Looking for details on Spring Break and favorite local activities planned for January, February, March, April & May? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got lots of great ideas for things to do in Spring, and you’ll find it all listed here as it gets posted!
🌸 We’ll have info on Spring Break Camps, Easter Egg Hunts, Spring Break activities, tips for attending Sun ‘n Fun & Mayfaire, Mother’s Day events, details on Lakeland’s favorite annual events that happen in Spring, and so much more! 🌸
Note that some posts below have not been updated for 2023. Check the published date and stay tuned for updates!
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FAVORITE SPRING EVENTS + ACTIVITIES
SPRING HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY TOP 10
2022 THEME PARK PRESCHOOL PASSES
SEASONAL THINGS TO DO IN LAKELAND + POLK COUNTY IN SPRING
✦ Put all of our favorite Annual Spring Events on your calendar.
✦ Eat hand-picked fruit from a U-Pick Strawberry Farm in Plant City or Central Florida (December – April).
✦ Sign up for swim lessons.
✦ Enjoy delicious eats at a local BBQ Competition.
✦ Sign up for a Spring Break Camp.
✦ Have a fantastic Spring Break Staycation with our list of things to do during Spring Break in Lakeland.
✦ Get FREE admission for ages 5 & under to a local theme park and water park – Busch Gardens + Adventure Island or Sea World + Aquatica.
✦ Visit a Blueberry Farm and pick blueberries right here in Lakeland and Polk County (March – May).
✦ Learn about Florida Peaches {and take some home} at a U-Pick Peach Farm (April – June).
✦ Visit a Sunflower field for colorful photos and maybe even pick some to take home.
✦ Find a local event to celebrate Valentine’s Day or St. Patrick’s Day.
✦ Take the kids to a local Easter Egg Hunt.
✦ Enjoy a Friday Fish Fry at a local church or restaurant.
✦ Check out SUN ‘n FUN – it is kid-friendly fun!
✦ Explore the artwork at Mayfaire-by-the-Lake – a family-friendly spring favorite.
✦ Celebrate mom with a Mother’s Day brunch or other things to do on Mother’s Day.
OUTDOOR THINGS TO DO IN SPRING
Don’t miss our huge list of things to do outdoors in Lakeland + Polk County. Some of our favorite things to do in Spring include:
✦ Hike or walk in one of our amazing outdoor spaces.
✦ Go on a family bike ride.
✦ Visit a local playground.
✦ Go canoeing or kayaking {winter and early spring are the time to see the manatees on the west coast!}.
✦ Find all of the amazing outdoor murals in Lakeland.
✦ Visit Bok Tower Gardens and Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden {It is beautiful year round but especially in spring when the azaleas bloom}.
✦ Eat brunch, lunch, or dinner at a restaurant with outdoor seating {now is the time – not too hot!}
✦ Get ice cream! {Let’s be honest… this is a year round activity here in Florida}
INDOOR SPRING ACTIVITIES
We’ve also got a huge list of fun things to do indoors in Lakeland + Polk County. It includes:
- Indoor Playgrounds
- Bowling
- Movies
- Laser Tag
- Arcades
- Museums
- Archery
- Trampoline Parks
- and MUCH MORE!
FREE THINGS TO DO IN SPRING
Many of the seasonal activities and events listed above are free, but we’ve also got the scoop on year-round free things to do in Lakeland with kids.
RECENT SPRING ARTICLES
Top 10 Things to Do in Lakeland + Polk County in February
February is the month of love, strawberry picking, BBQ, festivals, and more. We’ve got a list of the best things to do this month to help you find family fun. Check out our February Top 10 for Lakeland and Polk County.
Family Friendly Valentine’s Day Events + Kids Activities
Valentine’s Day is all about LOVE and what better way to show your kiddos the love than with some quality time together! We’ve got a list of events plus ideas for activities around town.
Annual Festivals and Spring Events in Lakeland + Polk County
Here in Lakeland and across Polk County we have fantastic festivals and community events that happen every spring! Get out your calendar and pencil in the dates for these local favorites including art shows, BBQ Festivals SUN ‘n FUN, Swan Derby, Mayfaire, & more.
BBQ Festivals and Competitions 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, Smoke on the Water in Winter Haven, and Ribs on the Ridge in Haines City.
U-Pick Strawberry Farms in Plant City + Central Florida
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.
Top 10 Things to Do in Lakeland + Polk County in May
May includes Mother’s Day, Up Up and Away Florida hot air balloon festival, Mayfaire by-the-Lake, Teacher Appreciation, blueberry picking, peach picking, Sunflower fields, outdoor fun, and a calendar full of community events. Check out our list of things to do in May in Lakeland and across Polk County.
2023 Mayfaire by-the-Lake presented by the Polk Museum of Art – a Family-Friendly Lakeland Tradition
Mayfaire by-the-Lake presented by the Polk Museum of Art is an annual outdoor art festival in Lakeland, FL that has something for everyone! Family-friendly event with a children’s art tent, performances, amazing artwork, and more. Read our tips for taking kids. May 13 – 14, 2023.
Celebrating Moms – Mother’s Day Specials and Brunch Locations in Lakeland + Polk County
Find out what mom really wants for Mother’s Day! Ideas for celebrating moms in Lakeland and Polk County. Meal deals, activities, gift ideas, local discounts, and more.
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100+ Things to Do with Kids
Check out our Ultimate List of Things to Do with Kids in Lakeland + Polk County to find indoor fun, outdoor fun, free things to do, seasonal activities, and more.