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 […]
First Friday: Holiday Spectacular will be December 5 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. 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 Show on Tennessee Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk […]
Join us for Festive Fridays on December 12 & 19. Shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy the city's light display in Munn Park, as well as holiday music. Listen to live music on Kentucky Ave. at various locations and find costume characters roaming the streets. See below for our retail stores' hours on […]
Join us for Festive Fridays on December 12 & 19. Shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy the city's light display in Munn Park, as well as holiday music. Listen to live music on Kentucky Ave. at various locations and find costume characters roaming the streets. See below for our retail stores' hours on […]
First Friday: Rock, Shop & RollFriday, January 2, 2026 • 6–9 PM • Downtown Lakeland We think Lakeland rocks… so let’s prove it. Kick off the new year at First Friday: Rock, Shop & Roll, a rock-and-roll–themed night in Downtown Lakeland. Bring in the new year with a rockin’ and shoppin’ good time as you […]
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, JANUARY 30 - CANCELED DO TO COLD WEATHER. A cold front is expected to start morning through Central Florida on Friday Evening. Because of this, the January 30, Friday Night Live has been canceled. Evan Taylor Jones has been rescheduled to play at the March 27, Friday Night Live in Munn […]
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!