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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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January kicks off the spring season with many of our favorite annual events! We’ve got a list of the best things to do this month so you can be sure the “can’t miss” events are on your calendar. Check out our January Top 10 for Lakeland and Polk County.
Top 10 Things to Do in Lakeland + Polk County in January Read More »
Here in Lakeland and across Polk County we have fantastic festivals and community events that happen every spring! Get out your calendar and pencil in the dates for these local favorites including art shows, BBQ Festivals SUN ‘n FUN, Swan Derby, Mayfaire, & more.
Annual Festivals and Spring Events in Lakeland + Polk County Read More »
Wondering where you can ring in 2024 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 2023 out with a bang!
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Lakeland, Tampa + Orlando Read More »
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!
The Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in Lakeland + Polk County Read More »
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. Instead of spending your time tracking down Christmas events near you, we want you to have time for holiday fun and Christmas cheer.
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!
20+ Places to snap Santa Pictures or have Breakfast with Santa in Lakeland + Polk County Read More »
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.
12 Festive Christmas Parades in Lakeland, Bartow, Havendale + Polk County Read More »
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.
Things To Do During Thanksgiving Break in Lakeland + Polk County Read More »
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.
Veterans Day Events in Lakeland + Across Polk County Read More »
