LAKELAND
April 11th - 19th
Photos with the Bunny!
Lakeland Square Mall
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LAKELAND
***April 18th 7:30p.m.
Annual Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt! This family-friendly event is packed with fun for all ages!
Journey Point Church
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LAKELAND
***April 19th 9 a.m.
Fun Easter Egg Hunt - bring your family and friends for a day of egg-citing activities!
Shepherd's Community United Methodist Church
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LAKELAND
***April 19th
4:30 PM: 1st - 5th Grade
4:40 PM: 3 years old - Kindergarten
4:50 PM: 2 years old and under
Epic EASTER EGG HUNT filled with fun for the whole family!
Fontaine Gills Family YMCA
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PLANT CITY
***April 18th 10 a.m.
GIANT egg search @ 10:15 am. Visit the Easter Bunny, enjoy crafts & fellowship.
Grace Manor at Hunters Creek Senior Living
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PLANT CITY
***April 19th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
A Free Event for the family.
Egg Hunt, Games, Activities, Food, Raffles, Photo Ops
6001 S COUNTY ROAD 39
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Check your local church for Easter services and events.
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LAKELAND
Detroit Tigers!
Spring Training and more.
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CENTRAL FLORIDA
Order your travel guide! Start making your plans!
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POLK COUNTY
50+ Ways to experience Lakeland, Winter Haven, and surrounding cities!
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LAKELAND
What happening Downtown Lakeland?
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LAKELAND
January - September2025
Downtown Lakeland Events
LDDA Sponsored
Start making your plans from now - Sept. 2025
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LAKELAND
Saturdays @ 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Farmers Curb Market
Munn Park
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LAKELAND
Bonnet Springs Park
Events
Monthly & weekly events:
Runners Club - Kids Run Club is on Tuesdays weekly
Caffeine & Gasoline 1st Saturday monthly
STEM in the Park 4th Saturday
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LAKELAND
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Check out what's happening at your local Lakeland Museum of Art
Admission is FREE
Classes offered
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POLK THEATRE
Movies:
April
27th:Shakespeare In Love
May
1st:Notting Hill
2nd:Clue
5th:Three Stooges Shorts
11th:Emma
15th:Blue Velvet
Performances:
April
17th & 18th:Bram Stoker's Dracula Cocktail Experience
19th:Sherlock Holmes Mystery Cocktail Experience
May
9th:Zeppelin Nation & ACDUCEC presented by Vintage Vinyl Production
10th:Studio 1 Ballet Presents "Cuisine"
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Check out the great historical movies
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LAKELAND
Check out what is happening at your local Lakeland Public Library
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Main Branch:
Lakeland History & Culture Center.Its second exhibit, “From the Groves: Lakeland’s Citrus Story,” is now on view daily.
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eResources by format:Download or stream digital books, audiobooks, magazines, comic books, movies, etc
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Culture Pass
Florida Children’s Museum and The Lakeland Public Library have partnered to provide library card holders a new opportunity! Use your library card to checkout a Culture Pass that will allow you to visit Florida Children's Museum for free.
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Lakeland History & Culture Center
Come discover how the citrus industry impacted Lakeland’s economy – why Lakeland was formerly called the “World Citrus Center” – explore the location of early groves – learn who helped to market the products – what defines the local citrus industry today and hear reflections through oral histories from people historically connected to citrus.
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LAKELAND
Silvermoon Drive-In
Which has been in Lakeland for over 75 years
1 of 4 drive-in the State of Florida
2 screens
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LAKELAND
April 18th 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lakeland Mural Unveling
RP Funding Center
Join us as we celebrate the relationship between art and wildlife conservation.
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LAKELAND
April 18th @ 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lakeside Friday Night Cruise in
Lakeside Village
At the corner of Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster
Spanning from classic beauties to the latest modern marvels.
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LAKELAND
April 18th 6p.m.
80's Party At Brew Hub!
Let's party like it's 1985! Get your 80's outfits ready!
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LAKELAND
April 18th 7 p.m.
An Intimate Evening of Funk & Rock with KatNip
Union Hall
Come groove to the funky beats and soulful tunes of the band Katnip at Union Hall!
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LAKELAND
April 19th 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Taco Festival
Lakeland Square Mall
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LAKELAND
April 19th 4 p.m.
Spring Concert: Two for One
Branscomb Memorial Auditorium: Florida Southern College
The Hollingsworth Winds presents Two for One—a vibrant program combining four selections from our cancelled fall concert with four exciting additions.
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LAKELAND
April 27th @12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
May 11th @12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lakeside Village/Town Center
2nd & 4th Sunday Market
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LAKELAND
April 25th @ 6 p.m.
Friday Night Live IS BACK
Walker Mathison & The Ranahan Band
Spring live music
Munn Park
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and grab a TO GO dinner and adult beverage from a Downtown Business! This event has a state liquor license, so you can leave a bar or restaurant with a TO GO drink to enjoy in Munn Park while you listen to the band.
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LAKELAND
April 25th 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
2025 Swan Derby
The Promenade at Lake Mirror
Live Music: The Sofa Kings
Derby Hat Contest: Show off your best Derby hat for a chance to win!
Delicious East: Local Food Trucks
This a free, family-friendly event with a meaningful cause: supporting Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. Bring your chairs/blankets.
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LAKELAND
April 26th 8 a.m. - 11:30 am.
Spring Plant Sale 2025
Come join the Master Gardener Volunteers for our spring plant sale!
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LAKELAND
April 27th 3:30 p.m.
Family Day Pokémon GO Edition
Bonnet Springs Park
All Ages Welcome! Free Event! Meet infront of the Childrens Museum in Bonnet Springs Park.
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LAKELAND
May 2nd @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
First Friday
Downtown Lakeland/Munn Park
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LAKELAND
May 3rd 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2025 Watermelon Festival
Bonnet Springs
3rd annual Watermelon Festival! Celebrate the rich tradition of watermelon farming in Central Florida, play for free at dozens of hands-on activities.
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LAKELAND
May 3rd 4 p.m.
Camp Fire - Kentucky Derby Party
Haus 820
Premier annual fundraiser! Enjoy a live Derby viewing, gourmet dining, craft cocktails, live entertainment, silent & live auctions, and exclusive VIP experiences—all in support of Camp Fire Sunshine’s youth programs.
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LAKELAND
May 8th @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lakeland Food Truck Rally
Munn Park
2nd Thursday monthly
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LAKELAND
May 9th @ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
2nd Friday monthly for Gallery Perspectives!
ABG (Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art)
(Polk Museum of Art)
Special guests are invited to offer unique takes on a current exhibition at the Museum, as interpreted through their individual lenses.
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LAKELAND
May 20th 15th
Downtown Lakeland
Tasty Tuesday + Tunes in Munn Park
Live music/Munn Park @ 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
3rd Tuesday monthly
Grab your samples and enjoy in the park! Tables and chairs are provided.
You can purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tickets come in packets of 10 for $25. (Additional packs may be purchased in increments of $5 which is 2 tickets). Share your package with a friend or save unused tickets for next time!
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LAKELAND
Lakeland Community Theatre
Lake Mirror Theatre Complex
Season 38
2024-25 performances
May
***Proof!
14th & 15th
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LAKELAND
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra
April
24th Gallery Concert Series
May
4th Cookie Concert
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BARTOW
Monthly events!
Check out what is happening in Bartow in 2024!
Make your plans now!
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BARTOW
Spring Plant Sale
May 3rd 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2758 Frazier Street, Bartow
Flowers, Shrubs, Seedlings oh my!
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WINTER HAVEN
May 2nd @ 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
First Friday
Downtown Lakeland
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WINTER HAVEN
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team
3rd Saturday monthly
May 17th
FREE, bring chairs, a picnic, and drinks. Enjoy a day of FREE entertainment.
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WINTER HAVEN
Theatre of Winter Haven
Check out performances ending 2024 and the wonderful performances coming in 2025
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LAKE WALES
Bok Tower
What's going on at Bok Tower?
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TAMPA
Tampa Riverfest Lantern Parade
May 3rd 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Water Works Park Tampa
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TAMPA
TacoFest at Tampa Riverfest
May 3rd 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
5th Annual TacoFestwill provide a delicious opportunity to try a variety of tacos and toppings while enjoying all of the other aspects of Riverfest like the Wiener Dog Derby, Concert Series, Beer Tents, and more.
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TAMPA
Zoo Tampa
Lowry Park
DINOS Unleashed
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TAMPA
What's happening at the Glazer Children's Museum?
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TAMPA
Looking for a few fun things to do in Tampa?
Check out this site.
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TAMPA
Scavenger Hunt
2024- June 27, 2025
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TAMPA
2023-2024 Broadway at The Straz
The Choir of Man, Beetlejuice, Funny Girl, Company, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Girl From The North Country, Mrs. Doubtfire, Peter Pan, and Clue!
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RUSKIN
Dooley Groves
U - Pick
1651 Stephens Road
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SAFETY HARBOR
Whimzeyland
Great day trip
(3rd Street N)
The home of Kiaralinda and Todd two working artists that love to share their yard with the public. The yard is always open.
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ST. PETE
May 17th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Vinoy Park
St. Pete Italian Fest
Never to early to make plans!A day filled with Italian culture, food, and fun.
??? Early Bird General Admission: $10
After April 1st- $15
At the Gate- $20
Kids under 10 - Free
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ST. PETE
St. Pete Tacos & Margs Crawl®
May 3rd 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where's Jubes
Cinco de Mayo Weekend: Join the fiesta with hundreds of attendees, and get all-access to downtown St Pete's best bars & restaurants!
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ST. PETE
Imagine Museum
Thousands of one-of-a-kind pieces and can't-miss events!
1901 Central Avenue
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CLEARWATER
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
*Animal Care Experiences
*Dolphin Photo Moment
*Shark Care Experience
*Feed a Stingray
*Paint with a Dolphin
*Tortoise Treat Time
*VIP Pelican Experience
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CLEARWATER
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Check out the amazing performances coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall!
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SARASOTA
Where to Dine Out on Each Key
Get Your Workout in on Vacation
Beach Parking & Transit Tips
KiKomo Charters
The Ringling
The Sarasota Ballet
Neighborhood Navigator Pass
Upcoming Event:
*April 4 -13 Sarasota Film Festival
*May 17 & 18 Spring Fling Skim Jam
*June 1 020 Savor Sarasota
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**Click for upcoming Sarasota events and festivals
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SARASOTA
Mote Marine
Mystery Reef Exhibits
Calling All Coral Detectives!
Want to solve a mystery? Use your brain coral and start "kraken" the case at this interactive exhibit for all ages at Mote.
Good luck, coral detectives!
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KISSIMMEE
Old Town
Saturday Night Cruise
Plus, more
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KISSIMMEE
Every Thursday Evening
Promenade Sunset Craft, Food & Drinks Market Features the best craft and artisan vendors.
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ORLANDO
Verse Orlando
Transcending Entertainment, Unbelievable Real, and Holographic Theatre.
Dezerland Park
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ORLANDO
VERSE
As a holographic theater, we are constantly updating our experiences.
**The Unreal Garden
**Star Walks
**Art of the Future
**Astro League
**Primal Rance
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISTOR COMPLEX
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FLORIDA FUN TRIPS
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THINGS TO DO IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS:
**Lakeland, Auburndale, Babson Park, Bartow, Davenport/Disney, Dundee, Fort Meade Frostproof, Haines City, Homeland, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Mulberry, Polk City, and Winter Haven.
+Central Florida
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FLORIDA
Looking for a few State Parks to visit summer, fall or winter? Look no further! Here is a list of 70 beautiful Florida State Parks:
1. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
2. Silver Springs State Park
3. Wakulla Springs State Park
4. Ichetucknee Springs State Park
5. Silver Glen Springs (Ocala National Forest)
6. Madison Blue Springs State Park
7. Rainbow Springs State Park
8. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
9. Blue Spring State Park (Volusia)
10. Ginnie Springs
Plus 60 more
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Click to purchase State Parks Annual Pass Discount
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FLORIDA
Kayaking throughout Florida
Titusville, Weeki Wachee, Silver Springs, Naples, Florida Keys, Fort Pierce, Shell Key Preserve, Winter Park, Rock Springs, Rainbow Springs, Crystal River, Vero Beach, Tarpon Springs, Bioluminescent, and more.
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Have a wonderful weekend,
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