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Our family loves playing card games and board games, and we’ve graduated to strategy games where everyone – kids included – has a fair shot at winning and there are often bragging rights involved! See our 10 favorite family-friendly games both parents and kids will enjoy.
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Make plans to attend one of the most unique events in Lakeland – Up Up & Away Florida – a hot air balloon festival at the SUN ‘n FUN campus from May 6 – 8, 2022. Colorful balloon glows, balloon launches, tethered balloon rides, live music, food and beverage options, helicopter rides, kids zone, and more.
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At Safari Wilderness in Lakeland, you can get up close and personal with llamas, zebras, watsui cattle, water buffalo, and more. For a limited time they are offering a guided drive-thru safari tour where you can see and feed exotic animals from the comfort of your own vehicle.
Drive-thru Safari Tours available in your own car at Safari Wilderness in Lakeland Read More »
Introverted moms, this one is for you. Self-awareness and a little planning helped this introverted mom make the most of our summer days.
A Letter To the Introverted Mom During the Summer Read More »
Whether you need a place for the kids to be able to run free, or you want to have open space to throw a football or frisbee, we’ve rounded up a list of parks with open fields in the Lakeland area that are open to the public and available for play.
12 Open Fields and Parks Where You Can Play Outdoors in Lakeland Read More »
Enjoying an outdoor picnic is an ideal family activity for all ages. Here are our picks for 10 perfect picnic spots in Lakeland, many with picnic tables and a playground or other option for outdoor fun nearby.
10 Places to Enjoy a Picnic in Lakeland Read More »
We are lucky to have an abundance of great parks and playgrounds in Lakeland and across Polk County. Find a new playground to explore and let your kids burn off some of that endless energy!
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Our map of Lakeland’s murals just keeps growing! If you’re looking for things to do outside in Lakeland, plan a day to take a tour of Lakeland’s outdoor art scene with 30+ different murals and outdoor art locations in Lakeland.
Think of a place where children can explore in nature, using their imagination to cook in an outdoor kitchen or put on a stage show. Sit back and watch as they climb and run, play outdoor music, and look for insects and worms. This amazing outdoor play area is right here in Polk County – Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden at Bok Tower Gardens.
Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden at Bok Tower Gardens Read More »
Taking a road trip of any length with your kids can really, well, drive you crazy! Check out our ideas for kids car games that are free and require very little in the way of preparation or supplies.
10 Fun & Free Kids Car Games for your next Family Road Trip Read More »
