Family Friendly Events

Whether you’re looking for a great Santa photo 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!
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There’s nothing like a festive Christmas Parade to make you feel like a kid again! Head out to the Lakeland Christmas Parade or another Polk County Parade for a night of family fun with floats, bands, entertainment, and SANTA.
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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.
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Find the best neighborhood Christmas Light displays and community lights around Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Plant City. Includes a map you can customize for your own Christmas light driving tour!
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Bring your family to a Florida Tropics indoor soccer game on a Saturday or Sunday this season. Action-packed soccer, family-friendly fun, plus kids activities and opportunities to meet & greet players for autographs and photos after every game.
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The Lakeland Magic – our very own NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic – play at the RP Funding Center from November through March. Kid-friendly fun for a family night out!
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Whether you have a Veteran in the family to celebrate, or would simply like to show your support for our local Veterans, check out the Veterans Day Events in Lakeland and across Polk County.
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Find out the Trick or Treat hours in Lakeland, Winter Haven & nearby communities.
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Trunk or Treating, Carnivals, Hayrides, Halloween Movies, Fall Festivals & more – with over 60 Fall and Halloween events happening this month, there is something for everyone on our calendar in October!
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We've got a full list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, family-friendly fall events, haunted houses, Halloween activities & more in Lakeland, Winter Haven, & Polk County.
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Looking to explore a corn maze, working farm, or just get outside for a fall afternoon? We've got a list of corn mazes and pumpkin festivals happening in Lakeland and nearby areas.
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Visit Explorations V Children's Museum in Lakeland, Cracker Country in Tampa, or Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales for FREE on Saturday, September 21 as part of Museum Day Live hosted by Smithsonian magazine.
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Nothing says SUMMER like 4th of July festivities and FIREWORKS! We've got a list of all the places to find Independence Day Celebrations in Lakeland & Polk County.
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On Saturday, May 18, 2019 your whole family can visit Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL for FREE as part of National Public Gardens Day. Click here to claim your free voucher to this Polk County landmark.
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Citizens Bank & Trust Mayfaire by-the-Lake presented by the Polk Museum of Art is an annual outdoor art festival in Lakeland, FL that has something for everyone! Family-friendly event with a children's art tent, performances, amazing artwork, and more. Read tips for taking kids. May 11 - 12, 2019.
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The Junior League will host the annual World Of Reading Festival in Barnett Park Saturday, April 13 from 9am-1pm. This is a FREE event open to families and kids of all ages. Crafts, balloon artists, face painters, Jack Hartmann, kids activities, free books, snacks and drinks, and a chance to meet a Featured Author.
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The SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In, held in Lakeland from April 2 - 7 , 2019, is the perfect way to introduce children to the world of aviation. Read our tips for attending with kids! Ages 6 & under are FREE every day at SUN 'n FUN, plus Florida Resident Deals on Saturday and Sunday.
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Find out where you can hunt for Easter Eggs or have Brunch with the Easter Bunny in Lakeland & across Polk County. Most events on our list are FREE!
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To honor the French language and culture during the internationally recognized La Francophonie month of March, the Polk Museum of Art is hosting a free-of-charge La Francophonie Celebration on Saturday, March 23, from 12-4 pm. This is a family friendly event with fun for all ages honoring the internationally recognized day to celebrate French language and culture.
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Spring is in the air which means an abundance of events on the calendar. This is one of our favorite months to get out of the house and enjoy community activities and make family memories. Check out our list of things to do in March in Lakeland and across Polk County.
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Join Resurrection Catholic Church & School for their Annual Community Carnival happening February 21 – 24. Professional rides, all of your favorite carnival food, traditional midway games, kids activities, and MORE! Family friendly and open to the public. Win a pair of ride armbands!
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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 including a Family Dance, Daddy/Daughter Dances, Downtown Date Night, plus ideas for activities around town.
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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, Smoke on the Water in Winter Haven, and Ribs on the Ridge in Haines City.
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The Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run celebrates it's 5th Anniversary this year, and we've got two exclusive discount codes for Lakeland Mom readers through January 31.
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Here in Lakeland and across Polk County we have fantastic annual events that happen every spring! Get out your calendar and mark down the dates for these local favorites including art festivals, SUN 'n FUN, Swan Derby, Mayfaire, & more.
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Wondering where you can ring in 2019 with the kids? We've rounded up a list of family-friendly New Year’s Eve events in Lakeland and across Central Florida. Whether you celebrate at 12pm or 12am, send 2018 out with a bang!
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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.
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November is officially here which means it feels like we've got one foot in fall and the other in the holidays, at least for the next 3 weeks. We've got a full list of activities to make it a November to remember.
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Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is a Halloween Party built for kids! Festivities include live shows, a trick-or-treat trail, character meet & greets, LEGO® builds, fireworks, and more. ALL of the activities are included in a regular LEGOLAND® Florida admission ticket.
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Florida Dance Theatre is hosting two exciting family friendly events in September that you don’t want to miss! Get details on the Pirate Party with Peter Pan and his Neverland friends at Explorations V Children’s Museum, and a one night only performance of Peter Pan in collaboration with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra.
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Lakeland Community Theatre is bringing a favorite animated movie to life on stage with Madagascar Jr. - A Musical Adventure from June 15 - 17. With an upbeat score, Madagascar Jr, will leave audiences with no choice but to "Move it, Move it."
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The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children opens in June and YOU are invited to the Grand Opening Celebration! Join us to celebrate this amazing new Lakeland Regional Health facility on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is FREE.
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Bring your family to a Lakeland Tropics outdoor soccer game this May, June or July. Action packed soccer, family friendly fun, plus kids activities & opportunities for autographs and photos after every game. Make the Tropics part of your summer schedule!
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Lakeland Community Theatre is bringing a favorite Disney movie and classic book to life on stage with Mary Poppins: The Supercalifragilistic Musical from February 23 - March 11. Includes favorite songs like a Spoon Full of Sugar and Let's Go Fly a Kite.
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Shopkins Live is coming to Lakeland! Join the Shopkins and the fun fashionista Shoppies for a night to remember at the RP Funding Center on Tuesday, October 10th at 6:30pm.
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Get details on the Total Solar Eclipse happening Monday, August 21. Find out how to watch safely and what local schools are doing to keep kids indoors.
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