Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Lakeland. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Food festivals
6 to 9 p.m.
Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland · Lakeland, FL
Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland
Graze your way through 15-plus food trucks in Munn Park on the second Thursday of every month, a free and dog-friendly evening downtown.
Music & concerts
6 to 9 p.m.
Lakeland, FL
On the first Friday of each month downtown shops and restaurants stay open late from 6 to 9, with a free concert and a car show. The related Friday Night Live series brings free outdoor music to Munn Park on set nights.
Community & civic
6:30 p.m.
Grove Roots Brewing Co. · Lakeland, FL
Grove Roots Brewing Co.
Test your general knowledge over a pint at Grove Roots' weekly Tuesday trivia night.
Dance & fitness
6 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Avenue · Lakeland, FL
Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Avenue
August's First Friday leans into music and dance through the decades, with the street market, car show, and late-night dining all open.
Outdoors & nature
Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve · Lakeland, FL
Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve
Lace up for a guided Saturday-morning hike through the Lower Green Swamp with a local outdoor meetup group.
Outdoors & nature
Lake Parker Park · Lakeland, FL
Lake Parker Park
Combine a gentle nature walk with quiet journaling at this meetup at Lake Parker Park.
Food festivals
2 to 8 p.m.
Lakeland Square Mall · Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Square Mall
Spend the afternoon with reggae music and seafood at this festival at Lakeland Square Mall.
Community & civic
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
RP Funding Center · Lakeland, FL
RP Funding Center
A free afternoon of vendors, wellness, and connection geared toward women at the RP Funding Center.
Community & civic
6 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Avenue and Munn Park · Lakeland, FL
Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Avenue and Munn Park
July's First Friday turns patriotic with a picnic-in-the-park theme alongside the usual Makers Market and open shops and restaurants.
Community & civic
7:30 p.m.
Cob and Pen, 1221 S. Florida Ave. · Lakeland, FL
Cob and Pen, 1221 S. Florida Ave.
Settle in for Monday-night trivia with Triviosity Live Events at Cob and Pen on South Florida Avenue.
Community & civic
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland · Lakeland, FL
Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland
Polk Pride's biggest day of the year fills Munn Park with all-ages entertainment, community groups, and vendors.
Classes & arts
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lakeland Public Library, The Commons · Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Public Library, The Commons
Turn your old mementos and photos into a one-of-a-kind keepsake journal at this hands-on adult craft workshop.
Dance & fitness
Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex · Lakeland, FL
Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex
Keep moving gently with line dancing, tai chi, yoga, quilting, and sound-bowl sessions at the Lake Crago complex.
Lifelong learning
6 to 7:15 p.m.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art · Lakeland, FL
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Sip a drink while Dr. Daryl Ward gives you a sneak peek into the museum's upcoming season at this relaxed evening talk.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre · Lakeland, FL
RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre
Classic-rock voice Tom Keifer of Cinderella headlines with special guests LA Guns at the Youkey Theatre.
Music & concerts
6 p.m.
Lakeland, FL
The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra plays a string concert series inside the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art on the Florida Southern campus. The setting is small and the music is up close, an easy evening out for an older crowd.
Markets
5 to 8 p.m.
Lakeside Village · Lakeland, FL
Lakeside Village
Browse handmade goods sold by young local makers at this open-air market at Lakeside Village.
Dance & fitness
6:30 p.m.
Grove Roots Brewing Co. · Lakeland, FL
Grove Roots Brewing Co.
Walk or run a 1.5 or 3 mile loop from the brewery every Thursday evening, with all levels welcome and a beer to follow.
Senior programs
Lake Mirror Complex · Lakeland, FL
Lake Mirror Complex
Older adults can join senior dance, a bridge group, and a stamp club at the historic Lake Mirror Complex downtown.
Senior programs
Kelly Recreation Complex · Lakeland, FL
Kelly Recreation Complex
The city runs senior fitness, SilverSneakers, Move to Improve, and a walking club designed for older adults at the Kelly Recreation Complex.
Community & civic
Lakeland, FL
On Saturday mornings the Curb Market runs along N Kentucky Avenue with produce, artisan vendors, food trucks, and music. Hours are 8 to 2 from September through May, with shorter summer hours in June and July.
Lifelong learning
12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
Larry R. Jackson Branch Library · Lakeland, FL
Larry R. Jackson Branch Library
Bring a lunch and talk books with the group on the second Tuesday of each month at the Jackson Branch.
Outdoors & nature
9 to 11 a.m.
Bonnet Springs Park, GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center · Lakeland, FL
Bonnet Springs Park, GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center
Learn what makes Florida's large mammals unique at this Saturday-morning naturalist session in the park.
Outdoors & nature
8:30 to 11 a.m.
Se7en Wetlands · Lakeland, FL
Se7en Wetlands
Spend a morning outdoors giving back to the landscape at this free pond restoration volunteer day in the wetlands.
Outdoors & nature
Lake Silver, Winter Haven · Lakeland, FL
Lake Silver, Winter Haven
Watch the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team put on a free monthly show-ski performance on the lake just east of Lakeland.
Lifelong learning
2 to 3 p.m.
Lakeland Public Library (online) · Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Public Library (online)
Join a free online talk with a Smithsonian curator on the history of craft at state fairs, from blue-ribbon quilts to butter cows.
Outdoors & nature
9 to 11 a.m.
Bonnet Springs Park, GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center · Lakeland, FL
Bonnet Springs Park, GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center
Discover the gopher tortoises and other organisms that hold Florida's ecosystems together at this morning nature program.
Music & concerts
6 to 9 p.m.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art · Lakeland, FL
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Hear jazz pianist Per Danielsson perform free amid the galleries as part of the Swan City Piano Festival.
Lifelong learning
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lakeland Public Library, The Commons · Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Public Library, The Commons
Get comfortable with your Windows 11 desktop, apps, and navigation at this free hands-on technology class.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
Laugh the night away at a comedy show presented by Brickhouse Comedy Productions at the historic Polk Theatre.
Theater & film
7:30 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
Enjoy Disney's animated Sleeping Beauty at this evening screening in the historic theater.
Classes & arts
5 to 6:55 p.m.
Larry R. Jackson Branch Library · Lakeland, FL
Larry R. Jackson Branch Library
Bring your current yarn project and chat with fellow knitters and crocheters at this weekly fiber-arts club.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
Catch the sci-fi classic Blade Runner as the Polk Theatre's summer series rolls on.
Theater & film
7:30 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
Quote along to the beloved fairy tale The Princess Bride at the historic Polk Theatre.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
See the action classic Speed on the big screen of the historic 1928 Polk Theatre downtown.
Classes & arts
Kelly Recreation Complex · Lakeland, FL
Kelly Recreation Complex
Join the quilting group and the American Sewing Guild for regular crafting meetups at the Kelly Recreation Complex.
Theater & film
4 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
Revisit the 1984 favorite The Karate Kid at this Sunday-afternoon classic film screening downtown.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
Catch the cult favorite Fight Club in the atmospheric setting of the historic Polk Theatre.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
See Oliver Stone's war drama Platoon on the big screen at the historic Polk Theatre.
Music & concerts
5:30 p.m.
RP Funding Center · Lakeland, FL
RP Funding Center
Saxophonist Jazz Hamilton kicks off his patriotic symphonic tour with a theatrical performance at the RP Funding Center.
Dance & fitness
Bonnet Springs Park · Lakeland, FL
Bonnet Springs Park
Greet the summer solstice with a gentle sunrise yoga session paired with a sound-bath meditation in the park.
Dance & fitness
Bonnet Springs Park · Lakeland, FL
Bonnet Springs Park
Dance the evening away one Thursday a month all summer at the park's third annual Sunset Dance Series with Lakeland Regional Health.
Dance & fitness
7 a.m.
Lake Hollingsworth Park · Lakeland, FL
Lake Hollingsworth Park
Walk or jog a sunrise 5K around Lake Hollingsworth with the Lakeland Runners Club's long-running summer series.
Senior programs
Coleman-Bush Building · Lakeland, FL
Coleman-Bush Building
Play horseshoes or shuffleboard and join low-impact fitness with the seniors' group at the Coleman-Bush Building.
Dance & fitness
Gandy Pool · Lakeland, FL
Gandy Pool
Take a low-impact water workout like Splashersize or Aqua Spin at the city's Gandy Pool through the summer.
Tastings
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Downtown Winter Haven · Lakeland, FL
Downtown Winter Haven
Sample food and drink pairings at this Americana-themed beer and bubbles tasting a short drive from Lakeland in Winter Haven.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
Enjoy the comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall as part of the Polk Theatre's summer film lineup.
Community & civic
7 to 10 a.m.
Bonnet Springs Park · Lakeland, FL
Bonnet Springs Park
Roll into the park on the first Saturday morning of every month for a relaxed local meetup of exotic and classic cars.
Classes & arts
4 to 8 p.m.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art · Lakeland, FL
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Bring a partner or a friend for the museum's first Date Night, an after-hours evening among the galleries.
Markets
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Avenue · Lakeland, FL
Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Avenue
Stroll the tents every Saturday morning for fresh local produce and vendors, with shorter summer hours in June and July before the August break.
Classes & arts
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art · Lakeland, FL
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Celebrate the student artists in the Heart for Art show at this open reception in the museum galleries.
Tastings
5 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Bartow · Lakeland, FL
Downtown Bartow
Stroll historic downtown Bartow with a tasting glass at this nearby wine walk among the shops.
Classes & arts
2 to 4 p.m.
Lakeland Public Library, Main Library · Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Public Library, Main Library
Slow down and make a guided painting with a pro at this relaxing free afternoon art session, no experience needed.
Music & concerts
7 to 9 p.m.
Harrison School for the Arts · Lakeland, FL
Harrison School for the Arts
Enjoy a free solo piano recital by Jasmin Arakawa at the Harrison School for the Arts.
Classes & arts
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art · Lakeland, FL
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
The museum has brought back hands-on adult acrylic painting and figure-drawing workshops this summer, designed for all skill levels.
Lifelong learning
6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Kelly Branch Library · Lakeland, FL
Kelly Branch Library
Talk through a recent best-seller with friendly readers; June's pick is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
Polk Theatre · Lakeland, FL
Polk Theatre
Watch Christopher Nolan's twisty thriller Memento on the big screen at the historic Polk Theatre.
Lifelong learning
Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium · Lakeland, FL
Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium
Florida Southern's free public lecture series brings speakers to campus to explore Florida life and history for lifelong learners.
Lifelong learning
12 to 1 p.m.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art · Lakeland, FL
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Guest curator Dr. Kristen Carter leads an in-depth lunchtime discussion of the current Here and Now student exhibition in the galleries.
Community & civic
6 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Avenue · Lakeland, FL
Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Avenue
Kentucky Avenue closes to traffic for a five-block Makers Market, a classy car show, and late-night shopping and dining, with a carnival-food theme this month.
