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Sensory Friendly & Special Needs Activities in Lakeland & Central Florida
Find opportunities for your family to enjoy indoor play areas, movies, sports, and more in a sensory friendly and/or special needs friendly environment.
Sensational Sundays – Sensory Friendly Fun at Family Fun Center in Lakeland
Sensational Sunday is a sensory friendly time for special needs children and families to visit the Family Fun Center’s Funtasia play area before opening. Parents of special needs children can relax knowing they are among friends.
Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run – Limited Time Discount Codes
The Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run celebrates it's 5th Anniversary this year, and we've got two exclusive discount codes for Lakeland Mom readers through January 31.
Lakeland’s Favorite Spring Events
Here in Lakeland and across Polk County we have fantastic annual events that happen every spring! Get out your calendar and mark down the dates for these local favorites including art festivals, SUN 'n FUN, Swan Derby, Mayfaire, & more.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Offering FREE Teen Driver Challenge Program
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Polk County School Board, are working to prepare our teens for safe driving. The Teen Driver Challenge is a FREE program offered to Polk County’s teens - find out how to register.
U-Pick Strawberry Farms in Lakeland, Plant City, & Across Central Florida
Check out these U-Pick Strawberry farms 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.
Florida’s FREE VPK Program – With New Delayed Enrollment For Later Birthdates
Florida VPK is a FREE prekindergarten program for 4 & 5 year-olds. Recent changes allow parents to delay enrollment for kids born between Feb. 2 - Sept. 1. Find out how to apply.
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Preschooler Pass – FREE Admission for ages 4 & Under in 2019
In 2019, kids 4 and younger get into LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park & Water Park for FREE! Find out how to get your FREE Preschooler Pass and have some theme park fun.
SeaWorld & Aquatica Preschool Pass – FREE Admission for ages 5 & Under in 2019
In 2019, kids 5 and younger get FREE ADMISSION to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Water Park! Sign up today to get your FREE Preschool Card.
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Busch Gardens Preschool Pass – FREE Admission for ages 5 & Under in 2019
In 2019, 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.
Where to Donate Gently Used Toys, Clothing, Household Items, and more
Are you feeling the post-Christmas urge to purge?? Trying to get your house cleaned out and organized for the new year ahead? We’ve got a list of places to take your gently used and brand new items where they will be reused or resold to support a specific cause.
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Lakeland, Tampa & Orlando
Wondering where you can ring in 2019 with the kids? We've rounded up a list of family-friendly New Year’s Eve events in Lakeland and across Central Florida. Whether you celebrate at 12pm or 12am, send 2018 out with a bang!
75+ Christmas Break Activities in Lakeland
The Ultimate Christmas Break Activity Guide for Lakeland & Polk County. Events, activities, & things to do with kids out and about around town while school is out.
Experience Gift Ideas (that don’t take up space!)
Check out our list of experience gifts that don’t take up space or add to the clutter in your house! These are performances, tickets, and experiences that will bring smiles, build up families, and won’t end up in a donation bin.
Mom’s Night (or Day) Out – Lakeland Style
A break. A pause. A breather. Call it what you will, but many of us moms can’t recall the last time we had some real “me” time. We've taken the stress out of planning and created a list of fun, relaxing activities you can do locally that won’t break the bank and help you enjoy a well-deserved "mom break."
Ice Skating in Central Florida
Find ice 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.
Holiday Deals – How to Save $$ on Local Christmas Attractions
Find deals on Christmas activities including Bok Tower, Safari Wilderness, Busch Gardens, Sea World, and holiday performances.
Florida Tropics Soccer Season Kicks off on Saturday, December 1 with BOGO Tickets
Bring your family to a Florida Tropics indoor soccer game this season. Action packed soccer, family friendly fun, plus kids activities and opportunities to meet & greet players for autographs and photos after every game.
Single Day Holiday & Christmas Events in Lakeland & Polk County
We’ve sorted through the MANY events happening in Lakeland and Polk County during the holidays and put all of the kid-friendly activities and family events into one list for you. Instead of spending your time tracking down events, we want you to have time for holiday fun and Christmas cheer.
Oh What Fun! Enjoy the Holidays at Lakeside Village
What do a HUGE Christmas tree, strolling Carolers, a light show, falling snow, free Santa photos, and live music have in common? You can find ALL of them at Lakeside Village this holiday season!
2018 Christmas Movies & TV Specials – Including Local Holiday Movie Showings
Settle in with blankets and hot cocoa and find your favorite Christmas Movies and TV Specials in November & December! Plus a list of local holiday movie showings in Lakeland, Bartow, & Haines City.
The Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in Lakeland
Find the best neighborhood Christmas Light displays and community lights around Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Plant City. Includes a map you can customize for your own Christmas light driving tour!
Santa’s Calling! Sign your child up for a phone call from Santa on December 11
The City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Department has made arrangements for Santa to telephone your elementary school-aged children this December. Click to learn more and sign up before the deadline.
Christmas Giving Opportunities & Toy Donation Needs in the Lakeland Area
Find local opportunities in Lakeland to donate toys for children, food for families, volunteer your time, or make a financial donation to give back to our community this holiday and Christmas season.
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