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 22-23, 2021.
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.
Here in Lakeland and across Polk County we have fantastic annual events that happen every spring! Get out your calendar and pencil in the dates for these local favorites including art festivals, SUN ‘n FUN, Swan Derby, Mayfaire, & more.
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, Smoke on the Water in Winter Haven, and Ribs on the Ridge in Haines City.
Wondering where you can ring in 2021 with the kids? We’ve rounded up a list of family-friendly New Year’s Eve (and NOON Year’s Eve) events in Lakeland and across Central Florida. Whether you celebrate at 12pm or 12am, send 2020 out with a bang!
If you’re staying in Lakeland for Thanksgiving Break, we’ve got a list of events and activities for your family to enjoy including kid-friendly volunteer opportunities.
Find the best neighborhood Christmas Light displays and community lights around Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Mulberry, Plant City, and more. Includes a map you can use for your own Christmas lights driving tour!
We’ve sorted through the MANY events happening in Lakeland and Polk County during the holidays and put all of the kid-friendly activities and family events into one list for you. Instead of spending your time tracking down events, we want you to have time for holiday fun and Christmas cheer.
There’s nothing like a festive Christmas Parade to make you feel like a kid again! Head out to a Christmas Parade near you for a night of family fun with floats, bands, entertainment, and SANTA.
Whether you’re looking for Santa pictures in Lakeland, or your kids prefer to admire Santa from afar, we’ve got photo locations, Breakfast with Santa, and other events where he can be found!
