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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.
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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.
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The Polk County School Calendar for the 2025-26 school year has been approved. Get dates for the first day of school, last day of school, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 24-25, 2025.
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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.
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