Things to Do With Kids in Lakeland + Polk County
This is the ultimate list of things to do with kids in Lakeland and Polk County. Indoor fun, outdoor activities, free things to do, family events, local attractions, and more.
Indoor Fun
Discounted and Free Admission to Museums in Polk County + Central Florida
Across Central Florida – from Tampa to Orlando and right here in Polk County – we have some fantastic history museums, art museums, science centers, and children’s museums. Find out how you can visit local museums for free.
Harry Potter Games Online – Free Activities, House Quiz, and an Escape Room
If you have a Harry Potter fan at home, or maybe you dream of being a wizard yourself, we’re here to help you add a touch of Harry Potter magic to your days. These Harry Potter online activities – websites, apps, printables, and even a Harry Potter escape room – will provide your kids (or you) with hours of magical Hogwarts themed fun.
2021 CMX Summer Movies (formerly Cobb Theatres) – now including Lakeland!
Formerly Cobb Free Summer Movies, and now called CMX Summer Kids Festival, you’ll find the same great movie program for kids and families every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the Summer for only $1.50 per person. Includes CMX Cinemas in Lakeland!
Brand New Florida Children’s Museum Opening in Lakeland in 2022
A brand new children’s museum is opening in Polk County! Learn more about the Florida Children’s Museum coming to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland in May 2022.
Free Online Exercise Videos for Kids and Families
Looking for ideas to keep your kids physically active at home? These free kids workout videos are so much fun, your kiddos won’t even realize they are exercising! From preschoool exercise videos to workouts for teens, you’ll find something on this list for all ages.
Regal Summer Movie Express 2021 – $1 Kids Movies
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Kids Movies. Summer movie fun every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am in Lake Wales / Winter Haven. Find out what movies are playing in Summer 2021!
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 2021 – $1.50 Kids Movies
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is back in 2021 with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy summer movie fun at Cinemark Theatres every Wednesday at 9:30am from June 16 – August 4, 2021. Only $1.50 per ticket.
Free and $1 Summer Movies in Lakeland and Winter Haven
We have 4 local movie theaters that offer FREE or $1.50 summer movies for kids – CMX/Cobb & Cinemark in Lakeland, CMX/Cobb in Winter Haven, and Regal in Lake Wales. Find out what summer movies are playing in 2021.
Ultimate Summer Fun Guide: Things to Do with Kids in Lakeland + Polk County
The Ultimate Family Summer Guide for Lakeland + Polk County. We’ve got over 100 ideas for activities, summer events, & things to do with kids this summer out and about around town.