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. The inclusion of an event does not reflect compliance with current safety precautions, please check directly with event organizers for current mask requirements and safety protocols.
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The Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run is inspired by people who believe that a community can come together to conquer cancer. It’s a celebration of the lives of loved ones touched by cancer and a Promise to strengthen the health of everyone around us. LRH is excited to offer the 7th annual 2021 Promise Run as a virtual event. Save 50% off with our exclusive discount code. April 22 - 25, 2021.
Florida Dance Theatre presents "The Golden Ticket, Tales of The Chocolate Factory." Combining elements of ballet, jazz, contemporary. Featuring all original music by the Grammy Award winning group, Brasstracks. April 17 at 2pm and 7:30pm.
The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it's a Drive-in! Avoid the crowds, keep the family safe! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show!
If you are in need of food, come to a United Way / Feeding Tampa Bay Mobile Pantry event to pick up a pre-packaged box of groceries, free of charge. They do not require ID, papers, or pre-screening to obtain food at a Mobile Pantry. To honor social distancing regulations, mobile pantries are utilizing a drive-thru model to eliminate crowds and minimize contact. Please note, due to rapidly changing circumstances during this time, mobile pantries can be canceled without much notice.
Come out for a great day of music and food on beautiful Lake Alfred, enjoy the beer garden along with all the wings and BBQ you can eat! This year we will feature a chicken wing contest but don't worry there will be lots of sweet & smokey BBQ as well.
The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it's a Drive-in! Avoid the crowds, keep the family safe! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show!
The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it's a Drive-in! Avoid the crowds, keep the family safe! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show!
The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team was started by former waterskiers from Cypress Gardens Theme Park who want to pass on their show skiing legacy to the next generation. The team performs free water ski shows at Martin Luther King Park on Lake Silver.
Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. If you are in need of some food then be sure to come out to FAM Church weekly on Monday at 4pm. You will not even need to get out of your car. We will do everything for you!! Click here to see a full calendar of upcoming Mobile Food Pantry stops.
Enjoy a FREE Water Ski Show each month with the Lakeland Water Ski Club. We have been show skiing for the Lakeland community since 1949 on beautiful Lake Hollingsworth. We are the oldest, continuously operating water ski club in the United States.
Join the Florida Tropics SC for their indoor soccer season. The Florida Tropics are Lakeland's very own professional indoor soccer team that play at the RP Funding Center. Games are exciting, action-packed, and great family fun.
We invite you to step into the past! Come see a living portrayal of how people lived before 1840. Enjoy a program of music and games and see artisans demonstrating crafts such as flint knapping, broom making, blacksmithing, soap making, weaving and more. There will be vendors for food and primitive merchandise on sale.
We invite you to step into the past! Come see a living portrayal of how people lived before 1840. Enjoy a program of music and games and see artisans demonstrating crafts such as flint knapping, broom making, blacksmithing, soap making, weaving and more. There will be vendors for food and primitive merchandise on sale.
If you are in need of food, come to a United Way / Feeding Tampa Bay Mobile Pantry event to pick up a pre-packaged box of groceries, free of charge. They do not require ID, papers, or pre-screening to obtain food at a Mobile Pantry. To honor social distancing regulations, mobile pantries are utilizing a drive-thru model to eliminate crowds and minimize contact. Please note, due to rapidly changing circumstances during this time, mobile pantries can be canceled without much notice.
Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. If you are in need of some food then be sure to come out to FAM Church weekly on Monday at 4pm. You will not even need to get out of your car. We will do everything for you!! Click here to see a full calendar of upcoming Mobile Food Pantry stops.
Join us for a Family Fun Day at the Mary Norma Campbell Resource Center! This free family event features games, music, contest and much more. You will also receive a free hot dog lunch.
Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. If you are in need of some food then be sure to come out to FAM Church weekly on Monday at 4pm. You will not even need to get out of your car. We will do everything for you!! Click here to see a full calendar of upcoming Mobile Food Pantry stops.
First Friday in February and March 2021 have been canceled. For more information visit downtownlkld.com.
Color the Trail is an outdoor race that now features a 10k, 5k and 1 mile fun run! The courses will wind through the trails of Bone Valley ATV Park and consist of uneven terrain, small hills and possible Sasquatch sightings! Fun for all ages!
Holloway Park, a beautiful private 360 acre urban park full of natural habitat, oak trees and rolling grass meadows is conveniently located in Central Florida. The park is host to a multitude of elementary up to college age races throughout the fall.
The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team was started by former waterskiers from Cypress Gardens Theme Park who want to pass on their show skiing legacy to the next generation. The team performs free water ski shows at Martin Luther King Park on Lake Silver.
Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. If you are in need of some food then be sure to come out to FAM Church weekly on Monday at 4pm. You will not even need to get out of your car. We will do everything for you!! Click here to see a full calendar of upcoming Mobile Food Pantry stops.
Learn more about our community and our local history through the Polk County History Center’s new program: Zoom & Vroom. This FREE virtual program provides YOU with the tools to get out and explore Polk County’s history and local gems.
Downtown Lakeland’s next Downtown Date Night is Friday, February 12 from 6-9pm. Bring your partner or friend Downtown for a fun night out, and enjoy Downtown after dark! North Kentucky Ave. will be closed to traffic between the railroad tracks and Oak St. for a more festive atmosphere. Stores will be open late, and the shopping will be great!
FITniche is hosting a Runningtine's Day 5k around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth for anyone who loves to run! Participants receive a true "live" race experience, a GREAT shirt, bib and finisher swag -- because we want to share our love of running with everyone!
At the Downtown Farmers Curb Market you'll find local produce, local plants & flowers, herbs, loose organic tea, foods, honey, hot sauce, local artisans, local vendors, and much more! Saturday mornings from 8am-1pm in Downtown Lakeland.
Looking for something to do with your Galentine? Visit our Makers Market at Lkld Live Feb 13th from 9am - 3pm! Brunch by Blue Dog Craft Barbecue is BACK and we’ll have 20 + vendors with art, house wares, vintage goods, accessories, specialty food, and much more!
If you are in need of food, come to a United Way / Feeding Tampa Bay Mobile Pantry event to pick up a pre-packaged box of groceries, free of charge. They do not require ID, papers, or pre-screening to obtain food at a Mobile Pantry. To honor social distancing regulations, mobile pantries are utilizing a drive-thru model to eliminate crowds and minimize contact. Please note, due to rapidly changing circumstances during this time, mobile pantries can be canceled without much notice.
Take a stroll down Cupid’s Lane on Saturday, Feb. 13! Cupid’s Lane is hosted by Wilfred Smith Resource Center. It’s a family-fun event that features arts and crafts, candy, music, games and much more.
Learn more about our community and our local history through the Polk County History Center’s new program: Zoom & Vroom. This FREE virtual program provides YOU with the tools to get out and explore Polk County’s history and local gems.
Join us in celebrating Mulberry's 120th Birthday the best way we know how! With friends and family at Centennial Park. There will be food and lots of fun.
Join Downtown Lakeland for a “Picnic in the Park: Valentine’s Edition” on Sunday, February 14th from 11am-7pm BY RESERVATION ONLY. Munn Park will be transformed into a charming picnic spot with decorated tables, chairs, and tents for couples and/or families (up to 6 per party/per tent) to reserve for a takeout picnic meal.
Lakeland Mom’s Local Event Calendar is a compilation of all of the family-friendly events the Lakeland area has to offer! Are you hosting an event for kids or families that isn’t listed on our calendar? Are you interested in having your event featured on this page and promoted by Lakeland Mom? Get more info below.
CALENDAR DISCLAIMER
The LakelandMom.com Event Calendar is provided as a community service to local citizens and organizations. While we work hard to keep our calendar updated, we encourage you to check directly with original sources via the links provided. Events are occasionally canceled, edited, rescheduled, or postponed for a variety of reasons, and we are not always made aware of these changes. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, timeliness or quality of the content of every source listed here. The inclusion of an event does not reflect compliance with current safety precautions, please check directly with event organizers for current mask requirements and safety protocols.
