Events

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

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 […]

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 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 […]

Swan Brewing and Punk Rock Flea partner twice per year in March and September for an outdoor experience.  Everything counter culture, skateboards, wood carvings, horror collectibles, retro toys, live music food trucks, kids activities and of course BEER!

Join us for a Plant Pop Up in Munn Park on October 11 from 8am to 3pm. Plant and Garden-related vendors will be bringing their verdant wares to help customers spruce up their Fall gardens.

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!

🍫🎶 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 […]

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 […]