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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.

Sunflowers bloom in Florida in both spring and fall. Local sunflower farms are open for you to cut your own sunflowers or wander through a sunflower maze. Take a day trip to a sunflower field to get outdoors and enjoy colorful photo opportunities.

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.

Looking for the best fish fry in Lakeland or Winter Haven? We’ve got details on local seafood restaurants and Friday night all you can eat fish fry dinners, plus church fish fry dinners during Lent.

Whether you’re planning a date night, day date, special evening out, or just have a free evening without the kids, we’re here to help with local date night ideas.

BBQ Festivals are fun, family friendly events with good eats, live entertainment, kids activities, and more. Get details on upcoming barbecue competitions including Lakeland PigFest and Ribs on the Ridge in Haines City.

Check out these U-Pick Strawberry farms in Plant City or within an hour’s drive of Lakeland & Polk County. Strawberry picking is a great family activity since the berries grow in raised beds on the ground and are easy for kids to reach.

Find local restaurants open on Thanksgiving. Keep it simple and let someone else cook the turkey dinner this year while you enjoy Thanksgiving Day.