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Find out what mom really wants for Mother’s Day! Ideas for celebrating moms in Lakeland and Polk County. Meal deals, activities, gift ideas, local discounts, and more.
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 our tips for taking kids. May 13 – 14, 2023.
May includes the Watermelon Festival, Mother’s Day, Mayfaire by-the-Lake, Teacher Appreciation, blueberry picking, peach picking, Sunflower fields, outdoor fun, and a calendar full of community events. Check out our list of things to do in May in Lakeland and across Polk County.
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with kids, picking peaches is a great way to get outdoors AND teach them about where our food comes from. Find local U-Pick Peach Farms open April – June in Lakeland, Polk County & Central Florida.
Blueberry picking has become an annual tradition in our house! Check out this extensive list of local farms for blueberry picking near you, plus helpful tips for visiting a blueberry farm.
April includes Easter, SUN ‘n FUN, U-Pick blueberries, Sunflower fields, beautiful weather for outdoor fun, and a calendar full of community events. Check out our list of things to do in April in Lakeland and across Polk County.
The Junior League will host the annual World Of Reading Festival in Barnett Park Saturday, April 15 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.
The 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, held in Lakeland from March 28-April 2, is the perfect way to introduce children to the world of aviation. Read our tips for attending with kids! Ages 10 & under are FREE every day at SUN ‘n FUN, plus Florida Resident Deals on Saturday and Sunday.
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!
Celebrate Spring at Springtime Farms! Enjoy a day of fun with the family, featuring Easter egg hunts, petting zoo, farm activities, Easter Bunny photos, and more. Come create lasting memories and make this Spring one to remember. Open weekends March 18 – April 9.
