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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.

Nothing says SUMMER like 4th of July festivities and FIREWORKS! We’ve got a list of all the places to find Independence Day Celebrations and fireworks in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, and across Polk County.

Whether your favorite flavor is glazed, frosted, jelly filled, old fashioned, or chocolate, we can help you find the best donuts in Lakeland and Polk County.

Check out our list of FREE in-person Summer Programs hosted by the Lakeland Library, Larry R Jackson Branch Library, Mulberry Library, Winter Haven Library and others around Polk County for Summer 2023.

We’ve put together a HUGE list of ideas for summer fun at home. Crafts, food fun, board games, quiet time, scavenger hunts, outdoor play, and more.

Find unique Father’s Day gifts for dads in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Polk County. We’ve got gift ideas, family activities, weekend freebies and more.

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.

Florida’s Summer BreakSpot Program provides free meals to kids under 18 while school is out for the summer – no registration required! There are multiple locations in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and throughout Polk County. Find a free summer lunch location near you.

Want to keep your kids reading and learning over the summer? Find a FREE summer reading program or online book subscription to get them excited to read!

Looking for FREE things to do near you in Lakeland and Polk County? We have some great ideas for you! Making memories and finding family fun doesn’t have to be expensive.

Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Kids Movies. Summer movie fun every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am in Lake Wales / Winter Haven. Find out what movies are playing this Summer.

Free Online Summer Camps are a great resource if you’re looking for DIY projects to keep kids engaged and learning all summer long. Check out these free websites that provide guided instructions for hands-on activities, coding, art projects, maker projects, and more.

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, 2025.

The Ultimate Family Summer Guide for Lakeland + Polk County. We’ve got over 100 ideas for activities, summer events, & things to do with kids this summer out and about around town.

We have 5 local movie theaters that offer FREE or $1-2 summer movies for kids – CMX & Cinemark in Lakeland, CMX in Winter Haven, Regal in Lake Wales, and Premiere Cinemas in Plant City. Find out what summer movies are playing in 2025.