Spring is in the air which means an abundance of events on the calendar! March is one of our favorite months to get out of the house and enjoy community activities and make family memories.
There are so many fun things to do in Lakeland with kids, but this is our Top 10 list of things to do in March to help you make sure the “can’t miss” activities are on your calendar. If you enjoy one of these events, be sure to let the venue know that you heard about it from Lakeland Mom.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
- Browse Artwork at a Local Art Show
- Spend an Evening or Saturday morning in Downtown Lakeland
- Celebrate with your family at Community Fest in Winter Haven
- Spring Obsession
- Pick Strawberries! Eat Strawberries! Strawberry Festival!
- Lakeland Magic + Spectator Sports in March
- See a Live Performance
- Spring Break Fun
- Spring Break Camps
- Go to a Fish Fry
- Plan your Spring Calendar
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 and we’ve got a list of activities to celebrate the Irish and get into the St. Patty’s Day spirit. Find events in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Polk County area, plus restaurants serving Irish Food.
Family-friendly events include a FREE St. Patrick’s Day Concert with the Lakeland Concert Band, a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Winter Haven, the “UNParade” in Bartow, and more. (Some events have not been announced for 2022, we will update as we receive info)
Browse Artwork at a Local Art Show
Polk County is home to multiple annual art shows that host artists from all over the state and even the country. Three local favorites happen in March:
Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 – Enjoy beautiful artwork at the Bloomin Arts Festival in Bartow.
Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 – Head to the Central Park Art Festival in Winter Haven for fine arts and crafts.
Spend an Evening or Saturday morning in Downtown Lakeland
Downtown Lakeland is hoppin’ this month! Check out all of the evening events listed below, plus every Saturday morning is the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – read our article to learn more.
Celebrate with your family at Community Fest in Winter Haven
CommunityFest in Winter Haven encourages the community to come together and enjoy games, activities, entertainment, character meet & greets, bounce houses and so much more. This FREE event is a great way to spend your weekend making memories with your loved ones! Saturday, March 4.
Spring Obsession
Spring Obsession is an annual celebration of garden, art, and music. You can buy plants or art, listen to jazz, have a tasty snack, and enjoy Downtown Lakeland. Saturday, March 11.
Pick Strawberries! Eat Strawberries! Strawberry Festival!
Strawberry season in Florida is in full swing in early March! Check out our list of farms for Strawberry Picking Near You within a 1-hour drive from Lakeland.
March 2 – 12 – Enjoy strawberry creations, rides, games, and exhibits at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City.
Lakeland Magic + Spectator Sports in March
The Lakeland Magic have 6 home games in March to close out the regular season. Don’t miss your opportunity to see them play this year! Visit the Lakeland Magic website for more details and tickets for these theme nights.
🏀 Sunday, March 5 @ 3pm
🏀 Thursday, March 9 @ 10:30am – School Day Game
🏀 Sunday, March 12 @ 3pm – Gaming Night
🏀 Monday, March 13 @ 7pm – Women’s Celebration
Giveaway: Lakeland Magic Bag
🏀 Tuesday, March 21 @ 7pm – Hoops for Hunger
Giveaway: Replica Jersey
🏀 Thursday, March 23 @ 7pm – Fan Appreciation Night
Giveaway: Mystery Bobblehead
⚾ Spring Training in Lakeland is a great family activity. You can catch the Detroit Tigers in action right here in Lakeland.
⚽ The Florida Tropics play on March 26 and March 31 at the RP Funding Center.
See a Live Performance
Check out these live performances with talented local performers from local high schools, community theatres, and professional dance companies in March:
Spring Break Fun
Staying local for Spring Break? We guarantee you’ll find plenty of kid friendly fun on our list of events and activities – Things To Do During Spring Break in Lakeland + Polk County.
Spring Break Camps
Whether you are looking for a full-day/all-week camp for your kids to attend, or an activity to get the kids out of the house for a few hours each day, Lakeland Mom’s Spring Break Camp Guide has you covered. Find camps for art, gymnastics, sports, scuba, cooking, day camp, and more on our list! Click here to see the Spring Break Camp Guide.
Go to a Fish Fry
Lent runs the entire month of March. While there are many local restaurants where you can enjoy a Friday fish fry or all you can eat fish throughout the year, Fish Fry events are abundant during Lent.
Plan your Spring Calendar
Get out your calendar check our list of Lakeland’s Favorite Spring Events to get the dates for local favorites including art festivals, SUN ‘n FUN, Swan Derby, Mayfaire, and more happening in March, April and May.
Coming Soon…
Keep an eye on our website and be sure you’re signed up for our weekly email “fun-letter” {form below} – we’ve got lots of new content to publish in March including our Summer Camp Guide, Easter Egg Hunts & Bunny Photos, U-Pick Blueberry Farms, & more!!
Spring Activities Guide
Check out our full Spring Activities Guide for more things to do in Lakeland, Polk County, and Central Florida from January – May. BBQ Festivals, Valentine’s Day, 5k races, seasonal events, annual favorites, SUN ‘n FUN, Easter Egg Hunts, Mother’s Day, and more.