist.  6–9 PM, Good vibes, Live music, Local vendors Break out your best bratwurst-loving outfit and join us for a […]

  • Downtown Farmers Curb Market Opening Sept. 6th 8AM

    Guess who’s back on September 6th? The Downtown Lakeland Farmers Market is popping out of its summer nap like a biscuit in a hot oven! Expect juicy tomatoes strutting their stuff, sassy sunflowers striking poses, and bread so fresh it might still be gossiping with the baker. Bring your tote, your taste buds, and your […]

  • First Friday – Cookie Carnival – October 3

    🍪 First Friday Cookie Carnival Get ready for something sweet! Downtown Lakeland is bringing you the First Friday Cookie Carnival on Friday, October 3 in Munn Park. This deliciously fun event is all about celebrating our community’s favorite bakers and their signature treats. Wander through the park and discover a variety of cookies and baked […]