Hosted by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland, the Lakeland Christmas Parade is held annually on the first Thursday in December. Recognized as one of Lakeland’s largest annual events, parade participants step off from the RP Funding Center to begin their 1.25-mile course winding through the city’s streets, around Lake […]
Join us for Festive Fridays on December 1, 8, 15, and 22. 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' […]
Downtown Lakeland presents: Holiday Night Market on December 9 from 5-10pm! Join us for a holiday blowout featuring FOUR unique market experiences curated by Downtown Lakeland, Buena Market, Lakeland Punk Flea, and Art Crawl! · 150+ creatives, artists, and makers · Live music and DJ sets and performances · Extended hours offered by downtown retailers […]
Stroll along the Francis Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror on December 9th for a walk in the snow from 5 - 9 p.m. FREE entry (donations accepted for Polk Senior Orphans) Arts & Crafts Vendors Take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a snow globe Food Trucks Email Recreation@Lakelandgov.net with any questions
Join us for the most fun and festive event of the year! Get ready to explore the best bars and pubs in Lakeland while dressed up in your favorite holiday attire. Our event features exclusive drink specials, games and prizes that are sure to keep you entertained all night long. Whether you're a local or […]
Join us for Festive Fridays on December 1, 8, 15, and 22. 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' […]
Join us for Festive Fridays on December 1, 8, 15, and 22. 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' […]
Our next First Friday event will take place on January 5, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. The theme is Three Kings Celebration, sponsored by Just Cares, Inc.! Enjoy live music, as well as family-friendly activities like pictures with the Three Kings. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the […]
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. Enjoy live music in Munn Park from 5:30-8:30pm. Check back to see who will be […]
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. Building choices change with each tour and will be announce the day of the tour. […]
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. Enjoy live music in Munn Park from 5:30-8:30pm. Check back to see who will be […]
The City of Lakeland will host the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival at Hollis Garden on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The event is FREE and there will be several vendors selling Orchids, Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Aroids, Desert Roses, Plumerias, Tropical Plants, Annual & Perennial Flowers, House Plants, String of Plants, Caladiums, Amaryllis, […]
