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Shop the Project Prom store in February, March and April. Students with a Polk County School ID can sign a pledge to celebrate prom alcohol and drug-free and receive their dresses and suits for FREE.

February is the month of love, strawberry picking, BBQ, festivals, and more. We’ve got a list of the best things to do this month to help you find family fun. Check out our February Top 10 for Lakeland and Polk County.

Valentine’s Day is all about LOVE and what better way to show your kiddos the love than with some quality time together! We’ve got a list of events plus ideas for activities around town.

Check out these U-Pick Strawberry farms in Plant City or within an hour’s drive of Lakeland & Polk County. Strawberry picking is a great family activity since the berries grow in raised beds on the ground and are easy for kids to reach.

The ultimate guide to Spring Fun in Lakeland + Polk County from January to May. Spring Break, Easter Egg Hunts, Lakeland’s favorite annual spring events, and more.

Here in Lakeland and across Polk County we have fantastic festivals and community events that happen every spring! Get out your calendar and pencil in the dates for these local favorites including art shows, BBQ Festivals SUN ‘n FUN, Swan Derby, Mayfaire, & more.

BBQ Festivals are fun, family friendly events with good eats, live entertainment, kids activities, and more. Get details on upcoming barbecue competitions including Lakeland PigFest and Ribs on the Ridge in Haines City.

With year-round sunshine here in Central Florida, you can find an abundance of 5k races, 10k races, and Fun Runs throughout the year! Check our list of upcoming family-friendly races and kids fun runs in Lakeland, Winter Haven & across Polk County.

Step back in time at the Alafia River Rendezvous. This annual event in Polk County is a living portrayal of pre-1840 America. Music, games, artisans & more, open to the public January 23-24, 2026.

In 2026, kids 5 and younger get into Busch Gardens Tampa AND Adventure Island Water Park for FREE! Sign up today to get your FREE Preschool Pass and have some theme park fun.

In 2026, kids 5 and younger get FREE ADMISSION to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Water Park! Sign up today to get your FREE Preschool Card and make some theme park memories.

January kicks off the spring season with many of our favorite annual events! We’ve got a list of the best things to do this month so you can be sure the “can’t miss” events are on your calendar. Check out our January Top 10 for Lakeland and Polk County.

Wondering where you can ring in 2026 with the kids? Explore family-friendly New Year’s Eve and NOON Year’s Eve celebrations in Lakeland, Polk County, + Central Florida — fun for all ages!

Track Santa Claus as he travels around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to modern technology, you can find out Santa’s current location on a phone, tablet, or computer using the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google Santa Tracker. {Plus FREE GAMES throughout December!}

School’s out, and the holidays are here! Find fun things to do around Lakeland, Polk County, and Central Florida during Christmas Break — from light displays and day trips to winter camps and outdoor fun.

Find ice skating rinks in Tampa, & Orlando where you can lace up your skates and hit the ice for a day of family fun at both seasonal and year-round ice skating rinks.

If you’re looking for camps for Winter Break, activities to keep your kids busy, or you need childcare while you’re working, we’ve got a list of Holiday Break camps in Lakeland.

Your holiday season, organized. Get the 2025 Printable Holiday Planner + Lights Guide for a smoother, happier December.