Join us on Friday, February 6th for First Friday--Mardi Gras in Munn Park. Downtown Lakeland turns up the charm for a Mardi Gras–themed First Friday, bringing the spirit of New Orleans straight to the streets. A lively Dixieland jazz band fills the air with toe-tapping brass, setting the perfect soundtrack for an evening of celebration, […]
EVENT VENDOR MAP and A to Z LIST Join us at the Valentine Night Market on Saturday, February 14 from 5-9pm. Great for date night, girls’ night or family night out! Downtown retail shops will be open late, and Kentucky Ave will be filled with 150+ food vendors, artisans, crafters, live music and more! Find great gifts […]
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE - CANCELED Due to increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms, tonight's Friday Night Live featuring PROPER WEDNESDAY, has been canceled!
Historic Lakeland and the LDDA team up to host a walking tour of the Munn Park Historic District. Local historians lead a group of 25 inside and out of various buildings in the Historic District providing narration along the way.
FOODIE FEST!Join us on April 4 from 6pm to 9pm for First Friday: Foodie Fest! Sample the flavors of Polk's finest food makers. Enjoy small bites at a small price!
Spring Obsession 2026 CELEBRATING 23 YEARS! VENDOR MAP AND LIST The 2026 Spring Obsession Event is on Saturday, March 14th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., returning to Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland, 210 E. Main Street. 60+ vendors: specialty plants, orchids, food, music, and more! Dog-friendly and kids activities. Supporting Partners In Education - specifically […]
Come and join us for our favorite day of the year!! Full food menu Live band all day and night Green beer Tons of giveaway and prizes Doors open 11am Street party starts 9pm Black Velvet Band Great time for all Family friendly and free entry til 9pm
Friday Night Live – Downtown Lakeland’s Free Concert Series Downtown Lakeland comes alive this winter with Friday Night Live, our free outdoor concert series happening March 27th, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in beautiful Munn Park! Each month, enjoy an evening filled with live music from incredible local and regional artists, a lineup […]
This self-guided walking or Courtesy Florida Southern College shuttle bus tour is open to the public and will feature will feature 9 homes and/or gardens and one historic commercial structure in the South and East Lake Morton historic district. Because several homes have porches with stairs, not all tour locations are ADA-accessible. The tour will […]
Free jazz concert at the Lake Mirror Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and be prepared to hear wonderful jazz under the stars.
Volume 12 is March 29th from Noon-6pm at Swan Brewing. Free all ages event, kid and pet friendly, with 70+ eclectic vendors, food trucks, beer, and live performances by Fuákata, These Times, 2 Reasons , Dagger, A New Violet, Big Sad. Poster artwork by Vincent Van Bones All vendor spaces and band slots are fully […]
Downtown Lakeland comes alive on Friday, April 3rd for a special First Friday: Heart of the Arts, an evening dedicated to celebrating creativity, community, and local talent. From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, stroll through downtown streets filled with local artists, unique vendors, delicious food and live entertainment. This month’s theme shines a spotlight on […]