Ice Cream, Donuts, Coffee Shops, Kids Eat Free Deals, and Restaurants in Lakeland + 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.

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.

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.

Heading out to dinner with the kids? Save money and skip cooking tonight! We’ve got a huge list of restaurants where kids eat free.

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.

Do you ever find yourself planning to go out for lunch or dinner, wanting a restaurant with outdoor tables, but can’t remember which restaurants have outdoor dining?? This list is for you!

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, Smoke on the Water in Winter Haven, and Ribs on the Ridge in Haines City.