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 [...]

2010 Wine Festival of Central Florida
Friday, March 26, 2010
Lake Mirror Promenade
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost:  $50 in advance, $55 at the gate
Join Alliance for Independence as we present The 2010 Wine Festival of Central Florida, Polk County’s most comprehensive wine tasting event. We are proud to have assembled over 100 wines, gourmet samplings from local chefs and [...]

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 [...]

First Friday for tonight is canceled. Restaurants & Brooke Pottery will be open tonight, though.

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 [...]

Hotel Shuttle Service now available.

December 1, 2009
Holiday Walkabout – Tuesday after Thanksgiving
6:00 PM -9:00 PM
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Entering our third decade, this annual event in Downtown Lakeland celebrates the holidays with shopping, dining, music,  horse-drawn wagon rides and more! Holiday music from many area schools and churches create a festive atmosphere. Pictures with Santa [...]

Holiday Art Fest
Holiday Fest  – Friday, December 11

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Lakeland fills with holiday music and activity. Shops and restaurants stay open ’til 9: 00 PM for your holiday shopping convenience. Local schools performing musical arts all night long!
If you want a gift that doesn’t say “I was mass produced and can be [...]

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