Buena Block Party on July 17
Return of the Buena Block Party on South Kentucky Avenue! The City of Lakeland and LDDA are partnering up with Buena Market once again to bring you an even bigger party in Downtown Lakeland! What's in store? Expanded night makers' market including 30 vendors &...
Tasty Tuesday, July 20
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. Here's how it works: Purchase your...
Taste of the Market, May 29
Saturday, May 29, from 8am-2pm! Have you ever wanted to try a little something from each of our food vendors at the Downtown Farmers Curb Market, but you end up getting full too quickly, or are on a limited budget, or are too afraid to take a risk on an unknown vendor...
Festive Fridays
Join us for Festive Fridays on December 11 and December 18 from 6pm to 9pm. Shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy the city's light display in Munn Park, as well as live music up and down Kentucky Ave. Book a private carriage ride for up to 4 people! Cost $15...
January First Friday Cancelled
Our First Friday event scheduled for January 1, 2021, including the Classy Car Show and Makers Market, is cancelled in observance of New Year's Day. We hope to resume on February 5!
December 4th First Friday
Our next First Friday event will take place on December 4 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. Take pictures with Santa in Munn Park for $5 per person (6:30-8:30pm), and when you're done, stroll around and enjoy the city's holiday light display. Downtown shops and...
November 6 First Friday: Dog Days Downtown
Our next First Friday event will take place on November 6 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. The theme is Dog Days Downtown, sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union! Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local...
Girls Night Out
Downtown Lakeland’s next Girls Night Out is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020 beginning at 5pm--with live trivia and a movie in Munn Park beginning at 8:30pm. Bring a friend, and enjoy Downtown after dark. Stores will be open late, and the shopping will be...
Downtown Date Night: Summer Edition
Downtown Lakeland’s next Downtown Date Night is tentatively scheduled for August--Date TBA. Bring your partner or friend Downtown for a fun night out, and enjoy Downtown after dark. Stores will be open late, and the shopping will be great! Because of current...
August 7 First Friday: Inside Out!
Our next First Friday event is August 7, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. The theme is Inside Out! Enjoy Downtown restaurants and retailers as they spill out into the street for more socially distanced fun! There will be no guest vendors or exhibitors in the...