Canceled CANCELED – February First Friday
Downtown Lakeland 100 N Kentucky Ave, LakelandFirst Friday in February and March 2021 have been canceled. For more information visit downtownlkld.com.
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Color the Trail 5K: The Revenge of Sasquatch
Bone Valley ATV Park 10427 County Rd 630 W, MulberryColor 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!
$15 – $60
Holloway Half & 5K
Holloway Park Cross Country Course 2402 Holloway Park Dr, LakelandHolloway 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.
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Show
Winter Haven - MLK Park on Lake Silver 199 East Lake Silver Drive Northeast, Winter HavenThe 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.
Free
FAM Church Food Distribution – Mulberry
Mulberry - FAM Church 1400 E Canal St, MulberryEveryone 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.
Free
Zoom and Vroom with the Polk County History Center
Virtual EventLearn 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.
Free
Downtown Date Night: Valentine’s Edition
Downtown Lakeland 100 N Kentucky Ave, LakelandDowntown 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!
Free
FITniche Runningtine’s Day 5k
Lake Hollingsworth 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, LakelandFITniche 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!
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Downtown Lakeland 100 N Kentucky Ave, LakelandAt 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.
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Buena Valentine’s Weekend at LKLD Live
Lkld Live 202 North Massachusetts Avenue, LakelandLooking 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!
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Mobile Food Pantry – The Way at Inwood Baptist Church Winter Haven
Winter Haven - The Way at Inwood Church 1302 23rd St NW, Winter HavenIf 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.
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Cupid’s Lane
Winter Haven - Westwood Park 1145 36th St NW, Winter HavenTake 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.
Free
Zoom and Vroom with the Polk County History Center
Virtual EventLearn 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.
Free
Founders Day in Mulberry
Mulberry - Centennial Park 901 Northeast 5th Street, MulberryJoin 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.
Free
Picnic in the Park: Valentine’s Edition
Downtown Lakeland 100 N Kentucky Ave, LakelandJoin 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 Water Ski Club FREE Ski Show
Lake Hollingsworth 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, LakelandEnjoy 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.
Free
FAM Church Food Distribution – Mulberry
Mulberry - FAM Church 1400 E Canal St, MulberryEveryone 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.
Free
Friday Fish Fry
Various Locations - See DescriptionFind a Friday fish fry in Lakeland, Winter Haven, or Polk County. We’ve got a list of churches hosting local fish fry events during Lent, AND a list of local restaurants to find delicious seafood and all you can eat fish fry dinners year-round.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical at LCT
Lake Mirror Center 121 South Lake Ave., LakelandLCT’s 15th anniversary of producing this modern Broadway classic and international sensation that played a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the beloved Academy Award-winning animated feature. Rated G
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Downtown Lakeland 100 N Kentucky Ave, LakelandAt 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.
Free
Practical Crafts at Cracker Country
Cracker Country 4800 Hwy 301 N, TampaSpend a Florida winter Saturday at Cracker Country, Tampa’s only outdoor living history museum. Explore original buildings from Florida’s pioneer past, including the iconic Okahumpka railroad depot, a one-room school house, a well-stocked mercantile, and more. Along the way, meet historical interpreters who are ready to share there practical craft skills that would have been familiar to Florida's settlers at the turn of the 20th century.
Lake Wales Arts Festival
Lake Wales - Lake Wailes Park 33 N Lakeshore Blvd, Lake WalesThe Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival has a longstanding tradition of celebrating and exhibiting quality works of art by fine artists and artisans with up to 100 artists. Presented by the Lake Wales Arts Council, the diversity of the critically acclaimed two-day Festival attracts thousands of art lovers each year who purchase original, one-of-a-kind works of art.
Free
SyFy Bartow
Bartow - Main Street / Downtown 165 E. Main Street, BartowCome join us for year number 8 of what has become a central Florida tradition- Syfy Bartow. This is a family friendly outdoor street fair type science fiction convention, which includes a huge movie/television themed car show, food trucks, 100's of vendors, music and lots of costumed characters.
Free
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Show
Winter Haven - MLK Park on Lake Silver 199 East Lake Silver Drive Northeast, Winter HavenThe 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.
Free
Lake Wales Arts Festival
Lake Wales - Lake Wailes Park 33 N Lakeshore Blvd, Lake WalesThe Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival has a longstanding tradition of celebrating and exhibiting quality works of art by fine artists and artisans with up to 100 artists. Presented by the Lake Wales Arts Council, the diversity of the critically acclaimed two-day Festival attracts thousands of art lovers each year who purchase original, one-of-a-kind works of art.
Free
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical at LCT
Lake Mirror Center 121 South Lake Ave., LakelandLCT’s 15th anniversary of producing this modern Broadway classic and international sensation that played a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the beloved Academy Award-winning animated feature. Rated G
FAM Church Food Distribution – Mulberry
Mulberry - FAM Church 1400 E Canal St, MulberryEveryone 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.
Free
Family Fundamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
Family Fundamentals - Success By 6 Resource Center 109 N. Kentucky Ave., LakelandJoin Family Fundamentals for FREE, FUN interactive classes for your little one and you! Weekly programs available for babies through age 5. Classes are FREE to attend, no preregistration required. Class size currently limited to the first 10 children, and masks are required for adults.
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Lakeland Magic Game (on TV)
Virtual EventThe 2021 NBA G League Season will be played at a single-site location at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. While we can't watch our hometown Lakeland Magic play in person, the Lakeland Magic will play 15 games over the course of four weeks including three nationally televised games on ESPN2 and NBA TV.
Free
Family Fundamentals – Great Beginnings (under 12 months)
Family Fundamentals - Success By 6 Resource Center 109 N. Kentucky Ave., LakelandJoin Family Fundamentals for FREE, FUN interactive classes for your little one and you! Weekly programs available for babies through age 5. Classes are FREE to attend, no preregistration required. Class size currently limited to the first 10 children, and masks are required for adults.
Free