ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA?

There are SO.MANY.EVENTS in October so we’ve put together a Top 10 list to be sure the “can’t miss” events are on your calendar, including plenty of activities that have nothing to do with pumpkins or Halloween. Check out our October Top 10 for Lakeland and Polk County.

Discover the best Fall Activities and Halloween Events in Lakeland + Polk County. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, we’ve got you covered. Get ready for a spooktacular season filled with fun-filled festivities. Don’t miss out on the excitement – plan your Fall adventures now!

If you like to SCREAM when it is time for Halloween, we’ve got a list of places to find all things scary in Central Florida including Haunted Houses, Zombies, and gory attractions designed for teens & adults.

Trunk or Treating, Carnivals, Hayrides, Halloween Movies, Fall Festivals & more. Check out our ULTIMATE list of fall activities and Halloween events in Polk County and find fall fun to add to your calendar.

Whether you’re trying to find the perfect pumpkin, or a place to take photos of your own little pumpkins, we’ve got a list of pumpkin patches in Lakeland and Polk County.

Get ready to raise your stein! Polk County is home to several Oktoberfest events this fall, offering everything from authentic German beer and bratwursts to lively music and family-friendly activities. Discover the best Oktoberfest celebrations happening near you.

Looking to explore a corn maze, working farm, or just get outside for a fall afternoon? We’ve got a list of corn mazes and fall festivals happening in Polk County and across Central Florida from September through November.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kane’s Furniture have Teamed Up with a great promotion for Central Florida residents. Register now for a free ticket to Busch Gardens anytime the Bucs record 10 first downs or more in a game.

Enjoy fall fun on the farm at Harvest Holler Corn Maze in Polk City, just outside of Lakeland. Farm animals, corn maze, hayride, Frank-N-Slide, cow train & more. Fall family fun from September through mid-November!

Trying to think of something to do or somewhere to go but feeling overwhelmed by all the options? We put together a minimal list of things to do with kids – no details, no addresses – just a list of fun ideas to get you started when you need some inspiration.

September brings with it the return of the Lakeland Farmers Market, 5k races and kids fun runs, free museum day, and the opening of local corn mazes. Check out our September Top 10 – events, activities, and highlights for the month ahead.

Right now SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa are offering a GREAT deal on theme park tickets. Buy a 2026 Fun Card and get the rest of 2025 FREE!

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.

Huge fans of Harry Potter know that July 31 is a date to be celebrated – it is Harry Potter’s Birthday! Check out these Harry Potter events happening in Lakeland and Polk County in July.

Find all the info you need to kick off a new school year! Back to school events, places to get free school supplies, the 2025-26 school calendar, details on tax free shopping, our favorite school gear, Stuff the Bus donation locations, and more.

In need of free school supplies? Or just looking to celebrate the new school year with a back to school bash? We’ve got a full list of back to school events and places to get free school supplies.

Florida families can save big in 2025 with expanded tax-free shopping! The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday now runs all of August, select emergency prep and outdoor items are permanently tax-free, and a new Hunting, Fishing & Camping Sales Tax Holiday runs September 8 through December 31, 2025.

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday now runs for an entire month – from August 1–31! Families can save on clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, laptops, and more. We’ve got all the details you need to make the most of this month-long opportunity to save on back-to-school essentials.