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

The Polk County School Calendar for the 2027-28 school year has been approved. Get dates for the first day of school, last day of school, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and more.

The Polk County School Calendar for the 2026-27 school year has been approved. Get dates for the first day of school, last day of school, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and more.

Looking for an affordable way to cool off? Lake Eva Water Park in Haines City features a splash pad, water slides, and an activity pool—all for under $5 per person. It’s a fun, budget-friendly spot for families during the warmer months. Open March-November.

Looking for a brain-teasing, fun-filled evening out? Make plans for an upcoming trivia night. Whether you’re a trivia aficionado or just looking for a good time with friends, local trivia nights offer the perfect blend of entertainment and fun competition.

Get ready to shout “BINGO!” and experience a night of laughter, fun, and maybe even a little friendly competition. Whether you’re planning a unique date night, a lively hangout with friends, or a family-friendly dinner, we can help you find local bingo, bar bingo, and music bingo nights.

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.

Sunflowers bloom in Florida in both spring and fall. Local sunflower farms are open for you to cut your own sunflowers or wander through a sunflower maze. Take a day trip to a sunflower field to get outdoors and enjoy colorful photo opportunities.

Blueberry picking has become an annual tradition in our house! Check out this extensive list of local farms for blueberry picking near you, plus helpful tips for visiting a blueberry farm.

April includes Easter, SUN ‘n FUN, U-Pick blueberries, Sunflower fields, beautiful weather for outdoor fun, and a calendar full of community events. Check out our list of things to do in April in Lakeland and across Polk County.

The Junior League will host the annual World Of Reading Festival in Barnett Park. This is a FREE event open to families and kids of all ages. Crafts, balloon artists, face painters, music, kids activities, free books, snacks and drinks, and a chance to meet a Featured Author.

The 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, held in Lakeland from April 14-19, is the perfect way to introduce children to the world of aviation. Read our tips for attending with kids! Ages 12 & under are FREE every day at SUN ‘n FUN, plus Florida Resident Deals on Saturday and Sunday.

Find out where you can hunt for Easter Eggs or have Brunch with the Easter Bunny in Lakeland & across Polk County. Most events on our list are FREE!

St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon (March 17) and we’ve got a list of activities to celebrate the Irish and get into the St. Patty’s Day spirit. Find events and Irish Pubs in Lakeland, Winter Haven, & Polk County area.

Staying local for Spring Break? We guarantee you’ll find plenty of kid friendly fun on our list of over 100 events & activities in Lakeland and Polk County.

Spring is in the air which means an abundance of events on the calendar. This is one of our favorite months to get out of the house and enjoy community activities and make family memories. Check out our list of things to do in March in Lakeland and across Polk County.

Looking for the best fish fry in Lakeland or Winter Haven? We’ve got details on local seafood restaurants and Friday night all you can eat fish fry dinners, plus church fish fry dinners during Lent.

Whether you are looking for a full-day/all-week camp for your kids to attend, or an activity to get the kids out of the house for a few hours each day, Lakeland Mom’s Spring Break Camp Guide has you covered. Find camps for art, gymnastics, sports, scuba, cooking, day camp & more on our list!

Whether you’re planning a date night, day date, special evening out, or just have a free evening without the kids, we’re here to help with local date night ideas.