The Amazing World of Aviation
The 36th Annual SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo
Lakeland, Florida, April 13-18, 2010
In a little more than a month, the skies over Lakeland will begin to receive thousands of aircraft that will convert Lakeland Linder Regional Airport into the busiest airport in North America.
Tuesday, April 13, is “Opening Day” of [...]

Need a break from spring break? Then, Explorations V Children’s Museum, located at 109 North Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland, has just the answer…Spring Break Camps! Spring Break Camps will be held March 29-April 2, 2010 for children ages 5-12. Kids can be registered for the entire week or for individual days.
Full day [...]

Skyward Festival

Downtown Lakeland’s April First Friday Event is partnering with Sun ‘n Fun to bring a new family event to Downtown: Sun ‘n Fun Skyward Festival.
It’s not always easy to connect Downtown to events elsewhere in the city. Sun ‘n Fun was no exception, ’til now.  Ford Heacock, a Downtown [...]

Grab a blanket and head down to the Lake Mirror Promenade Amphitheatre  for Pics on the Promenade.
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic dinner and head out for a Friday night under the stars to enjoy your favorite movies on a giant outdoor screen.
When:
Around 6:30pm. (at dusk)
Where:
Lake Mirror Promenade – Downtown Lakeland
2010 Movie [...]

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EXPLORATIONS V CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TO HOST 29th ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

LAKELAND, FL (March 3, 2010) -In conjunction with the national Week of
the Young Child and the statewide annual Children’s Week, Explorations V
Children’s Museum will host the 29th Annual Children’s Festival on
Saturday, April 17, 2010. The event will run from 10am until 3pm. It
will take place at [...]

Join Us For Our Open House

WEATHER UPDATE: The weather looks like it has settled in over us for the evening. The dancing related activities and music have been canceled. We are looking at the possibility of RESCHEDULING THE FIRST FRIDAY TO THE SECOND FRIDAY. We have to contact the dance groups and check availability. Please check back with us.  If [...]

Because First Friday in January falls on New Year’s Day, we will cancel the event.  We hope that our merchants have a nice day off, and that you too spend quality time with family and frineds.
But how about this for a new year’s resolution:  SPEND MORE TIME AND MONEY IN DOWNTOWN LAKELAND.
Buying local is all [...]

First Friday is a free monthly celebration in Downtown Lakeland from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
FAQ’s about First Fridays
Recurring First Friday features include:

Live music and entertainment;
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A Classic Car Show on Tennessee Avenue across from Munn Park;
Exhibitions by local artists (more info on participating is below); and
Shops and restaurants are open [...]