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Want to keep your kids reading and learning over the summer? Find a FREE summer reading program or online book subscription to get them excited to read!
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Regal Summer Movie Express – $2 Kids Movies. Summer movie fun every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am in Lake Wales / Winter Haven. Find out what movies are playing in Summer 2023.
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Another year, another hurricane season here in Florida. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst is our motto! Read our huge list of tips to prepare your house for a possible hurricane, plus links to get updates during hurricane season in Polk County.
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Formerly Cobb Free Summer Movies, and now called CMX Summer Film Fest, you’ll find the same great movie program for kids and families every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the Summer for only $1.99 per person. Includes CMX Cinemas in Lakeland and Winter Haven.
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Florida’s Summer BreakSpot Program provides free meals to kids under 18 while school is out for the summer – no registration required! There are multiple locations in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and throughout Polk County. Find a free summer lunch location near you.
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Free Online Summer Camps are a great resource if you’re looking for DIY projects to keep kids engaged and learning all summer long. Check out these free websites that provide guided instructions for hands-on activities, coding, art projects, maker projects, and more.
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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.
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Get outdoors and explore Central Florida’s waterways, rivers and beaches by canoe or kayak. We’ve rounded up 15 places with canoe rentals and kayak guided tours within 1-2 hour drive from Lakeland, plus a few options right here in Polk County.
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Looking for a unique outdoor activity in Florida? Go kayaking in a clear kayak! This one of a kind experience will allow you to enjoy the natural wonders around you AND underneath you. Multiple locations across Central Florida.
The end of the school year is near and it is time to celebrate! Reaching the finish line on the school year definitely calls for a celebration for kids, parents, and teachers, and we’ve got a list of fun last day of school activities and things to do.
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