Family-Friendly Events in Lakeland + Polk County

Lakeland Mom has the most comprehensive list of events for kids and families in Lakeland, Florida and Polk County, Florida! Our calendar includes free events and inexpensive activities, as well as special seasonal events. Prefer to see activities for a specific holiday? Check out our Fall + Halloween Guide, Spring Guide, Summer Guide, or our Christmas + Holiday Guide for a huge list of seasonal activities.

DISCLAIMER: While we work hard to keep our calendar updated, we encourage you to check directly with original sources for any last-minute changes or cancellations. All events include a link to the event organizer. Please check directly with event organizers for current mask requirements and safety protocols.

Monthly Activities for Families

Select the month you’re interested in to find fun things to do near you. These links include activities that run for multiple days/weeks that might not be listed on our daily calendar of events.

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Events in Lakeland + Polk County

HOW TO BROWSE THIS CALENDAR: Click on any date and that day’s events will appear below the calendar grid. Click on the name of any event to see additional details. Use the right arrow to load events happening next month. Allow a few seconds for the events to load.

TIP – Only the current month is shown. Use the right arrow to load events happening next month. Allow a few seconds for the events to load, then you may need to scroll up to see the beginning of the next month.