24th Annual Lakeland Hispanic Festival with Heritage Celebrations, Cultural Foods, and Entertainment  

It's time again for the Just Cares' Annual Fall Festival. Remember to save the date, Monday, October 31st, 2022, which marks our 11th Annual Fall Festival and 10th Anniversary of Just Cares Inc. Everyone is welcome to attend as this is a FREE event for the community. Just Cares' Fall Festival has become the biggest […]

First Friday's USO Dancing Under the Stars: A Salute to Our Armed Forces, presented by Just Cares, Inc., will be November 4, 2022 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. Enjoy a live band and dancing in Munn Park. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists […]

Art Crawl is a FREE festival featuring over 50 local artists selling artwork and competing for prizes alongside live performances, art demonstrations, and a LIVE ART making competition! Art Crawl is designed to spotlight emerging artists, performers, other area art organizations, and grass-root art movements that may not fit the common tradition of art festivals […]

The 8th annual Live Green Lakeland EcoFest presented by the GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Lakeland brings you eco-friendly options that are easily accessible. Come see environmentally conscious vendors, businesses, and non profits. Bring the kids for take-home crafts and activities focused on the environment and recycling.

The 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade has a special focus on - The Spanish American War. 5 regiments camped in Lakeland including the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) awaiting deployment. A monument to the Spanish American War will be dedicated with particular emphasis on the Buffalo Soldiers. The attached flyer provides details and times. #VeteransDay […]

Support local businesses by shopping small! Purchase gifts that say, "You are special!" Not "big box special." No messy carts, no pushy crowds. An enjoyable shopping experience for the holidays that you can feel good about, while getting quality gifts for your friends and family.

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 41st annual Lakeland Christmas Parade! The parade will take place in Downtown Lakeland Thursday, December 1, 2022. A fireworks display over Lake Mirror at 7 PM will start the festivities! The parade will leave the RP Funding Center at 7 PM and make […]

December’s First Friday event will take place on December 2 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. The theme is Hometown Holiday, sponsored by Burnetti, P.A. and the Burnetti Children’s Foundation! Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy free activities, games, and live music in Munn Park. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. […]

Artful Bowl An annual uncommon art party presented by Platform Art, Inc. to support the creation of public art. Experience spectacular entertainment across genres, from visual art and film, to fashion and live performances. Take home a hand-made original ceramic bowl made by regional artist and entrepreneur, Randy Glotfelty, JenKen Kilns. Artful Bowl guests receive complimentary admission to a pre-party reception and exhibition hosted by One Wall, […]

SATURDAYS 8am-2pm September through May 8am-1pm June & July Closed August 5 city blocks feature more than 100 vendors EVERY SATURDAY. Produce, Organics, Plants, International Street Foods, Jewelry, Woodworks, Sauces, Spices, Seasonings, Cheese, Breads, Pastries, Cookies, Pasta, Art, Crafts and MORE!