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

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.

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

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving Dinner, need some help with the side dishes or pies, or don’t want to show up at a holiday dinner empty-handed, we’re here to help with a list of Lakeland and Winter Haven area restaurants that offer Thanksgiving Catering, Dinners To Go, and Holiday Pies.

Get ready to raise your stein! Polk County is home to several Oktoberfest events this fall, offering everything from authentic German beer and bratwursts to lively music and family-friendly activities. Discover the best Oktoberfest celebrations happening near you.

Need food assistance? United Way of Central Florida and Feeding Tampa Bay host weekly mobile food pantries across Polk County. Pick up a free box of groceries – no ID or paperwork required.

Whether your favorite flavor is glazed, frosted, jelly filled, old fashioned, or chocolate, we can help you find the best donuts in Lakeland and 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.

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.