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.
Things to Do
20+ Free Online Summer Camps + DIY Activities for Kids
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.
2021 CMX Summer Movies in Lakeland and Winter Haven (formerly Cobb Theatres)
Take a break from the heat and check out CMX Summer Movies. Formerly Cobb Free Summer Movies, and now called CMX Cinemas, 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.
Celebrating Father’s Day in Lakeland – Gift Ideas, Family Activities, Weekend Freebies
Find unique Father’s Day gifts for dads in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Polk County. We’ve got gift ideas, family activities, weekend freebies and more.
4th of July Events + Fireworks in Lakeland and Polk County
Nothing says SUMMER like 4th of July festivities and FIREWORKS! We’ve got a list of all the places to find Independence Day Celebrations and fireworks in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, and across Polk County.
FREE Summer Programs at Lakeland + Polk County Libraries
Check out our list of FREE in-person Summer Programs hosted by the Lakeland Library, Larry R Jackson Branch Library, Mulberry Library, Winter Haven Library and others around Polk County for Summer 2021.
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.
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.
10 Places to Enjoy a Picnic in Lakeland
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.