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Florida’s Clear Kayaking Tours: Encounter Wildlife and Adventure in an Unforgettable Outdoor Experience
Looking for a unique outdoor activity in Florida? Go kayaking in a clear kayak! This one of a kind experience will allow you to enjoy the natural wonders around you AND underneath you. Multiple locations across Central Florida.
12 Natural Springs in Central Florida where you can go Swimming or Tubing
Spend the day at one of Florida’s springs for a real Florida adventure. Most springs are 72 degrees year-round, providing a refreshing day of swimming, tubing, and outdoor fun.
15+ Fun Ways to Celebrate the Last Day of School
The end of the school year is near and it is time to celebrate! Reaching the finish line on the school year definitely calls for a celebration for kids, parents, and teachers, and we’ve got a list of fun last day of school activities and things to do.
Free and $1 Summer Movies in Lakeland, Winter Haven, + Plant City
We have 5 local movie theaters that offer FREE or $1.50 summer movies for kids – CMX/Cobb & Cinemark in Lakeland, CMX/Cobb in Winter Haven, Regal in Lake Wales, and Premiere Cinemas in Plant City. Find out what summer movies are playing in 2024.
Free Summer Kids Movies at Premiere Cinemas Plant City
Summer Kids Fest is BACK at Premiere Cinemas in 2024 with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy free summer movie fun at Premiere Cinemas in Plant City, FL every Wednesday and Thursday this summer.
Planet Fitness FREE Summer Pass for Teens: Summer Gym Membership
Teens ages 14 – 19 can work out for FREE all summer long at Planet Fitness locations with the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass. Valid June 1 – August 31, 2024.
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Free In-Store Hands-On Projects Each Month
Home Depot offers FREE kids workshops in-store the first Saturday of each month from 9am – 12pm. Register for these hands on Home Depot Kids workshops where you can build something new every month at a store near you.
Sign up for Kids Skate Free at Skate World Lakeland
Kids can skate FREE two times a week at Skate World in Lakeland when you sign up online for the Kids Skate Free program. Free summer fun! Requires advance sign up.
Summer Bowling: Sign up for Kids Bowl Free in Winter Haven + Lake Wales, or an inexpensive Bowling Pass in Lakeland
Have kids that love to bowl? Sign up for FREE Bowling for summer 2024 with Kids Bowl Free at Incredibowl in Winter Haven or Lake Wales Bowling. Bowlero and Orange Bowl Lanes in Lakeland also have summer bowling passes available.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 2024 – $1.75 Kids Movies
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is back in 2024 with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy summer movie fun at Cinemark Theatres every Wednesday and Thursday this summer. Only $1.75 per ticket.
Splash and Swim at the Lake Eva Water Park and Aquatic Center
Have you been to the Lake Eva Water Park in Haines City? It is a great place to cool off during the summer! The aquatic center has a splash pad, water slide, activity pool and water play area your kids will love, all for only $5 per person.
Save Money this Summer with Multiple Tax Free Weeks in Florida in 2024
During Summer 2024, Floridians can save money on camping gear, concert tickets, gym memberships, annual museum memberships, radios, coolers, school supplies, uniforms, clothing, power tools and more. Four tax free weeks in Florida provide savings on a variety of items.
Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Weeks: July 29 – August 11, 2024
The Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is July 29 – August 11, 2024 and we’ve got all the details you need to know to save money on your back to school shopping! Save on clothing, shoes, uniforms, school supplies, computers, and more.
2024 Mayfaire by-the-Lake presented by the Polk Museum of Art – a Family-Friendly Lakeland Tradition
Mayfaire by-the-Lake presented by the Polk Museum of Art is an annual outdoor art festival in Lakeland, FL that has something for everyone! Family-friendly event with a children’s art tent, performances, amazing artwork, and more. Read our tips for taking kids. May 13 – 14, 2023.
Celebrating Moms – Mother’s Day Specials and Brunch Locations in Lakeland + Polk County
Find out what mom really wants for Mother’s Day! Ideas for celebrating moms in Lakeland and Polk County. Meal deals, activities, gift ideas, local discounts, and more.
Top 10 Things to Do in Lakeland + Polk County in May
May includes the Watermelon Festival, Mother’s Day, Mayfaire by-the-Lake, Teacher Appreciation, blueberry picking, peach picking, Sunflower fields, outdoor fun, and a calendar full of community events. Check out our list of things to do in May in Lakeland and across Polk County.
15+ Teacher Appreciation Ideas – Teacher Gifts and Free Ways to Say THANK YOU
Say THANK YOU during Teacher Appreciation Week with this great list of gifts teachers will love. Includes FREE ways to thank a teacher, plus a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to giving gifts and showing teachers how much you appreciate them!
Peach Picking Farms in Lakeland, Polk County, and Central Florida
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with kids, picking peaches is a great way to get outdoors AND teach them about where our food comes from. Find local U-Pick Peach Farms open April – June in Lakeland, Polk County & Central Florida.